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For sale FS Feeler: 1984 Steinberger XL-2

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Hello bass playing masses...I'm posting this here before the dredded E-B#& site gets the listing.

For sale: 1 each Steinbrger XL-2 bass made in 1984 (according to SteinbergerWorld.com s/n database) at the Newburgh NY facility. S/n= 1903. This rare bass is all original, and in excellent condition for a 25 year old player. Body has some light swirling/scratches present on the black mirror-like finish- but are hardly noticeable and difficult to photograph. The back has a radius scratch caused by the strap mount pivot arm, when rotated in stowed position (this arc like scratch appears to be common to All L2’s). The original pop out bayonette style legrest is included, (one corner has 1/8” chip). The set neck, and Frets are in extremely good shape, and the battery cover is actually present. Everything functions as it should, and no other discrepancies are noted. The original soft case is included- all zippers work; however, the strap has torn off one side at some point, and the previous owner sewed it back on (with red thread?) 1 new set of Steinberger (Labella) Double-ball strings included.

For more details/research go to www.SteinbergerWorld.com

Asking price based on latest Ebay sales average is $2000 Free shipping within USA if sold here on Talkbass classifieds. Not interested in seling to outside US. Sorry.
No worries about the 0 feedback on Talkbass- I'm a lurker. I'm trustwortyhy, and take great care of my equipment- see my EB#@ feedback under user name: tbar0000

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May 24, 2006
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Mableton ,Ga.
Nice, and it still has the bayonet! I've got a black and a white one. Think long and hard before you do this.
 

tbar0000

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Feb 2, 2004
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Northern NJ
Some questions were asked about this bass- Here's the detailed answers for those who are interested:

Serial number= 1903

Stickers under PUPs= EMG-SS, although the SS is somewhat worn away on the neck PUP

As far as I know the case and bayonette leg attachment are original- but I am not the original owner so I can't say for sure.

There are some light scratched areas on the body beneath and slightly below the strings from picking over the years (pervious owner) -Hard to photograph- unless angled to the light just right. It looks like it may have had a fret job done in the past- I know of no extra mods done to this bass. It appears original.

Also small nick (1/32"), back of neck approx 3rd fret region. I'm trying to be very, very detailed about the condition of this bass.

PM me your email message and I'll send photos of whatever parts of the bass you want to see.
 
Oct 10, 2004
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Bump for a very cool bass- this looks like a transitional model that still has the SS PUPs found on the earlier L2s. They are much warmer and sound way better than the later Steinies, IMO.
 

shriekback

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Nov 25, 2007
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Although I don't have any knowledge of this particular instrument, if anyone here has been looking for a Steinberger L series bass, this is THE model to have. The couple of hundred earliest "transition" XL2 basses have all of the best features from both the L2 and the later XL2.

From the L2:
-Warmer EMG "SS" pickups (as opposed to the "HB" models which replaced them)
-Better sounding and much more durable milled steel bridges, produced in house (as opposed to the outsourced cast zinc bridges on most XL2s)
-more comfortable and cooler looking plug-in curved leg rest (as opposed to the the fold-down flat ones)
-Rounder neck neck profile

From the XL2:
-Engraved logos (not a sticker)
-cleaner looking face-plate attached from the rear (rather than the front)
-Head-piece designed for double-ball strings (the L2 headpiece was designed before double-ball strings were available).

It took me a long time to find mine (#2126) and I am firmly convinced that it is among the best electric bass guitars ever made. I wouldn't trade it for even the finest Fodera, Wal, or Carl Thompson. Tina Weymouth played a transition XL2 just a couple of serial numbers off of mine. Give "Little Creatures" a spin if you want to hear it in action.
 

tbar0000

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Feb 2, 2004
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Northern NJ
Thanks for the great info shriekback- Dispite all this I haven't had more than a nibble on this fine bass. I'm afraid It's going to have to go up on E$#@ this Sunday if someone doesn't bite.
 

Sufenta

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Mar 14, 2002
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The Signpost Up Ahead.
It would be a shame to see that bass sent that off to the EB#@% void. That bass needs to stay in the TB family and it pains me that my disposable income is not up to the task at the moment.
 

BartmanPDX

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Jan 21, 2005
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Probably my living room
FWIW, my XL-2 is my favorite bass tone. It's not quite as comfortable for me to play as my NYC Sadowsky or it would probably be my #1 bass on tone alone.

As it is, it gets gigged quite a bit, and I'm always floored by how good it sounds in the mix. It is the one bass in my collection that I will NEVER sell.

I'd love to get another one as a backup, but my wife would kill me. Best of luck on the sale!
 
Mar 15, 2009
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Long island NY
Thanks for the great info shriekback- Dispite all this I haven't had more than a nibble on this fine bass. I'm afraid It's going to have to go up on E$#@ this Sunday if someone doesn't bite.

i agree with Shreikback, I`m the original owner of #2049,
and if you`re looking for a XL-2, this is one to grab.
You should try and post it on the Steinberger forum before going to e-bay.
 
Jun 24, 2006
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El Cajon, CA
I really miss my XL-2 that I was forced to sell many years ago. If I had the cash readily available this would be mine.

:crying:


Joe Hilgeman
 
Mar 15, 2009
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Long island NY
Cant believe this isn`t gone yet. The economy must really be hurting the bass world. Again, I`m gonna suggest the Steinberger Forum. People are always looking for clean XL2s.
 

tbar0000

Supporting Member
Feb 2, 2004
273
130
Northern NJ
I'm trying to get it on the Steinberger World forum- but membership must be approved first, and then each new members postings need approval as well. I don't know how long this takes? In the meantime it goes on E*#@ this Sunday night for a week long listing. I'll kill the auction listing if someone wants it from here, TBL, or SteinbergerWorld-
 

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