Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA OW
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA OW
Product Info
Article Number:
598288
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA OW
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 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. The roasted maple neck and Quad Coil pickup combo deliver a powerful, articulate sound that's perfect for funk, rock, and even some heavier styles – it’s a great option for gigging musicians looking for a premium-priced instrument.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA OW
- 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hexagon spanner set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a versatile range, from growl to articulate clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Active electronics add complexity; troubleshooting might be needed for some.
- • The 34” scale, while standard, may feel slightly long for smaller 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, assumed standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's voiced for more clarity and articulation than a typical humbucker, with a wider dynamic range and a more defined low-end.
It’s a satin finish, fairly thin, allowing the wood’s natural tone and feel to shine through – very comfortable to play.
It's a simple push/pull pot – a quick and easy way to switch between active and passive modes for different tonal options.
