I has been reported a few times that the new necks are thinner but it's better to know if it varies on different models but I shouldn't think so as when they...
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andyyak
Feb 1, 2007 2:51 pm
... Actually that page says it the neck joint (not neck construction) is Thru-Neck. Another subtle distinction. The initial word back from Ned was "the...
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call_me_trynyty
Feb 1, 2007 3:09 pm
Hah! I missed that distinction on the specs page. Sometimes, the brain changes what the eye sees to fit it's notion of reality. Anyway, I still don't buy the...
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alienfunk2001
Feb 1, 2007 4:45 pm
I have one 4 string bass(fits XM/XL necks)D-Head(detuning headpiece) and one guitar D-head(fits GL/GM/GP composite necks) Both are mint & I'll send them your...
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alienfunk2001
Feb 1, 2007 4:52 pm
... headpiece) ... & ... now & ... tested ... For some reason the Langley guitar link I posted didn't work...go tothe link section on Andy's Steinberger World...
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Kevin Barbour
KBmail_1
Feb 1, 2007 5:11 pm
Looks like 2 pieces to me on the SS-2F. The neck piece is larger than the body piece. Solid as a rock on mine. Kevin ... ...
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asatma
Feb 1, 2007 5:14 pm
Actually how many GLB-2S in white and black were produced by Music Yo?...
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vanillastring
Feb 1, 2007 5:22 pm
Hey all, I'm curious if the original Steinberger necks fit on the new Newburgh GM guitars? I know they have one less screw, but do the other 4 line up? Any...
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Brent Flash
r2bflash
Feb 1, 2007 5:32 pm
... I don't think they do. Pretty sure they don't. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Dave Rowe
daverowemusic
Feb 1, 2007 11:07 pm
Mine has the same appearance, Derek. It really looks like the same wood! Mine is very blond in color. I will try to capture some pics when I have time to...
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b_wigle
Feb 2, 2007 1:09 am
Does anyone know what the best way to clean the Steinberger graphite necks is? Someone told me to use Naphtha. Appreciate the help....
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Benny Beck
gtrlvr21
Feb 2, 2007 1:45 am
Hi there everyone, I was a diehard original neck guy forever, and always turned my nose up at the Moses necks like some know-it-all Berger snob. That was...
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fetishfrog
Feb 2, 2007 1:55 am
I believe the MOses website lists the meck dimensions as .75" at the first fret, .875" at the 12th fret. The back carve is roughly based on the Klein Electric...
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andyyak
Feb 2, 2007 3:54 am
... You can do the same matte finish on an original Steinberger neck too. If you don't like it it can be sanded and buffed back to gloss. The gel coat is...
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berger_master
Feb 2, 2007 4:27 am
... When doing this, do you recommend masking tape for around the edges of the refinish area? Does it leave a neat edge? Also should one use an orbital...
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David Fung
dfung60
Feb 2, 2007 5:55 am
A shop would do this with a buffing wheel with brown buffing compound. They would mask it off, hit the wheel, and it would be done in a couple of minutes....
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Benny Beck
gtrlvr21
Feb 2, 2007 4:14 pm
... If you don't like it it can be sanded and buffed back to gloss. The gel coat is thick enough to withstand this without problems. Just go easy.< Yes, and...
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rudelude770
Feb 3, 2007 3:40 pm
why do gibson & yo refuse to keep Steinbergers in stock? is gibson scared that the Steinberger will out sell the les paul or sg? if this is the case gibson is...
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Dave Rowe
daverowemusic
Feb 3, 2007 4:34 pm
First off, even if they wanted to sell the Steinberger division, Ned probably wouldn't want to buy it (I think he'd give it a lot of thought, though). He's got...
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primary_industry
primary_indu...
Feb 3, 2007 6:05 pm
... I would love to Gibson bring back the original L series back but I doubt that will happen. To pricy for a limited market. Gibson also owns Kramer and I...
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Dave Rowe
daverowemusic
Feb 3, 2007 6:28 pm
Not for the price aluminum is fetching these days. Don't believe me, go price aluminum stock at the hardware store. As with anything else, money talks, and we...
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b_wigle
Feb 3, 2007 6:30 pm
... Unfortunately, Steinbergers will probably never outsell Epiphones. Not to rehash what others have said. But I think the answer might even be simpler. It is...
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andyyak
Feb 3, 2007 6:41 pm
... Dave's reply is correct: it's indifference not fear that affects Steinberger production and stock. As for the company I don't see any chance that Henry...
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Justin Higgins
justinhiggins
Feb 3, 2007 6:46 pm
Just out of curiosity, how have his electric bowed instruments been doing? I am especially curious how his violins and cellos, etc. are doing. Just thinking...
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Dave Rowe
daverowemusic
Feb 3, 2007 7:58 pm
Demand is high for the bowed instruments. They are widely regarded as one of the top if not the top bowed electrics. They will never replace a Strad in the...
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rudelude770
Feb 3, 2007 8:04 pm
andy or dave can you tell me why he sold the company to gibson? was it a hostel take over or a willing sale? i can understand the stress thing but if he had...
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mail2johnw
Feb 3, 2007 8:14 pm
Let's assume--this doesn't have to be 100% right-- that of all Steinberger instruments, the GLB is most in demand, and let's also assume, as rumors and...
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rudelude770
Feb 3, 2007 8:26 pm
AMEN mail2johnw ... which ... in ... the ... order to ... purely ... they ... That ... it, ... free". ... will ... starting ... object...
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David Fung
dfung60
Feb 3, 2007 9:16 pm
... I don't disagree with this point, but historically, there's an interesting factoid. Spector was purchased by Kramer in 1985 who then exploited the premium...
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Dave Rowe
daverowemusic
Feb 3, 2007 10:46 pm
It was a very willing sale. Steinberger was deeply in debt from the early days. It was a growing concern, but the manufacture of the all graphite instruments...
