Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA CAO

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA CAO

Sadowsky

MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA CAO

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Product Info

Article Number: 598896
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA CAO
Price: $1,285.90

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This MetroExpress is a seriously well-built 5-string. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give it a modern, punchy sound with a surprising amount of warmth. It's ideal for players wanting a versatile, professional-grade instrument without the extreme premium-priced tag – think session players, gigging musicians, or anyone wanting a top-tier feel.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA CAO
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Okoume
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 12"
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 47.5 mm
  • Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
  • 24 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
  • Pickups: 2 Sadowsky Soapbars in modern position (middle and bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
  • Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • 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 Orange Metallic high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
  • hex key set and Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
PROS
  • • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
  • • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate low-end with clarity.
  • • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics adjustments.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be somewhat prone to dents and scratches compared to harder woods.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
  • • The 864mm scale might feel a little long for players accustomed to shorter scales.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 2 Sadowsky Soapbars (modern position) & Active Sadowsky 2-way
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 24 Nickel silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings .045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight 4.8 kg (max)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active electronics offer treble and bass control, but the push/pull bypass allows for a more transparent, passive tone when desired, providing a good balance of versatility.
While a 12” radius is more vintage-inspired, it's still quite comfortable and allows for easy bends and vibrato; it's not as flat as a modern 'C' profile, but shouldn't be an issue for most.
The MetroExpress shares many of the same core components and build techniques as Sadowsky's premium lines, offering exceptional value, but might feature slightly less ornate finishes or hardware.

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