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    Graphite (Steinberger vs Status)

    in Bass Guitars

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    13 hours ago, Misdee said:

    Regarding any perceived shortcomings in the overall design of the original Steinberger bass, I think it's fair to say that Ned got far more right than he did wrong. The  innovative  thinking involved in creating such a revolutionary design is quite breathtaking when you consider how basses looked and sounded in the late 1970's. It's not really fair to  say that the Steinberger L/XL  isn't worthwhile because it isn't perfect.  NS  added to the palette of tones available to bass players , and  created a bass that was both beautiful and functional. 

    Let's face it , Leo Fenders  designs were not without their idiosyncrasies, but they are still superb instruments that in many ( most) ways have never really been bettered. Depending on who you talk to. 

    I've owned virtually all the bass 'varieties' in my time (except for a Warwick) and the XL design is the closest to perfect (as long as you can handle the look aha ha ha) as I've ever experienced. Ultramodernism in action!

    One caveat is that I owned one which had a neck bow which was a bit of disaster. One expert assumed it had been left in a hot car which had given it a warp. They can apparently be heat-treated to reset the carbon weave and solve the issue but the bass didn't have the famed straight neck and lovely low, buzz free, action.

    My next XL2 (now owned by Roger on the board) was just a beauty and I miss it.

    Would be nice to see Steinberger crack a cost effective moulding process and pop the cute little dub machines out at a reasonable price. 

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    Graphite (Steinberger vs Status)

    in Bass Guitars

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    On 10/08/2020 at 23:19, BassBus said:

    That's not stopped Ned Steinberger patenting an updated version of the original L/XL bass. NS Design also has a larger instrument roster than Steinberger Sound had. When it's released I'll be somewhere near the front of the que for one.

    Having owned a couple of mid-eighties XLs (one of them a lovely transitional) I would buy one if it was in the same realm quality wise. Any links to this info? 

    I've owned a couple of Zons and they were just a bit light on the low end and had a glassiness to their tone that didn't really win me over. Steinberger XLs just sound incredibly good and have no problems in the trouser flapping department whatsoever ;)

    Haven't played a status for many years but my experience with them was that they were super bright (and glassy) tone wise. At the time I wanted the crazy low action and zingy sound to accommodate major thumb abuse so they were definitely aimed at a particular era of bass fashion. I would love one though! Especially an all grey early model with the weave finish.

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    WITHDRAWN 1987 Yamaha BB3000A MIJ

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Cairobill

    Price drop bump and up for trades for a P Bass (AVRI preferred or with cash on top for a Moollon or De Gier Soulmate P-type thing).

    And of course trades for a Stingray or Sabre Classic...

    ...and while we're on the topic, a nice sixer would be interesting - esp 34 inch scale TRB series

    WITHDRAWN 1987 Yamaha BB3000A MIJ

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Cairobill
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    Withdrawn for now due to nothing happening. It's a fantastic Swiss army knife of a bass and looks too pimp to lose. It's fast and bulbous too.

    New mission - save up for a Steinberger!

    I'll leave the vid up for a tone demo - these are fantastic sounding instruments :)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    What would you get? Stingray opinions/advice needed

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Cairobill

    I would go for a Stingray classic with a maple board (as long as it's not a heavy one). Just a dream live and they sound incredible in the studio with old round wounds. Just the right amount of edge and endless thump. 

    They tend to go for between 1 and 1.3K so you'll have change. I honestly don't think I would spend any more for a different model even if I could.

    I've used standard US Stingrays in the past and not got on with them. The three band version was always a struggle against 'clickiness'. 2 band preamps are my preferred option but I just find the necks feel uncomfortable. The classic neck (with the 7.25 inch radius) sits in the hand beautifully. 

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