Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro User manual

A Part of Gibso Bra ds
1510 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 212
Nashville, Tennessee 37210
1-800-444-2766
www.steinberger.com
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OWNERS MANUAL
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lose your head...agai .
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S in e the introdu tion of the first Steinberger instrument in 1980,
the Steinberger name has be ome synonymous with evolution, innovation,
ergonomi s and performan e. With its ompa t and omfortable body styling,
ro k-solid onstru tion, 40:1 DoubleBall™ tuning system, and headless design,
Steinberger instruments offer amazing performan e and value. Steinberger
guitars and basses are also perhaps the world’s most “travel-friendly” and
onvenient guitars ever made. Being only 30” in length, it fits anywhere
in luding airplane overhead luggage bins. Nothing looks like a Steinberger and
nothing performs like one either! Thank you for hoosing Steinberger.
Sin erely,
Ned Steinberger
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Care Of Your I strume t
We re ommend that you always keep your instrument in a ase or gigbag when
transporting or storing it. This redu es the possibility of damage due to ni ks and jams,
and sudden hanges in limate or atmosphere.
Carry the ase with the lid towards your body. In the event that you have not properly
fastened the lat hes and the ase opens, the lid will fall against your leg and prevent the
instrument from falling on the ground. Never put your instrument in the trunk of your ar
or pla e anything on top of it.
Perspiration an damage the finish of your instrument so always wipe down your
guitar after playing or before storing with a lean soft loth. Polishing it with some high
gloss guitar polish or a good quality arnauba wax polish will prolong the durability of
the finish.
Tu i g Your I strume t
The above hart shows how different instruments are tuned. The first string, for
this purpose, is onsidered to be the smallest diameter. Tune the two outside strings
first, then tune towards the enter. This equalizes the pressure on the bridge and
allows rapid tuning.
Bass
4th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G
Guitar
6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
EAD G B E
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Many individuals have their own method of tuning their instrument. We re ommend
the following method. A Steinberger guitar is tuned to A-440 utilizing a tuning fork,
ele troni tuner or pit h pipe.
All tuners work alike: a mi rophone or other sensor “listens” to your guitar. When
you play a string, the tuner analyzes the pit h and shows whether it’s flat (too low), sharp
(too high), or on-pit h. If needed, you rotate the guitar’s ma hine head as appropriate
to orre t the pit h.
Follow these tips for more accurate tuning.
• Strings retain orre t pit h longer if you tune up to pit h. If a string is sharp, tune it
somewhat flat, and then tune it up to pit h.
• Old strings are hard to keep in tune. Keep fresh strings on your guitar.
• Tuning strings below standard pit h de reases tension, so they’re easier to play.
Example: If you fret a string’s first fret and tune to that referen e instead of the open
string, the tuning will be a semitone flat. However, don’t tune down too far - with
insuffi ient tension, the strings might buzz against the frets as you play.
• After tuning your guitar, he k the string pit hes again. You may need to tune a ouple
times before the tuning “settles in.”
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Overview
Headp ece: The fun tional advantage of Steinberger’s headless on ept dramati ally
improves balan e, ease of tuning, and tuning stability. All Steinberger instruments feature
the patented DoubleBall™ tuning system that allows string hanges in se onds.
Patented 40:1 D rect-Dr ve Double-Ball Br dge: Tune it up on e and don’t tune
it again until you hange strings. Providing mi rometer pre ision and stability, this
revolutionary advan e over traditional tuning methods allows string hanges in se onds
with no winding or utting. Just insert the ball end and tune it up.
R-Trem Tremolo: The Steinberger R-Trem offers the best of both worlds for guitar
players. In the lo ked position, the R-Trem a ts as a fixed bridge. In the un-lo ked
position, the R-Trem is a fully floating tremolo.
Zero-Fret: By using a “zero-fret” instead of a traditional nut, intonation is improved. It
also allows for use of varied string gauges be ause there is no nut slot to widen. A tion
at the 1st fret and beyond is more onsistent and improved as well.
Fold-Down Leg Rest: Another patented Steinberger innovation! Only 1/4” thi k when
folded, the permanently atta hed leg rest snaps out instantly to provide ex eptional
omfort and balan e when playing in the seated position.
