Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
598296
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA CAR
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,274.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a seriously well-built bass offering a ton of tonal flexibility. The roasted maple neck is a joy to play, and the Quad Coil pickup delivers a surprising amount of punch and vintage character. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for gigging musicians wanting versatility and a comfortable feel without the high-end boutique price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA CAR
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hexagon spanner set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly resonant and lively tone.
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup provides a wide range of tones, from growl to clarity.
- • Quick-access compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit soft and prone to dings with heavy use.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, add a touch of complexity for some players.
- • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more powerful and articulate, offering a broader tonal palette with the added versatility of coil-splitting for single-coil sounds.
Yes, it’s finished with a thin satin lacquer that allows the wood to breathe; it provides a smooth, fast feel without being sticky.
It's primarily for ease of access, but a well-sealed compartment minimizes any potential resonance changes; it shouldn’t noticeably affect the tone.
