Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Modern MA SS
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 24-5 Modern MA SS
Product Info
Article Number:
598710
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 24-5 Modern MA SS
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,285.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a fantastic blend of modern playability and Sadowsky’s signature tone. The roasted maple neck feels incredible, and those soapbar pickups cut through a mix beautifully. It’s a premium-priced option perfect for gigging musicians needing a versatile and reliable 5-string.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Modern MA SS
- 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
- 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a focused, articulate, and punchy low-end.
- • Active electronics offer precise tonal shaping and a versatile sonic palette.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The electronics, while excellent, might be too 'modern' for players seeking a strictly vintage tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Sadowsky Soapbars (Modern Position) & Active Sadowsky 2-way Electronics
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
max. 4.5 kg (approximately 10 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal and provides EQ control, adding clarity and punch. Thankfully, the push/pull function allows for a completely passive, vintage-style tone when desired.
Soapbars offer a more focused and articulate sound than many traditional pickups, with a tighter low-end and a slightly scooped midrange. They have a unique feel – smoother and less ‘growly’ than a P-bass pickup.
While a bolt-on neck inherently has a slightly different resonance, Sadowsky's construction is excellent, ensuring solid sustain. It’s still very respectable and won’t be a noticeable compromise for most players.