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Guitar & Bass Co trols Layouts
Volume
Tone
5 Way Pickup
Selector
Pos. 1 - Bridge PU
Pos. 2 - Bridge/
Middle PUs
Pos. - Middle PU
Pos. 4 - Ne k/
Middle PUs
Pos. 5 - Ne k PU
Neck
Pickup
Volume
Bridge
Pickup
Volume
Master
Tone
Sp r t GT-Pro 6-Str ng Gu tar Sp r t XT Bass
(Also available in 5-string version)
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Re-Stri gi g Your Guitar
1: To remove strings, turn the tuning knob ounter- lo k-
wise until the string ball is fully visible and an be re-
moved. Do not loosen beyond this point. Remove the ball
from the tuner jaw (Figure 1). Lift rubber string retainer
and remove string ball at the headpie e end by lifting it
out of the slot. (Figure 2)
2: To install strings, start
by putting the ball end into
the headpie e first (small
ball on Bass), (Figure 2) THEN drop the other ball into
the tuner jaw. Tighten tuning knob until proper pit h is
a hieved. Stret h string and retune. (Figure 1)
Usi g the R-Trem™
Tremolo System
1: The Steinberger R-Trem offers the best of both worlds for guitar players. In the lo ked
position, the R-Trem a ts as a fixed bridge. In the un-lo ked position, the R-Trem is a fully
floating tremolo.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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2: To use as a fixed bridge, the Lo king Lever should be in
the lo ked (Up) position. (Figure 3)
3: To use as a floating tremolo, the Lo king Lever should
be pulled out and down from the ba k of the tremolo into
the un-lo ked (Down) position. (Figure 3)
4: Adjust the Master Tune Knob so tremolo stays in tune
when un-lo ked.
Setti g Up Your Guitar
1: If you are NOT familiar with setting-up instruments, you should NOT attempt to do so
yourself. You should CONTACT a qualified guitar technician for assistan e.
2: Your Steinberger instrument is set-up prior to leaving Steinberger. Typi ally, you will
only need to set-up your guitar under the following onditions:
• You prefer your string height (a tion) higher or lower than originally set by the
fa tory.
• You de ide to install string gauges that are different from those originally installed
IMPORTANT
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LOCK TO TUNE (LEVER UP)
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UNLOCK TO USE TREMOLO
(LEVER DOWN)
ADJUST KNOBS SO TREMOLO
STAYS IN TUNE WHEN UNLOCKED
LOCKING LEVER
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Figure 3
UP (Locked)
DOWN (UnLocked)
Master Tuning Knob
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at the fa tory. The strings installed at the fa tory are:
* TransScale 6 String Guitar LIGHT BARITONE SST 102
* 6 String Guitar STANDARD SST 105
* 4 String Bass LIGHT SST 108
* 5 String Bass LOW B SST 111
• Your guitar has been subje ted to signifi ant environmental hanges.
• Your guitar is 6-months old or more. (Note: As with any guitar, due to small
changes and movement that can occur with new instruments, a 6-month tune-up
is recommended. Therefore, we recommend that after about 6-months of
continuous use, you have your guitar set-up by a professional technician.)
3: Str ng He ght - To set the string a tion (height) of
your guitar...Loosen the set s rew on the side of the
bridge (Figure 4) with the Hex wren h provided. This will
un-lo k the saddles. Using the Hex wren h, (Figure 5) ad-
just the saddle set s rews lo kwise (UP) or ounter- lo k-
wise (DOWN) to the desired a tion height. Tighten the set
s rew on the side of the bridge to lo k saddles in pla e.
4: Intonat on - To set the intonation of your guitar...
Loosen the set s rew on the side of the bridge (Figure 4).
Adjust the saddle ba kward if intonation is high at the
24th fret. Push the saddle forward (toward the ne k) if
the intonation is low. Tighten the set s rew on the side
of the bridge to lo k in pla e.
Figure 4
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5: Trussrod Adjustment - All guitar ne ks are subje t
to great stress as a result of string tension, humidity or
hanges in limate. O asionally there are times when the
ne k may need adjustment. The truss rod is adjustable at
the headpie e, using an allen wren h or an adjustment
wren h.
NOTE: This adjustment should be performed
periodically and only by qualified repair personnel.
Over adjustment can result in damage to the
instrument.
Stei berger Limited Lifetime Warra ty
This new Steinberger instrument is warranted to be free from defe ts in materials
and workmanship for the life of this instrument, subje t to the limitations ontained in
this warranty.
If at any time this Steinberger instrument malfun tions as a result of faulty materials
or workmanship, Steinberger will repair the defe t(s) or repla e the instrument, as it
deems appropriate at its sole dis retion. Steinberger reserves the right to use materials
regularly utilized at the time of repair in the event that original materials are no longer
available. If repla ement of your instrument is deemed appropriate by our staff,
Steinberger will repla e the instrument with one of the same or most similar style of a
value not in ex ess of the original pur hase pri e of your instrument.
Figure 5
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In the unlikely event that your instrument is destroyed, lost or damaged beyond
repair, while in the possession of Steinberger for repair, Steinberger will repla e that
instrument with one of the same or most similar style of a value not in ex ess of the
original pur hase pri e of your instrument. Any insuran e overing the instrument,
in luding but not limited to olle tor's value insuran e, must be arried by owner at
owner's expense.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ONLY AND
MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. IN ORDER TO
VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY, AND AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY
COVERAGE HEREUNDER, YOU MUST RETURN YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
OR REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.STEINBERGER.COM WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE OR
SALES RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL REQUESTS FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE.
This Warranty Is Subject To The Following Limitations
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
• Any instrument that has been altered or modified in any way or upon whi h the
serial number has been tampered with or altered.
