Recent content by splewis

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    Steinberger-style Pivot Plate?

    Check out a 3D printed Synapse strap hook that I made for $0.25 at my local library which has a 3D printer. Synapse Strap Hook | Tinkercad
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    any steinberger spirit owners out there?

    I made a 3D printed (plastic) Synapse strap hook from a 2D drawing for my new acquired Spirit bass. My local library has a 3D printer and it cost me $0.25 and about 45 minutes to print out. It works well for me. You'll have to drill the holes once you have found the optimal angle. Here is the...
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    Headless bass handmade strap hook (for Steinberger Spirit, Hohner B2, etc..)

    My public library has a 3D printer and I made a strap hook online with Tinkercad (see link). It cost me $0.25 to print out and took ~35 minutes. You have to drill the holes for the screws once you find your optimal angle. The plastic is 6 mm thick and it works well. So frustrated with Gibson...
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    Steinberger Synapse Intonation

    For those interested, Steinberger posted instructions on how to intonate the Synapse at: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Also, with regard to strings... no one I can find sells Synapse replacement OEM strings and Steinberger (Gibson) customer service was no help. I am a big fan of...
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    Steinberger Synapse XS-15FPA review

    Has anyone else experienced poor quality control issues with the finish on their Steinberger Synapse? I ordered a flat black four string model from Music123 when I open the box it looked like it had been used, but more importantly, their were particles trapped in the finish on the back of the...