Chris Cross (Ultravox) - stage and studio used 1982 Steinber...

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£1,500 - £2,500

Chris Cross (Ultravox) - stage and studio used 1982 Steinberger L2 headless bass guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 346; Body: carbon graphite, chip to lower right corner of body, chip to edge of body by strap button notch, further surface scratches, Steinberger logo rubbed from front; Neck: carbon graphite; Fretboard: carbon; Frets: worn; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: original soft bag; Overall condition: good for age

*One of several bass guitars used by Chris Cross live and in the studio with Ultravox. See image of Chris using the bass live in Manchester on 22nd May 1984.

See video of Chris using a Steinberger L2 bass during a live performance of 'Man of Two Worlds, 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFaI3D5yKoE

See video of Chris using the bass for a performance of 'Dancing with Tears in my Eyes' on Top of the Pops, May 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6hr7oc6JQ0 and on the German TV show 'Flashlights', 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4odQDRjSDgU

See video of Chris using the bass for a performance of 'Lament' on the Saturday Morning Picture Show, June 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMCKCB-ankw

See video of Chris using the bass for a performance of 'Loves Great Adventure' on Swiss TV, 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEEALp9wD8s

**Sold with a large selection of James Howe Industries Starfire Superwound bass guitar strings to fit Steinberger bass

More Information

Bass generally in good condition aside from the chips to the body as mentioned in the description. There is very visible wear to the frets, which is no surprise as this was a bass used frequently by Chris.

The active electrics appear to be functioning correctly.

The neck is straight and the bass is very playable with good action. Current string height is 2mm at 12th fret upper string and approx 3mm at the 12th fret lower E.