Sadowsky Metro Express 21 Fret Vintage JJ Bass 5-String - Vintage Sunburst High Polish

Crafted for modern bassists who demand precision, clarity, and effortless performance, the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage J/J 5-String Bass embodies a refined evolution of contemporary electric bass design. Built to deliver professional-grade tone and exceptional versatility, this instrument offers a seamless blend of stage-ready power and studio-level articulation, making it a trusted choice for players who value responsiveness, balance, and musical expression in any setting.

Features 

• 34" long scale delivers tight, articulate low-end response across the extended 5-string range
  
• Lightweight Okoume body provides balanced resonance and comfortable, stage-ready playability
  
• Roasted maple neck ensures exceptional stability, smooth feel, and long-term durability
  
• Sadowsky stacked hum-cancelling J-style pickups deliver clean, noise-free tone with classic articulation
  
• Active Sadowsky 2-band EQ offers precise and musical control over bass and treble shaping
  
• Push/pull preamp bypass enables instant switching between active and passive tones for maximum versatility
  
• Sadowsky bridge with quick string release improves tuning stability and speeds up string changes
  
• Lightweight open-gear tuners enhance balance while maintaining stable and accurate tuning performance

Specifications 

Body
Body Material: Okoume
Finish: High Polish
Pickguard: Parchment

Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Material: Morado (Pau Ferro)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Construction: Bolt-On
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width: 1.87" (47.5 mm)
Frets: 21 Nickel Silver (2.4 mm width / 1.3 mm height)

Electronics
Pickup Configuration: JJ (Stacked Hum-Cancelling Single Coils)
Neck Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Hum-Cancelling Stacked J-Style
Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Hum-Cancelling Stacked J-Style (60s Position)
Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (Push-Pull)
Preamp Feature: Push/Pull Bass Knob for Preamp Bypass

Hardware
Bridge: Sadowsky Bridge with Quick String Release
Machine Heads: Sadowsky Light Open-Gear Tuners
Hardware Finish: Chrome
String Spacing: 18 mm (0.708")
Strap System: Sadowsky S-Style Security Locks
Strings: .045–.130 Stainless Steel