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Spirit GT-Pro Deluxe

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either! The Spirit GT-Pro guitar
features the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger GL Series and features the
trademark “headless” design with the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system. Add to that, a 3-piece
hard Maple neck going completely through the body reinforced with an adjustable truss rod and this
guitar is not only stable, it’s practically indestructible.

Other features include the patented locking R-Trem™ system with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine
heads, three (humbucker- single - humbucker) Steinberger™ pickups and folding leg rest for playing
comfort while sitting. And the GT-Pro is perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly" and convenient
guitar ever made. It comes complete with a gigbag and, being only 30" in length, fits anywhere
including airplane overhead luggage bins. If you’re on a budget but still need and want an instrument
with Steinberger features and performance, the Spirit GT-Pro is perfect for you. Steinberger – State
of the Instrument.

Neck Materials 3-pc Hard Maple


Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5"
Body Wings Maple
Body Top Maple
Steinberger Humbucker, Single,
Pickups Humbucker
Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-way
External Controls pickup selector
R-Trem™ Locking Tremolo with
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Saddle Material Steel
Weight 7.0 lb
Length 30.25"
Zero Nut Width 1.625"
12-Fret Width 2.04"
Bridge String Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Deluxe Gigbag
Available Colors White (gloss), Black (gloss)
Options Hard Case (ST-A0190-BL)
Left-Handed (Black)
Spirit GT-Pro Standard

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either! The Spirit GT-Pro guitar
features the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger GL Series and features the
trademark “headless” design with the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system. Add to that, a 3-piece
hard Maple neck going completely through the body reinforced with an adjustable truss rod and this
guitar is not only stable, it’s practically indestructible.

Other features include the patented locking R-Trem™ system with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine
heads, three (humbucker- single - single) Steinberger™ pickups and folding leg rest for playing
comfort while sitting. And the GT-Pro is perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly" and convenient
guitar ever made. It comes complete with a gigbag and, being only 30" in length, fits anywhere
including airplane overhead luggage bins. If you’re on a budget but still need and want an instrument
with Steinberger features and performance, the Spirit GT-Pro is perfect for you. Steinberger – State
of the Instrument.

Neck Materials 3-pc Hard Maple


Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5"
Body Wings Maple
Body Top Maple
Steinberger Humbucker, Single,
Pickups Single
Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-way
External Controls pickup selector
R-Trem™ Locking Tremolo with
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Saddle Material Steel
Weight 7.0 lb
Length 30.25"
Zero Nut Width 1.625"
12-Fret Width 2.04"
Bridge String Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Deluxe Gigbag
Available Colors White (gloss), Black (gloss)
Options Hard Case (ST-A0190-BL)
Spirit XT-2 Bass

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either! The Spirit XT-2 is a 4-string
bass featuring the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger XL Series and
features the trademark headless neck with the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system. Add to that, a
3-piece hard Maple neck going completely through the body reinforced with an adjustable truss rod
and this bass is not only stable, it’s practically indestructible!

Other features include the patented Steinberger fixed bass bridge with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine
heads, two (humbucker - humbucker) Steinberger™ bass pickups and folding leg rest for playing
comfort while sitting. And the XT-2 is perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly" and convenient bass
ever made. It comes complete with a gigbag and, being only 38.5" in length, it can fit in places where
other basses can't! If you’re on a budget but still need and want an instrument with Steinberger
features and performance, the Spirit XT bass is perfect for you. Steinberger – State of the
Instrument.

Neck Materials 3-pc Hard Maple


Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Maple
Body Top Maple

Pickups Steinberger Humbucker, Humbucker


Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup
External Controls Volume, Master Tone

Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with


Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Saddle Material Steel
Weight 7.5 lbs
Length 38.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.50"
12-Fret Width 2.156"
Bridge String Spacing 0.70"
Includes: Deluxe Gigbag
Available Colors White (gloss), Black (gloss)
Options Hard Case (ST-A0188-BL)
Left-Handed (Black)
Spirit XT-2DB Bass

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either! The Spirit XT-2DB is a 4-
string bass featuring the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger XL Series and
features the trademark headless neck with the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system equipped with
the patented Steinberger DB-Tuner™! A breakthrough for contemporary bassists, the DB-Tuner
extends the range of the E-string from Eb to B with the flip of the switch. Add to that, a 3-piece hard
Maple neck going completely through the body reinforced with an adjustable truss rod and this bass is
not only stable, it’s practically indestructible!

