Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK

Sadowsky

MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 599736
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK
Price: $1,318.90

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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.

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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.

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