Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SIL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SIL
Product Info
Article Number:
599528
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SIL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 is a seriously versatile instrument. The Morado fingerboard gives it a unique feel and warmth, while the Sadowsky pickups and active electronics deliver a modern punch. It’s a great choice for players who want a refined, high-end 5-string with a solid foundation and plenty of tonal options.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado SIL
- 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky fretboard protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate low-end with warmth.
- • 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 be too 'modern' for some vintage purists.
- • The weight, though not explicitly stated, is likely to be substantial.
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 (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs (4.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morado offers a slightly warmer, more resonant tone than Rosewood, and a touch more clarity than Ebony – it sits nicely in between, providing a unique character.
Yes, they’ve got a more focused, punchy sound with a tighter low-end and a bit more output, making them ideal for modern styles.
It's a full bypass – when engaged, it completely removes the active preamp, giving you a passive voice with the same pickups and controls.
