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Steinberger Club

#543
pkstone said:
Finally got a decent shot of the flipped XL-2UF in action:


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Nice action pic... but can you show some more on the flip-job, we wonder how this looks like! ;)
 
#549
HomesickBob said:
What about pics please... we all d'love to see them! ;)
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tuci77 means the NS Radius bass

tuci77 said:
I own 3 ORIGINAL Steinbergers, Newburgh made !! What do any of you think about it being made in the Czech, and why there isn't a 4 string version ??
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I don't mind it being made in Czech. I guess, there's no 4-string version just because this is a "pilot" version of NS Design bass. They only produced bowed instruments (omni-bass, violin etc) before. If it's successful then later on they may add more options (like number of strings etc) to it.

By the way, I had a chance to listen to an NS Design double bass this week - the sound is really nice and pretty versatile, from something close to the old school double bass to anything close to the electric bass with clear mids which I love. I was impressed
 
#555
Rozeg said:
Beautiful collection! And is your XQ5 modified? Never seen 4 knobs on v.1
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Yes. The previous owner swapped the original HAZ labs for an 18v EMG preamp. The work was done at Peekamoose.

HomesickBob said:
Just thought the same at first sight... 3 in line or as triangle but never a 4-knob, what is the config?
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Volume; blend; mid; and concentric bass/treble. It was awesome. Sold the bass to a member here, so it's still in the family.
 
#556
Hi , ive got a question regarding the saddle block under the E string of an L2 . Having been loosened and tightened by the 2 lock screws over the years small indents have been formed . I notice when setting the intonation it changes when i tighten up the screws . This im sure is due to the screws not tightening onto a straight surface . Would lightly sanding out these indentations be a recommended solution to this ? Or would swapping the saddle block with another be a better idea ?
 
#557
Better use a file than sanding-paper, when flat* again you can swap them as long they got the equal string-layer shape.
Afaik the saddles were never adapted to the gauge of the strings, on both of my basses (L + XL) they are all equal.

*You better do not swap it untreated for the mass of the blocks would be interrupted... :smug:
 
#558
HomesickBob said:
Better use a file than sanding-paper, when flat* again you can swap them as long they got the equal string-layer shape.
Afaik the saddles were never adapted to the gauge of the strings, on both of my basses (L + XL) they are all equal.

*You better do not swap it untreated for the mass of the blocks would be interrupted... :smug:
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The string pivots on the blocks are the same , theres no EADG block for either string (visually looking at it that is) But like you say changing the blocks around after all these years could have an affect on something :hmm:Im thinking filing it could remove that 10th of a MM and that can make a difference as well , dunno ,,,, ill give it more thought . Its not a problem ,,, im just thinking down the track .:hmm:
BTW ; congrats on the beautiful 5,er
 
#559
rick kimura said:
The string pivots on the blocks are the same , theres no EADG block for either string (visually looking at it that is) But like you say changing the blocks around after all these years could have an affect on something :hmm:Im thinking filing it could remove that 10th of a MM and that can make a difference as well , dunno ,,,, ill give it more thought . Its not a problem ,,, im just thinking down the track .:hmm:
BTW ; congrats on the beautiful 5,er
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Swapping the blocks will not affect anything except the one which is crushed by the frame-screw, this will cause a lack of mass when chucking... that's where your question starts.
Clamp the crushed with some hard-wooden plates in a vise and get them crushes off with a fine file (do not file into the surface of the block!!!).
To avoid the frame-screw snap in the same hole again you swap it to A, D or G and that's it, nothing will happen in sound or playability!
Btw, i'm doing small repairs and intonation fix since ever i play and that's a pretty long time now. :smug:
Thanks for the congrats, i really enjoy...
 

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