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Post by dnic on Nov 14, 2022 22:24:19 GMT -6
Hi all, Hoping one of you peoples know a thing or two about the Steinberger Spirit headless bass.
#1, Is the neck wrapped in carbon fiber?
#2, What kind of glue is under the fretboard?
That's the important stuff. If it's CF I'm not messing with it. Bad enough to get a clean split with normal finish. Then there's the added "what to do" when going fretless but the string retainer is 3/8" from the existing first fret.
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Post by antares on Nov 15, 2022 3:07:58 GMT -6
Straight off the bat, I know nothing about these instruments Dane. OTOH, I do know that you'll do whatever is the "right' thing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2022 7:25:07 GMT -6
I thought I just saw a video on YT on this kind of neck. Hum... They are a strange thing, as I remember. I have only seen one and that was a guy playing in it worship team I was on.
That's all I know of them. LOL! When in doubt, back out! LOL! EB
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Post by dnic on Nov 15, 2022 8:15:48 GMT -6
Appreciate you guys responding so quickly.
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Nov 15, 2022 11:43:12 GMT -6
Which version do you have? Some of them are wood while the others are complete,y composite.
Can you post a photo?
Thanks
John
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Post by dnic on Nov 15, 2022 21:37:42 GMT -6
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Nov 16, 2022 9:11:16 GMT -6
Hi all, Hoping one of you peoples know a thing or two about the Steinberger Spirit headless bass. #1, Is the neck wrapped in carbon fiber? #2, What kind of glue is under the fretboard? That's the important stuff. If it's CF I'm not messing with it. Bad enough to get a clean split with normal finish. Then there's the added "what to do" when going fretless but the string retainer is 3/8" from the existing first fret. Dane -- Thaks for the photos. I've worked on several Spririts. They look like the composite Steinbergers but they are made of wood, have a thick poly finish, and, as I recall, are not wrapped in carbon fiber like a Parker Fly. I believe the glue on those is standard wood glue. We did some work on a fingerboard and we were able to lift it with a heated spatula. That string retainer needs some epoxy! They can be different, but that is what I remember. These were made by Gibson in the 90s in the Korea factory. Our Orkin Guy used to work in Nashville doing setups, and also worked on the Ephiphone line...but that is another story. John |
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Post by dnic on Nov 16, 2022 20:04:57 GMT -6
Hi all, Hoping one of you peoples know a thing or two about the Steinberger Spirit headless bass. #1, Is the neck wrapped in carbon fiber? #2, What kind of glue is under the fretboard? That's the important stuff. If it's CF I'm not messing with it. Bad enough to get a clean split with normal finish. Then there's the added "what to do" when going fretless but the string retainer is 3/8" from the existing first fret. Dane -- Thaks for the photos. I've worked on several Spririts. They look like the composite Steinbergers but they are made of wood, have a thick poly finish, and, as I recall, are not wrapped in carbon fiber like a Parker Fly. I believe the glue on those is standard wood glue. We did some work on a fingerboard and we were able to lift it with a heated spatula. That string retainer needs some epoxy! They can be different, but that is what I remember. These were made by Gibson in the 90s in the Korea factory. Our Orkin Guy used to work in Nashville doing setups, and also worked on the Ephiphone line...but that is another story. John Thanks for that info John. Very helpful, now I can go at it like a mad man! |
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