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Since the introduction of thefirst Steinberger instruments

in 1980, the Steinberger namehas become synonymous with

evolution, innovation,ergonomics and performance.

Ned Steinberger

Steinberger announces the new ZT3™ guitar with the revolutionary new version of theTransTrem™ transposing tremolo system. As it was with the introduction of the firstSteinbergers equipped with the original TransTrem, the new ZT3 is the world’s ONLYguitar capable of immediately transposing and locking into 5 different keys. Unlocked,the TransTrem is the only tremolo that can also bend chords in pitch. Add to that, legendary Steinberger quality, performance and comfort and you’ve got a guitar like no other.

The Ultimate Guitar for Musical Expression

Translucent Red (TR)

Translucent Black (TB)

Translucent Blue (TL)

Patent Applied For TransTrem-3 Tremolo• At the heart of the ZT3 guitar is the latest version of the TransTrem transposing tremolo

system. Like the original TransTrem, this newest version (known as the TransTrem-3 or TT3) allows the guitarist to change keys “on the fly” by simply moving the tremolo arm. However, that’s where most of the similarities stop. With the new TT3, guitarists can now transpose to 5 different keys in half-step increments. When locked, the TT3 acts similar to a fixed bridge with advantages such as increased sustain and tuning stability. For example, if you break a string the other strings will remain in pitch. Conversely like a traditional tremolo, when the TT3 is in the unlocked position it allows the user to also perform extreme pitch bending both down andup. But unlike all other tremolos, the TT3 bends each string in perfect relative pitch to each other. Therefore, chords can be raised or lowered in perfect pitch using the tremolo arm allowing for pedal steel or slide guitar type effects.

CybroSonic Technology™• Steinberger combines a patented graphite U-channel with embedded truss rod and Phenolic

fingerboard, to create an ultra-stable yet adjustable "hybrid" neck with the same definition, clarity and focus you've come to expect from Steinberger but with the added "warmth" of a 1-piece hard maple neck.Refined Ergonomics

• Since the original XL and GL instruments, Steinberger has set the standard by designing instruments with ultimate comfort, balance and playability in mind. The new ZT3 guitar is no exception and includes refinements such as a belly scarf, an arched top and a new, double-cutaway body with elegant curves that still maintains perfect balance and position.Patented 40:1 Direct-Drive Double-Ball Bridge

• Tune it up once and don't tune it again until you change strings. Integrated into the new TransTrem-3 and providing micrometer precision and stability, this revolutionary advance over traditional tuning methods allows string changes in seconds with no winding or cutting. Just insert the ball ends and tune it up.

Definitely not par for the course... Modern in every detail.

Custom Electronics• Electronically, the new ZT3 is the most versatile guitar ever produced by Steinberger. Custom-

made by Gibson USA, the neck pickup is a 90R humbucker and the bridge pickup is a 91T humbucker. A push/pull potentiometer on both the master volume and tone control combinedwith the 3-position pickup selector lets the musician individually activate each of the hum-buckers coils resulting in 9 possible combinations. The results are a guitar capable of use in a wide variety of styles from rock to blues, country to jazz.Zero-Fret

• By using a "zero-fret" instead of a traditional nut, intonation is improved. It also allows for use of varied string gauges because there is no nut slot to widen. And, action at the1st fret and beyond is more consistent and improved as well.Recessed Tool Holder

• Conveniently located on the rim of the guitar, this innovation keeps the necessary tools with your ZT3 and always within reach. Use the tools to adjust intonation and string height.

Combo Headpiece• The functional advantage of Steinberger's headless concept dramatically improves balance,

ease of tuning and tuning stability. All Steinberger guitars feature the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system that allows string changes in seconds. The Combo Headpiece accommodates both Double-Ball and single-ball strings.Recessed Output Jack

• The rear output jack conveniently tucks your guitar cable out of the way of your performance and out of sight of your audience.Fold-Down Leg Rest

• Another patented Steinberger innovation! Only 1/4" thick when folded, the permanently attached leg rest snaps out instantly to provide exceptional comfort and balance when playing your ZT3 in the seated position.

Nothing looks, sounds and performs like a Steinberger and the NEW Synapse™ line is no exception. Designed by Ned Steinberger, Synapse™ is a HYBRID instrument combining the rigidity, strength, clarity and definition of graphitewith the warmth and beauty of wood. The result is a guitar of unparalleled performance. In the words of NedSteinberger himself... "The Synapse guitar incorporates all the tweaks and improvements that have been brewing in my mind ever since the original Steinberger GL-series guitar went into production over 20 years ago. For example, the strap extension balances the instrument perfectly, and the back curve fits comfortably against your body with justenough inward tilt so the fingerboard remains visible. The Synapse body is just a bit larger for a less radical feel andlook than the super-compact L-series. The headpiece has built-in string clamps so any double ball or conventional single ball strings can be used. And the TranScale neck, in combination with the piezo bridge pickup, opens up awhole new world of voicing options."

