Cygnus x-1 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 As the tittle says I need a Steinberger headless type bass for using in an 80's type band. I don't know much about these bases except I thought they were cool back then. I think Hohner make them?, what are the options for a fairly good sounding bass upto £350 - £400. Must be cricket bat type and preferably black. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Steinberger do make one - difficult to find at present though - the Spirit XT. About £300ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 the Hohner B2-A is very good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Another vote for the Hohner B2A. If you fancy a drop tuner there is the B2AD. Nicely made, lightweight, huge output and a decent range of tones. There is a 'sweet spot' for me that sounds like a woody P-Bass - I've gigged mine many times and often take it as back-up as it is so small. And you can pick up a perfectly good one for £250 - well under budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Seconded for the B2A, good quality and within budget if the looks are what you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgnofski Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 My vote would go to a Hohner Jack - much easier to play on a strap, standing up than the cricket bat type - l have both & the latter is a delight to play sitting down, but is a bit of a handful on stage due to the way it 'hangs'. But that could just be be & my beer gut getting in the way if course!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 The Steinberger Spirit is a pale shadow of the Hohners, poor build and pissy weak pups. Go for an active S/H Hohner, should be around £300 for a near mint one. The Hohner Jack Bass Professional is fantastic, but you want a boat paddle so go for a B2A or B2ADB, also superb basses for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Keep an eye on this one.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-Steinberger-Headless-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-With-Case-And-Active-Pickups-/171081745613?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27d54444cd Edit, sorry, just spotted that it's fretless Edited July 29, 2013 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have a B2a fiver. The fives have a slightly weak B, primarily due to the light weight of the instrument. The pre-amps are only alright, necessarily small and simple. On the upside, they're light, portable, well made, and the hardware is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Got a second hand B2A a while back and wasn't getting on with it at home, mainly because it's so different to fenders which I'm so used to , however I used it in a band situation at the weekend just to try it and it was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Out of curiosity - anyone know - do the B2A fretless have fret lines or are they smooth? I know there is a de-fretted on eBay at the moment but that isn't the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) I've got,a Hohner Jack Professiona -edit its a Custom . I much prefer to the cricket bat type, really poky active electronics, and also an active/passive switch. A good bass. Edited July 30, 2013 by nottswarwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margusalviste Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Bogart SKC headless! Just a superb bass! Check my add in sales department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMcGill Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Don't disregard the Spirit. For me, it's an awesome bass, great action, sound and very playable. Perhaps it's a good idea to try before you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Throw caution to the wind and get an XL2. You only live once - so best do it properly and accept no imitations. :-) CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 If I remember correctly, the Hohner B2 is made in the same factory as the Steinberger Spirit. The main difference is the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I found a Hohner B2B, and I'm perfectly happy with its PJ configuration. Does a good P and does a good J (not that I can achieve the J, but my nephew did with a flick of the wrist). Would like the B2A in addition, myself, but just wanted to say there's nowt wrong with the B2B. As to the ergonomics, in my case changing the length of the strap to ultra short was exactly what was needed to move the bass to the right and the neck up, so that one gets less reach on the neck. For many others though, a good idea would be a tiny, matte black semi horn mounted on the body. Good luck with the hunt! best, bert Edited August 3, 2013 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus x-1 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Anybody know anything about this model, how easy they are to get S/H. what they cost etc? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not many in this country . Could be wrong. Probably get the exact same one for about £250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 My son loves my Spirit bass...and so do i. Im really not sure about Nigel's comment about them being poor, each to his own of course, but i love the EMG selects. I even had one in my old Squier JV bass for a while. Having owned 3 Spirits, and the Honer version i much preferred the passive Spirit tones. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/8582384739/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/8582384739/"]Bass pose[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/davebass5/"]Dave Pearce (London)[/url], on Flickr Technical Specifications: Number of Strings: 4 Body Material: Swamp Ash Neck Material: Hard Maple Neck Joint: Bolt Fingerboard: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 14" Scale Length: 34" Frets: 24 Neck Width at Zero Fret: 1.50" Pickups (passive): Bridge - EMG Select Humbucker Neck - EMG Select Humbucker Controls: 1 - Neck Pickup Volume 1 - Bridge Pickup Volume 1 - Master Tone Bridge: Patented Steinberger Bass Bridge with direct-pull 40:1 fine tuners Tuning System: Patented, Steinberger Double-Ball System Additional Strings: - Light Overall Length: 38.75" Accessories: Gigbag included I also used to have a Washburn Status bass. Lovely white bass with gold hardware, although all wood (unlike the "real" thing). Rob green had a hand in designing it though. Very rare [url="http://www.vintagewashburn.com/Bass/Statusbass.html"]http://www.vintagewa...Statusbass.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 If you want a Steinberger, get a Steinberger. The problem with all the copies and derivatives is that the actual Steinberger is designed with an integral graphite reinforced neck to take care of unwanted resonances and provide rigidity and even response. Without a headstock, a wooden or ill-designed headless neck will just whip in the breeze like a ruler flapped over the edge of a desk. So if it is not a Steinberger, look at it to see if it the neck is made integrally to the rest of the instrument to give the appropriate damping to avoid tone-sapping resonances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Funny, i never suffered from any neck, intonation or tuning issues with mine. I probably did around 50 gigs with the one i posted above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Once you've played an original graphite Steinberger, you'll see what we mean. I'm sure the modern wooden basses may be totally fine. But the L2 and XL2 are a TOTALLY different instrument. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 [quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1375800375' post='2165810'] Once you've played an original graphite Steinberger, you'll see what we mean. CB [/quote] No, i dont think i will. If i don't have any issues with the one i have i dont see how i suddenly will by playing the real deal. I have played the real thing, and im in no way comparing the two, but with all due resptect just because its made of wood doesn't not make it an unplayable bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I think you've mistaken me for another poster. I haven't uttered a word of criticism against your bass. What I said was that the graphite basses are a totally different instrument. Not quite sure how you make the jump to the copies being unplayable. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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