Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599521
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM BK
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,285.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp24 Modern 5 is a seriously well-built instrument—the roasted maple neck is a dream, and those Sadowsky pickups have a modern, punchy character perfect for funk, R&B, and contemporary styles. It's a premium-priced bass that delivers a lot of value and versatility for the discerning bassist who wants active electronics and a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate, and modern tone.
- • Active 2-way electronics provide precise tonal shaping with preamp bypass option.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and setup adjustments.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, can be a bit plain aesthetically for some players.
- • The 34" scale might feel long for bassists with smaller hands.
- • Active electronics require a power source, adding complexity for some users.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
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 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sadowsky preamp is more subtle, focusing on tonal shaping rather than extreme boosting; it’s a cleaner, more refined sound compared to some more aggressive options.
Yes, the bridge pickup’s placement offers a more focused and aggressive tone, reducing muddiness and enhancing clarity in the lower frequencies.
Roasted maple is incredibly stable, far exceeding standard maple, meaning minimal neck movement and consistent action even with seasonal humidity changes.
