Steinberger neck

[psi]

So I managed to get my hands on a Steinberger XL-2 for an EXCELLENT price. The neck however is bowed causing a terribly high action. This bass has no truss rod, and I was under the impression that the graphite neck would always be relatively straight. Any tips on addressing this problem? Is it possible to replace the neck? (ie: Moses replacement neck?)

 

[steveksux]

I've got an XL2, its all one piece. You can remove the old neck with a saws-all, but replacing it is going to be tough. I think I know why you got it at a great price.

I didn't think it was possible for that to warp, wonder what they did to it?

Randy

 

[Justice]

Check with Peekamoose in NY ( i think thats where they are at)

What you are probably going to have to have done is a complete refret, and the frets are going to have to have thicker tangs to help push the neck backwards.

You will need to find a tech (like the guys at Peekamoose) who are experienced with the Steinberger necks to know if it is salvageable or not.

 

[psi]

Currently, the bass is at Peekamoose in NY. Paul said that a refret might help, but I told him not to do that just yet. For now I have him doing a bridge rebuild, tune up, and general check-over. Maybe I'll be able to tolerate the high action -- who knows. Paul said that NO neck, even graphite ones, do not have uniform density, and that over time the material will compress. I guess that's what happens when you let an instrument just sit there for 20+ years with no attention.