The Familiar. The New. The Synapse.

Patented 40:1 Direct-Drive Double-Ball Bridge• Tune it up once and don't tune it again until you change strings. Providing micrometer

precision and stability, this revolutionary advance over traditional tuning methods allows string changes in seconds with no winding or cutting. Just insert the ball ends and tune it up.CybroSonic Technology™

• Steinberger combines a patented graphite U-channel with embedded truss rod and Phenolic fingerboard, to create an ultra-stable yet adjustable "hybrid" neck with the same definition, clarity and focus you've come to expect from Steinberger but with the added "warmth" of a 1-piece hard maple neck.Refined Ergonomics

• Since the original XL and GL instruments, Steinberger has set the standard by designinginstruments with ultimate comfort, balance and playability in mind. The new Synapse line is no exception and includes refinements such as a belly scarf, an arched top and a slightly larger body with even more elegant curves while still maintaining perfect balance and position.Strap Extension Hook

• At Steinberger, we believe that the instrument should never get in the way of your musical expression. The patented strap hook allows the Synapse to hang in the optimum position on your body while maintaining perfect balance.

TranScale Integrated Capo• Another first from Steinberger. With the patented TranScale Capo in the "resting" position,

the Synapse is a 28.5" scale guitar with thundering bass and complex baritone voicings. Roll the Capo up and you can change scale length "on the fly" creating completely new and unique voicings and tonal qualities. Experiment with different string gauges for even morepossibilities.Custom Active Electronics

• Developed in cooperation with EMG, the Synapse combines EMG-81 and EMG-85 Low-Z pick-ups with an active EQ system available only on Synapse guitars. The results are clean, warmand powerful sound with full band frequency response that compliments the natural brilliance and clarity of the Synapse. High signal-to-noise ratio (-85dB) makes them hum-free which is especially important in today's recording environment.Combo Headpiece

• The functional advantage of Steinberger's headless concept dramatically improves balance, ease of tuning and tuning stability. All Steinberger guitars feature the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system that allows string changes in seconds. The Combo Headpiece accommodates both Double-Ball and single-ball strings.

Steinberger Piezo Saddle (TranScale Only) • Designed and patented by Steinberger, the bridge features a simple yet innovative under-

saddle piezo pickup with 3 separate ceramic crystals for even string response and true acoustictone. Combined with the magnetic pickups and custom active electronics, your TranScale can produce deep, growling harmonic "pings" to shimmering acoustic-like chimes and everything in between.Phenolic Fingerboard

• Much harder and more durable than wood, this ultra-stable composite material works in conjunction with our CybroSonic technology to give the Synapse guitar consistent feel and sustainas well as brilliant harmonics with no dead spots. Each note seems to jump off the fingerboardfor that dynamic "live" quality that identifies the Steinberger sound.Zero-Fret

• By using a "zero-fret" instead of a traditional nut, intonation is improved. It also allows for use of varied string gauges because there is no nut slot to widen And, action at the 1st fret and beyond is more consistent and improved as well.Recessed Tool Holder

• Conveniently located under the bridge, this innovation keeps the necessary tools with your

Synapse and always within reach. Use the tools to adjust intonation and string height as well asto secure single-ball strings.Adjustable Pickup Stabilizers

• Like other pickup mounting methods, Synapse pickup Stabilizers allow you to raise and lower pickups to the optimum height. But unlike others, Steinberger Stabilizers keep the pickups parallel to the strings and don't allow the pickups to inadvertently tilt from side to side. They also add a clean, uncluttered look to the Synapse.Recessed Output Jack

• The rear output jack conveniently tucks your guitar cable out of the way of your performance and out of sight of your audience.Fold-Down Leg Rest

• Another patented Steinberger innovation! Only 1/4" thick when folded, the permanently attached leg rest snaps out instantly to provide exceptional comfort and balance when playingyour Synapse in the seated position.

Evolution of Innovation.

Synapse TranScale ST-2FPA

Pitch Black (PB)

Synapse TranScaleST-2FPA CustomTranslucent Amber (TA)

Synapse TranScale ST-2FPA

Alpine White (AW)

Synapse TranScale ST-2FPA Custom

Translucent Blue (TL)

Play it open and it's a baritone, roll the built-in capo up a couple of frets andit's a normal 25-1/2" guitar. Add to this Ned Steinberger's brilliant design features suchas the tune-it-once direct-drive double-ball bridge, fold-down leg rest, and graphite-reinforced neck with ultrafast phenolic fingerboard and you've got a truly advanced andinfinitely playable instrument. Low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers offer a broaderbandwidth for unique and robust tone and are mounted on stabilizers that keep themfrom tilting. Improved intonation from a zero fret. Unique Steinberger Combo head-piece improves balance, ease of tuning, and tuning stability while the patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge lets you change strings in seconds then tune up once and nothave to tune again until you change strings.