Other features include the patented Steinberger fixed bass bridge with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine
heads, two (humbucker - humbucker) Steinberger™ bass pickups and folding leg rest for playing
comfort while sitting. And the XT-2 is perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly" and convenient bass
ever made. It comes complete with a gigbag and, being only 38.5" in length, it can fit in places where
other basses can't! If you’re on a budget but still need and want an instrument with Steinberger
features and performance, the Spirit XT bass is perfect for you. Steinberger – State of the
Instrument.

Neck Materials 3-pc Hard Maple


Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Maple
Body Top Maple

Pickups Steinberger Humbucker, Humbucker


Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup
External Controls Volume, Master Tone
DB-Tuner™ Drop tuning system
with Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge
Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Saddle Material Steel
Weight 7.5 lbs
Length 38.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.50"
12-Fret Width 2.156"
Bridge String Spacing 0.70"
Includes: Deluxe Gigbag
Available Colors Black (gloss)
Options Hard Case (ST-A0188-BL)
Spirit XT-25 Bass

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either! The Spirit XT-2 is a 5-string
bass featuring the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger XL Series and
features the trademark headless neck with the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system. Add to that, a
3-piece hard Maple neck going completely through the body reinforced with an adjustable truss rod
and this bass is not only stable, it’s practically indestructible!

Other features include the patented Steinberger fixed bass bridge with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine
heads, two (humbucker - humbucker) Steinberger™ bass pickups and folding leg rest for playing
comfort while sitting. And the XT-2 is perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly" and convenient bass
ever made. It comes complete with a gigbag and, being only 38.5" in length, it can fit in places where
other basses can't! If you’re on a budget but still need and want an instrument with Steinberger
features and performance, the Spirit XT bass is perfect for you. Steinberger – State of the
Instrument.

Neck Materials 3-pc Hard Maple


Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Maple
Body Top Maple
Steinberger Humbucker,
Pickups Humbucker
Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge
External Controls Pickup Volume, Master Tone

Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge


Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Saddle Material Steel
Weight 8.2 lb
Length 38.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.625"
12-Fret Width 2.40"
Bridge String Spacing 0.64"
Includes: Deluxe Gigbag
Available Colors White (gloss), Black (gloss)
Options Hard Case (ST-A0188-BL)
Left-Handed (Black)
Synapse Guitar

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength,
rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is
our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely
crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and
a neck-thru body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and
response as well as ultimate stability!

Low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers work in concert with this design to provide broader
bandwidth and unique, robust tone. Other features include a zero-fret for improved intonation, the
new Steinberger Combo headpiece to allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and
our patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and stability
that only a Steinberger can provide. With Steinberger, you can change strings in seconds, tune up once
and not have to tune again until you change strings again.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse also makes a great travel instrument measuring
only 31.75" in length and capable of fitting into the tightest of places including overhead airplane
bins. The result is a guitar of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of
the Instrument.

Neck CybroSonic™

Patented Graphite U-channel with adjustable


Neck Materials trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Set-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 22, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Hard Maple
Pickups EMG-81 & EMG-85

Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-way pickup


External Controls selector

Internal Controls None


Battery 9V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio
Bridge direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge No
Standard Saddle Material Steel
Weight 6.2 lb
Length 31.75"
Zero Nut Width 1.68"
12-Fret Width 2.05"
Bridge Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Premium Gigbag

Available Colors Alpine White (gloss), Pitch Black (satin)


Options Hard Case (SHC-100)
Synapse Custom Guitar

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength,
rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is
our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely
crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and
a neck-thru body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and
response as well as ultimate stability!

