The Shred Show - A Guitar With NO HEAD?!? - Steinberger History And Review (Ep. 1)

Welcome to the first episode of The Shred Show!
Today we look at the interesting history of Steinberger, as well as listen to the beautiful sounds of the instrument.
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[@jaimearroyo5136]

Yes¡¡¡¡ Vitto Bratta.

[@Nando2073]

Beautiful guitar! I loved it since I watched Vito Bratta's White Lion. He had a custom model!

[@tedharrison4109]

I used to work at the Newburgh factory. I love the original graphite design and sound. The bass was also amazing. It looks like the new models are heavier than the old ones. Ned wanted them as light and balanced as possible. Do the new models feel heavier or the same ?

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

I just bought one and watched you play to get an idea what they're like. Great back story and shredding on this. Thanks!

[@b-artmedia1324]

What a damn shredder you are! Props!

[@AndrewAHayes]

Back in the mid '80s I hurt my back and could hardly hold my Les Paul it was so so painful, I had a couple of gigs coming up and was thinking of cancelling until a friend said he knew someone that had a Steinberger and he would probably lend me it for those gigs, well he did and I played the gigs with that Steinberger, the difference was massive, after that I had the intention of buying one but never found a used one and still haven't bought one.

[@simonkormendy849]

I happen to be the proud owner of a Gibson-made Steinberger Spirit GT Pro Deluxe headless guitar in Metallic Blue finish, it's a wonderful guitar that I love to bits, mostly because of it's ergonomics, it is a really comfortable guitar to play whether you're standing up or sitting down, it weighs about 4kgs and the balance is phenomenal, no tendency for neck-diving like you get with guitars like a Gibson SG.

[@haroldoverton2823]

Great video Rob - gave a BRIEF history of the Steinberger operation. I would have gone into more detail about the GRAPHITE NECK on the Steinbergers vs wooden necks on the Spirits.....makes all the difference. Regardless - great playing and demo of the guitar. Look forward to future posts from your channel!

[@ducamuk]

I have one of these guitars. Had to change out the boring EMG Select pickups for some Seymour Duncans. Now, it is a shred beast of a guitar. I wish Gibson would start making more of these. Great vid. Thanks for posting. ✌️

[@billhuey8866]

Same. I have a GU-7R that's blue and I love that thing to death even though it's supposedly a cheap instrument. There's definitely cheap parts on it including the neck but there's work arounds. Been investigating these instruments for awhile now and there seems to be a kind of cult following

[@billgates5458]

I have an original early '90's body style you are using but my Original has two single coil pickups with one humbucker at the bridge. I changed those pickups out for active pickups. I must say that made a world of difference in the sound. I own at least 15 guitars, both electric and acoustic. Most are electric. This one was one of my first purchases and will say this is definitely my "GO TO" guitar. This work horse is so versatile and can be used in SO many different situations. I definitely will NEVER get rid of this guitar and will enjoy it to my dying day. I have many others that are totally worth playing and a different sound, but once you get a guitar that just fits your hands and playing style, it's hard to make any type of change no matter how expensive it is!! I have an early '80's Les Paul Custom with custom pickups potted in wax to control the sound. I must say a gorgeous sound in the Neck and Bridge. I will say the Amp used makes ALL the difference in the sound you are trying to achieve. I use a Fencer '67 Black Face Super Reverb. Its a 4x10 combo but does have one not original speaker. I know perfectionists will have an issue with this but let me tell you, the sound is there. If you want an SRV sound using a Strat, you WILL definitely achieve that sound! I have other guitars that are worth a LOT LESS than my Steinberger but definitely do play like butter like this one. It's nice to know that they are making decent guitars so many years later. I'll be honest I'm glad I have a real original Steinberger from the early '90's. I will cherish this piece of work and will play it until I die. I would never get rid of my Squire Strat that honestly plays like no other for being such a cheap guitar. I have many expensive guitars that I would sell and get rid of before I would get rid of this Squire. It's really funny that you can find really expensive guitars that play worse than some really cheaper guitars out there. While price does make a difference in a guitar purchase, YOU really must PLAY the guitar and make sure it fits you and your needs. Price can be a lot of BULLSHIT!!! Just know that when you are buying a guitar. That is VERY important to know.

[@spookybuna]

Beautiful guitar, sir! In the 2000's, I found myself yearning for a GM-7TA, like Buck Dharma's "Cheeseberger", after hearing him play it in BÖC. I loved the punchy sound and wondered how much of what I was hearing was his amp. Then I saw an 80's or 90's SNL rerun with Clapton, of all people, playing one. His sound was very similar. Even without the active EMG's, you're getting the same awesome punchy distortion in your video. I believed my search was futile as Gibson had stopped producing the higher end Steinbergers. I had spoken to Ed Roman in Vegas about getting a used one with the almighty TransTrem (I was surprised that this tremolo wasn't mentioned in your video. It's an amazing piece of engineering, arguably Ned's most notable contribution to his guitars). If I remember correctly, Roman was selling old TransTrems alone for $1,500. Anyway, during my search, I had found that Ned Steinberger was consulting with Gibson again and they had resumed production of these guitars, replete with graphite neck and TransTrem. I couldn't believe it. So I saved and saved before picking up a GM-7TA. It's an awesome guitar. I guess they don't make them anymore...again. Interest must be low. What a strange world.

