delgado Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Hi, I am selling my Steinberger L2, all original, no chips, frets in excellent shape, ridiculously little wear for its age. This is the original version made in Newburgh, NY (only between 1300-1500 of these were made, accounts differ). Sporting a slightly chunkier neck than its very slim successor XL-2, the L2 also is held in higher esteem by Steinberger aficionados both for his collectability and the overall punchier sound. Also, unlike with the XL-2, you can use your favorite non double-ball-end strings on this bass without any adapter thanks to the ingenious screw retaining mechanism. Sustain rings forever, dead or even weak spots on the fretboard are non-existant, this is truly one of the best basses ever made. All original accessories, the plug-in leg rest, the battery compartment cover (both often lost items when you check other L2s offered) are included, PLUS a very clever replacement to the original pivot plate called the Boomerang (also designed by Ned Steinberger), which mounts on the back of the body, in lieu of the pivot plate (also included), and offers far more comfort and positioning options. Also included is a foldable stand devised specially for these instruments, very solid + safe and almost folds into your jacket pocket Original (!) gigbag (unlike the bass, this one shows its age). PRICE DROP to £1500 OBO, plus shipping from Austria. Thanks Alexander. Edited June 25, 2009 by delgado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If I had £1700 this would be so sold. Superb basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 +1 - I've always wanted one of these - one of the few genuine innovations in the electric bass world. Good luck with the sale, I can see this going fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='502367' date='May 31 2009, 05:38 PM']one of the few genuine innovations in the electric bass world. Good luck with the sale, I can see this going fast![/quote] thanks guys, so true about the genuine innovation part- AND for touring players who have had their axes refused as carry-on luggage, this baby goes into even the smallest overhead bin, so you'll never be hassled again (once the x-rays at the gate have asserted it is not a machine gun, that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nice........ (Damn Recession!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanSpeeltBas Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Great basses - had a '83 L2 I used mostly for recording, XL2s for live playing. L2s sound quite different than the more common XLs, less agressive and more P-like. The difference is mostly in the pickups, though all the fittings are in different places and the L2 has a fatter neck. I sold mine last year because I didn't use it anymore - good luck with selling yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks Jan (and Ray), I agree with your take on the differences between L2 and XL2 (I also have the latter). The XL neck is *very* slim, which suits my smallish hands better. As for tone, it appears to be very subjective, plus there are different configs available on 80ies Steinbergers. While the L2 does the precision thing very well (it also appears to be very popular among reggae/dub players), it also pumps very convincingly in the bridge PU setting. Do you still play your XL? Are you familiar with the boomerang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 What a beauty, I'd love this, gorgeous bass. Wonder if I could claim this on my expenses........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='503020' date='Jun 1 2009, 05:01 PM']Wonder if I could claim this on my expenses........[/quote] with some creative bookkeeping, why not.- Certainly makes for a better investment than them hedge fund shares, these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 bump for a price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemibass Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 lovely bass. Was looking for one for years!! bought a rickenbacker recentely so cant afford this as well maybe if you had have sold a year ago i would have been a buyer. O well, good luck selling, im sure you wont need it, its a GORGEOUS bass. Just link someone a video from Rush's Grace under pressure dvd and they will be unable to resist the steinies tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks. There were several inquiries regarding one problem that seems to plague some old Steinbergers, namely a warping of the neck (there is no truss rod obviously in the L2, so if such an unlikely problem occurs, remedies are rather complicated). I can happily report that this one is completely flawless in that respect. I tried, somewhat clumsily, to document this in an extra pic series available at [url="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c40/delgado9us/L2%20neck/?albumview=slideshow"]http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c40/delg...mview=slideshow[/url] The action is very low, and there is no buzz anywhere on the fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am desperate for a steiny but money is the old problem. I know I should probably buy a Status slipstream but there is something about the original Steinbergers all the best BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Still-available-bump, thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgado Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sold, thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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