Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
599739
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM CAR
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp24 is a serious contender for the modern bassist. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and those Sadowsky pickups deliver a powerful, defined low-end that cuts through any mix. It's a versatile instrument, perfect for funk, rock, and anything needing a punchy, modern voice.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM CAR
- 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic 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 playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a modern, articulate growl with clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment is genuinely useful for battery changes and setup.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the complexity of a set-neck.
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Active electronics introduce potential for noise if shielding isn't perfect.
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 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a noticeable clarity and punch, allowing for more precise tonal shaping via the onboard EQ, but it also introduces a slight coloration.
Morado offers a slightly harder, denser feel than Rosewood, providing a more crisp response and a visually striking appearance.
The 18mm string spacing is slightly wider than many Fender basses, offering better definition and separation, which many players find beneficial for fingerstyle playing.
