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How much would you pay for this bass?
- Thread starter snowdog2
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Wow, so many helpful comments… this is a Steinberger XQ2, made in USA (1994, Nashville era), and has a little irregularity with the serial number. A high number like this (15xxx) should have a "TN" (Nashville, TN) prefix, not an "N" (Newburgh). However, to my best knowledge there's nothing wrong with this bass, and I've seen it go for more than $2k on ebay in 2012. Well, this price looks to high, as the XQ bass is not as sought after as the XL, but I think a value of $1,200 to $1,600 (like the XM) seems reasonable. Also depends on the overall condition, of course.
Minor edit: just saw those new bartolini pickups. I don't think they're original, therefore probably less value, not more, at least among the Steinberger community.
Minor edit: just saw those new bartolini pickups. I don't think they're original, therefore probably less value, not more, at least among the Steinberger community.
I'd try to meet somewhere around $1,400. Steinie fans are very picky with non-original parts, at least the collectors among them. However, as a "player" which you like and plan to keep it may be well worth the $1,500 as well.
Oh man I had one almost just like that from the same era. I loved that thing, bought it brand new in probably 1994 or 5. $1100 from Musicians Friend! Mine had Basslines pickups, not sure about the preamp. I also got a matching 4 string later on and it did have Bartolini pickups so they could be original. Never seen Barts with a white logo though.
All that being said, I personally thing $1500 is way too much for these. It's not a 'real' Steinberger. But if it's worth that to you, it is a good bass. I'm thinking more like $700 but I'm no expert. Especially considering you can get a used Zon or Modulus for $1500 or less (if you're wanting a graphite neck).
All that being said, I personally thing $1500 is way too much for these. It's not a 'real' Steinberger. But if it's worth that to you, it is a good bass. I'm thinking more like $700 but I'm no expert. Especially considering you can get a used Zon or Modulus for $1500 or less (if you're wanting a graphite neck).
Huh? It is. Just not an L-type. But designed by Ned, built in USA, so what is not "real" here?
This applies to XL2-5 basses, which are VERY expensive if they have a wide spacing. In contrast to those the XQ25 basses all had the wide spacing, without exception.
