Detail 01
34-inch scale
Standard long scale. Firm tension, clear definition down low, and any standard-length bass string set fits.
Product detailSKU #1274034468320
SteinbergerSpirit XT-2 Standard Bass Black
aggressivehigh outputmodernwarmmetalhard rock
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Right-handed 34-inch bass with active electronics and a maple neck, for players who want an aggressive, cutting tone at a mid-range price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and prog players wanting cutting, present midrange
- Players who need hot output into long cable runs or pedalboards
- Intermediate players stepping up from a first passive bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players — the XT-2-L/H is the same bass reversed
- Players who prefer passive wiring with no battery to manage
- Anyone chasing warm, rolled-off vintage tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Active electronics
An onboard preamp runs on a battery. Hotter output and treble that survives long cables — but no battery, no sound.
Detail 03
Maple neck
Stiff and bright. Sharpens attack, extends sustain, and holds its relief under long-scale tension.
Detail 04
U-shaped neck profile
Full, rounded back that fills the palm. Good for thumb-behind technique, bulky if you have small hands.
Detail 05
Humbucker pickup
No hum under stage lighting, and a thicker midrange push than a single coil gives you.
Detail 06
Rosewood fingerboard
Unfinished and oiled. Attack is slightly rounder than maple, and the board needs conditioning if it dries out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Buy a spare battery, and unplug the cable in the case so it does not drain
- 02The U-profile neck is full — play one first if your hands are small
- 03Cable, strap and case are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a battery for this bass?
Yes. The electronics are active, so a battery powers the onboard preamp. With no charge the instrument goes silent — keep a spare in your case.
02Is it available left-handed?
Yes. The XT-2-L/H is the left-handed build of the same standard model at a slightly higher price.
03Does active output work with normal pedals and amps?
Yes, though the signal is hotter than a passive bass. If a pedal or amp input distorts, use its pad switch or lower the input gain.
04What does it sound like?
Aggressive and cutting. The maple neck and active humbucker push attack and upper midrange forward, so notes sit on top of a mix rather than under it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- U
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Maple
