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Flexible tone for everyday playing
The passive P/J pickup combination gives you a wide range of usable sounds without overcomplicating things. You can lean into the P-style pickup when you want strong lows with a firm centre, or switch to the hum-cancelling J-style unit for a bit more clarity and edge. Balancing the two helps you find a tone that sits well in rehearsals, recordings, or live mixes. Because the J pickup is in the classic 60s position, it keeps the midrange open and natural, which can be really helpful when you need definition without harshness.
Active shaping when you need it
The onboard two-band boost gives you direct control over bass and treble, letting you adjust quickly if a room or mix changes. You can brighten your sound or add weight without needing an external EQ. And if you prefer the feel of a passive bass, the push/pull bypass lets you switch instantly. It’s a simple system that keeps your focus on playing rather than tweaking.
Comfortable build that supports long sessions
The sleek, undersized J-style body sits comfortably against you, and the roasted maple neck offers a stable, familiar feel. Its C-shaped profile, 12-inch radius, and smooth morado fingerboard make moving across all 21 frets feel natural. Lightweight hardware helps reduce neck dive, so if you’re playing longer sets, you’ll really notice the difference. It’s a practical build designed to make every session feel easier.
Hardware designed for practical reliability
Sadowsky’s quick-release bridge makes string changes simple, which is handy if you’re gigging or regularly adjusting your setup. The light open-gear tuners keep your tuning stable without adding unnecessary weight, and the S-Security locks offer reassuring strap support. With stainless steel strings, a fretboard protector, and hex tools included, you’re set up with everything you need to maintain your bass and keep it performing well day to day.
Specifications
- Product Code: SMX21HP5 28R OKU FRL
- Model: Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass
- Number Of Strings: 5-String
- Orientation: Left-Hand
- Scale Length: 34" (864 Mm) Long Scale
Body
- Body Shape: Sleek Undersized J-Style Body
- Body Wood: Okoume, Solidbody
- Color: Solid Olympic White High Polish
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Weight: Approx. 9.5Lbs / 4.3Kg (Can Vary)
Neck
- Neck Wood: Roasted Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On)
- Fingerboard Wood: Morado
- Inlays: White Dot Inlays
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- Nut Width: 1.875" (47.5 Mm)
- Nut String Spacing: 1.54" / 39.1 Mm
- Neck Width At 12th Fret: 2.7" / 68.6 Mm
- Neck Width At Last Fret: 3.1" / 78.7 Mm
- Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: 0.86" / 21.8 Mm
- Neck Thickness At 12th Fret: 0.93" / 23.6 Mm
- Number Of Frets: 21 Nickel Silver
- Fret Size: Width: 0.094" (2.4 Mm) / Height: 0.051" (1.3 Mm)
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Sadowsky Passive P-Style Pickup
- Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Hum-Cancelling J-Style Pickup In 60s Position
- Preamp: Active Sadowsky 2-Way Electronics (Bass And Treble Boost)
- Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
- Push/Pull Function: Push/Pull Function At Bass Knob For Preamp Bypass
Hardware
- Machine Heads: Sadowsky Light Open Gear Machine Heads
- Security Locks: Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Bridge: Sadowsky Bridge With Quick String Release
- String Spacing: Distance Between Thinnest And Thickest String: 2.83" / 72 Mm
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Strings: Sadowsky Silver Label, Stainless Steel, 045 - 130
Accessories
- Protector: Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
- Tools: Hex Key Tools
- Bag / Case: Sadowsky PortaBag
- Other: Made In: China