Detail 01
Headless design
Tuning at the bridge, shorter overall length. Eliminates neck dive common on 5-strings.
Product detailSKU #1274034468346
SteinbergerSpirit XT-25 Standard 5-String Bass Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Headless 5-string bass with a 34" scale, maple body and dual humbuckers. For bassists who want low B range in a compact instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players needing low B without switching to a longer scale
- Bassists traveling with gear — headless means a shorter case
- Dual-humbucker blending for fingerstyle and slap tones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a traditional headstock and standard string changes
- Left-handed bassists
- Anyone who prefers a slim, fast neck — the U profile is chunky
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
5-string / low B
Extends range down five semitones below standard E. Wider string spacing to manage.
Detail 03
34" scale
Standard bass scale. Low B is workable but less tight than a 35" extended scale.
Detail 04
HH pickup layout
Two humbuckers give a fuller, hum-free output. Blending them shifts between punchy and round.
Detail 05
U-shape neck
Thick, rounded profile that fills the palm. More substantial than a modern flat-back neck.
Detail 06
Rosewood fingerboard
Softer, more porous than maple. Slightly warmer attack and a grippier feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Headless bridges need double-ball-end bass strings — 5-string sets are less common
- 02No amp, cable, strap or case included
- 03Set intonation and relief after unboxing; shipping shifts truss rod settings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 34" scale enough for a low B?
It works and is common on 5-strings. Some players use a heavier B string gauge to tighten up the feel.
02Where do you tune a headless bass?
The tuners are at the bridge, past the body. There is no headstock — the nut end clamps the strings.
03What strings does it need?
Double-ball-end 5-string bass sets. Standard single-ball strings need a bridge adapter to fit.
04Does it balance on a strap?
Removing the headstock removes the main cause of neck dive, so it hangs more level than most 5-strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- U
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Maple
- Color
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Maple
