Sadowsky
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass, Morado Fingerboard, 5-String - Solid Ocean Blue Metallic High Polish
SKU: SMX21HP5 J2R OKU FRThe Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass brings the legendary Sadowsky tone and playability to a more accessible platform, pairing a passive P-style neck pickup with a hum-cancelling J-style bridge pickup in the 60s position for exceptional tonal versatility. Built with a lightweight okoume body, roasted maple neck, and morado fingerboard, this 5-string delivers a punchy, warm foundation with articulate highs across all 21 frets. The onboard active Sadowsky 2-band EQ lets you shape your sound on the fly, while a push/pull bypass on the bass knob gives instant access to pure passive tone when you want it. Designed to meet the demands of working musicians, the MetroExpress offers the craftsmanship and refined electronics that Sadowsky is known for, making it an outstanding choice for players seeking professional-grade P/J versatility in a 5-string format.
Specifications
| Notes | 045 - 135 stainless steel strings |
| Nut Material | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Tuning Machines | Sadowsky Light Open Gear Machine Heads |
| Fingerboard Material | Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard; Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector, Morado |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" fingerboard radius, 12" |
| Frets | Nickel Silver |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on |
| Neck Material | Roasted Maple neck, Roasted Maple |
| Number of Frets | 21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm)), 21 |
| Nut Width | 1.87" (47.5 mm) nut width |
| Scale Length | 34" (864 mm) long scale, 34" |
| String Count | 5-string electric bass, 5 |
| Body Wood | Okoume body, Okoume |
| Construction | Bolt-on construction |
| Bridge | Sadowsky bridge with quick string release |
| Bridge String Spacing | 0.708” / 18 mm string spacing at bridge; 2.83” / 72 mm distance between thinnest and thickest string |
| Bridge Pickup | Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style (60s position) |
| Controls | Controls for Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P) |
| Neck Pickup | Sadowsky passive P-Style |
| Pickup Configuration | P/J |
| Preamp / Electronics | Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics; Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass, Active Sadowsky 2-way preamp (Bass & Treble boost) with push/pull bypass |
| Color | Solid Ocean Blue Metallic High Polish - Parchment Pickguard, Ocean Blue Metallic High Polish |
| Finish | High Polish finish |
| Hardware Color | Chrome hardware, Chrome |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Included Accessories | Incl. Hex key tools; Incl. Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA) |
| Left / Right Hand | Right-Hand |
| Weight | Weight max. 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) |