Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
599530
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SGR
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a serious contender for players seeking a modern 5-string with a refined feel and a powerful, defined low end. The bolt-on neck and active electronics offer a responsive and versatile platform, making it ideal for funk, rock, and contemporary styles. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SGR
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky fretboard protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern sound.
- • Quick Access Compartment is genuinely useful for electronics maintenance.
CONS
- • Okoume can be prone to minor finish checking with heavy use.
- • The 864mm scale might feel long for players with smaller hands.
- • Morado fingerboards, while beautiful, require more careful maintenance than maple.
Product Video
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
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
max. 4.5 kg (approx. 10 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morado is generally denser and harder than rosewood, offering a slightly slicker feel. It requires a bit more attention to hydration to prevent cracking, but it's otherwise quite durable.
Absolutely. They're known for their tight low-end and clear upper harmonics – they cut through a mix effortlessly without sounding muddy.
Yes, the active preamp provides a noticeable output boost. The push/pull function makes bypassing the preamp simple, allowing you to switch between active and passive tones on the fly.