Low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers work in concert with this design to provide broader
bandwidth and unique, robust tone. Other features include a a gorgeous flame maple top, zero-fret for
improved intonation, the new Steinberger Combo headpiece to allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and
single ball strings and our patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease,
accuracy and stability that only a Steinberger can provide. With Steinberger, you can change strings in
seconds, tune up once and not have to tune again until you change strings again.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse also makes a great travel instrument measuring
only 31.75" in length and capable of fitting into the tightest of places including overhead airplane
bins. The result is a guitar of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of
the Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with adjustable


Neck Materials trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 22, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Flame Maple
Pickups EMG-81 & EMG-85

Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-way pickup


External Controls selector

Internal Controls None


Battery 9V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio
Bridge direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge No
Standard Saddle Material Steel
Weight 6.2 lb
Length 31.75"
Zero Nut Width 1.68"
12-Fret Width 2.05"
Bridge Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Translucent Amber (satin) Translucent Blue
Available Colors (satin)
Options Hard Case (SHC-100)
Synapse TranScale

Play it open and it's a baritone, roll the built-in capo up a couple of frets and it's a normal 25-1/2"
guitar. Continue rolling the capo up the neck and… well… it’s just about anything! Designed by Ned
Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity
of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™
neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-
piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a neck-thru
body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well
as ultimate stability!

Add to that, a proprietary piezo-equipped bridge with 1-piece aluminum saddle combined with low-
impedance EMG USA humbuckers and you've got an instrument with infinite tonal possibilities and
increased frequency response. Isolate the piezo bridge to get simmering acoustic-like tones. Turn up
the EMG's and you’ve got classic, high-output humbuckers – from clean to super crunchy. Combine
the two pickup systems and let your imagination run wild.

Other features include a zero-fret for improved intonation, the new Steinberger Combo headpiece to
allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and our patented Direct-Drive double-ball
bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and stability that only a Steinberger can provide.
With Steinberger, you can change strings in seconds, tune up once and not have to tune again until
you change strings again.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse also makes a great travel instrument measuring
only 35" in length and capable of fitting into the tightest of places including overhead airplane bins.
The result is a guitar of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the
Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with adjustable


Neck Materials trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 28-5/8" adjustable
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Hard Maple
Pickups EMG-81 & EMG-85

Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup Blend,


External Controls Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active Lo Cut/Boost
Two trim pots adjusting Magnetic and Piezo
Internal Controls output levels
Battery 9V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio
Bridge direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Alumimum
Weight 6.4 lb
Length 35"
Zero Nut Width 1.65"
12-Fret Width 2.05"
Bridge Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Premium Gigbag

Available Colors Alpine White (gloss), Pitch Black (satin)


Options Hard Case (SHC-100)
Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102)
Graphite Saddle (SPZ-104)
Synapse TranScale Custom

Play it open and it's a baritone, roll the built-in capo up a couple of frets and it's a normal 25-1/2"
guitar. Continue rolling the capo up the neck and… well… it’s just about anything! Designed by Ned
Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity
of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™
neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-
piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a neck-thru
body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well
as ultimate stability!

Add to that, a proprietary piezo-equipped bridge with 1-piece aluminum saddle combined with low-
impedance EMG USA humbuckers and you've got an instrument with infinite tonal possibilities and
increased frequency response. Isolate the piezo bridge to get simmering acoustic-like tones. Turn up
the EMG's and you’ve got classic, high-output humbuckers – from clean to super crunchy. Combine
the two pickup systems and let your imagination run wild.

Other features include a gorgeous flame maple top, zero-fret for improved intonation, the new
Steinberger Combo headpiece to allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and our
patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and stability that
only a Steinberger can provide. With Steinberger, you can change strings in seconds, tune up once and
not have to tune again until you change strings again.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse also makes a great travel instrument measuring
only 35" in length and capable of fitting into the tightest of places including overhead airplane bins.
The result is a guitar of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the
Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with


adjustable trussrod integrated with
Neck Materials 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 28-5/8" adjustable
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Flame Maple
Pickups EMG-81 & EMG-85
Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup
Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active
External Controls Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector
Two trim pots adjusting Magnetic
Internal Controls and Piezo output levels
Battery 9V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Alumimum
Weight 6.4 lb
Length 35"
Zero Nut Width 1.65"
12-Fret Width 2.05"
Bridge Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Translucent Amber (satin)
Available Colors Translucent Blue (satin)
Options Hard Case (SHC-100)
Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102)
Graphite Saddle (SPZ-104)
Synapse “Demon” TranScale

