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The Spirit XT-2DB Standard bass guitar is a breakthrough for contemporary bassists. It features the patented Steinberger DB-Tuner, which extends the range of the E-string from Eb to B. This electric bass also features a 3-piece, hard maple thru-neck construction with the patented Steinberger Double-Ball Tuning System that provides rock-solid tuning, stability and tone. At only 38.50" in length, it is among the most travel-friendly and convenient full-size, professional basses on the market.
Steinberger Spirit XT-2DB Standard Bass Black
Steinberger Spirit XT-2DB Standard Bass Black
Steinberger Spirit XT-2DB Standard Bass Black

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  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Body Wing Material: Maple
  • Neck Material: 3-piece hard maple
  • Neck Joint: Thru-Neck
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Frets: 24
  • Neck Width at Zero Fret: 1.50"
  • Pickups (passive): Bridge - EMG Select Humbucker
  • Neck - EMG Select Humbucker
  • Controls:
  • 1 - Neck Pickup Volume
  • 1 - Bridge Pickup Volume
  • 1 - Master Tone
  • Bridge: Patented Steinberger Bass Bridge with direct-pull 40:1 fine tuners and patented DB-Tuner drop-tuning system
  • Tuning System: Patented, Steinberger Double-Ball System
  • Overall Length: 38.50"

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5

2 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming1
  2. Practicing1
  3. Recording1
  4. Rock Concerts1
  5. Small Venues1
Cons
  1. Flatwound Double-Ball Strings Are Hard to Find1
  2. No Instructions for Detuner1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice1
Pros
  1. 34" / 24 Fret Full Scale1
  2. Compact1
  3. Fun To Play1
  4. Good Feel1
  5. Good Tone1

Reviewed by 2 customers

  • A startlingly large little bass with great sound and detuner

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byThom C.

    fromSacramento, CA

    I've only been serious about bass for three years, but have always been drawn to to the instrument. I admired the look and sound of the Steinberger bass when it was onstage with Sting when he was with the Police, and never thought I'd get one of my own, but the Spirit series is quite affordable and offers many advantages. 1. Full-scale 34" neck with 24 frets. The neck is narrow which is great for my normal-sized hands and fingers. 2. Full-scale, but compact enough to fit in an overhead compartment in aircraft, doesn't hog the whole trunk diagonally when traveling by car. 3. Zero Fret. Why isn't this more common? By using a zero fret and not having a nut, the XT-2 series can use strings of *any gauge,* without swapping out or modifying an existing nut. 4. Great pickups, smooth-as-silk pots. 5. Included gig bag, shoulder straps and good-sized pocket. Some might criticize the look of the Steinberger, but if that's your issue, this isn't your bass anyway. Showing it off to my guitarist buddy, he said "Whoa. 80's much?" To which I replied "Hells yes. 100% 80's." But great sound. Two very important comments: 1. This is a detuner model. It does not include instructions on how to set the detuner. Let me help: tune your E string to E using the tailpiece tuner. Then flip the detuner lever and use the *top knob* to tune down from Eb as far as B (D is sorta standard). THEN USE THE 1.5 mm SET-SCREW TO HOLD THAT DETUNING KNOB IN PLACE. If you don't, your detuning will return to E as soon as you flip the lever back. This has been called out as "poor workmanship," but it's a feature, not a bug. Detune, use setscrew, done. If only instructions for the detuner had been included.... 2. Both the detuning knob and detuning lever have set-screws to adjust tension and friction. The set-screws are 1.5 mm hex. Included with my XT-2DB is a 2 mm hex wrench. Which is nice, but as you may imagine, does not fit a 1.5 mm screw--good thing for me I already had metric hex wrenches handy.

  • Great Quality Product and Super Portable

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJacob

    fromundisclosed

    Sounds Amazing, Super Durable, Stays in Tune.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byCliff

    fromDanbury, CT

    Can you confirm that this a passive bass?

    Can you confirm that this a passive bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Steinberger Spirit XT-2DB Standard Bass in Black is equipped with passive electronics.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byMr. Bass

    fromLake Forest, CA.

    Where is this bass made?

    Where is this bass made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is made in China.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bykeke

    fromundisclosed

    Is this a j bass or a p bass? I was not able to find any videos with good audio

    Is this a j bass or a p bass? I was not able to find any videos with good audio

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's neither. It's not a Fender. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGeddy jr

    fromDe Pere Wisconsin

    Does this bass come with a case or gig bag?

    Does this bass come with a case or gig bag?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass does not come with a case. It would need to be purchased separately.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bydan

    fromveazie,me

    does the Steinberger spirit xt-2db 4 string bass come with a case?

    does the Steinberger spirit xt-2db 4 string bass come with a case?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass does not come with a case.