Sadowsky Hybrid PJ 5-String Bass Guitar with Maple Neck in Solid Black High Polish

The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J 5-String Bass brings the renowned Sadowsky approach to modern bass design into a powerful, versatile instrument built for serious players. Delivering the signature Sadowsky character with a balanced, authoritative response, it offers the refined performance, expressive feel, and professional versatility needed to excel across stage, studio, and everyday playing.

Features 

• The Okoume body delivers a lightweight, resonant foundation with a comfortable maximum weight of 4.8 kg for extended playing sessions.
  
• A Roasted Maple neck and fingerboard provide a smooth, responsive playing feel with a balanced tonal character.
  
• The 12" fingerboard radius and 21 nickel silver frets support comfortable fretting and fluid five-string bass performance.
  
• Sadowsky passive P-style and hum-cancelling J-style pickups combine classic punch with versatile tonal response across a wide range of playing styles.
  
• Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics provide precise bass and treble shaping, while the push/pull bass control enables convenient preamp bypass.
  
• The 34" scale length and 47.5 mm nut width offer a familiar professional playing feel with comfortable five-string string spacing.
  
• A Sadowsky bridge with Quick String Release simplifies string changes while providing reliable performance and stability.
  
• Sadowsky Light open-gear machine heads and S-Style security locks deliver dependable tuning control and secure stage-ready handling.
  
• The Solid Black High Polish finish and Tortoise pickguard give the bass a distinctive, polished appearance.

Specifications 

General
Type: 5-String Electric Bass
Orientation: Right Hand
Scale Length: 34" / 864 mm
Construction: Bolt-On
Weight: Max. 4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs.

Body
Body Material: Okoume
Finish Type: Solid Black High Polish
Pickguard: Tortoise

Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width: 1.87" / 47.5 mm
Frets: 21 Nickel Silver
Fret Width: 0.094" / 2.4 mm
Fret Height: 0.051" / 1.3 mm

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Sadowsky Passive P-Style
Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Hum-Cancelling J-Style, 60s Position
Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P)
Push/Pull Function: Bass Knob for Preamp Bypass
Electronics Compartment: Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment

Hardware
Machine Heads: Sadowsky Light, Open Gear
Bridge: Sadowsky with Quick String Release
Security Locks: Sadowsky S-Style
String Spacing at Bridge: 0.708" / 18 mm
Distance Between Thinnest and Thickest String: 2.83" / 72 mm
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Stainless Steel 045-130

Accessories
Fretboard Protector: Sadowsky
Tools: Hex Key Tools
Gig Bag: Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)