Sadowsky Guitars Metroexpress 21 Standard Jj 5 String - Black Pearl,Maple
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Essential Information About the Sadowsky 5-String P/J Bass
Essential Information About the Sadowsky 5-String P/J Bass
- Modern Comfort: Roasted maple bolt-on neck and maple fingerboard for a crisp attack and excellent stability.
- Sound Versatility: Sadowsky pickup configuration labeled as P/J, featuring two passive J-Style pickups (neck and bridge) and Bass/Treble EQ to shape the tone.
- Reliable and Lightweight Hardware: Sadowsky Light open gear tuners and Sadowsky bridge for solid tuning stability.
- Ready to Go: Comes with a Sadowsky Portabag.
Manufacturer Information
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Sadowsky: The "S-style" Spirit Reimagined for Today's Stage
Known for performance-oriented instruments, Sadowsky offers here a 5-string bass made in Asia, designed to provide the ergonomics, precision, and musicality associated with the "S-style" aesthetic. Combining modern wood choices, proprietary hardware, and efficiency-focused electronics, this model positions itself as a serious solution for musicians seeking a reliable instrument without compromising comfort.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This 5-string electric bass is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists looking for a tight B string (long scale), a stable neck, and a tonal palette suitable for both fingerstyle and pick playing. It naturally expresses itself in pop, rock, funk, gospel, fusion, and contemporary music, offering enough definition for modern lines and sufficient warmth to support a vintage groove.
The Sound
The okoume body delivers a balanced response, with present lows and clear highs, while maintaining a reasonable weight for a 5-string. The combination of a roasted maple neck and maple fingerboard promotes a fast attack, a "snap" feel, and appreciable clarity in articulate playing.
Regarding pickups, the bass is equipped with Sadowsky pickups of the P/J type according to the specs, featuring two passive J-Style pickups in the neck and bridge positions. Paired with Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass controls, they allow switching from a round and full sound (neck pickup) to a more aggressive and precise register (bridge pickup), with the ability to quickly adjust the low-end foundation and brightness to fit into the mix.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
If you wish to keep the original gauge, opt for a 5-string stainless steel 045-130 string set in long scale format (suitable for 34" / 864 mm scale length).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | PJ | Body | Okoume |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | Electric bass | Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Number of strings | 5 strings | Finish | Chrome |
| Wood | Okoume | Pickguard color | According to finish |
| Nut width | 47.5 mm / 1.87" | Pickup brand | Sadowsky |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III | Pickup type | P/J |
| Scale length | 864 mm / 34" | Pickup models | Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (neck); Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (bridge) |
| Radius | 304.8 mm / 12" | Controls | Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass |
| Fret type | Nickel silver with Ball End | Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Number of frets | 21 | Included case/bag | Sadowsky Portabag |
| Tuners | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear | Manufacturing location | Asia |
| Bridge | Sadowsky bridge | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the 34-inch scale length provide proper tension for the B string?
The long 864 mm (34-inch) scale length is designed to provide suitable tension for the B string on this 5-string bass. The Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut has a width of 47.5 mm.
What electronics does the Sadowsky Metroexpress Standard JJ 5 Black Pearl Maple feature?
The specified electronics are passive, with two Sadowsky J-Style pickups in the neck and bridge positions. The Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass controls allow adjustment of the pickup blend as well as the bass and treble frequencies.
Is this 5-string bass suitable for funk and gospel?
The okoumé body combined with the roasted maple neck/maple fingerboard promotes a fast attack and good definition. This configuration is recommended for funk, gospel, pop, rock, fusion, and contemporary music styles.
What string set should be used on this bass?
A 5-string stainless steel string set in 045-130 long scale format is recommended to maintain the original tension. The 34-inch scale length requires strings suited for this length.
Does the bass come with a gig bag?
A Sadowsky Portabag gig bag is included. The listed weight of the instrument is 4.3 kg.
