Cabal Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) I haven't posted in a while, but i today i just have to share the news. I finally got that Synapse i'd been wanting a few months back. I've wanted to own a Steinberger since sometime in the 80's, but being diagnosed with an ongoing chronic back condition recently prompted me to actively track the beast down, it being a relatively lightweight and "ergonomic" instrument etc. Just got it back from JayDee today after a full set-up. There ain't nothing finer than a proper professional set-up. Well worth the money i reckon. Anyway, that's all. I'm chuffed and i want the world to know it. Cheers, Jake M Edited November 19, 2009 by Cabal Quote
budget bassist Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 awesome, i'm not a huge fan but i can appreciate that it may work better for you than a regular bass, enjoy it! Is it one of the carbon ones? How does it sound? pics? Quote
Cabal Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) [quote name='budget bassist' post='659367' date='Nov 19 2009, 04:10 PM']awesome, i'm not a huge fan but i can appreciate that it may work better for you than a regular bass, enjoy it! Is it one of the carbon ones? How does it sound? pics?[/quote] The Synapse is made from some sort of graphite/wood composite material with a hard maple neck and a phenolic fretboard. Sound wise, its not as "fierce" as some active basses when you play with a trebly sound, which i do. The various EQs are particularly good. I usually find that however many sounds you can supposedly get from an EQ, i can never actually find one i like, or even anything usable. Probably just me. :-) Anyway, not so here, its really versatile. It goes from very bright and active sounding like a Stingray, to quite passive and grunty like a Fender. It came as quite a surprise that i could make this bass sound like a Precision, or at least in the ball park. Great for deep reggae sounds too. It seems to do everything, basically. :-) There's a pic below, but i don't have one of my own bass specifically at the moment. Cheers, Jake M Edited November 19, 2009 by Cabal Quote
clauster Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Jake, did you have to import it yourself or is there a UK dealer for Steinberger? Quote
Cabal Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) [quote name='clauster' post='659535' date='Nov 19 2009, 07:22 PM']Hi Jake, did you have to import it yourself or is there a UK dealer for Steinberger?[/quote] No, i didn't import it and i don't know of a UK dealer unfortunately. I don't think there is one. USA websites won't ship to the UK either. I kept my eyes peeled for a private sale for a few months, and eventually bought it from a Basschatter. Hurrah! They come up on ebay from time to time, but otherwise they're very difficult to get hold of, as you probably know. Actually, i'd like another... Cheers, Jake M Edited November 29, 2009 by Cabal Quote
budget bassist Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 i thought they were only making the cheapy steinberger spirit these days anyway? Quote
foal30 Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 way cool well pleased you like your purchase Steinberger is a very versatile Bass (disclaimer: never tried a Synapse) great all purpose gigging instrument Quote
sifi2112 Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 [quote name='Cabal' post='659765' date='Nov 19 2009, 11:32 PM']No, i didn't import it and i don't know of a UK dealer unfortunately. I don't think there is one. USA websites won't ship to the UK either. I kept my eyes peeled for a private sale for few months, and eventually bought it from a Basschatter. Hurrah! They come up on ebay from time to time, but otherwise they're very difficult to get hold of, as you probably know. Actually, i'd like another... Cheers, Jake M[/quote]I've got one for sale !! cheers Si Quote
sifi2112 Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) [quote name='sifi2112' post='659843' date='Nov 20 2009, 07:22 AM']I've got one for sale !! cheers Si[/quote] Edited November 29, 2009 by sifi2112 Quote
The Burpster Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Just a thought, Anyone tried a back to back compariosn between an XL-2 and teh new Synapse.....? Curious... Oh and sifi how much is yor Synapse up for...? Bob. Quote
sifi2112 Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='The Burpster' post='669797' date='Nov 30 2009, 09:50 AM']Just a thought, Anyone tried a back to back compariosn between an XL-2 and teh new Synapse.....? Curious... Oh and sifi how much is yor Synapse up for...? Bob.[/quote] Synapse = £550 Quote
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