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Re: Hohner/Steiny Copy question...

> >any one have experience with the HOHNER steinberger copies??? any pros 
>and
> >cons?? they seem to be sanctioned by steiny, their logo is on there....

> I have one of the Hohner steinberger copies (the guitar, I think they 
>make a
> bass also).  The tone is entirely different from a real steinberger 
>guitar.

I wouldn't assume the name steinberger on an instrument is an
endorsement by the company. More likely the tuner was simply licensed so
Steinberger could make some more cash. 

There are a couple companies making "steinberger" copies. I have an
Arbor "steinberger" Bass which I Love but it's hardly the real thing.
Mine has the full licensed tuner system (Says so right on the front :))
and the Hohners I've seen are basically the same thing (tuner is 100%
steinberger but that's where the similarity ends)

Steinberger's big claim to fame is that they are all graphite necks.
Neither the Arbors or Hohners have grapite anything. Mine is all wood
and uses two "arbor" dual pickups, one Volume, one tone, and a
triposition switch. Personally I think it sounds great (almost like a
fretless) and believe me I know what a cheesey copy it is in reality but
the fact remains it's easy to play (24 frets!) sounds great and has been
rock solid (one cross country flight as carry on baggage in it's gig bag
and no problems at all.

The big pro is they go for aorund $250 or so. You are *not* getting a
steinberger in sound or craft but you might be getting a nice and *very*
portable solid bass. I have too many basses and guitars as it is and
never gave a damn about steinbergers or their physical appearance. When
I played this cheese copy by arbor and saw the price tag I totally
changed my mind and I'm very glad I did.

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