Steinberger XTSTD4HR1 Spirit XT-2 Standard Bass in Hot Rod Red

The Steinberger XT-2 Standard is the Ultimate Travel Bass™, delivering modern innovation, portability, and uncompromising tone. Featuring Steinberger’s headless design, this bass offers incredible stability, smooth tonal response, and a compact form factor that fits easily into overhead compartments—perfect for musicians on the go.

At just 7.5 lbs and 38.5" long, the XT-2 is lightweight yet durable, built with a basswood body and 3-piece hard maple neck for resonance and strength. The Patented DoubleBall™ Bass Bridge with 40:1 Direct Pull tuning system provides rock-solid intonation and fast string changes, while the folding leg rest ensures comfortable seated playing.

Outfitted with Steinberger HB-1 and HB-2 humbuckers, this bass delivers powerful and versatile tone, controlled by independent volume knobs for each pickup and a master tone control. Available in Black, Frost Blue, Hot Rod Red, Hot Rod Yellow, and White, the XT-2 Standard stands out both visually and sonically. Each instrument includes a deluxe padded gigbag, with an optional hard case available.

Features

• Ultimate Travel Bass™ – compact 38.5” length and only 7.5 lbs
• Available in Black, Frost Blue, Hot Rod Red, Hot Rod Yellow, and White
• Patented DoubleBall™ Bass Bridge with steel saddles
• 40:1 Direct Pull tuning system for precision and stability
• Basswood body with 3-piece hard maple neck
• 24 medium-jumbo frets with engineered hardwood fingerboard
• Steinberger HB-1 (bridge) and HB-2 (neck) pickups
• Includes deluxe padded gigbag

Specifications

General
- Finish: Gloss (Multiple color options)
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 34"
- Length: 38.5"
- Weight: 7.5 lbs

Body
- Body Wood: Basswood

Neck
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Hard Maple
- Neck Shape: 1960s SlimTaper™ D-Profile
- Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood
- Fingerboard Radius: 14" (355 mm)
- Frets: 24 Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.50" (Zero Fret)
- 12th Fret Width: 2.156"
- Bridge String Spacing: 0.70"

Hardware
- Bridge: Patented DoubleBall™ Bass Bridge (Steel Saddles)
- Tuning System: Patented 40:1 Ratio Direct Pull
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Output Jack: Premium ¼" Barrel-Style
- Other: Fold-Down Leg Rest

Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Neck Pickup: Steinberger Bass HB-2
- Bridge Pickup: Steinberger Bass HB-1
- Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone
- Electronics: Passive

Other
- Strings: Steinberger DoubleBall™ (.045–.105) – factory setup
- Case: Deluxe Gigbag (Included); Optional Hard Case (#ST-A0188-BL)
- Optional Accessory: Single Ball String Adaptor (#STADB04)
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (through Gibson Brands)