Steinberger L2

[hen barn]

Is there any experts on Steinberger’s here on BC?

I might have found one! 
 

[Hellzero]

Put the photos and/or link and the experts will show up instantly. 😉

[Bagman]

I have a Steinberger L2 , it is lovely 

 

are the bolts in the front or the back of the body ? 

[EMG456]

Ask away. I’ve been playing Steinbergers regularly since the early 80s. 

[Geek99]

[BassTractor]

10 hours ago, Geek99 said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 08:15 by BassTractor

[three]

I'm not an expert but I owned one for a while.  Possibly the most incredible bass tone I've heard (they're utterly unique) but ergonomically a nightmare.  I really found the bass to be unplayable either standing or sitting.  A real shame as the L2s are such an iconic bass.  Images really would be helpful here and good to know if you have any specific questions.

 

[BassTractor]

7 hours ago, three said:

I'm not an expert but I owned one for a while.  Possibly the most incredible bass tone I've heard (they're utterly unique) but ergonomically a nightmare.  I really found the bass to be unplayable either standing or sitting.  A real shame as the L2s are such an iconic bass.  Images really would be helpful here and good to know if you have any specific questions.

 

Dunno how much the Hohners differ, but in the case of my B2B, I found that the length of the strap was essential - and the B2B has been the only bass I've had that was that particular about it. With that bit out of the way, however, the B2B worked perfectly for my body. Of course different bodies have different measurements, angles etc.
I'm guessing maybe the L2 likewise is particular.

As to sitting, I missed that Steinberger fold-out thingie, but even better solutions should be easy fixes.

 

 

Edited Monday at 16:43 by BassTractor

[hen barn]

So here it is. Been in its case for last 20 years! They no back plate? Can you get them? Are they going for good money? 

[PaulThePlug]

The Real Deal Composite / Carbon go for £€$STUPID... It's an Icon.

For use and smoother tuning I recommend fitting F4-10M thrust washers to the tuning screws (as a replacement for the 3 nylon washers on each, but keep em as original bits) like on my Hohner B2 - 4 for about a tenner.

 

[Hellzero]

@PaulThePlug, the original Steinberger tuners are really smooth, not like the licensed ones.

 

It's not an L2, but an XL2 made when the factory was moved to Newburgh, so after 1984, but remember that the company was sold to Gibson in 1987.

 

You have to search for the serial number under the tuners on the side to date it, or if it's a transitional model (1984~1985), in the battery compartment.

 

Check this to have all the data needed: http://www.steinbergerworld.com/L-series.htm

 

And the intonation on this one is totally wrong...

 

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