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  • Steinberger Marries Graphite and Wood



    From the Steinberger Website:

    Steinberger Synapse XS-15FPA 5-String Bass

    Steinberger has long been famous for designing the most comfortable and balanced basses the world has ever seen and the Synapse bass is no different. Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse bass guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a glued-in body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!



    One low-impedance, active EMG USA bass humbucker mounted at the "sweet spot" combined with an internal low-impedance preamp and a stereo piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing. Internal trim pots allow you to adjust the balance of the piezo output between the high and low strings if needed. Equipped with a Rosewood saddle for warm, pure tone, you can install an optional aluminum or composite saddle to create other tonal possibilities as well.



    Other features include our Combo™ headpiece that accommodates both DoubleBall™ and single-ball strings, the patented 40:1 ratio, direct-drive double ball bridge for super-fast string changes and rock-solid tuning stability. With its headless design and new, innovative “Strap Hook”, the Synapse bass balances perfectly and positions the bass in the ideal playing position when standing. The fold-down leg rest accommodates performance while seated as well.

    Provided with a premium, padded gig bag, the Synapse’s headless design is compact and capable of fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and you’ve got a bass of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

    Features

    · Cybrosonic Technology featuring an integrated graphite U-channel combined
    with a three-piece hard maple neck
    · Maple wings
    · Phenolic fingerboard
    · EMG USA humbucker
    · Piezo bridge
    · Ebony saddle
    · Direct-drive double-ball bridge
    · Fold-down leg rest
    · Recessed tool holder
    · Recessed output jack
    · Strap hook
    · Combo headpiece
    · Zero fret
    · 34" scale
    · Takes single or double-ball strings



    Check out the bass in action:




    Pretty sweet sound!

    This baby starts at just over a G-note (...er, the money, not the sound )

    Make sure to check out the Steinberger Website for more info on its products.



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