Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM BK
Product Info
Article Number:
597195
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM BK
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-equipped 5-string. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the unique pickup combination provides a huge range of tones, from classic thump to modern growl. It’s perfect for players needing versatility – session guys, gigging musicians, or anyone wanting a premium feel without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (centre) and passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 2 x 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Transparent pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing at the bridge: 18 mm
- Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 72 mm
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .135 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil combo delivers versatility from growl to articulate clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a genuinely useful, well-executed feature.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
- • The active electronics, while powerful, may not appeal to purists seeking a purely passive tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge) & Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., 40-105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's wider and more articulate than a traditional humbucker, offering more clarity and definition while still retaining plenty of punch.
Yes, it significantly reduces the high-end and lowers the output, giving you a more vintage, passive tone, which is a useful contrast to the active settings.
The 18mm spacing is comfortable for most players, allowing for accurate fingerstyle and pick playing, even with the wider neck profile of a 5-string.
