Difference between revisions of "Steinberger L2"
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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
| − | Steinberger started to produced their headless basses in [[1980]]. On [[1982-01-18]] [[Sting]] tried out Andy's bass first at the soundcheck and then for the concert | + | Steinberger started to produced their headless basses in [[1980]]. On [[1982-01-18]] [[Sting]] tried out Andy's bass - first at the soundcheck and then for the actual concert. [[Andy Summers]] still owns this bass that still features the Steinberger logo. |
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| + | According to the Steinberger website [[Sting]]'s own black L2 model with the serial # 430 was manufactured in 9/82 and sent to him shortly after directly from the factory ("allegedly owned by Sting"). | ||
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| + | BUT: between the [[1982-07-04]] and [[1982-07-21]] concerts the Steinberger bass that [[Sting]] played "changed". On [[1982-07-04]] (and probably on [[1982-07-12]], too) he still used Andy's bass with the Steinberger logo. Photos from [[1982-04-21]] onwards show him with a bass without that logo. | ||
The Steinberger bass was also used to record the [[Synchronicity]] album. | The Steinberger bass was also used to record the [[Synchronicity]] album. | ||
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* [http://www.steinbergerworld.com/L-series.htm Steinberger website] | * [http://www.steinbergerworld.com/L-series.htm Steinberger website] | ||
| + | * [http://www.steinbergerworld.com/serial-L.html the serial no. info] | ||
=References and footnotes= | =References and footnotes= | ||
Revision as of 01:03, 14 December 2021
| Steinberger L2 | |
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 Steinberger L2 on the cover of 1982-07 Guitar World | |
| Artist: | Sting |
| Band or ensemble: | Last Exit / The Police / Sting |
| Time gear used: | 1982 - YYYY |
Contents
Introduction
Steinberger started to produced their headless basses in 1980. On 1982-01-18 Sting tried out Andy's bass - first at the soundcheck and then for the actual concert. Andy Summers still owns this bass that still features the Steinberger logo.
According to the Steinberger website Sting's own black L2 model with the serial # 430 was manufactured in 9/82 and sent to him shortly after directly from the factory ("allegedly owned by Sting").
BUT: between the 1982-07-04 and 1982-07-21 concerts the Steinberger bass that Sting played "changed". On 1982-07-04 (and probably on 1982-07-12, too) he still used Andy's bass with the Steinberger logo. Photos from 1982-04-21 onwards show him with a bass without that logo.
The Steinberger bass was also used to record the Synchronicity album.
During the 1983-1984 Synchronicity Tour Danny Quatrochi played it on Invisible Sun, while Sting only used it occasionally.
Andy also owns that bass, while Stewart has got a similar guitar at the Sacred Grove.
Quotations and trivia
This section needs more information.
See also
External links
References and footnotes
sources: 1982-05 Trouser Press, Steinberger website