Feast your eyes on the ultimate metal monster! With it's devilish looks, 28-5/8" scale length, EMG
humbuckers and piezo equipped bridge, there is no other guitar that can "growl" or has the low-end
crunch like the new Steinberger Synapse "Demon" TranScale. Play it open and it's a baritone, roll the
built-in capo up a couple of frets and it's a normal 25-1/2" guitar. Continue rolling the capo up the
neck and… well… it’s just about anything!

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Demon is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity
and clarity of graphite with the warmth of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™
neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-
piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a neck-thru
body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well
as ultimate stability.

Add to that, a proprietary piezo-equipped bridge with 1-piece aluminum saddle combined with low-
impedance EMG USA humbuckers and you've got an instrument with infinite tonal possibilities and
increased frequency response. Isolate the piezo bridge to get simmering acoustic-like tones. Turn up
the EMG's and you’ve got classic, high-output humbuckers – from clean to super crunchy. Combine
the two and let your imagination run wild.

Other features include a zero-fret for improved intonation, the new Steinberger Combo headpiece to
allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and our patented Direct-Drive double-ball
bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and stability that only a Steinberger can provide.
With Steinberger, you can change strings in seconds, tune up once and not have to tune again until
you change strings again.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse Demon’s headless design is compact and
capable of fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and
you’ve got a guitar of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the
Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with adjustable trussrod


Neck Materials integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 28-5/8" adjustable
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Hard Maple
Pickups EMG-81 & EMG-85

Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup Blend, Active Hi


External Controls Cut/Boost, Active Lo Cut/Boost

Internal Controls Two trim pots adjusting Magnetic and Piezo output levels
Battery 9V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull
Bridge tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Alumimum
Weight 6.5 lb
Length 37.25"
Zero Nut Width 1.65"
12-Fret Width 2.05"
Bridge Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Premium Gigbag

Available Colors Pitch Black (satin)


Options Hard Case (SHC-103)
Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102)
Graphite Saddle (SPZ-104)
Synapse 4-String Bass

Steinberger has long been famous for designing the most comfortable and balanced basses the world
has ever seen and the Synapse bass is no different. Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse bass
guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the
warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our
patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple
neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a glued-in body design to create an
instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!

One low-impedance, active EMG USA bass humbucker mounted at the "sweetspot" combined with an
internal low-impedance preamp and a stereo piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-
moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing. Internal trim pots allow you to
adjust the balance of the piezo output between the high and low strings if needed. Equipped with a
Rosewood saddle for warm, pure tone, you can install an optional aluminum or composite saddle to
create other tonal possibilities as well.

Other features include our Combo™ headpiece that accommodates both DoubleBall™ and single-ball
strings, the patented 40:1 ratio, direct-drive double ball bridge for super-fast string changes and rock-
solid tuning stability. With it’s headless design and new, innovative “Strap Hook”, the Synapse bass
balances perfectly and positions the bass in the ideal playing position when standing. The fold-down
leg rest accommodates performance while seated as well.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse’s headless design is compact and capable of
fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and you’ve got a
bass of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with


adjustable trussrod integrated with
Neck Materials 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Set-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Hard Maple
Pickups EMG-40P
Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup
Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active
External Controls Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector
Two trim pots adjusting low and high
Internal Controls string output levels
Battery 18V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Ebony
Weight 7.6 lb
Length 39.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.58"
12-Fret Width 2.056"
Bridge Spacing 0.73"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Alpine White (gloss), Pitch Black
Available Colors (satin)
Options Hard Case (SHC-101)
Synapse Custom 4-String Bass

Steinberger has long been famous for designing the most comfortable and balanced basses the world
has ever seen and the Synapse bass is no different. Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse bass
guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the
warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our
patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple
neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a glued-in body design to create an
instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!

