Steinberger L-2, 1982, S.N. 0132 $2050.00 Shipped, conus

peterkidd · #1 01-19-2012, 05:45 PM

I am the original owner, receipt included. They listed it as an H-2, but I think it was the 1st one they had ordered. All original, (swivel plate, leg-rest, extra set of non-ball end string adapters) except for the 2 screws between the pickups and the case is Gibson-era. It had a superb refret by Richard Stanley in the early 90's, little use since..

Very good but not mint, misc wear, EMG lettering worn, Steinberger stencil worn, some residue from a sticker on the front I didn't try very hard to remove.

New set of Pyramid Golds.

It sounds great, pots quiet, Perfect Balance.

Feel free to ask if you have any any questions.

$2050.00 shipped to the Lower 48 United States.

Trades for Magnificent Single Pick-up 5'ers considered.

**pacojas** · #2 01-19-2012, 06:02 PM

wow,... cool bass!

i'm upset because i recently lost my original Steinberger purchase receipt!!! it's super cool that you still have yours. it shows pride, congratz & GLWTS.

peterkidd · #3 01-19-2012, 06:16 PM

Thanks!

I'm usually Not good w/ receipts, but this was my First New Bass, 30 years ago....

Have you looked in the sofa?

<g>

Coelho · #4 01-20-2012, 01:01 AM

cool!!!

peterkidd · #5 01-21-2012, 03:26 PM

Yes, it is indeed cool.

I switched over to 5's in the early 90's, and it has basically been a display item since, save for the annual battery change and occasional new strings.

I think it's bored.

peterkidd · #6 01-23-2012, 08:03 AM

Forgot, also includes what I was told is a Dealer Display Rack.

Wall mounts.

peterkidd · #7 01-27-2012, 03:54 PM

Still have not gotten the right trade offer, but thanks for the interest.

peterkidd · #8 02-01-2012, 03:09 PM

Here is a picture of it leaning on a small pine tree.

**mikeddd** · #9 02-01-2012, 03:15 PM

Absolutely super cool that you have the original receipt and the plexi display stand! Absolutely adds to it's value IMO. GLWTS.

peterkidd · #10 02-03-2012, 05:30 PM

Thanks, mikeddd

I would have still had the original case, but around 20 years ago I left it in the other room during an audition. When I went to get it, found a Great Dane, the handle and a zipper....

peterkidd · #11 02-06-2012, 03:00 PM

Here is one for the blur-lovers.

peterkidd · #12 02-06-2012, 03:01 PM

Bergerman · #13 02-06-2012, 04:43 PM

What are the two non-stock screws between the pups for?

peterkidd · #14 02-07-2012, 02:07 PM

Hello, Bergerman

The screw holes and receptacles are stock, it's the screws that are non-original

At one point, it had a cocobola face place that required longer screws.

When I returned it to original, I ordered the original screws from the original manufacturer, McMaster-Kerr. I assumed all 6 were the same, but the 2 between the pickups were a tad longer. I have to purchase them in lots of 100, so I decided the non-original screws, in the original screw holes were fine.

Best,

Peter

peterkidd · #15 02-12-2012, 09:28 AM

Primarily interested in outright sale or trade for superior *Single-pickup 5-string basses*

Dluxe · #16 02-12-2012, 09:51 AM

PM sent.

peterkidd · #17 02-13-2012, 04:39 PM

All PM's replied, think

Spanky(Andy) · #18 02-13-2012, 06:29 PM

Hi, that is a beautiful Steiny - are the string adapters the threaded grub screws at the end of the neck, or something else?

Sincerely

Andy

peterkidd · #19 02-14-2012, 01:09 PM

Hello, Andy

As you thought, the threaded grub screws at the end of the neck.

Four came with it, but when they discontinued the double-ball Pyramid Gold, I got worried I'd lose them, ordered a couple extra from Steinberger.

The extras fit in the battery compartment, harder to lose.

Here is a picture of them:

Spanky(Andy) · #20 02-14-2012, 06:35 PM

Thanks very much Peter, I appreciate the information and photo... wish I wasn't paying off a Nordstrand, otherwise I would have the cash for this beautiful L2.

Andy