Silent Fly Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) I am selling my Steinberger XL2. I had it for years but I don't play it anymore. It is in good conditions – no problems with the electronics, hardware... Frets also in good conditions has the bass has not being played much. The bass comes with a Steinberger gig bag (not in very good conditions), an extra gig-bad and the string adaptor that allows the use of standard strings. You are welcome to try it – I live in London SW18. Price £1500 [attachment=14616:s1.jpg] [attachment=14617:s2.jpg] [b]=== SOLD ===[/b] Edited February 10, 2009 by Silent Fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Damn recession........ Anyone want to buy an 80yr old grandma and 79yr old grandpa......? Well behaved, not yet incontinent, and some of thier own teeth....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Fly Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='304600' date='Oct 11 2008, 10:09 PM']Damn recession........ Anyone want to buy an 80yr old grandma and 79yr old grandpa......? Well behaved, not yet incontinent, and some of thier own teeth....? [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) Geddy Leecious, too rich for me and upside down, bah. How's the little box doing? Edited October 12, 2008 by steve-soar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Fly Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='304736' date='Oct 12 2008, 11:42 AM']Geddy Leecious, too rich for me and upside down, bah. How's the little box doing?[/quote] The little box is very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Fly Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 [bump] Reasonable offers considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 [quote name='Silent Fly' post='318073' date='Oct 29 2008, 11:58 PM'][bump] Reasonable offers considered.[/quote] Straight swap for tale telling grandpa and 10 yr old collie dog with no vices? PLease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Is grandma still available? Can she iron? Swap for a Lakland 55-01 if you can deliver :-) Sorry. Have a bump on me. Wish i could afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='323564' date='Nov 6 2008, 05:00 PM']Is grandma still available? Can she iron? Swap for a Lakland 55-01 if you can deliver :-) Sorry. Have a bump on me. Wish i could afford it.[/quote] You can have Granny willingly and a staright swap for a 55-01 is one I'd snap your hand off for. As for Ironing, she can do it but she makes lot of noise while doing it, its probably whinging from the whip marks...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Fantastic! A design classic. I'd love to have it, just bad timing for me Can I tempt you with a left testicle? (Only lightly chewed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 CK, What is it about Steinies? I'm attracted to 'em like a moth to a naked bulb..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='323758' date='Nov 6 2008, 09:46 PM']CK, What is it about Steinies? I'm attracted to 'em like a moth to a naked bulb..... [/quote] For a moment there Bob I thought you were talking about Steinlager. They're still very novel I think and a unique combination of radical features and practicality. (Although obviously the lack of a body was a problem for some but thats because size priorities had been placed marginally ahead of comfort. Although this was later addressed with the M-series, I think the M-Series might have actually been a better introduction model). I'd suggest this bass is a master piece of industrial design and deserves to be considered up there with the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steinbergerguitars Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 [quote name='Silent Fly' post='304564' date='Oct 11 2008, 07:47 PM']I am selling my Steinberger XL2. I had it for years but I don't play it anymore. It is in good conditions – no problems with the electronics, hardware... Frets also in good conditions has the bass has not being played much. The bass comes with a Steinberger gig bag (not in very good conditions), an extra gig-bad and the string adaptor that allows the use of standard strings. You are welcome to try it – I live in London SW18. Price £1500 [attachment=14616:s1.jpg] [attachment=14617:s2.jpg][/quote] hi super nice bass! can I have more pic's???? [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I don't know steinberger basses.... Is there any reason for this let me say "high price"... High end bass ? Collector Bass ? other ? (not a question about discussing the price but just to my information about steinberger basses....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Fly Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 [quote name='flychris' post='332371' date='Nov 19 2008, 03:25 PM']I don't know steinberger basses.... Is there any reason for this let me say "high price"... High end bass ? Collector Bass ? other ? (not a question about discussing the price but just to my information about steinberger basses....)[/quote] I depends what you mean by "high price" and what you use as a comparison. Compared to a high-end Fodera it is cheap Apart from philosophical discussions... It is a bass difficult to find, no longer in production, it is in good conditions, great design and it was quite expensive when it was in production. If you just need information, I recommend you Google it. I am sure you will find tons of information about the XL2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Fly Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 [quote name='steinbergerguitars' post='332329' date='Nov 19 2008, 02:29 PM']hi super nice bass! can I have more pic's???? [email protected][/quote] I don't have more pictures but I can take more if you are interested. SF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 [quote name='flychris' post='332371' date='Nov 19 2008, 03:25 PM']I don't know steinberger basses.... Is there any reason for this let me say "high price"... High end bass ? Collector Bass ? other ? (not a question about discussing the price but just to my information about steinberger basses....)