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#261
Ok, if you go here and look at the third picture (click on the one in the middle) ..

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That bridge looks just like this one (even has the same graphics on it) ...

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Which implies that the replacement parts that are at that same company will fit the Spirit XT-2 bass bridge ...

http://www.headlessusa.com/bass-jaws

But since jaws (aka "claws") are $125 per set of four, and a replacement bridge - the ENTIRE bridge - is $129.00 ... well the problem is obvious. Just buy a new bridge I would guess.

But still, $129.00 for a headless bridge is very competitive.

And they also have the single-ball string converters as well, in brass or aluminum - $40.00 each.

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Here's another headpiece made of Stainless Steel that accepts double ball OR single ball strings ... sweet!

http://bgstainless.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=1

So, couple all of that with what Walter Bush has located and it looks like Spirit parts are COVERED!

Here's what Walter Bush added ...

http://bgstainless.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=028baa8b53de81bd15f0aeaf7e09a0e7

So, we've covered:

** Replacement pickups (EMG HB series).
** Replacement bridges.
** Replacement jaws in both high carbon steel and stainless steel.
** Single-ball string adaptors and headpieces.

That seals it. I'm going to snag me a Spirit.
 
#264
Played the Synapse at my gig the other night. It got two thumbs up from the bandmates. It has a very focused, full bottom end. The highs are *really* crispy. I had to roll them off from the preamp and the amp more than I usually would. By the third set, I had dialed in a nice, full growly tone with a heavy bottom end. Two thumbs up. My first bass as a kid was a Steinberger copy, so these instruments always feel natural to me.

I'm playing the Woodstock Festival next weekend. We'll see if the bandmates let me bring such a modern looking instrument. ;)

Pros: Heavy bottom end. Comfortable neck. Easy to play. Smooth, responsive controls.
Cons: High end is too crispy. The piezo isn't very useful on its own.
Personal taste: Headless and 18v active electronics.
 

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#265
Hi there lads

I just bought a Spirit XT2-5, as I didn't have a 5 and it was cheap, used.

Its not bad actually, but nothing like the real deal, and a bit different from when they were made by Cort / Hohner.

So I made a quick vid to show the differences



Pickups are a little weddy, compared to the selects
 
#269
I would think you could get it even cheaper. But, of it is something you need now, that may not be the worse deal.

On a personal note, I got a 5 string synapse (used) about 3 years ago and I traded an American standard p-bass for it. I was getting shoulder surgery and knew I was gonna not be able to handle the weight of a strap for a few months (turned out to be about 7months total). With the fold out leg stand, the synapse was the only bass I could play at the time. It is still my main gigging bass.
 
#270
well, its 300 cheaper for a start.
But I'm sure private sellers might have them even cheaper.

For the money they're a good instrument.

Defintely a departure n many ways from the classic design, but different does not always equate to worse.
 
#271
davkane said:
I would think you could get it even cheaper. But, of it is something you need now, that may not be the worse deal.

On a personal note, I got a 5 string synapse (used) about 3 years ago and I traded an American standard p-bass for it. I was getting shoulder surgery and knew I was gonna not be able to handle the weight of a strap for a few months (turned out to be about 7months total). With the fold out leg stand, the synapse was the only bass I could play at the time. It is still my main gigging bass.
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I'm in no rush.
 
#274
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#275
JeffplaysBass said:
Are they much better than the synapse???
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Absolutely, I believe so anyway, but they're different tonally too


As for the links, those are ASKING prices - it hasn't sold yet, has it?

Here's one that did sell, for 600 more than your original synapse link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steinberger...k-/300761221343?pt=Guitar&hash=item4606c408df


I bought two here on TB - around 2k in excellent condition. I did say you weren't far off, if the bass was in "player's " condition

I've seen them go for as little as 900 euro and upwards.
 
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#277
number11 said:
Absolutely, I believe so anyway, but they're different tonally too


As for the links, those are ASKING prices - it hasn't sold yet, has it?

Here's one that did sell, for 600 more than your original synapse link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steinberger...k-/300761221343?pt=Guitar&hash=item4606c408df


I bought two here on TB - around 2k in excellent condition. I did say you weren't far off, if the bass was in "player's " condition

I've seen them go for as little as 900 euro and upwards.
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Cool, thanks!
 
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