Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO CAR

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO CAR

Sadowsky

MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO CAR

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598302
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO CAR
Price: $1,307.90

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The MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO CAR is a seriously well-built bass, offering a lot of Sadowsky quality at a more accessible price point. Its versatile pickup configuration and comfortable neck make it a fantastic choice for gigging musicians who want a wide range of tones – from punchy funk to growly rock – without needing multiple basses. This is a great option for players looking for a professional-grade instrument without the top-tier price tag.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO CAR
  • 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
  • • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
  • • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a powerful, articulate, and versatile humbucker tone.
  • • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments significantly.
CONS
  • • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood to adjust to.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn’t offer the same sustain as a neck-through design.
  • • The 21-fret scale might feel a little short for players accustomed to longer scale basses.

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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 N/A (Typically 5-string set - likely .045-.130)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passive mode delivers a more vintage, warmer sound, while active mode adds clarity and punch with adjustable EQ.
Morado is fairly dense, so it will show wear more slowly than rosewood, but consistent care with occasional lemon oil will help maintain its feel and appearance.
At 18mm, the string spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, offering a comfortable balance between playability and access to the outer strings.

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