Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
597245
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OBL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-equipped 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. The roasted maple neck feels amazing, and the pickup combination is surprisingly flexible, letting you cover a huge range of genres. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for gigging musicians who want a reliable, great-sounding bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OBL
- 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 Ocean Blue Metallic 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 fretboard provide exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil pickup combo delivers versatile tones, from vintage growl to modern punch.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and setup adjustments.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat prone to dents and scratches without proper care.
- • The active electronics add complexity; some prefer purely passive designs.
- • The 864mm scale might feel slightly long for players accustomed to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center) & Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 5-string standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a subtle boost and EQ shaping capabilities, but it’s designed to be transparent; you can easily achieve a very natural, passive-like tone by setting the controls flat and bypassing the preamp.
Bolt-on necks can still deliver excellent sustain; Sadowsky’s design and construction techniques compensate, providing a bright, articulate tone with plenty of resonance, though perhaps not *quite* the sustain of a neck-through.
Serial wiring offers a hotter, more aggressive tone, parallel provides a smoother, rounder sound, and single-coil delivers a classic, vintage-style clarity and bite.
