eubassix Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) [color=#000000]Late 80's Steinberger XM-2 4 string bass in red with white binding. Original EMG Active pickups. Pre-Gibson, Newburgh NY made. Serial number N4089. Excellent condition with light scratches only – looks excellent (as per the photos). Most of these Steinbergers are black or white, this red one really stands out. All original apart from the pickup surrounds, one pot' (correct specification) and knobs (although the Sadowsky-type suit the bass well). Lightweight, rare instrument. 34" scale with string spacing(s) of: 10mm (nut), 15mm (fret-24), 17.5mm (bridge). Hard to price – checking the USA market these seem to go for c. $1250[/color][color=#000000] ..... [b]£SOLD [/b][/color][color=#000000]Don't have a case for this, but it will be well packaged if Couriered. You might be able to find an original case (ebay link) or to use a decent guitar gig-bag (overall length is only 100cm / 39.5")..... SOLD SOLD[/color] Edited December 20, 2011 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 more info on eqs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I remember playing one exactly like this at the old Bass Centre in Wapping. Really liked it at the time and was very close to buying it - eventually settled on a Kubicki because it just 'worked' better for me at the time (even though it was a fair bit more expensive). I'd love to have another go on one to see if it's as nice as I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Red is the rarest of the three standard colours on original steinbergers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='eubassix' timestamp='1320137077' post='1422638'] ... intriguing Barrie - the first (only other?!) one I recall seeing was in the old 'Bass Cellar' in Denmark St. [/quote] Funnily enough because I'd only ever seen one in red I just assumed it was the 'standard' colour, lol. I'd even been talking about these with Phil at BassGear just the other week and saying that i thought they looked really cool with that white binding. I seem to remember they were originally made for Mike Rutherford because he wanted a Steinberger but didn't get on with the 'cricket bat' design models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1320167005' post='1423238'] I seem to remember they were originally made for Mike Rutherford because he wanted a Steinberger but didn't get on with the 'cricket bat' design models. [/quote] I think that's correct. If I remember rightly Roger Giffin designed the body shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barroso Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 would you ship to italy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian2k Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Do you have any photos that show the neck profile? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I do love a bit of graphiteness! This is the one Steiny model I've never owned, having had the XL2 (3!!!) and an XP. Loved but regretfully sold 'em all but no space or money for this one BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Nice bass! I have the black ,with the custom pickups. Have a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 That looks so cool. I can imagine it sounds great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepman Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 That's a great and beautiful bass! Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 You should put a lower starting bid Then you will know its real market value... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 i am one of the watchers no bidding yet good luck GREAT BASS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Your ebay auction is like jaws... Will they bite ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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