steinberger

[atilla]

Has anybody here every played a Steinberger? I've gotta say, this one has me pretty fascinated. I'm always hesitant to order guitars online since I like to try a bunch of the same model and pick my favorite of the bunch (when possible). But the spec is certainly nice for the price...

[hippietim]

I've had several - they're ok. Here is an excellent source for cheap Steinbergers.

[Top Jimmy B]

Tim isn't far off in his assessment. I've had three and only liked one and it didn't have the coveted trans trem...the S trem had a better feel to me. I do like the necks, beefy and slick. lol

[atilla]

Here is an excellent source for cheap Steinbergers.

Good one, Tim! Just one thing...if they were just okay, what were you doing with several? Just GAS?

[hippietim]

Back in the late 80's and early 90's I had a Newburgh era gold top Steinberger that was outstanding. It had the S-Trem and passive Duncans in it. I played it all the time and took it on travel with me.

About 4-5 years ago I picked up a Gibson era TransTrem GM with active EMGs and a sweet quilt top. It played great. The TransTrem is a pain in the ass to setup. That guitar sounded like canned ass. It had about as much mojo as a teflon cutting board.

Last year I got an original Newburgh era TransTrem GM with EMGs. MUCH better guitar. It felt better and sounded dramatically better. It still wasn't for me though.

I'd like to have one of those old ones with the S-Trem and passive pickups again.

[hippietim]

I actually would like to check out one of the Synapse TransScale guitars. They look very versatile - would be a great travel/jam guitar.

[5074charvel]

I bought a GMT in 1986. I somtimes try to sell it but I am always lucky when nobody buys it. They sound like s**t with EMGs. Passive with a good amp is really nice. The intonation when you play chords is amazing.

[Mr Graphic]

:ROTF:

I've had several - they're ok. Here is an excellent source for cheap Steinbergers.