Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SIL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SIL
Product Info
Article Number:
597257
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SIL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-thought-out instrument. The combination of vintage aesthetics, modern electronics, and that comfortable roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's ideal for players who want a versatile 5-string with a distinct, articulate voice—great for funk, rock, and even some jazz.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM SIL
- 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Unique pickup combination delivers versatility from growly vintage tones to modern punch.
- • Sadowsky's active electronics and toggle switches offer extensive tonal shaping options.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The active electronics add complexity; some players 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), Sadowsky 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
It's voiced differently; it's wider, more open, and has a pronounced low-midrange presence, offering a modern, scooped tone.
It's remarkably transparent; you’ll hear a slight reduction in the active EQ’s subtle shaping, but the core character remains consistent.
The bolt-on construction, combined with the roasted maple, delivers surprisingly robust sustain—it's more than adequate for most playing styles.
