Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 5 OW LH
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5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 nickel-silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 2 passive hum-free stacked Sadowsky J-style single coils (middle and bridge) – bridge pickup in '60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Controls for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing at the bridge: 18 mm
- Distance from top to bottom string: 72 mm
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .135 Stainless Steel
- Weight: Max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Olympic White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag, Sadowsky Fretguard Protector, and hex key set
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Available since January 2025
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Item number 598460
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Colour White
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Body Okoume
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Neck Maple
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Fingerboard Morado
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Frets 21
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Scale Longscale
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Pickup System JJ
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Electronics Active, Passive
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Including Case No
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Incl. Gigbag Yes
A vintage five-string for lefties
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Left-handed players have finally got a vintage-style five-string that delivers Sadowsky's signature blend of precision, tonal range, and sleek design – the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vintage JJ 5 Morado WH LH. This five-string bass has a pair of noiseless J-style pickups, for that classic open, punchy, transparent Sadowsky sound – for everything from deep vintage grooves to modern slap sounds. The okoume body and roasted maple neck give the instrument a balanced resonance and quick response; the morado fingerboard ensures the sound is mellow and warm. The active 2-band EQ with push/pull bypass makes switching between more modern punch and authentic vintage tones easy and intuitive. Reliable hardware, excellent build quality, and the timeless Olympic White finish make the Sadowsky a dependable bandmate for any left-handed bassist – whether it's on stage, in the studio, or just jamming.
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Power is nothing without control
The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vintage JJ 5 Morado WH LH melds modern playability with vintage sound. With a 47.5mm nut width and a 12" fingerboard radius, it's always a smooth player, while the 34" scale length delivers that tight, punchy Sadowsky tone; the 18mm string spacing gives players plenty of room for all the five-string techniques. Controls for volume, balance, treble and bass mean bassists can dial in their signature tone single-handed (or indeed left-handed), and the push/pull switch allows them to entirely bypass the preamp, for pure passive sounds whenever they're called for. Either way, the JJ pickup config runs the gamut from juicy mid-lows to brilliant treble. The Just-A-Nut III nut keeps intonation precise, and the quick-release bridge makes string changes quick and easy. Lightweight tuners, security locks and a quick-access battery compartment make this bass ready for everyday use – ideal for lefties who value both functionality and musicality.
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Left-handed low rider
The Sadowsky MetroExpress Vintage JJ 5 WH LH is tailor-made for left-handed players after a professional, flexible instrument with seemingly endless low end. With its classic JJ pickup layout and active electronics, it's capable of a balanced sound that makes it ideal for session bassists (or musically ambitious amateurs!) who work in a variety of styles, be that Funk and Fusion or Pop and Soul. For beginners, the flexibility of the pickup/preamp setup may actually be a little much at first, although the MetroExpress is so well-made and versatile that it'll happily accompany them as their skills grow. Certainly, more experienced bassists are sure to appreciate the characteristic Sadowsky tone, the ergonomic okoume body, and the reliability it brings to both live and studio work, as well as the deeper frequencies provided by the low B string.
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About Sadowsky
For over 40 years, professional musicians have associated the name Sadowsky with high-end bass guitars, electric guitars, and archtop Jazz guitars. In the late 1970s, Roger Sadowsky opened his own workshop, where he started out repairing and modifying instruments from other brands. In the '80s, he began to develop bass guitars that represented his own unique vision: Soon, the name Sadowsky had a worldwide reputation for quality, thanks in part to prominent clients like Marcus Miller and Will Lee. Roger's legendary inventions include the on-board preamp for bass guitars, which helped create such extraordinary demand for Sadowsky instruments that he eventually made the decision to start producing the Metro line of basses in Japan. In 2019, the German bass specialist Warwick assumed manufacturing responsibilities for the Metro series, ensuring the name Sadowsky will continue to be synonymous with high-quality instruments for years to come.
Left hand free – for all five strings
The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vintage JJ 5 Morado WH LH delivers clean, balanced bass tones – with a deep, rounded bottom end that the low B string complements perfectly. In the hands of a pro in the studio, the active electronics deliver a clean, noise-free signal – all credit here to the Sadowsky pickups, which are just the thing for faultless recordings. On stage, it'll hold its own with a look that blends subtlety with sophistication and its clear, confident sound – without ever stepping on the other members of the ensemble. And the rehearsal room is where the Vintage can prove its versatility – from subtle Soul grooves and dynamic Funk to virtuouso Jazz solos. Paired with quality amps, preamps or DI setups, the Sadowsky shows what it's capable of, making it clear that left-handed players are finally grooving on an equal footing in terms of both sound and style.
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