FS: Steinberger Spirit XP-2 5 String (Rare)

rogerbmiller · #1 10-08-2009, 09:27 PM

Up for sale is a Steinberger Spirit in the very rare XP-2 model. Even more rare is this one is a five string. Even more rare than that is the electric blue color. Good times. All rare.

The XP Spirits were discontinued a while back. Design is neck through which is kinda cool as the original Steinie XP-2's were bolt ons. This has the more Vee shaped body naturally as this was the original XP design.

This bass is in immaculate condition from the finish to the hardware, up and down. A really cool piece wtih great sound and comes with the heavier old school Spirit gig bag as pictured.

Asking price is $450 shipped. As always I am amenable to best offers and trade offers.

Thanks for looking.

zadillo · #2 10-08-2009, 10:23 PM

+1 for a headless!

K-Punk · #3 10-08-2009, 10:42 PM

String spacing? :^)

rogerbmiller · #4 10-09-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by K-Punk

String spacing? :^)

Not sure about spacing. Lemme do some research and get back to you. If Ihave to measure where do you want me measuring? At the saddles?

Vagabond · #5 10-09-2009, 06:22 AM

Wow... that bass looks pretty cool. I didn't know it was made in that color.

Assuming it has the same bridge as my Steinberger Spirit XZ-25, the string spacing at the saddles should be slightly under 16mm.

rogerbmiller · #6 10-09-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vagabond

Wow... that bass looks pretty cool. I didn't know it was made in that color.

Assuming it has the same bridge as my Steinberger Spirit XZ-25, the string spacing at the saddles should be slightly under 16mm.

That sounds about right. My Aria SB's are 16MM and this feels as tight. Thanks for the info.

Strongjag · #7 10-09-2009, 09:17 AM

sigh... hmmm. I've been watching for a 4 string... but.... gruh.

Whats the nut width?

rogerbmiller · #8 10-09-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongjag

sigh... hmmm. I've been watching for a 4 string... but.... gruh.

Whats the nut width?

Well there isn't really anut per se

but let me measure at the 0th fret....

Strongjag · #9 10-09-2009, 02:07 PM

Touche sir.... Touche.

rogerbmiller · #10 10-09-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Strongjag

Touche sir.... Touche.

rogerbmiller · #11 10-09-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Strongjag

Touche sir.... Touche.

Neck Width at Zero Fret is 1.625"

rogerbmiller · #12 10-10-2009, 07:41 PM

Bump for offers on a rare piece of Steinie history. I need to liquidate this and some other basses to let me know what you are thinking. Cash, trades or combo offers considered.

Kevin Woods · #13 10-11-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerbmiller

Not sure about spacing. Lemme do some research and get back to you. If Ihave to measure where do you want me measuring? At the saddles?

Hey Roger,

1) The most helpful measurement to take for us spec-hounds would be B to G, center-on-center at the bridge and report that number (millimeters is best). We'll do the rest. If you want to do this also for the nut width then double thanks to you.

2) Also, is that Vol/Vol/Tone for the preamp?

Thank you, Sir!

rogerbmiller · #14 10-11-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Woods

Hey Roger,

1) The most helpful measurement to take for us spec-hounds would be B to G, center-on-center at the bridge and report that number (millimeters is best). We'll do the rest. If you want to do this also for the nut width then double thanks to you.

2) Also, is that Vol/Vol/Tone for the preamp?

Thank you, Sir!

OK I will measure as soon as I get home (I am away for the weekend).

If it helps, there is some public data on the web I found re Steinie 5's which reveal the string spacing is 5/8" at the bridge. That is assuming all Steinie 5's are the same.

Regarding the controls, i tis volume volume tone but no preamp. The spirits are all passive.

Thanks.

RBM

rogerbmiller · #15 10-11-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerbmiller

OK I will measure as soon as I get home (I am away for the weekend).

If it helps, there is some public data on the web I found re Steinie 5's which reveal the string spacing is 5/8" at the bridge. That is assuming all Steinie 5's are the same.

Regarding the controls, i tis volume volume tone but no preamp. The spirits are all passive.

Thanks.

RBM

PS- Nut width is noted above. Thanks.

rogerbmiller · #16 10-14-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Woods

Hey Roger,

1) The most helpful measurement to take for us spec-hounds would be B to G, center-on-center at the bridge and report that number (millimeters is best). We'll do the rest. If you want to do this also for the nut width then double thanks to you.

2) Also, is that Vol/Vol/Tone for the preamp?

Thank you, Sir!

OK Spec Hounds, sorry for the delay.

The span from B to G, center to center is 65mm. The individual string spacing is 16.25MM according to my ruler (I measured each string span) and dividing the total span by 5.

I hope this helps. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I want to move this which means...gasp...it is going to have to go to ebay if it doesn't sell here soon.

Thanks again for your patience with these measurements.

RBM

rogerbmiller · #17 10-15-2009, 07:08 PM

Sold in one hour on ebay!