Steinberger enthusiasts?

urklvt · 05-13-2006, 03:20 PM

Shannon, you knew I'd pipe in

Bad pic, but you can see my baby, my 1986 GM1TA with EMG 81, TransTrem, Haz Labs EQ, and mounted Roland GK2. I will NEVER sell that guitar. All the other guitars I've played barely keep up with it. I will most likely get one of the TransScales once I have that much disposable income. I'm a Steinberger player for life.

Awakened Sleeper · 05-13-2006, 03:39 PM

Count me in as another enthusiast. Whilst it's not a real Steinberger, I'm lucky enough to own a Spirit GT-Pro. I was lusting after one for years, and finally got one last year. Insanely comfortable, and the S-Trem is surprisingly stable. The Select pups kinda sucked though, but the guitar is much improved after a swap to DiMarzios. I was hoping to install EMGs but I doubt there's enough room for the electronic guts. Oh well. If the Spirit version is this good, I'd LOVE to try an actual Steinie.

Shannon · 05-13-2006, 03:53 PM

Nice guitar, urkvlt!
Sleeper, ya got pics?

Yeah, I was sooooooo surprised by the quality of the Spirit line. I would not hesitate to get another. I do want a USA model though.

Here's a story on customer service from MusicYo...
I ordered my 2nd Steinie from them as I needed a backup. It was great except that the trem arm hole was oblong & therefore the bar had a tendency to fall out. I emailed them & explained my predicament. They said for me to give them my address & they send me a brand new trem! I asked them for their address so I could send them the defective trem. Their reply...."Don't worry about it. Keep it or chuck it. ;-)" I got the new trem & it was perfect.

Great experience all the way around.

David · 05-13-2006, 05:08 PM

go for it

Everyone thinks they're crap, but my god, pick one up, and it's not even like playing it. I swear, those guitars play you... You just tell them what to play and they put your fingers in the right spots.

Shannon · 05-13-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Everyone thinks they're crap

Well, not EVERYONE thinks that. However, a lot of people are afraid of innovation & something different from the norm. But you are right, they do play themselves.

David · 05-13-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shannon

Well, not EVERYONE thinks that. However, a lot of people are afraid of innovation & something different from the norm. But you are right, they do play themselves.

Well it's obviously impossible for everyone, but most people you ask will say they are crap. Just like with Behringer.

(this forum... has an extremely different view on gear/playing... we're actually intelligent here)

God Hand Apostle · 05-13-2006, 05:35 PM

Ive been wanting a Steinberger for a couple years at least now...but I refuse to get any model that doesnt have a trans-trem. The one Shannon posted is my favorite, but comes with an S-trem... I keep waiting for either an old one with a single hum, or 1hum 1single. But by the time those roll around Ive spent my money on bicycles or something else.

metalfiend666 · 05-13-2006, 05:50 PM

I'd love to try a Steinburger, but I'm hooked on 7's now. I have no plans to buy another 6 ever again. If they made a 7 I'd give it a try.

maskofduality · 05-13-2006, 07:22 PM

isn't Durero working on something like a 7string steinberger? i saw something like that in his profile pic. it looks really cool.

Papa Shank · 05-13-2006, 07:41 PM

I had a Steinberger Spirit GP-2R or whatever the v shaped one is and it bites, I have little doubt the higher range or original Steinbergers are nice though.

05-13-2006, 03:20 PM	#11
urklvt This is my alt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 2,420 Real Name: urk Main Seven: 28.625" S7420 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid 8 Rig: Mesa Mark IV Thanked: 4 / 1	Shannon, you knew I'd pipe in Bad pic, but you can see my baby, my 1986 GM1TA with EMG 81, TransTrem, Haz Labs EQ, and mounted Roland GK2. I will NEVER sell that guitar. All the other guitars I've played barely keep up with it. I will most likely get one of the TransScales once I have that much disposable income. I'm a Steinberger player for life. "Dude, you need to find the right fucking meds to be on, because you are the most unstable person I know."

05-13-2006, 03:53 PM	#13
Shannon Lovely Dita... • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: W. Seattle, WA Posts: 8,019 Real Name: Shannon Main Seven: Ibanez UV7PWH Rig: Digitech GSP1101 Thanked: 88	Nice guitar, urkvlt! Sleeper, ya got pics? Yeah, I was sooooooo surprised by the quality of the Spirit line. I would not hesitate to get another. I do want a USA model though. Here's a story on customer service from MusicYo... I ordered my 2nd Steinie from them as I needed a backup. It was great except that the trem arm hole was oblong & therefore the bar had a tendency to fall out. I emailed them & explained my predicament. They said for me to give them my address & they send me a brand new trem! I asked them for their address so I could send them the defective trem. Their reply...."Don't worry about it. Keep it or chuck it. ;-)" I got the new trem & it was perfect. Great experience all the way around. Your personal hero! : MG.org

05-13-2006, 05:50 PM	#18
metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,622 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	I'd love to try a Steinburger, but I'm hooked on 7's now. I have no plans to buy another 6 ever again. If they made a 7 I'd give it a try. www.metalguitarist.org

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Awakened Sleeper ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 459 Real Name: Graeme Main Seven: Ibanez RG2027 Rig: Marshalls/G-System Thanked: 7 / 1	Count me in as another enthusiast. Whilst it's not a real Steinberger, I'm lucky enough to own a Spirit GT-Pro. I was lusting after one for years, and finally got one last year. Insanely comfortable, and the S-Trem is surprisingly stable. The Select pups kinda sucked though, but the guitar is much improved after a swap to DiMarzios. I was hoping to install EMGs but I doubt there's enough room for the electronic guts. Oh well. If the Spirit version is this good, I'd LOVE to try an actual Steinie.

05-13-2006, 05:08 PM	#14
David je t'aime Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 4,193 Real Name: David Knise Main Seven: 2005 Ibanez RG1527 w/ Blazes Rig: POD XT Live > Carvin Thanked: 2 / 1	go for it Everyone thinks they're crap, but my god, pick one up, and it's not even like playing it. I swear, those guitars play you... You just tell them what to play and they put your fingers in the right spots.

05-13-2006, 05:35 PM	#17
God Hand Apostle VEGANSTRAIGHTEDGE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 761 Main Seven: LTD MH307/KxK order 11/06 Main ERG: 1st Oni 8/VF Mito 7 bass Rig: V-Amp > Crate TD-50C Thanked: 9	Ive been wanting a Steinberger for a couple years at least now...but I refuse to get any model that doesnt have a trans-trem. The one Shannon posted is my favorite, but comes with an S-trem... I keep waiting for either an old one with a single hum, or 1hum 1single. But by the time those roll around Ive spent my money on bicycles or something else.

05-13-2006, 07:22 PM	#19
maskofduality Brandeis Sophomore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brandeis University Posts: 462 Main Seven: Ibanez GRX720 Rig: w/e is available Thanked: 0	isn't Durero working on something like a 7string steinberger? i saw something like that in his profile pic. it looks really cool.

05-13-2006, 07:41 PM	#20
Papa Shank Be-otch Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,218 Real Name: Paul Main ERG: OWNI ARGH-GEE 8 Thanked: 2	I had a Steinberger Spirit GP-2R or whatever the v shaped one is and it bites, I have little doubt the higher range or original Steinbergers are nice though.


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