Synapse TranScale “Demon” SD-2FPAPitch Black (PB)

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the new Synapse "Demon" TranScale guitar is aHYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmthand beauty of wood. With it's devilish looks, long 28-5/8" scale length, patented integratedrolling capo with piezo equipped bridge and heavy-gauge strings, this guitar will shake yourteeth loose. No other guitar sounds and looks like the Demon. The ULTIMATE metal monster.

Synapse SS-2F CustomTranslucent Amber (TA)

Synapse SS-2F Alpine White (AW)

Synapse SS-2F Pitch Black (PB)

Synapse SS-2F CustomTranslucent Blue (TL)

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is aHYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity ofgraphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. The result is a guitarof unequalled performance. At only 31.75" in length, this full-sizeinstrument makes the ultimate travel guitar. Low-impedance EMGUSA humbuckers offer a broader bandwidth for unique and robusttone and are mounted on stabilizers that keep them from tilting.Improved intonation from a zero fret. Unique Steinberger Comboheadpiece improves balance, ease of tuning, and tuning stabilitywhile the patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge lets you changestrings in seconds then tune up once and not have to tune againuntil you change strings.

Designed by Ned Steinberger, it features the patented U-channel graphite core in a rock maple neck and maple body.Combo™ head accommodates double-ball and single-ball strings while the unique direct-drive double ball bridge addssuper-fast string changes and tune-it-once tuning stability. While other guitar manufacturers have been resting on their

laurels, Steinberger's been thinking. Witness the strap hook, recessed tool holder and output jack, fold-down leg rest, andphenolic fingerboard that's slick as butter and fast as lightning. Low-impedance EMG USA bass pickup with internal low-impedance preamp and piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-moving lows and phenomenal transients

from slap-style playing. And like all Steinbergers, it's super comfortable and perfectly balanced.

Synapse XS-15FPACustom BassTranslucent Blue (TL)

Synapse XS-15FPA Custom BassTranslucent Amber (TA)

Synapse XS-15FPA Bass Alpine White (AW)

Synapse XS-1FPA Bass Pitch Black (PB)Also available (WH), not shown

Synapse XS-1FPA Custom BassTranslucent Blue (TL)

Synapse XS-15FPA Bass Pitch Black (PB)

In the Spirit ofValue and

Performance.

Spirit XT-2 Standard BassBlack (BK)Also available Left-Handed)

Spirit XT-2DB Standard Bass w/ DB-TunerBlack (BK)

Spirit XT-25 Standard BassBlack (BK) - White (WH), not shown

Also available Left-Handed)

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either!The Spirit XT-2 and XT-25 basses feature the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger XL Series and features the trademark headless neck with thepatented Double-Ball™ tuning system. Other features include the patentedSteinberger fixed bass bridge with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine heads, two (HB-HB)Steinberger™ bass pickups and folding leg rest for playing comfort while sitting. These are perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly" and convenient basses evermade. They come complete with a heavy-duty gigbag and, being only 38.5" in length,can fit in places where other basses can't! They also feature a 3-pcs Hard Maple neckand Thru-Neck solid wood construction.

Although our most affordable Steinberger line, the "Spirit" collection features many of the sameadvantages and revolutionary designs as found in our more expensive models. With it's compact andcomfortable body styling, rock-solid neck-through construction, 40:1 DoubleBall tuning system and headless design, the Spirit collection offers amazingperformance and value.

Spirit GT-Pro StandardBlack (BK)

Spirit GT-Pro StandardWhite (WH)

Spirit GT-Pro DeluxeBlack (BK) - White (WH), not shownAlso available Left-Handed)

Nothing looks like a Steinberger and nothing performs like one either! The Spirit GT-Pro guitarfeatures the same distinctive body-shape as the award-winning Steinberger GL Series and features thetrademark headless neck with the patented Double-Ball™ tuning system. Other features include the patent-ed LOCKING R-Trem™ system with direct-pull, 40:1 ratio machine heads, three Steinberger™ pickups andfolding leg rest for playing comfort while sitting. And the GT is perhaps the world's most "travel-friendly"and convenient guitar ever made. It comes complete with a heavy-duty gigbag and, being only 30" inlength, fits anywhere including airplane overhead luggage bins.

