Steinberger XL 2 (transitional model) bayonet leg rest

[Mister_argentum]

Hello everyone,

I used extensively the search function but could not find a suitable answer for this.

My problem: the bayonet leg rest of my XL 2 went missing.

I tried to get a used one but could not find a single seller with the item. Is it possible to build a new one? Is there a luthier that does that? Do you know where I could at least get the specs for it?

Thank you very much for your feedback, thumbs up for this great community!

 

[Slowgypsy]

Give Don a call/email. He'll more than likely be able to help you out.
http://headlessusa.com

 

[Mister_argentum]

Thanks for your reply, I've contacted them. I was told they intend to produce them in the future but is not clear why and if it will fit my model.

Best,

M

 

[Mister_argentum]

Has anyone the specs for this item?

 

[droskobass]

I got one from Andy Yak at Steinberger world. He is an awesome guy and serious keeper of the flame for all things steiny:

http://www.steinbergerworld.com/news/news.htm


this is from 2004:

"Thursday, November 04, 2004

Original L2 plug-in leg rests are available!

Finally got in the shipment of custom CNC posts from HAZ Labs. So I can now officially offer new L2 leg rest replacements for the first time in nearly 20 years! Click here to go to my PayPal order page.
Posted by andyyak 11/4/2004 06:37:19 PM"

 

[Mister_argentum]

Thanks, I'll give it a try. If I don't succeed I will try to build a replacement, I've got an idea but don't know if it will work!

Cheers,
M

 

[Stealth]

As far as I recall (don't have my Hohner B2A with licensed Steinberger parts on me ATM) it's a simple, steel hinge connecting two metal plates. Shouldn't be a particularly hard thing to make.

Edit: and I just re-read and realized you need a bayonet rest. My bad.

 

[Mister_argentum]

Yeah, I also thought about buying a hohner fold out leg rest and drill the holes or build a new one. I saw they ship them from Germany.

 

[Mister_argentum]

Stealth,

could you tell me what is the angle of the hohner leg rest while wide open? And the legth of the pieces?

 

[Stealth]

I'll check it out when I get home in about five hours. I'll note the thickness of the metal, the length of the pieces, the angle of the leg rest and the dimensions of the hinge flanges and give you a photo and drawing.

 

[Mister_argentum]

Thanks man!

 

[Stealth]

Leg rest thickness: 6mm widest, 4mm thinnest, 2mm inner. (it has a vaguely "tub-like" shape)
Leg rest length and width: 110mm, 30mm
Leg rest hinge depth: 12mm

Fixed hinge length, width, thickness: 23mm, 23mm, 7mm
Leg rest angle fully unfolded vs. folded: 135°

Photos to follow tomorrow, hopefully.

 

[Mister_argentum]

This is great man! Thank you very much.

PM if you pass by Geneva one day!

Best,

Argentum