Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MO CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MO CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
598821
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MO CAO
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExpress 24-5 is a fantastic option for players wanting a premium feel and sound without the top-tier price tag. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups provide a modern, articulate tone, while the active electronics offer a surprising amount of tonal flexibility. It's ideal for gigging musicians and studio players seeking a versatile and reliable 5-string bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MO CAO
- 5-String Electric Bas
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- 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 PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
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 tone with punchy mids.
- • Active electronics allow for precise tonal shaping and extended dynamic range.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The 864mm scale might feel a bit long for players with smaller hands.
- • Active electronics introduce a reliance on battery power – a minor inconvenience.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 Sadowsky Soapbars (middle/bridge) & Active Sadowsky 2-way
Scale Length
864 mm
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 offers a similar feel and tonal character but with slightly less elaborate wood choices and hardware, representing a more accessible entry point to the Sadowsky sound.
It’s a complete bypass, returning the bass to a passive signal – useful for dialing back the active EQ when a more natural tone is desired.
Yes, the scale length is well-suited for a 5-string, providing comfortable string tension and good note definition without feeling overly tight.
