Hmmmm, I've got a Steinberger with the transtrem deal (one with a body) and I never break e strings, and I'm pretty hard on the transtrem in both directions. I am interested in the string adaptor deal though, if it works well. -- Mark Sottilaro Professional Publications, Inc 1250 Fifth Ave, Belmont CA 94002 Multimedia Production E-mail: msottilaro@ppi2pass.com Phone: (650) 593-9119 ext. 29