[@freewaybullit]

Love the guitar and thanks for the amazing playing ….that’s my homework for the weekend.

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

Since the 80's I've seen 3 ppl. that play like that, in Florida. Yngwie, Michaelangelo, & someone with I used to play along.

[@brannonevans3685]

Let people make fun of the Steinbergers, and the Spirits, but when you have back pain like I have sometimes, standing on stage with a strat, tele or Les Paul strapped to you gets very painful really quick. The Steinberger is so light and stays in place, no neck dive at all.

[@richf6111]

Your a great salesman for this guitar Rob.....probably all guitars with your ability mate. 💪🤷🇬🇧🎸 Thank u. Rich UK

[@liamfreitas]

i love this guitar, a brazilian guitarrist "Augusto Licks" uses this, he is a legend

[@mjross50]

You are a fool if you discount the Spirit! These guitars rock with the right pickups.

[@rammelcol]

The most I've ever been able to spend on a guitar is 500.00. It was an Ibanez RG series. I still have it, going on 20 years now. Still sounds great and has never let me down. That Steinberger though, sounds amazing with minimal effects. The price range on guitars nowadays is so high, that few can actually afford them. Great video!!

[@jonnytranny9863]

I own several RGs too, but let me tell you that the Steinberger USA, on the video is a Korean made, have a fretboard as soft as butter and the fret ave a better dressing than any of the other guitars I've tried which includes Les Pauls, PRS, early 80s Jackson soloists, etc.

[@rammelcol]

@@jonnytranny9863 Yeah, it sounds great. A Korean made USA instrument who would have thought...(sarcasm) Ever since I heard EVH play one in the 80's I've been in love with that instrument. It's a nice guitar.

[@jonnytranny9863]

@@rammelcol My favourite Steinberger player was Allan Holdsworth.

[@BillDerBerg]

Nuno used Mike Wagener's GM2T and an ADA MP1 for Pornografitti. The N2 didn't even exist yet

[@justinwaddle5286]

I was eating Reese's Pieces and having a Dr.Pepper when I watched this and threw it all up in my mouth when I saw those claws.....

[@jakagledek6021]

rhoma irama the king of dangdut..

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

Good job!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

Good production.👍👍

[@omkuzvlog6442]

well, in Indonesia only one musician using this iconic guitar and he is legend. he is king of DangDut which is music genre that only you can find in Indonesia. his name is RHOMA IRAMA.

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

I own one of these. Sounds awesome in your hands.

[@ymelfilm]

I have the strandberg shape headless and it seems not too convenient for me. This shape is bigger, seemingly has more options to hold it. Who has any experience with both of them ergonomic wise? Tks!

[@churchguitarist]

Thanks for this video

[@_BioX]

THis is awesome Rob, looking forward to future episodes.

[@RobDimeo]

Thanks!!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I hope to make more soon ☺️

[@johnportho]

It’s a iconic guitar, love it

[@abc-music]

I have a Steinberger from Newburgh same model but there are differences. Graphite neck and black korina body gives the guitar lot more bass and more friendly highs imo. I like the way you make the Spirit sound good btw!

[@grahamharper8114]

Warren Cucirillo.

[@chrisharr9423]

What happened to the most important clean settings; 4 & 5?

[@viniciuscunha4717]

You play great🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jonnytranny9863]

Amazing playing. Why didn't you use the tremolo bar?

[@dddddddd9870]

Can you compare sound of this GU7R vs GT PRO?

[@alohamark3025]

How about a video with the GL2 model?

[@malozipraice1303]

Can you tell me where should I find the yellow spirit steinberger guitar used in this tutorial by the presenter?

[@churchguitarist]

Are those the original pickups

[@shanehumberstone5262]

I’ve got a hohner the jack headless,bought it brand new ooh 32-33 years ago,it’s an awesome guitar,love it

[@thaivu2172]

I love this steinberger's guitars....... Steinberger gm4t is my favorite guitar

[@TheDodger74]

Nice playing sir! Cool guitar too!!

[@RobDimeo]

Rodger Smith Thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️☺️

[@rigovillarreal3178]

Excellent

[@Batiman23]

DeMaio? Pariente de Joey de Manowar?

[@ianybanez6884]

Amazing playing 🤟🏽

[@jovansrdic]

Where can you buy that model?

[@abhisheksarma4622]

How to tune this guitar

[@countzero1972]

Good video Rob. Lots of info and some tasty licks :) You should add a link that describes what you are playing so that some of the up and comers can aspire to play like you. Think of the children man! Some of them don't even know a blues scale yet. I would love to see a head to head comparison if any music stores or guests can provide a high end model to you in the future.

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

He's playing BachThoven via YngHalen improvisation. 🤔🤔

[@planetpjr]

BTW, the guitar Allan is playing in that photo is not a Steinberger it is a Bill DeLapp.

[@stopthehate1749]

Correct - good eye. I remember reading that Holdsworth loved Steinberger, but after the Gibson take over he found it difficult to communicate with them and get what he needed. He started working with Bill DeLapp after that.

