Steinberger Spirit XT-2 Standard Bass White Original

Steinberger: the "design & performance" spirit in a modern bass

With the XT-2, Steinberger continues the DNA that made the brand famous: instruments with minimalist design, engineered for stability, practicality, and efficiency. The headless concept reduces overall length and limits vulnerable points (headstock, tuners), while the craftsmanship and patented hardware aim for consistent response and exemplary tuning stability, even during frequent transport.

For which bassists and styles?

The Steinberger XT-2 is aimed at beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a reliable bass that is easy to set up and easy to carry, as well as experienced musicians who want a compact bass for rehearsals, stage, or recording. Its 34-inch scale length retains classic reference points and suits funk and pop grooves as well as more pronounced lines in rock and metal, with comfortable access up to 24 frets.

Sound

The basswood body provides a well-balanced tone: present mids, clear attack, and well-controlled low register, helping the bass to "sit" well in the mix. The 3-piece hard maple neck enhances stability and promotes a crisp response, while the 24 Medium-Jumbo frets facilitate modern playing and more technical lines. On the electronics side, the two Steinberger humbuckers (HB-2 at the neck, HB-1 at the bridge) offer a palette ranging from round, dense lows to a more precise and defined attack; the two separate volumes and the master tone allow quick adjustment of character, from warm to more cutting.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the intended performance of the hardware, prioritize Steinberger DoubleBall string sets with gauges 45-65-85-105 (matching the specified strings). For connection to an amp or interface, a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is compatible with the 1/4" output jack.

Technical specifications

Type	headless electric bass	String spacing at bridge	0.70" / 17.78 mm
Finish	gloss	Tuning system	patented Direct-Pull, 40:1 ratio
Body wood	basswood	Neck pickup	Steinberger Bass HB-2
Neck wood	3-piece hard maple	Bridge pickup	Steinberger Bass HB-1
Profile	1960's SlimTaper, D shape	Controls	neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, Master Tone
Fingerboard	engineered hardwood	Output jack	1/4" / 6.35 mm Premium Barrel-Style
Radius	14" / 356 mm	Strings	Steinberger DoubleBall 45-65-85-105
Frets	24, Medium-Jumbo	Leg rest	foldable and liftable
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Colors	black, frost blue, Hot Rod red, Hot Rod yellow, white, glossy Yin Yang
Nut width	1.50" / 38.1 mm	Included	deluxe gig bag
Width at 12th fret	2.156" / 54.76 mm	Weight	7.5 lbs / 3.40 kg
Nut material	steel	Total length	38.5" / 977.9 mm
Bridge	patented Steinberger DoubleBall Bass Bridge	Accessories	black