Synapse & Synapse TranScaleNeck CybroSonic™Neck Materials Patented Graphite U-channel

with adjustable trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple

Neck Joint Set-NeckFingerboard PhenolicFingerboard Radius 14”Frets 22 - Synapse; 22 - TranScale; Medium-JumboScale Length 25.5” - Synapse; 28.5/8" adjustable -TranScaleBody Wings Hard MapleBody Top Hard Maple - Synapse; Flame Maple - CustomsPickups EMG-81 & EMG-85External Controls Master Volume, Master Tone,

3-way pickup selector - Synapse;Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector - TranScale

Internal Controls None - Synapse; Two trim pots adjusting Magnetic and Piezo output levels - TranScale

Battery 9VBridge Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with

40:1 ratio direct-pull tunersPiezo Bridge No - Synapse; Yes - TranScaleSaddle Material Steel - Synapse; Aluminum - TranScaleWeight 6.2 lb - Synapse; - 6.4 lb - TranScaleLength 31.75” - Synapse; - 35” - TranScaleZero Nut Width 1.68”12-Fret Width 2.05”Bridge Spacing 0.42”Includes: Premium GigbagOptions Hard Case (SHC-100)

Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102) - TranScaleGraphite Saddle (SPZ-104) - TranScale

Spirit GT-ProNeck Materials 3-pc Hard MapleNeck Joint Thru-NeckFingerboard RosewoodFingerboard Radius 14”Frets 24, Medium-JumboScale Length 25.5"Body Wings MapleBody Top Maple Pickups Steinberger HB, Single, Single

External Controls Master Volume, Master Tone, 5

Bridge R-Trem™ Locking Tremolo with P

Saddle Material SteelWeight 7.0 lbLength 30.25"Zero Nut Width 1.625" Includes: Deluxe GigbagOptions Hard Case (ST-A0190-BL)

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Synapse BassNeck CybroSonic™Neck Materials Patented Graphite U-channel

with adjustable trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple

Neck Joint Set-NeckFingerboard PhenolicFingerboard Radius 14”Frets 22, Medium-JumboScale Length 34”Body Wings Hard MapleBody Top Hard Maple; Customs - Flame MaplePickups EMG-40P - 4-String; EMG-40P5 - 5-StringExternal Controls Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup Blend,

Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active Lo Cut/Boost, 3-way pickup selector

Internal Controls Two trim pots adjusting low and 18V

Bridge Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners

Piezo Bridge YesSaddle Material EbonyWeight 7.6 lb - 4-String; 8.5 lb - 5-StringLength 39.5”Zero Nut Width 1.58”12-Fret Width 2.056”- 4-String; 2.46” - 5-StringBridge Spacing 0.73”- 4-String; 0.67” - 5-StringIncludes: Premium GigbagOptions Hard Case (SHC-101)

Ebony Saddle (SPZ-102) - 5-StringGraphite Saddle (SPZ-104) - 5-String

Hard Case

Premium GigBag

ZT-3 with TransTrem-3

Neck CybroSonic™Neck Materials Patented Graphite U-channel

with adjustable trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple

Neck Joint Bolt-OnFingerboard PhenolicFingerboard Radius 14”Frets 24, Medium-JumboScale Length 25.5”Body Wings Hard MapleBody Top Flame MaplePickups USA 90R neck and USA 91T

bridge humbuckersExternal Controls Master Volume (Series/Parallel)

Master Tone (Series/Parallel) 3-way pickup selector

Bridge PAF TransTrem-3 Transposing Tremolo System

Tuners Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners

Saddle Material SteelWeight 6.5 lbLength 33.35”Zero Nut Width 1.62”12-Fret Width 2.02”Bridge Spacing 0.42”Includes: Premium Gigbag

Options Hard Case (SHC-104)Calibrated DoubleBall Strings Light-9 (SST-106)Calibrated DoubleBall Strings Std-10 (SST-107)

Technical Data

3-pc Hard MapleThru-NeckRosewood14”24, Medium-Jumbo25.5"MapleMaple Steinberger HB, Single, SingleDeluxe - HB, Single, HBMaster Volume, Master Tone, 5-way pickup selectorR-Trem™ Locking Tremolo with Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tunersSteel7.0 lb30.25"1.625" Deluxe GigbagHard Case (ST-A0190-BL)Left-Handed (BK) - Deluxe

Spirit XT BassNeck Materials 3-pc Hard MapleNeck Joint Thru-NeckFingerboard RosewoodFingerboard Radius 14”Frets 24, Medium-JumboScale Length 34"Body Wings MapleBody Top Maple Pickups Steinberger Humbucker, HumbuckerExternal Controls Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup

Volume, Master ToneBridge Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge

with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tunersXT-2DB - DB-Tuner™ Drop tuning system with Patented DoubleBall™ Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners

Saddle Material SteelWeight 7.5 lb - 4-String; 8.2 lb - 5-StringLength 38.5"Zero Nut Width 1.50" - 4-String; 1.625” - 5-StringIncludes: Deluxe GigbagOptions Hard Case (ST-A0188-BL)

Left-Handed (BK) - XT-2D & XT25

Deluxe GigBag Double Ball Strings

Saddles

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