Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599736
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp24 is a seriously well-built lefty bass. The active electronics and Sadowsky pickups deliver a modern, defined sound that cuts through a mix perfectly – ideal for players in funk, rock, or modern pop. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and playability are undeniable.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- 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 offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent 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 internal adjustments.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, impacting some players' feel.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
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
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morado is denser and slightly harder than rosewood, resulting in a snappier feel and potentially requiring a brief adjustment period.
The Sadowsky Soapbars are designed to be relatively quiet, but as with any active pickup, extreme gain settings can introduce some noise – it's manageable though.
Yes, the push/pull function effectively disengages the active preamp, allowing for a more traditional, passive bass tone with reduced EQ shaping.
