Here's what I've done in the past to remove damaged hex screws: 1. Apply a liberal dose of WD-40 to all set screws. 2. Wedge a narrow flat-blade screwdriver...
I'm looking for opinions on this one. I'm generally a purist and don't believe in making huge modifications to guitars -- if I need to change it that much,...
... That's hardly a 'Frankenberger' move. All you're doing is swapping two factory necks. No big deal. Go for it. Thanks to the fact they molded inserts...
I am not a purist when it comes to making an instrument the way I want it. Usually, higher end guitars have everything just perfect. Lower end ones, like my...
Hi, New to the list - it's a valuable resource. Y'all are too civil, though - not enough excitement. ;) Anyway, I'd appreciate any comments on Klein guitars....
Hello Folks..... I've built a number of "kit" guitars over the years' and was thinking about building a "Steinberger" clone "P" body Baritone, with a S Trem...
Here are some sources in Northern CA for standard and metric hex screws, hex cap screws, Allen screws - whatever they're called: The Olander Company 144...
Hi ya Mike - I own 3 Steinbergers and 2 Kleins (Steinberger GK-T's actually) and the Kleins are by far the most comfortable guitars I've ever played. Perfect...
Does anyone know what size hex wrench fits the pivot plate mounting bolts on an early XL2? It's got the second type plug-in leg rest. I can't seem to find one...
Hmmm... What allen screw are you talking about? My XL2 has the flip-out legrest, but my L1 has the plug in version. Of course, all the screws are different ...
Sorry Dave. It's the bolts that hold the face plate on from the back. One in each corner. On my L2 they attach from the front, and are a different size. Mick...
Aha. As I mentioned before, my XL is later than your transitional one (I have the flip out legrest). On my XL, the allen bolts that come in from the back are...
... Go to http://www.kleinelectricguitars.com to see these basses. Steve Klein is the guy who collaborated with Ned on the GK guitar. Actually Steve desinged...
Hey Mick, I think I have your answer. I pulled out my SAE set of allen wrenches and a 7/64th fit the top bolts quite nicely. I'm pretty sure there must be a...
... Actually there are very few (if any really) metric bolts on Steinbergers, including those with Zen-On bridges. I've not found any on my basses. A 7/64th is...
... allen ... sure there ... (#2432) ... Spot on, Ken my man. Picked up one this morning along with one for the saddles for the equivalent of $1.40 or...
Andy, you're right again on this... After reading your post, I went back and check my XL strap button bolts which I earlier reported as a tight fit with a...
I am looking for new EMG pickups for my XL-2 bass as the current ones are very worn. Does anyone have a source for purchasing these pickups at a reasonable...
I have an XL-2 #7673 and use a Sans Amp Acoustic DI which uses the same Tube Emulation circuitry as the Bass Driver DI (per the guys at Sans Amp) but with the...
I use a Sans Amp Bass Driver with my EA iAmp rig. With the Steinbergers I tweak the presence and bass controls a bit and it warms up the tone. I need to back...
P. Robert (Bob) Young passed away this evening. He was 85 years old. I talked to Ned again last week, and he was quite saddened by the news of Bob's ailing...
I had heard that AllParts carrys what they call ABM Headpieces for guitar. Are these the ones that fit the Spirit model or original Steinberger- or are they a...
Anyone know how I can get some replacement bass claws? Without paying a small fortune! (no ed roman please). I tried Mighty Mite with no luck and music yo...
