Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO WH
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO WH
Product Info
Article Number:
598290
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO WH
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO WH is a seriously well-equipped bass. It’s a great option for players wanting a versatile 5-string with a modern feel but a vintage vibe, and it's surprisingly affordable for a Sadowsky. The electronics give you a ton of tonal shaping options, making it a fantastic all-rounder.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MO WH
- 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and lightweight foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a versatile range from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by some for sustain.
- • The active electronics, while flexible, introduce a potential point of failure.
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
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's broader and more articulate than a standard split-coil, offering more nuanced tones and a tighter low-end response.
The finish is relatively thin, allowing the wood to breathe and contributing to the comfortable, fast playing feel characteristic of Sadowsky necks.
It fully bypasses the active preamp, giving you a purely passive tone—a great way to dial in a more vintage, less processed sound.
