Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH
Product Info
Article Number:
596075
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a seriously well-built lefty 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of vintage and modern tones. The hybrid pickup setup and active EQ give you a ton of versatility for funk, rock, and even some mellow jazz. It's a great choice for gigging musicians looking for a premium instrument without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado (pau ferro)
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky P-style (neck)
- passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in 60s position (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Tortoise 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 (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Sadowsky fingerboard protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Hybrid pickup configuration delivers P-bass warmth with J-bass clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics provide tonal shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck design.
- • The 12” radius might feel less familiar to players used to flatter fingerboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck), Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (likely 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – Estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active EQ boosts or cuts frequencies, adding clarity or warmth without introducing harshness, while the bypass switch allows for a completely passive tone.
Morado is a durable fingerboard, but like all woods, it can show wear over time; regular cleaning and occasional oiling will keep it in good shape.
The 18mm spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, offering a comfortable balance between playability and string separation for most players.
