Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
597226
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CAR
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 MJ5 is a seriously versatile instrument. That roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the pickup combination lets you nail everything from Motown to modern funk. This is a premium-priced bass perfect for gigging musicians who want a refined feel and a wide range of tones.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CAR
- 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil pickup combo delivers versatility from growl to articulate clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit soft; requires careful handling to avoid dings.
- • Active electronics introduce a slight hum, noticeable in very quiet environments.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the inherent sustain of a neck-through design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a 5-string bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a bit more 'oomph' and definition, allowing for more precise tonal shaping, but it does introduce a subtle hum—a common trade-off with active electronics.
It's primarily a pickup blending control, allowing you to adjust the ratio of the J-style and Quad Coil signals, creating a wide range of tonal combinations.
The quick-release bridge significantly speeds up string changes; you can remove and replace all strings in a fraction of the time compared to traditional bridge systems.
