{"product_id":"steinberger-spirit-xt-2-standard-bass-black-original-219316","title":"Spirit XT-2 Standard Bass Black Original","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Modern Icon Born from the Steinberger Revolution\u003c\/h3\u003eWhen Ned Steinberger introduced his instruments in the late 1970s, their headless silhouette and \"engineering-first\" approach sharply contrasted with traditional formats. The XT-2 Standard is directly part of this heritage: a bass designed for reliability, tuning consistency, and everyday practicality. Its minimalist design is not just an aesthetic choice: it serves stability, portability, and efficiency while retaining the feel of a true 4-string with a long scale length.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is the Steinberger XT-2 For and Which Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003eThe Steinberger XT-2 Standard Outfit is aimed at the \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e bassist who wants a serious instrument, as well as the experienced musician looking for a reliable secondary bass (rehearsals, home studio, travel, dressing room, touring). Its 34\" \/ 864 mm scale length maintains classic reference points and familiar string tension, while the headless design limits detuning caused by shocks and temperature changes. Regarding styles, the pair of humbuckers makes it comfortable in \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eelectro\u003c\/strong\u003e: you can switch from a warm neck-side tone to a sharper bridge-side sound and precisely blend them thanks to separate volume controls.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound and Character: Powerful Humbuckers, Clear Response, and Controlled Sustain\u003c\/h3\u003eThe XT-2 combines a \u003cstrong\u003ebasswood body\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e3-piece hard maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e: basswood provides overall balance, with present mids and clear lows, while maple tends to enhance attack, definition, and stability. The result is a bass that responds quickly under the fingers, particularly enjoyable for pick playing as well as clear finger attacks.\u003cbr \/\u003eThe electronics feature two humbuckers: the \u003cstrong\u003eSteinberger Bass HB-2 (neck)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHB-1 (bridge)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dual coils deliver a generous output level, natural noise reduction, and a dense texture, ideal for holding your place in the mix within a band. The controls are intentionally straightforward: \u003cstrong\u003eneck pickup volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebridge pickup volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emaster tone\u003c\/strong\u003e allow you to quickly shape your sound (warmth, bite, or a blend of both). Combined with the 40:1 ratio Direct-Pull tuning system, tuning gains finesse: you can adjust to the hundredth without struggle, which is especially appreciated in recording or when switching between multiple tunings.\u003cbr \/\u003eFinally, the craftsmanship and headless hardware contribute to a feeling of \"solidity\": the XT-2 maintains stable intonation across the entire neck and a very practical register coherence for lines that climb into the treble. With \u003cstrong\u003e24 Medium-Jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a 14\" \/ 356 mm radius, it also facilitates modern playing styles (fast shifts, melodic playing, light tapping) while remaining comfortable for rhythm parts.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003eTo stay in the \"travel bass\" spirit without surprises, plan a set of \u003cstrong\u003eSteinberger DoubleBall strings\u003c\/strong\u003e in gauge \u003cstrong\u003e45-65-85-105\u003c\/strong\u003e (same reference as original) to ensure compatibility with the DoubleBall bridge. A good quality \u003cstrong\u003e6.35 mm (1\/4\") instrument jack cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is also recommended to fully exploit the Premium Barrel-Style output and reduce false contacts when on the move.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:14;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e4-string electric bass, headless design\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e2.156\u0026quot; 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