Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SGR
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This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously versatile 5-string, offering a blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. The roasted maple neck and well-chosen pickups make it a joy to play, and the active/passive switching provides a ton of sonic flexibility. It’s perfect for players wanting a premium-priced instrument that can handle funk, rock, and even some jazz without needing a bunch of pedals.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SGR
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style/Quad Coil combo delivers a wide range of tonal options.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a genuinely useful and well-executed feature.
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, might not appeal to purist passive players.
- • 864mm scale can feel slightly long for players accustomed to shorter scales.
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