Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO BL
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO BL
Product Info
Article Number:
598289
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO BL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExpress 21-5 is a fantastic entry into the Sadowsky world. The versatile Quad Coil pickup and active electronics offer a ton of tonal options, while the roasted maple neck delivers a modern playing experience. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for gigging musicians and serious hobbyists seeking a well-built, adaptable 5-string.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO BL
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- 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, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a silky-smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil delivers a wide range of tones, from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to figured woods.
- • Active electronics introduce a dependency on battery power, a potential annoyance.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar for players used to flatter profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more aggressive and versatile, offering a wider range of tones, including single-coil sounds via the switch, but retains that signature Sadowsky warmth.
It's a medium-thin finish, allowing the wood's natural feel to shine through – very comfortable for fast playing.
Pushing the knob bypasses the active preamp, providing a more passive, vintage-style tone with reduced output and EQ control.