One low-impedance, active EMG USA bass humbucker mounted at the "sweetspot" combined with an
internal low-impedance preamp and a stereo piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-
moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing. Internal trim pots allow you to
adjust the balance of the piezo output between the high and low strings if needed. Equipped with a
Rosewood saddle for warm, pure tone, you can install an optional aluminum or composite saddle to
create other tonal possibilities as well.

Other features include a gorgeous flame maple top, our Combo™ headpiece that accommodates both
DoubleBall™ and single-ball strings, the patented 40:1 ratio, direct-drive double ball bridge for super-
fast string changes and rock-solid tuning stability. With it’s headless design and new, innovative
“Strap Hook”, the Synapse bass balances perfectly and positions the bass in the ideal playing position
when standing. The fold-down leg rest accommodates performance while seated as well.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse’s headless design is compact and capable of
fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and you’ve got a
bass of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with


adjustable trussrod integrated with
Neck Materials 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Set-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Flame Maple
Pickups EMG-40P
Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup
Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active
External Controls Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector
Two trim pots adjusting low and high
Internal Controls string output levels
Battery 18V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Ebony
Weight 7.6 lb
Length 39.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.58"
12-Fret Width 2.056"
Bridge Spacing 0.73"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Translucent Amber (satin)
Available Colors Translucent Blue (satin)
Options Hard Case (SHC-101)
Synapse 5-String Bass

Steinberger has long been famous for designing the most comfortable and balanced basses the world
has ever seen and the Synapse bass is no different. Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse bass
guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the
warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our
patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple
neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a glued-in body design to create an
instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!

One low-impedance, active EMG USA bass humbucker mounted at the "sweetspot" combined with an
internal low-impedance preamp and a stereo piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-
moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing. Internal trim pots allow you to
adjust the balance of the piezo output between the high and low strings if needed. Equipped with a
Rosewood saddle for warm, pure tone, you can install an optional aluminum or composite saddle to
create other tonal possibilities as well.

Other features include our Combo™ headpiece that accommodates both DoubleBall™ and single-ball
strings, the patented 40:1 ratio, direct-drive double ball bridge for super-fast string changes and rock-
solid tuning stability. With it’s headless design and new, innovative “Strap Hook”, the Synapse bass
balances perfectly and positions the bass in the ideal playing position when standing. The fold-down
leg rest accommodates performance while seated as well.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse’s headless design is compact and capable of
fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and you’ve got a
bass of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with


adjustable trussrod integrated with
Neck Materials 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Set-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Hard Maple
Pickups EMG-40P5
Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup
Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active
External Controls Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector
Two trim pots adjusting low and high
Internal Controls string output levels
Battery 18V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Ebony
Weight 8.5 lb
Length 39.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.79"
12-Fret Width 2.46"
Bridge Spacing 0.67"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Alpine White (gloss), Pitch Black
Available Colors (satin)
Options Hard Case (SHC-101)
Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102)
Graphite Saddle (SPZ-104)
Synapse Custom 5-String Bass

Steinberger has long been famous for designing the most comfortable and balanced basses the world
has ever seen and the Synapse bass is no different. Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse bass
guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the
warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our
patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple
neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a glued-in body design to create an
instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!

One low-impedance, active EMG USA bass humbucker mounted at the "sweetspot" combined with an
internal low-impedance preamp and a stereo piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-
moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing. Internal trim pots allow you to
adjust the balance of the piezo output between the high and low strings if needed. Equipped with a
Rosewood saddle for warm, pure tone, you can install an optional aluminum or composite saddle to
create other tonal possibilities as well.

