hen barn Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Is there any experts on Steinberger’s here on BC? I might have found one! Quote
Hellzero Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Put the photos and/or link and the experts will show up instantly. 😉 1 Quote
Bagman Posted August 30 Posted August 30 I have a Steinberger L2 , it is lovely are the bolts in the front or the back of the body ? 1 Quote
EMG456 Posted August 31 Posted August 31 Ask away. I’ve been playing Steinbergers regularly since the early 80s. Quote
BassTractor Posted September 1 Posted September 1 (edited) 10 hours ago, Geek99 said: Edited September 1 by BassTractor 1 10 Quote
three Posted September 1 Posted September 1 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. Quote
BassTractor Posted September 1 Posted September 1 (edited) 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 September 1 by BassTractor 1 Quote
hen barn Posted Friday at 20:17 Author Posted Friday at 20:17 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? 4 Quote
PaulThePlug Posted Friday at 20:49 Posted Friday at 20:49 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. 2 Quote
Hellzero Posted Friday at 21:21 Posted Friday at 21:21 (edited) @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... Edited Friday at 21:25 by Hellzero Info added 1 Quote
Dumble Posted Monday at 18:45 Posted Monday at 18:45 On 06/09/2025 at 12:29, Owen said: Back plate = 3D printing project? https://reverb.com/item/90669474-steinberger-style-pivot-plate Quote
Dumble Posted Monday at 18:46 Posted Monday at 18:46 https://reverb.com/item/31865834-steinberger-replacement-plug-in-leg-rest 1 Quote
Dumble Posted Monday at 18:47 Posted Monday at 18:47 1 minute ago, Dumble said: https://reverb.com/item/90669474-steinberger-style-pivot-plate This may work Quote
Bagman Posted Monday at 21:27 Posted Monday at 21:27 2 hours ago, Dumble said: https://reverb.com/item/31865834-steinberger-replacement-plug-in-leg-rest I should get one of those L2 is difficult to play sitting down Quote
itu Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago Just saw an L2 in very good condition. It looks fun, if not funny, but I did not have to buy it. Well, the price was also steep, £4300. I remember the time when it came out and it was something special. It still is, and I wonder when will we get something similar in terms of invention. Quote
Misdee Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 7 hours ago, itu said: Just saw an L2 in very good condition. It looks fun, if not funny, but I did not have to buy it. Well, the price was also steep, £4300. I remember the time when it came out and it was something special. It still is, and I wonder when will we get something similar in terms of invention. The Steinberger L2 will always be the bass I wanted most but never got. It's a beautiful object. Some people used to complain the sound lacked the warmth of wood. It was supposed to! These basses had a tone all of their own and it's unique. I love it. I too remember when these basses first came out. In 1982 the UK retail was £999, and Soundwave in Essex were the sole importer. That's about £3500 in today's money. At that time I was lucky if I could muster £9.99, so it was just a dream in those days, but I passed on buying one in the late '80's and the early '90's when I easily could have, and then before you know it thirty years has passed, Steinberger are long gone and it's all ancient history. Regrets? I've had a few. Edited 1 hour ago by Misdee 5 Quote
Bagman Posted 35 minutes ago Posted 35 minutes ago Here in Aotearoa , the great Neville Claughton imported 3 x L2 in 1984 they were $3300 retail and all sold promptly Pound to NZD was 1/3 so sterling 999 to NZ $3300 sounds bang on Quote
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