Steinbeck S Model Guitar
The Steinbeck S is a slimline version of my standard Steinbeck model. Like the Steinbeck it is built for light strings and is wonderfully responsive with surprising volume from the gentlest touch.
It has a gentler and smoother bass than the standard Steinbeck, with a bright, full mid range and a singing treble. Overall it is a wonderfully balanced sound,and when fitted with a Highlander gives an outstanding amplified sound.
It’s available with African or Malaysian Blackwood back and sides; figured Sitka soundboard and Wenge neck are standard. Tuners are Gotoh 510s, the best available for fine tuning and sound.
Steinbeck S Specifications
| Soundboard: | Figured (bearclaw) Sitka |
| Back and sides: | Malaysian Blackwood |
| Neck: | Wengé |
| Fingerboard: | Ebony |
| Bridge: | Ebony with two piece bone saddle |
| Binding: | Black with red and white purfling |
| Trim: Tuners: |
Birdsfoot edging with red gold and green purfling Gotoh 510 with black buttons |
| Body Width: Max body Depth: Pickup (optional) |
16.3″ (415 mm) 4″ (101 mm) Highlander |
Unlike many other guitar tonewoods, Malaysian Blackwood can be legally exported anywhere in the world without the complication of certification.
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Wengé headstock with red pinstripe line and Gotoh 510 tuners
Figured Sitka soundboard
Blackwood back and sides, Wenge neck
Slimline body showing gently curved soundboard
Bearclaw Sitka soundboard
Gotoh 510 tuners – the best
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Martin Simpson playing prototype Steinbeck S. This is now one of his live gig guitars.