Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM WH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM WH
Product Info
Article Number:
599584
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM WH
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,285.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp24 is a seriously well-built 5-string. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give it a modern, articulate voice that's great for funk, rock, and even some heavier styles. It's a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of performance for the money, especially if you want a versatile, reliable bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 5 RM WH
- 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck & fingerboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate, and modern low-end.
- • Quick-access compartment and string release simplify setup and maintenance.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the complexity of a set-neck bass.
- • Okoume can be susceptible to dents and scratches compared to harder woods.
- • Active electronics add complexity and potential for battery dependency.
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a noticeable clarity and punch, allowing for more precise EQ shaping. It's not a radical color change, but provides more control over your tone.
Absolutely; roasted maple is incredibly stable, resisting warping and changes in humidity much better than standard maple, leading to a consistent feel and intonation.
The 18mm string spacing is a bit wider than some basses, but manageable. Players with larger hands will find it perfectly playable, while those with smaller hands might need a short adjustment period.