[@lex.cordis]

I do believe that guitar has Steinberger components on it thought, like the Trans Trem. So, I suppose that's something.

[@digitallion3861]

Ive got an idea for an episode, How to know what Steinburger Model you have, as well as the year it was made and how much its worth. lol I inherited a Steinburger USA model number is N11904 and cannot for the life of me find anyone who can help me verify anything.

[@JoeR203]

I had gotten a white Spirit GU Deluxe for $229 from MusicYo (they're out of business now) and also some Kramer guitars (The Striker in my profile pic is one of them) for $180 ($400 for a Baretta with a sustainer). I regret selling the Spirit because now I want one again and can't find them for less than $600. I don't want to waste $300 on a cheap Chinese knockoff so I'll just keep checking eBay for another white GU Deluxe. (And I'll have to find a White Lion logo sticker for it.) :-)

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

I can get you a sticker for $250🤔

[@montemiglio]

The only things Spirit has inherited from the real thing are the shape and the logo 😜

[@roopeshlloydpratapyerragun8262]

Single Ball 1st string installation. Please help...☺️

[@steventheartist7667]

Victory is won ......can you play that song by Santana

[@Me4-gc8qs]

I'm pretty sure that's not Keith at 1:21.

[@N04H_Hunter]

Me 4 that’s jack sonni, the rhythm guitarist of dire Straits during the brothers in arms tour

[@ImTheMangoMan]

So no head?

[@shanemartin8904]

Theres only one thing better than a guitar without a HEAD its a guitar that GIVES HEAD whist KITTENS watches (she's my cat) im freaky like dat

[@owendowling5639]

Spirit by Steinberger, far removed from the real deal

[@bhandiforza7997]

*ini kan gitar nya bang haji Rhoma irama sang raja dangdut indonesia

[@roopeshlloydpratapyerragun8262]

I already own a deluxe Spirit.

[@mariadipky8535]

woow god job

[@alejandramorenopatarroyo4447]

Awesome review. You're so cool! I hope to see another videos like this.

[@steventheartist7667]

Purple Rain ....can you play that song

[@drcsciv]

you got a link to that backing track?

[@roopeshlloydpratapyerragun8262]

Good Guitar SpiritS/kill👍

[@Lithuania8634]

What are the full body Spirit called? Like the one here

[@BluWarta92]

I'm a little late to the party but it's GU. Steinberger GU Standard/Spirit/Custom etc. GU is the body style.

[@BluWarta92]

There were other styles too but this is more common one I think.

[@BluWarta92]

GR4 is another name for that body style atleast in some cases. Steinbergers names are always fucking confusing haha.

[@Me4-gc8qs]

Back in the 80's there one called the Batwing a bit different in shape but they had to change it name legally. If you ever find a Batwing Steinberger they are worth a fortune due to how rare they now.

[@robinonyango3563]

I love this documentary quite detailed I'd like to own a steinberger electric guitar.. My favorite guitarist from Congo 🇨🇩 Alain makaba plays lead guitar solo using a steinberger guitar, he's been playing through out his career from the early 80's to date

[@zaeentertaintmen2159]

Gitarnya bang haji Rhoma irama nih

[@booshting3520]

Wish gibson would expand the spirit line again. The Rtrem is trash though. Posts made if butter

[@ipanpan4024]

Hollo master my name Evan setyadi saya pnggemarmu dari Indonesia q ingin sekali brtmu dngan master

[@tonydejesus2134]

That is NOT Keith Richards, dude.

[@GeorgeGeorge-xj2bc]

Once were very expensive very hard to buy 'em without being a professional guitarist,nowadays are very reasonable priced but are even harder to buy 'em because are available only in a few very large music shops.Shopping online only without have the chance to hold the guitar in your hands to test it.But i think these guitars are the top of the tops and if were widely available would be top selling.All the other guitars ever made genuine and clones even cheapest clone of the worst clone are priced from 100$ up to thousands of dollars and can be found in every store near to garden hardware,electric tools,guns,televisions and computer and so.All except the steinberger guitars.Why this?

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

🤔🤔🤔🤔 Low # made & ppl. holding them , waiting for prices to go up.....like Corvettes now, old C5's & nice C4's

[@booshting3520]

Keith Richards ? Lol. Look at that picture again lol

[@robbiephoto1]

ha ha its little Steven i.e. Steve van zant

[@Me4-gc8qs]

@@robbiephoto1 Thank you, I was trying to figure out who it was. Keith never plays a 6 string anyway.

[@ses7945]

His diploma is from the "Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Cant Read Good". No effort was put in the 'History' portion of this video. Zero talk of composite graphite, trans trem or the fact that the new spirits are all wood copies of the originals. Transcale baritone is a production feature of the newer spirit models, not the original guitars.

[@JoeR203]

The old Spirits from the 90s were also wood .

[@shanemartin8904]

not 1 melody to be heard

[@PRS-McCarty]

Чистый звук говно. Синтетика голимая.

[@crashoverride4531]

Steinberger waste of money

[@UnklePecos]

Nice coke nail.