Steinberger Synapse ST-2FPA

ST-2FPA:

Play it open and it's a baritone, roll the built-in capo up a couple of frets and it's a normal 25-1/2" guitar. Continue rolling the capo up the neck and… well… it’s just about anything! Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Synapse guitar is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the heart of every Synapse is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted into a 3-piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable phenolic fingerboard and a neck-thru body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!

Add to that, a proprietary piezo-equipped bridge with 1-piece aluminum saddle combined with low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers and you've got an instrument with infinite tonal possibilities and increased frequency response. Isolate the piezo bridge to get simmering acoustic-like tones. Turn up the EMG's and you’ve got classic, high-output humbuckers – from clean to super crunchy. Combine the two pickup systems and let your imagination run wild.

Other features include a zero-fret for improved intonation, the new Steinberger Combo headpiece to allow for the use of DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and our patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and stability that only a Steinberger can provide. With Steinberger, you can change strings in seconds, tune up once and not have to tune again until you change strings again.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse also makes a great travel instrument measuring only 35" in length and capable of fitting into the tightest of places including overhead airplane bins. The result is a guitar of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

SPECS:

28-5/8' scale, an integrated rolling capo, and piezo/acoustic bridge for unprecedented flexibility.
The ultra high-tech Steinberger Synapse ST-2FPA TranScale Electric Guitar is a professional-quality, full-scale, high-end guitar that's smaller and easier to carry than most travel guitars. Play it open and it's a baritone; roll the built-in capo up a couple of frets and it's a normal 25-1/2" guitar. Add to this Steinberger's brilliant design features such as the tune-it-once direct-drive double-ball bridge with piezo pickup, EMG USA humbucking pickups, fold-down leg rest, and graphite-reinforced neck with ultrafast phenolic fingerboard, and you've got a truly advanced and infinitely playable instrument.

Low-impedance EMG USA humbuckers offer a broader bandwidth for unique and robust tone and are mounted on stabilizers that keep them from tilting.

Improved intonation from a zero fret. Unique Steinberger Combo headpiece improves balance, ease of tuning, and tuning stability while the patented Direct-Drive double-ball bridge lets you change strings in seconds then tune up once and not have to tune again until you change strings.

Steinberger Synapse ST-2FPA TranScale Electric Guitar Features:
Cybrosonic Technology featuring an integrated graphite U-channel combined with a 3-piece hard maple neck
Maple wings
Phenolic fingerboard
EMG USA humbuckers
Built-in rolling capo
28-5/8" scale
Direct-Drive double-ball bridge
Fold-down leg rest
Recessed tool holder
Recessed output jack
Strap hook
Combo headpiece
Zero fret (for a reliable intonation)
Adjustable pickup stabilizers
Takes single- or double-ball strings

Steinberger Synapse ST-2FPA TranScale Electric Guitar Includes:

Steinberger gig bag
It's the only guitar you need for any kind of gig, and it's small enough to hang in the coat closet on the plane.

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