Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OB
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OB
Product Info
Article Number:
598849
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,285.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExpress is a fantastic entry point into the Sadowsky sound. It's got that signature growl and clarity thanks to the Soapbar pickups and active EQ, all wrapped in a comfortable, lightweight package. This bass is perfect for gigging musicians looking for a versatile and reliable 5-string without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OB
- 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and surprisingly light weight for a 5-string.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a focused, articulate tone with excellent clarity.
- • Active electronics provide substantial tonal shaping with a convenient bypass function.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The 12” radius might feel less familiar for players accustomed to flatter fingerboards.
- • Active electronics introduce a slight dependency on battery power, a minor inconvenience.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essence of Sadowsky's signature tone, though you'll notice a slight reduction in the high-end sparkle found in their higher-end models.
It’s a satin finish; smooth to the touch, but not overly glossy, promoting fast playing and a more comfortable feel.
It's subtle, but useful; bypassing the preamp brings a slightly more passive and organic character to the bass without drastic tonal changes.
