Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado CH

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado CH

Sadowsky

MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado CH

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Product Info

Article Number: 599522
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado CH
Price: $1,263.90

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This MetroExp24 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern 5-string with a vintage vibe. The Morado fingerboard adds a unique feel, and those Sadowsky pickups provide a focused, powerful tone perfect for funk, modern rock, and anything needing a tight, defined low-end. It's a premium-priced instrument built for the working musician.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado WH
  • 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)
  • Pickups: 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky fretboard protector and hexkey spanner set
PROS
  • • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
  • • Sadowsky soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate low-end with clarity.
  • • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to figured woods.
  • • The active preamp, while excellent, might not appeal to purists seeking a purely passive tone.
  • • String spacing at 18mm might feel narrow for players with wider finger styles.

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups 2 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 4.2 kg (approx. 9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morado is denser than Rosewood, offering a snappier feel and a slightly brighter, more articulate tone with a touch more clarity.
Yes, the pickup routing is standard, though adapting different brands might require minor adjustments to achieve optimal spacing and height.
Absolutely; bypassing the preamp reveals a more natural, passive tone with a more rounded low-end and reduced output, offering versatility for different musical styles.

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