The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage J/J 5-String Bass delivers the legendary Sadowsky tone and playability in a more accessible package. Built with a lightweight okoume body and a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, this instrument offers excellent resonance, stability, and a fast, comfortable playing experience. At its core are two Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling stacked J-Style pickups — one in the neck position and one in the 60s bridge position — paired with an active Sadowsky 2-way preamp featuring a convenient push/pull bypass for seamless switching between active and passive modes. The 34-inch scale length and 21 nickel silver frets provide a classic feel, while the 12-inch fingerboard radius ensures smooth playability across the full range of the five-string layout. Finished in high polish with chrome hardware, including Sadowsky's quick-release bridge and lightweight open-gear tuners, this bass brings professional-grade craftsmanship and the unmistakable Sadowsky voice to players seeking a versatile, gig-ready instrument.
14-day return
Nation-wide shipping
Notes
045 - 135 stainless steel strings
Nut Material
Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Tuning Machines
Sadowsky Light Open Gear Machine Heads
Fingerboard Material
Roasted Maple fingerboard; Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector,
Maple
Controls for Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P)
Neck Pickup
Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style
Pickup Configuration
J/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 Black High Polish - Tortoise Pickguard,
Black High Polish