[/quote] It's a great bass, and worth every penny of the asking price. I'd love to buy it, I've wanted one for ages, but alas, I'm skint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 [quote name='Silent Fly' post='332617' date='Nov 19 2008, 09:42 PM']I depends what you mean by "high price" and what you use as a comparison. Compared to a high-end Fodera it is cheap Apart from philosophical discussions... It is a bass difficult to find, no longer in production, it is in good conditions, great design and it was quite expensive when it was in production. If you just need information, I recommend you Google it. I am sure you will find tons of information about the XL2.[/quote] Sure, cheap compare to a fodera ! As you said, more a philosophical discussion... cause 1500 £ is quite a lot for me... I find different information on Google before asking here, but no mention about price when it was in production etc... and was not able to say if it was a bass difficult to find for exemple... But, Now, I'm a bit more informed about this one, thank you ! And a Bump !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) As far as I remember they cost about £1500 when they were in production. That was a good deal more back in the 80's mind, I don't know, maybe £2-3000 these days. I stand to be corrected. Carbon-graphite moulding was just in it's infancey in those days and has come on a long way now. Edited November 19, 2008 by BassBus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 [quote name='flychris' post='332637' date='Nov 19 2008, 10:13 PM']Sure, cheap compare to a fodera ! As you said, more a philosophical discussion... cause 1500 £ is quite a lot for me... I find different information on Google before asking here, but no mention about price when it was in production etc... and was not able to say if it was a bass difficult to find for exemple... But, Now, I'm a bit more informed about this one, thank you ! And a Bump !!![/quote] Don't confuse these with the basses that are currently put out under the name Steinberger, such as the Spirit, or other copies like Hohners etc. The original Steinbergers are all graphite instruments with a very distinctive sound, and at the time of their release, were total ground breakers in the way people thought about what a bass should look like, how it should sound and how it should feel. If you're really interested in learning about the brand, start here [url="http://www.steinbergerworld.com/"]http://www.steinbergerworld.com/[/url] . This is an excellent site on the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Fly Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 [quote name='bassaussie' post='332658' date='Nov 19 2008, 09:42 PM']Don't confuse these with the basses that are currently put out under the name Steinberger, such as the Spirit, or other copies like Hohners etc. The original Steinbergers are all graphite instruments with a very distinctive sound, and at the time of their release, were total ground breakers in the way people thought about what a bass should look like, how it should sound and how it should feel. If you're really interested in learning about the brand, start here [url="http://www.steinbergerworld.com/"]http://www.steinbergerworld.com/[/url] . This is an excellent site on the brand.[/quote] Thanks for you comments bassaussie. I totaly agree with what you say. ...and I completely forgot to mention steinbergerworld.com - It is a very interesting site full of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 [quote name='Silent Fly' post='332905' date='Nov 20 2008, 11:11 AM']Thanks for you comments bassaussie. I totaly agree with what you say. ...and I completely forgot to mention steinbergerworld.com - It is a very interesting site full of information.[/quote] No probs. Sadly, some brand names have suffered over the years because of the products that are produced more recently under those names (Tobias, Steinberger, Trace Elliot, Jackson etc). All were amazing brands in the beginning, but the value of their names has been diluted by mass production. I think it's important to remember what they stood for in their hey day. Personally, I own an L2 from around 1983. It's a great bass, very different to everything else I've got, and it's got a sound that's very distinctive. I used to own an XL2 very similar to the one you're selling, and it was also an amazing bass. As for the price, that's always difficult. It took me 4 years to track down the L2 I have now, as original Steinbergers rarely come up for sale. If a person is desperate to get their hands on one, the cost can easily be over ruled by the convenience of having one available to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Original Steiney's are cool! I have an xm2(or is it 3? )It's a full bodied custom model. (not 2 humbucking p/ups as usual) I'm hoping that one day I'll stumble across a Trans trem model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='333366' date='Nov 20 2008, 07:52 PM']I'm hoping that one day I'll stumble across a Trans trem model[/quote] Ha ..... join the queue!!! I actually tried one at the Bass Gallery 4 or 5 years back. It was pretty cool, with a price tag to match. I think they were asking close to £2000. I probably should've bought it, as they're as rare as hen's teeth, but the price put me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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