Steinberger Synapse XS-1FPA

Designed by Ned Steinberger, the Steinberger Synapse XS-1FPA 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 glued-in body design to create an instrument with distinctive tonal clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as ultimate stability!

One low-impedance, active EMG USA bass humbucker mounted at the "sweetspot" combined with an internal low-impedance preamp and a stereo piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing.

Internal trim pots allow you to adjust the balance of the piezo output between the high and low strings if needed. Equipped with a Rosewood saddle for warm, pure tone, you can install an optional aluminum or composite saddle to create other tonal possibilities as well.

Other features include our Combo headpiece that accommodates both DoubleBall and single-ball strings, the patented 40:1 ratio, direct-drive double ball bridge for super-fast string changes and rock-solid tuning stability.

With it’s headless design and new, innovative “Strap Hook”, the Synapse bass balances perfectly and positions the bass in the ideal playing position when standing. The fold-down leg rest accommodates performance while seated as well.

Provided with a premium, padded gigbag, the Synapse’s headless design is compact and capable of fitting into tight places including most overhead airplane bins. Put it all together and you’ve got a bass of unequalled performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the Instrument.

Specification :

Body Top: Flame Maple, Body Wings : Hard Maple, Neck Material : CybroSonic patented Graphite U-channel with adjustable trussrod integrated with 3-piece Hard Maple, Neck Joint : Set-Neck, Fingerboard: Phenolic, Fingerboard Radius : 14", Frets: 24, Medium jumbo, Scale Length : 34", Pickups : EMG-40P, Fixed Piezo Bridge, External Controls : Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup Blend, Active Hi Cut/Boost, Active Lo Cut/Boost, 3 way pickup selector, Internal Controls : 2 trim pots adjusting magnetic and piezo output levels, Bridge : Patented DoubleBall Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners, Saddle Material: Ebony, Weight : 7.6 lb