Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM TSB

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM TSB

Sadowsky

MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM TSB

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599735
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM TSB
Price: $1,285.90

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This Sadowsky MetroExp24 is a serious contender for modern players who want a refined, versatile tone. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups provide a fantastic blend of clarity and aggression, making it ideal for funk, rock, and even more contemporary genres. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and playability justify the investment.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM TSB
  • 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)
  • 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent 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 punch
  • • Quick-access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance significantly
CONS
  • • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more exotic woods
  • • Active electronics introduce potential for battery dependency and noise if improperly shielded
  • • String spacing may feel narrow for players accustomed to wider spacing

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted maple
Fingerboard Roasted maple
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

The active preamp boosts the signal and provides treble/bass controls, adding clarity and definition, but it can also introduce a slight 'scooped' mid-range if not carefully adjusted.
Bolt-on construction offers a snappier, more direct feel and easier access for repairs, and Sadowsky’s meticulous neck pocket alignment minimizes any perceived tonal differences compared to set-neck designs.
The 18mm string spacing is relatively narrow, which might feel cramped for players with larger hands or those accustomed to wider spacing on other basses; however, it facilitates faster, more precise playing.

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