Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B
Product Info
Article Number:
599447
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty MetroExpress is a serious contender for players wanting a versatile, modern 5-string. The Sadowsky pickups and active EQ deliver a focused, powerful tone that cuts through a mix – perfect for funk, modern rock, or anything needing a tight, defined low-end. It's a great value for a bass with this level of quality and playability.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted 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)
- Pickup: 2 Sadowsky Soapbar humbuckers 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate low-end with defined mids.
- • Active electronics offer precise tonal shaping and a clean, powerful output.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent resonance of a set-neck design.
- • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players with shorter fingers.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Soapbar Humbuckers (Modern Position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .135
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sadowsky’s 2-way EQ is known for its clarity and musicality; it's less aggressive than some systems, offering subtle yet impactful tonal adjustments.
While it doesn't offer the same inherent resonance as a set-neck, Sadowsky's bolt-on design is exceptionally well-executed, ensuring excellent sustain and stability.
The 18mm spacing is fairly standard, providing enough room for most players, though those with smaller hands might find it slightly wider than ideal.
