Steinberger Bass Jaws for Newburgh USA: XL2, XM2, XP2
The metal bass jaws for vintage Steinberger basses are the most common broken parts that we see here at the HeadlessUSA Steinberger Guitar & Bass Restoration Center. Unfortunately, the metal used for the original string jaws was of very low quality, so they invariably begin to fail over time. We have purchased, examined and studied many different examples of modern Steinberger bass replacement jaws over the years, and we've always found these modern jaws lacking in some important aspect. Either the metal work was not professionally machined, or the size specifications were not quite correct, and some were even the wrong color!So, once again, we "bit the bullet" and began to research and design our own jaws. We are in the extremely enviable position of having the former head of production at the original Newburgh Steinberger factory as the designer of these new parts, and the quality of these jaws is simply amazing. Jeff Babicz undertook the task of overseeing this project, and the results were well worth the wait. Our jaws are made from solid billets of high-carbon steel for maximum strength and durability and will last the lifetime of your bass. Jeff has worked on hundreds of these bridges over the years and has determined that the best solution for smooth operation and minimum wear is a combination of both metal and plastic washers. He has also found that these moving parts should be lubricated to insure the best quality of operation, so we are including a container of professional lubricating grease with every order at no charge. For this product release, we are offering quantity discounts for our customers. We sell our jaw kits in multiples of one set. You can purchase as many sets as you'd like, depending on how many jaws on your bridge need to be replaced. Since virtually every original jaw will eventually fail, we strongly recommend replacing them all at one time. Each kit contains: one bass jaw, one threaded rod, two metal thrust washers, and one nylon thrust washer, so, if you have a typical 4-string bass, and you'd like to replace all of your jaws, you'll need to order 4 kits. We'll also include one free tube of lubricating grease with each order. Prices are as follows: 1 Kit $ Kits $ Kits $95 4 Kits $ Kits $155. Shipping (for USA) is by USPS First Class Mail @ $5.00 per order, regardless of the quantity ordered. We are also happy to ship overseas. International shipping is $ per order, regardless of the quantity ordered.Don't be misled by lesser quality "competitors" jaws. These are the ONLY Steinberger bass jaws offered by HeadlessUSA and designed by the former Head of Production at Steinberger, Jeff Babicz. * Note: These jaws are only intended for use in original USA-built Steinberger 4-string and 5-string basses. Any questions? Please e-mail us before ordering. Thank you for your business!