Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
597228
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM TSB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the pickup combination allows for everything from funky slap tones to warm, growly lows – ideal for players wanting a premium instrument without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM TSB
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky’s J/Quad Coil pickup combo delivers a surprisingly versatile tonal palette.
- • Bolt-on construction provides a punchy, immediate response characteristic of vintage basses.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments, a real time-saver.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might feel less premium compared to mahogany or ash.
- • Active electronics introduce a dependency on battery power, a potential inconvenience.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might not suit players strictly preferring a flatter profile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified - likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active electronics add a subtle clarity and enhanced low-end response, while the bypass switch lets you experience the pickups in their passive form for a more traditional, vintage tone.
While it leans towards a vintage vibe, the Quad Coil's power and tonal flexibility can handle heavier styles, especially when utilizing the parallel or single-coil configurations.
Absolutely; roasted maple is torrefied, resulting in increased stability against humidity changes and a smoother, more seasoned feel compared to standard maple.