Other features include a gorgeous flame maple top, our Combo™ headpiece that accommodates both
DoubleBall™ and single-ball strings, the patented 40:1 ratio, direct-drive double ball bridge for super-
fast string changes and rock-solid tuning stability. With it’s headless design and new, innovative
“Strap Hook”, the Synapse bass balances perfectly and positions the bass in the ideal playing position
when standing. The fold-down leg rest accommodates performance while seated as well.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse’s headless design is compact and capable of
fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and you’ve got a
bass of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

Patented Graphite U-channel with


adjustable trussrod integrated with
Neck Materials 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Set-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 34"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Flame Maple
Pickups EMG-40P5
Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup
Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active
External Controls Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector
Two trim pots adjusting low and high
Internal Controls string output levels
Battery 18V
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Bridge 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Piezo Equipped Bridge Yes
Standard Saddle Material Ebony
Weight 8.5 lb
Length 39.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.79"
12-Fret Width 2.46"
Bridge Spacing 0.67"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Translucent Amber (satin)
Available Colors Translucent Blue (satin)
Options Hard Case (SHC-101)
Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102)
Graphite Saddle (SPZ-104)
ZT3 Custom

Since the introduction of the first Steinberger instruments in 1980, the Steinberger name has become
synonymous with evolution, innovation, ergonomics and performance. Continuing that tradition,
Steinberger announces the new ZT3™ guitar with the revolutionary new version of the TransTrem™
transposing tremolo system. As it was with the introduction of the first Steinberger’s equipped with
the original TransTrem, the new ZT3 is the world’s ONLY guitar capable of transposing keys and
bending chords in pitch. Simply move the tremolo arm to the un-locked playing position and dial in
your key. The TransTrem can take you from standard “E” tuning up to “F” and then to “F#” or down
to “Eb” or way down to “D.” Lock in the key by moving the arm back and you’re ready for anything.
And, when locked, the tremolo acts much like a “fixed” bridge in that sustain is improved and should
you break a string, the other strings still stay in tune. In the un-locking position, the TransTrem acts
like a regular tremolo capable of extreme pitch bending with smooth and renowned Steinberger
accuracy.

But the ZT3 isn’t just about the TransTrem. This new “Z” design created by Ned Steinberger is a
HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and
beauty of wood. At the heart of it’s construction is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our patented
graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple neck. We
then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard to create an instrument with distinctive tonal
clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as excellent stability.

Two custom-made USA humbuckers combined with an innovative switching system lets you tap into
8 different combintations. By using a push/pull switch on both the volume and the tone controls, you
can use the ZT3’s pickups “in series” as you would other two humbucker-equipped instruments but
also “in parallel” to create single-coil tones but without the noise typically associated with stand-alone
single coil pickups. The result is a guitar that works for a variety of styles – from rock to blues, jazz
to country.

Other features include a a gorgeous flame maple top, zero-fret for improved intonation, the new
Steinberger Combo headpiece to allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and our
patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and stability that
only a Steinberger can provide. With Steinberger, you can change strings in seconds, tune up once and
not have to tune again until you change strings again. Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the
ZT3 also makes a great travel instrument measuring only about 35" in length and capable of fitting
into the tightest of places including overhead airplane bins. The result is a guitar of unequalled
performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

Neck CybroSonic™
Patented Graphite U-channel with
adjustable trussrod integrated with
Neck Materials 3-piece Hard Maple
Neck Joint Thru-Neck
Fingerboard Phenolic
Fingerboard Radius 14"
Frets 24, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5"
Body Wings Hard Maple
Body Top Flame Maple
USA 90R neck and USA 91T bridge
Pickups humbuckers
Master Volume with push pull
series/parallel selector switch for the
neck pickup
Master Tone with push pull
series/parallel selector switch for the
External Controls bridge pickup, 3-way pickup selector
PAF TransTrem-3 Tranposing
Bridge Tremolo System
Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with
Tuners 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners
Standard Saddle Material Steel
Weight 6.5"
Length 33.5"
Zero Nut Width 1.62"
12-Fret Width 2.02"
Bridge Spacing 0.42"
Includes: Premium Gigbag
Translucent Amber (gloss),
Translucent Black (gloss),
Available Colors Translucent Blue (gloss)
Options Hard Case (SHC-104)
Calibrated DoubleBall Strings Light-
9 (SST-106)
Calibrated DoubleBall Strings Std-
10 (SST-107)

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