Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599733
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado BK
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a serious contender for players wanting a modern 5-string with a vintage vibe. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups deliver a fantastic blend of punch and clarity, making it ideal for funk, rock, and even some heavier genres. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and tonal versatility justify the investment.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 24 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: 2 Sadowsky Soapbar humbuckers in modern position (middle and bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising warmth.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a silky-smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups provide a focused, articulate growl with excellent clarity.
- • Active 2-way electronics offer precise tonal shaping and a quiet, noise-free signal.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't the most visually striking body wood.
- • The 34” scale might feel a little long for players with shorter fingers.
- • Morado fingerboards can show wear more readily than ebony, requiring care.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Soapbar Humbuckers (Modern Position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
4.8 kg (approx. 10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp provides more tonal shaping options, offering precise control over treble and bass frequencies, and can be bypassed for a more transparent, natural tone.
Morado is generally stable, but can be a bit softer than ebony, so it's important to keep it properly hydrated and avoid excessive string bending directly on the fretboard.
The 18mm string spacing at the bridge and 47.5mm nut width offer a comfortable playing experience, slightly wider than some basses, which can be great for players who prefer more room between strings.
