Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OW
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OW
Product Info
Article Number:
599445
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OW
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,285.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a seriously well-built bass. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give it a modern, defined sound with a surprising amount of warmth. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians wanting a premium instrument without the high-end price tag – especially good for funk, pop, and modern rock.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA OW
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- 24 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 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 Olympic White
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky fingerboard protector
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a focused, articulate, and punchy low-end.
- • Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Active electronics, while excellent, might not appeal to purists seeking a purely passive tone.
- • The shorter 864mm scale can feel a little cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Sadowsky Soapbar Humbuckers (Modern Position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal and adds EQ controls, providing more tonal shaping options but potentially altering the natural acoustic character – it’s more focused and less 'woody' than a passive bass.
While manageable, the shorter scale can feel a bit tighter, especially when playing fast runs or using higher-register notes; it’s a consideration for those accustomed to longer scales.
It allows for incredibly fast and easy string changes without needing to remove the entire bridge or body, streamlining setup and maintenance.
