Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
597203
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OWH
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-thought-out bass. The blend of vintage aesthetics with modern active electronics and pickup configurations makes it incredibly adaptable – great for players wanting a broad sonic palette, from Motown to modern funk. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM OWH
- 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil combo delivers incredible versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't as tonally 'premium' as some other body woods.
- • The active electronics, while great, introduce a dependency on battery power.
- • Bolt-on neck, while excellent, won't appeal to players seeking a traditional set-neck feel.
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 5-string set (e.g., .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's richer and more articulate than a typical humbucker, offering a wider frequency response and a more defined low-end.
It's a full preamp bypass, returning the bass to a purely passive signal – a great way to dial in a more vintage tone.
The roasting process stabilizes the wood, resulting in a more consistent feel and reduced susceptibility to humidity changes, leading to enhanced playability and longer fret life.
