Sadly, I had an XL2-T in white, ended up trading it to a guy that was going on tour in Europe and wanted something he could take as carry-on. I took his Kubicki Ex Factor 4 in exchange. The Kubicki was great, original one built by Phil himself before Fender made them junk. I only wish I had realized how rare the Trans trem bass would turn out to be. From what I heard, Ned says only 200 transtrem bass bridges were made, some were left over, and not many of those made it onto white basses. :(
It's very true, though. To look at, they're actually pretty ugly... but the sound they make, holy shit. I'll admit I'm one of those guitarists who look at it and say "My god, the hell is that? It looks so... strange..." but after learning about these guitars? I medically need one.
Without question some of the best guitars in the buisness, it's just a shame they're disrespected because of how they look. Pretty certain that falls under racism. Guitarism.
Yes - "Guitarism",you are exactly right! lol - also people forget that most Steinbergers AVAILABLE are more conventional double cutaway designs! Only the GLB2S (USA),GT-Pro's (Spirit),and the Synapse have the "classic paddle" shape. GM7's,GM4's,GM2's,GR4's, and GU's(Spirits) are double cutaway bodies!
Yeah, they're the ones I saw that literally got me about as giddy as a school girl :D
I managed to get my hands on one of these the other day (a rarity at my local guitar store) and I've gotta tell ya... I didn't think much of the plastic design but it really does give you a much warmer sound than you'd initially expect.
It was the Synapse IIRC (It was definately a paddle) and it was at an independent store who call themselves "The Guitar Shop". They regularly get in random instruments (For example an electric Lute was in not that long ago... what I would have gave to have that!) and I've been begging him to get Steinberger's and Warr's in for a long time, he finally pulled through and got a Stein.
Hey, Im on YOUR side! Preach was just my way of saying that I AGREE with U - and to keep spreading the message. Non Steinberger players seem to think that they are just weird looking 80's guitars. Those of us who are Steinberger PLAYERS know better! Check out my response to a non-believer on the vid for "Guitar Show Pt 1" - I lay out the factual advantages of Steinbergers in my response. I dont call myself Transtrem2 for nothing!
my gibson les paul (studio) has a has a heavy fucking body, so it balences out itself. but other than that these guitars are cool as hell, still need to try it though
Yes, if U get a chance to try one you should. Also, most Steinbergers AVAILABLE are more conventional double cutaway shapes anyway - another fact that Steinberger haters seem to leave out!
To many, it is difficult to swallow the fact that their pretty looking Les Pauls/Strats/Ibanezs are inferior to the design of the headless steinberger.
Time and time again, the obvious advantages of these guitars are often overlooked, simply because the guitar looks "ugly".
Since when is music about how cool your guitar looks?
There's a reason why this is one of the most acclaimed guitars ever.
Allan Holdsworth already saw this decades ago. And people wonder why he's considered a genius...
Preach my brother! People also dont realize that most of those guitars are based on designs that are over 50 YEARS OLD! Nothing against those designs, but people dont get that Steinbergers are a total RETHINK of the solid body guitar. Ned contributed to the guitar's evolution. I also think that they LOOK COOL!
Sadly, I had an XL2-T in white, ended up trading it to a guy that was going on tour in Europe and wanted something he could take as carry-on. I took his Kubicki Ex Factor 4 in exchange. The Kubicki was great, original one built by Phil himself before Fender made them junk. I only wish I had realized how rare the Trans trem bass would turn out to be. From what I heard, Ned says only 200 transtrem bass bridges were made, some were left over, and not many of those made it onto white basses. :(
mybasshas7strings 9 months ago
steinberger are the real innovators, its the most effecient guitar brand ive ever used.
StaulkHolm 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AND BEAUTIFUL BASS
Maxicygnus 4 years ago
It's very true, though. To look at, they're actually pretty ugly... but the sound they make, holy shit. I'll admit I'm one of those guitarists who look at it and say "My god, the hell is that? It looks so... strange..." but after learning about these guitars? I medically need one.
Without question some of the best guitars in the buisness, it's just a shame they're disrespected because of how they look. Pretty certain that falls under racism. Guitarism.
AtOdinsCall 4 years ago 5
Yes - "Guitarism",you are exactly right! lol - also people forget that most Steinbergers AVAILABLE are more conventional double cutaway designs! Only the GLB2S (USA),GT-Pro's (Spirit),and the Synapse have the "classic paddle" shape. GM7's,GM4's,GM2's,GR4's, and GU's(Spirits) are double cutaway bodies!
Transtrem2 4 years ago
Yeah, they're the ones I saw that literally got me about as giddy as a school girl :D
I managed to get my hands on one of these the other day (a rarity at my local guitar store) and I've gotta tell ya... I didn't think much of the plastic design but it really does give you a much warmer sound than you'd initially expect.
Truly incredible guitars.
AtOdinsCall 4 years ago
Definitely, though I prefer to think of them as graphite composites! Im curious - which model did you play, and at what store?
Transtrem2 4 years ago
It was the Synapse IIRC (It was definately a paddle) and it was at an independent store who call themselves "The Guitar Shop". They regularly get in random instruments (For example an electric Lute was in not that long ago... what I would have gave to have that!) and I've been begging him to get Steinberger's and Warr's in for a long time, he finally pulled through and got a Stein.
AtOdinsCall 4 years ago
Hey, Im on YOUR side! Preach was just my way of saying that I AGREE with U - and to keep spreading the message. Non Steinberger players seem to think that they are just weird looking 80's guitars. Those of us who are Steinberger PLAYERS know better! Check out my response to a non-believer on the vid for "Guitar Show Pt 1" - I lay out the factual advantages of Steinbergers in my response. I dont call myself Transtrem2 for nothing!
Transtrem2 4 years ago
im a fender person but i love steinbereger basses
andy432105 4 years ago
my gibson les paul (studio) has a has a heavy fucking body, so it balences out itself. but other than that these guitars are cool as hell, still need to try it though
V1P8R1 4 years ago
Yes, if U get a chance to try one you should. Also, most Steinbergers AVAILABLE are more conventional double cutaway shapes anyway - another fact that Steinberger haters seem to leave out!
Transtrem2 4 years ago
To many, it is difficult to swallow the fact that their pretty looking Les Pauls/Strats/Ibanezs are inferior to the design of the headless steinberger.
Time and time again, the obvious advantages of these guitars are often overlooked, simply because the guitar looks "ugly".
Since when is music about how cool your guitar looks?
There's a reason why this is one of the most acclaimed guitars ever.
Allan Holdsworth already saw this decades ago. And people wonder why he's considered a genius...
prasiddha 4 years ago
Preach my brother! People also dont realize that most of those guitars are based on designs that are over 50 YEARS OLD! Nothing against those designs, but people dont get that Steinbergers are a total RETHINK of the solid body guitar. Ned contributed to the guitar's evolution. I also think that they LOOK COOL!
Transtrem2 4 years ago
I wouldn't exactly call my words preaching...more like teaching! What I stated in my previous comments are fact.
I agree. The guitar's design contains many unnecessary parts. A lot of people don't realize that ergonomics is important when playing instruments.
prasiddha 4 years ago