• Any instrument whose warranty ard has been altered or upon whi h false
information has been given.
• Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, negligen e, a ident, or
improper operation.
• The subje tive issue of tonal hara teristi s.
• Shipping damages of any kind.
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• Any instrument that has been subje ted to extremes of humidity or temperature.
• Normal wear and tear (i.e; worn frets, worn ma hine heads, worn plating, worn
saddles or related tremolo parts, string repla ement, s rat hed pi kguards, or
damages to or dis oloration of the instrument finish for any reason).
• Any instrument that has been pur hased from an unauthorized dealer, or upon
whi h unauthorized repair or servi e has been performed.
• Any fa tory-installed ele troni s after a period of one (1) year following the original
date of pur hase.
STEINBERGER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSO-
EVER. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEEDING THE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
OF THIS WARRANTY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS
WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND/OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THAT THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
STEINBERGER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT CONSEQUEN-
TIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PURCHASER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS OR BUSINESS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR PERFORMANCE OF
THE INSTRUMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, EVEN IF STEINBERGER OR
ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES, AND STEINBERGER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSES,
CLAIMS, OR SUITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
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How To Obtain Warranty Service
In the event of malfun tion of your Steinberger instrument, you should notify your
nearest Authorized Steinberger Dealer.
The Dealer or Owner must ship the instrument, freight and insuran e pre-paid, to the
nearest Authorized Steinberger Servi e Center. If there is no Authorized Steinberger
Servi e Center near you, onta t or have your dealer onta t Steinberger for information
and authorization to return the instrument to Steinberger. No instrument may be returned
to Steinberger without su h prior Return Authorization. Only Authorized Steinberger
Servi e Centers may perform warranty servi e and any servi e performed by unauthorized
persons will void this warranty. Steinberger dis laims liability for defe ts or damage
aused by servi es performed by unauthorized persons or non-warranty servi e not
performed by Steinberger or an Authorized Steinberger Servi e Center.
When onta ting Steinberger, you must in lude a omplete written des ription of the
malfun tion of the instrument. If non-warranty work is required or re ommended by
Steinberger, a quotation will be issued and must be approved by you before any non-
warranty work is ommen ed. You should onsider quotations obtained for non-warranty
work immediately and advise the Authorized Steinberger Servi e Center or Steinberger of
your wishes. You are not required to pur hase non-warranty work in order to obtain
servi e on materials overed by this warranty. Following its inspe tion of an instrument
upon its arrival, Steinberger or the Authorized Steinberger Servi e Center will advise you
or your dealer of the approximate date of ompletion. The repaired instrument or part
will be returned to you or your dealer, freight olle t insured.
No representative or other person is authorized to assume for Steinberger any liability
ex ept as stated in this warranty. This warranty gives you spe ifi rights, whi h vary from
state to state.
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Register Your I strume t Now!
Visit www.ste nberger.com and sele t SUPPORT then WARRANTY REGISTRATION.
Important: Warranties are extended to the original retail pur haser only and may
not be transferred or assigned to subsequent owners. In order to validate your warranty,
and as a ondition pre edent to warranty overage, you must omplete the on-line
registration within fifteen (15) days following the original date of pur hase.
Visit www.ste nberger.com for omplete warranty details and further information.
Warranty Instrument: Your new Steinberger instrument arries a Limited Lifetime
Warranty*. For details and limitations visit www.ste nberger.com.
Returns: All Steinberger produ ts are guaranteed and ba ked by Gibson Musi al
Instruments legendary 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Customer Servi e. All
returns must be issued a Return Authorization Number by Customer Servi e BEFORE
shipment. If for any reason, you have questions, need help or think you need to return
your produ t please onta t Gibson Customer Servi e.
You may onta t us by email at:
• USA Email: Servi e@gibson. om
• Europe Email: Servi e.Europe@gibson. om
• Japan Email: Servi e.Japan@gibson. om
• China Email: Servi e.China@gibson. om
* Void where prohibited by law.
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You may also rea h us by phone at:
• USA Phone: 1-800-4GIBSON (1-800-444-2766)
• Europe Phone: 00+8004GIBSON1 (00+800-444-2766-1)
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Opt onal S ngle-Ball Str ng Headp ece Adaptor
• These Steinberger Headpie e Single-Ball String Adaptors will allow
you to use any single-ball strings with your Steinberger Spirit guitars
and basses.
Spirit Bass 4-String Adapter STADB04
Spirit Bass 5-String Adapter STADB05
Spirit Guitar 6-String Adapter STADG06
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For Your Records
Congratulations on owning your new Steinberger produ t. For your own re ords,
should you ever need to identify your produ t for warranty or insuran e purposes, please
fill in the following:
Model Name.______________________________________________________________________
Serial No.______________________________________ Date of Pur hase:____________________
Dealer's Name_____________________________________________________________________
Dealer Address_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer's Phone_____________________________________________________________________
Remember to KEEP your pur hase re eipt. It is NECESSARY for WARRANTY COVERAGE.
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