Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH
Product Info
Article Number:
598283
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExpress is a fantastic entry point into the Sadowsky world, offering a lot of quality for the price. The active/passive switching gives you serious tonal flexibility, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians who want a versatile, well-built 5-string without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH
- 5-String Electric Bas
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Transparent pickguard
- 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
- • Okoume body offers a balanced tone with excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a thick, articulate tone with plenty of punch.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Active electronics, while versatile, introduce a dependency on battery power.
- • String spacing at 18mm might feel narrow for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (likely 5-string standard gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode provides a more vintage, warmer tone with less output; active mode adds clarity, punch, and increased output with the EQ controls.
Yes, it’s finished with a satin lacquer; the feel is exceptionally smooth and fast, offering a modern playing experience.
It's designed to be a more versatile option than their vintage-voiced pickups, offering a broader range of tones suitable for modern music while retaining a core Sadowsky character.
