Kiwi Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Just discovered this fascinating set of documentaries about Ned Steinberger expanding Steinberger Sound while I was doing some research for an article on composite necks in the wiki Part 5 is particularly interesting for how Ned reacts to japanese rip offs of his designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Rather than just being 'a different design' from the 80's I see Ned as probably the only other person (other than Leo of course!) to have done anything truly outstanding with the bass since its inception. I think if hed had some of todays electronics at his diposal as well as the material technology skills he has, his designs would have been the 'watershed' he was hoping for....... A true inovator IMHO...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks for posting these. I've just got myself a 1982 fretless L2 that was made in the Brooklyn factory. It's away for a service, hope to have it back next Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 "Brianberger"? yikes! I guess the problem was the visual design of the bass was so distinctive that its visual appeal could be ripped off easily using wood without the expense and time-consumption of graphite moulding. I read that Ned also designed the Spector NS body shape- which Warwick licensed. interesting that Rickenbacker manage to shut down production of nearly all Rick copies. must be a more expensive way of doing things than licensing copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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