Headless

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167 thoughts on “Headless”

    1. Re: Wanted Steinberger "Paddle"
      cornel

      Hi I have a GL4 in great condition and looking to sell, let me know if you are still looking.
      cornel

      : Hi,
      : Im looking for a Steinberger travel guitar e.g. a GL or GP model.

      : Best regards,

      : Vagn R. Nissen ([email protected])

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Dave Wingard
      Dave Wingard

      I have a problem with my Steinberger S-trem not locking in place (slips out of "hardtail position very easily). Also, the rectangular hole between the two screws beneath the strings (just past the ball end holders) has a piece of jagged, silver colored metal (rectangular cross section almost flush with the hole). It appears that some kind of part was broken off.

      Can anybody offer any suggestions as to what to do or what parts may need replaced ? I don’t want to replace the whole trem unit unless I have to.

      Thanks,

      Dave Wingard

  1. Fleishman 36 fret basic IVV headless bass - 1979
    Kevin Corren

    Here is a pre-steinberger headless bass made in 1979
    by Harry Fleishman of fleishmanguitars.com
    It has 36 Frets! and 2 pickups. One of the pickups is a
    piezo under the bridge which is quite powerful.
    Serial # 156 and includes original paperwork and case.
    Similar in condition to the one featured on bunnybass.com
    Interested? let me know.. trades considered..

    1. Re: Wanted Steinberger GL2T guitar.
      stefano palandri

      hi!! i Have one Steinberger Gl2t Elite in Black (T 8756),1 hb Emg 89 , 2 sa ,Black, Trans trem .orig Gig Bag i sell it for 3000 $
      mail me for pictures
      Thanks
      Steve

    2. Re: Wanted Steinberger GL2T guitar.
      Mike

      : I’m looking to buy a Steinberger
      : : GL2T. If anyone has info on where I may buy
      : : one please e-mail me Thanks!
      : : I know they don’t make them anymore

      I have one that I’ll be putting on Ebay this weekend.
      Let me know if you are still looking and I can fill you in on the details.
      Mike Cordell

      1. Re: Wanted Steinberger GL2T guitar.
        Stephen T

        I have a Steinberger GL2T. Serial # 6638. I am the original owner; the guitar was purchased from Ed Roman in 1987. It is in very good condition and has the original and highly sought-after patent-pending version of the TransTrem System. The guitar comes with the original gig bag and an extra faceplate so that you can customize it with your own paint job or design and keep the original faceplate for resale. $1750. Please email me at [email protected] for more info or if you’d like me to send you pictures. Stephen

        1. Re: Wanted Steinberger GL2T guitar.
          Stephen K

          : I have a Steinberger GL2T. Serial # 6638. I am the original owner; the guitar was purchased from Ed Roman in 1987. It is in very good condition and has the original and highly sought-after patent-pending version of the TransTrem System. The guitar comes with the original gig bag and an extra faceplate so that you can customize it with your own paint job or design and keep the original faceplate for resale. $1750. Please email me at [email protected] for more info or if you’d like me to send you pictures. Stephen

          Do you still have this item and if so is there any way I could play it before I buy it?

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Vince Fattore
      Vince Fattore

      I’m looking to buy a Steinberger
      : GL2T. If anyone has info on where I may buy
      : one please e-mail me Thanks!
      : I know they don’t make them anymore

  2. Steinberger XK-5 guitar???
    Neurosis

    I am looking for info on a guitar I bought It’s A Steinberger But It’s has white outlinded lettering saying XK-5 , It’s a headless , Red and really weird looking. If you have info please email me. Thanks.

    1. Re: Steinberger XK-5 guitar???
      Dave

      : I am looking for info on a guitar I bought It’s A Steinberger But It’s has white outlinded lettering saying XK-5 , It’s a headless , Red and really weird looking. If you have info please email me. Thanks.

      try looking up an Erlewine lazer. Kramer also made a headless using the same winomatic bridge as the lazer. Do the tuners spread out like a fan? If so, its not a steinberger.

      1. Re: Steinberger XK-5 guitar???
        JIM FERDINANDO

        : : I am looking for info on a guitar I bought It’s A Steinberger But It’s has white outlinded lettering saying XK-5 , It’s a headless , Red and really weird looking. If you have info please email me. Thanks.
        I HAVE THE SAME XK5 GUITAR AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU EVER FOUND OUT WHO MAKES IT. PLEASE REPLY. THANKS
        JIM

        :
        : try looking up an Erlewine lazer. Kramer also made a headless using the same winomatic bridge as the lazer. Do the tuners spread out like a fan? If so, its not a steinberger.

        1. Headless Guitar Mid 80's with the XK-5 logo
          Anonymous

          Did any of you two fine out who the manufacture is? I am looking at one tomorrow, original owner, bought in the mid 80’s with e original case. But he can’t remember how made it. It looks like the Laser bridge on it. But can’t find an image of it anywhere. It has the same outlined image XK-5 and on the back XK-5 MR
          Thanks in advance…

  3. Steinberger GL2T, or just a TransTrem System
    Tony Mullins

    Looking for a GL2T or just a TransTrem that I can have installed on a guitar. Any info, feel free to contact me.

    Thanks.

  4. Steinberger Spirit GU-7R Trems
    shane McElroy

    >Thought I’d see if anyone out there has advice on what to do with >replacing or modifying the trem on the Spirit GU-7R. I actually like >this guitar (yes the woods inferior and it’s typical, though good >mass production, but the price was there!) and yet after two >attempts to get one that had a decent trem (and another problem I >won’t metnion here!) I’ve come to realize this trem won’t do! >Even had some friends who are excellent and prominent builders and >repairmen frown and immediately speak in unflattering tones about >the Spirit trem system. It will not keep tune and the locking system >is not fully functional, trustworthy (common on most trems, it seems >to me!) >SO THE THING IS what can be done to REPLACE or MODIFY this beast and >if absolutley necessary (bonafide drag!), what to do to completely >lock or more definitley "fix" this bridge, which I would do to keep >it in tune! >ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE ENTIRELY APPRECIATED! (Hope this hasn’t >been to lengthy of a read.) >Your’s Truly, > Shane

  5. Steinberger wanted (GL2T)
    Chris

    I’m looking to buy a Steinberger
    GL2T. If anyone has info on where I may buy
    one please e-mail me Thanks!
    I know they don’t make them anymore
    As long as it works or is repairable.

    1. Re: Steinberger wanted (GL2T)
      Darren

      : I’m looking to buy a Steinberger
      : GL2T. If anyone has info on where I may buy
      : one please e-mail me Thanks!
      : I know they don’t make them anymore
      : As long as it works or is repairable.

      I have one for sale. I am asking $350.00 for it. It has two EMG Double humbuckers, transtrem tremelo, compsite neck, maple body. I had it made for me in 1988 and is the same specs as Vito Brattas from white lion.

      1. R Steinberger wanted (GL2T)
        rohan

        : : I’m looking to buy a Steinberger
        : : GL2T. If anyone has info on where I may buy
        : : one please e-mail me Thanks!
        : : i need the the same as one whch vito bratta uses
        i wud prefer a white colour

  6. Steinberger wanted (GL2T)
    Chris

    I’m looking to buy a Steinberger
    GL2T. If anyone has info on where I may buy
    one please e-mail me Thanks!
    I know they don’t make them anymore
    As long as it works or is repairable.

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