Sadowsky - MetroExpress Vintage JJ Black Pearl 5 Cordes Palissandre

The Sadowsky MetroExpress Vintage JJ Black Pearl 5 String Rosewood Electric Bass is here to boost your playing.

The low B string holds up well, even under demanding fingers. The 34” maintains a good balance: neither too loose nor too tight. Unlike longer scale lengths, the attack remains natural.

A slap riff? Each note bounces back without a smudge. A picking groove? The definition remains clear, from the bottom to the top of the neck.

The roasted maple gives a response, the rosewood rounds everything off. The attack is frank, but never too dry. The sustain stretches as it should, especially on syncopated passages.

Each note keeps its place without stepping on each other. In precise or more expressive playing, the balance is there!

The Sadowsky preamp plays on two tables. In active, it gives a boost to the bass and treble. It's ideal for funky lines that slam or muscular rock.

In passive mode, it gives way to a rawer, more woody sound. Perfect for deep blues or hushed jazz!

The J-Style pickups have power without being intrusive. On a high-gain amp, they bite into the mix with authority. Connected via DI, they keep a natural roundness, with a well-marked grain. Even when pushing the settings, they never lose clarity.

The 305 mm radius fits the hand well. Movements remain fluid, chords find their footing effortlessly.

Too flat, a neck tires quickly on barre notes. Too round, it slows down fast runs. Here, everything falls under the fingers naturally.

The Sadowsky bridge simplifies maintenance. Changing a string in an emergency becomes intuitive. No hassle with complicated settings. You play, it follows.

This model also follows you everywhere, well protected in the included Sadowsky PortaBag.