The Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe in Trans Blue is a compact headless electric guitar that combines full-scale playability with Steinberger's distinctive travel-friendly design, neck-through construction and locking R-Trem system.

An AAA quilt maple veneer, basswood body and 3-piece hard maple neck-through construction give this Deluxe model its distinctive appearance and solid feel, while the HSH pickup configuration provides considerably more tonal flexibility than its compact dimensions might suggest. The 25.5" scale and 24-fret neck mean it still feels like a full-size electric guitar where it matters.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition and has been modified. The tone control has been removed, with the master volume control relocated to the former tone-control position. The tremolo arm is also missing. A gigbag is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Steinberger
Series	Spirit
Model	GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe
Finish	Trans Blue
Type	Headless Electric Guitar
Construction	Neck-Through
Top	AAA Quilt Maple Veneer
Body	Basswood
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	24 Medium Jumbo
Pickups	HSH – HB-2 / SC-1 / HB-1
Bridge	Locking R-Trem
Current Controls	Master Volume & 5-Way Selector
Tone Control	Removed
Volume Control	Relocated to Former Tone Position
Tremolo Arm	Missing
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Gigbag
Main Appeal	Full-scale headless guitar in an exceptionally compact format

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition – Modified

This Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

There are, however, two important points to note regarding its current specification.

Control Modification

The guitar's original factory electronics included:

• Master Volume
• Master Tone
• 5-Way Pickup Selector

On this guitar:

• The tone control has been removed
• The master volume control has been relocated to the former tone-control position

The current control layout therefore provides master volume and 5-way pickup selection without a dedicated onboard tone control.

Missing Tremolo Arm

The R-Trem tremolo arm is not included.

The bridge remains fitted to the guitar, but a suitable replacement arm will be required if you want to operate the tremolo conventionally.

What's Included?

✔ Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe Trans Blue
✔ Gigbag

✘ Tremolo Arm Missing
✘ Tone Control Removed
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership
• Trans Blue quilt-top finish
• Tone control removed
• Volume control relocated
• Tremolo arm missing
• Gigbag included

Modification Overview

Tone Control Removed

The factory GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe uses separate master volume and master tone controls.

On this instrument, the tone control has been removed, meaning tonal adjustment is now handled primarily through pickup selection, amplifier settings and any external effects or EQ.

Volume Control Relocated

The master volume has been moved to the position originally occupied by the tone control.

This changes the physical control layout from the original factory specification but retains direct overall output-level adjustment.

What Does This Mean In Practice?

The guitar still provides access to its HSH pickup selection through the 5-way switch.

The main functional difference is that there is no longer an onboard passive tone control, so the high-frequency response cannot be rolled back directly from the guitar in the traditional way.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Steinberger has been assessed for general operation and playability.

Checks include:

• HB-2 neck humbucker operation
• SC-1 middle single-coil operation
• HB-1 bridge humbucker operation
• 5-way pickup selector
• Relocated master volume control
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Fingerboard
• Frets
• Direct-Pull tuning system
• R-Trem bridge
• Tremolo locking function
• Folding leg rest
• General hardware
• Overall playability
• Gigbag checked for general usability

The control modification and missing tremolo arm are disclosed separately from the overall cosmetic condition grade.

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge setup
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transportation due to changes in temperature, humidity and string tension.

What Makes The Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe Special?

The GT-Pro is unusual because its radically compact dimensions do not require the player to accept a reduced scale length. It retains a full 25.5" scale and 24 frets, but removes the conventional headstock and relocates the tuners to the bridge.

The Quilt Top Deluxe adds a visually striking AAA quilt maple veneer over the basswood body, while the 3-piece hard maple neck runs through the centre of the instrument. Combined with Steinberger's R-Trem and Direct-Pull tuning system, it creates a guitar that is particularly appealing for travel, stage use and players who simply want something very different from a conventional Strat, Tele or single-cut.

Key Features & Benefits

Headless Steinberger Design

The headless format moves the tuning system from the end of the neck to the bridge.

This allows the guitar to be dramatically shorter overall while retaining a normal full-length scale.

Benefits include:

• Extremely compact overall dimensions
• Easier transportation
• Reduced headstock weight
• Distinctive balance
• No conventional headstock to knock during travel

Full 25.5" Scale

Despite its small overall size, the GT-Pro uses a 25.5" scale length.

That means string tension and fret spacing remain familiar to players coming from full-scale Fender-style instruments.

24 Medium-Jumbo Frets

The neck provides 24 frets, giving a complete two-octave range on every string.

This makes the GT-Pro particularly capable for:

• Lead playing
• Progressive music
• Rock
• Fusion
• Technical styles
• Extended upper-register work

3-Piece Hard Maple Neck-Through Construction

The 3-piece hard maple neck runs through the instrument rather than terminating at a conventional bolt-on or glued neck joint.

Neck-through construction provides:

• Excellent upper-fret access
• Strong structural continuity
• Solid sustain
• Smooth neck-to-body transition

AAA Quilt Maple Veneer

The Deluxe version adds an AAA quilt maple veneer, visible beneath the transparent blue gloss finish.

This gives the GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe a noticeably more premium appearance than the standard solid-colour Spirit GT-Pro.

HSH Pickup Configuration

The guitar uses:

• Steinberger HB-2 humbucker – Neck
• Steinberger SC-1 single coil – Middle
• Steinberger HB-1 humbucker – Bridge

This gives the GT-Pro a broad selection of sounds ranging from fuller humbucker tones to brighter combined and single-coil textures.

5-Way Pickup Switching

The 5-way blade switch allows quick access to the different pickup combinations.

The HSH layout makes the guitar suitable for everything from:

• Clean rhythm work
• Blues
• Pop
• Rock
• Hard rock
• Lead playing
• Higher-gain tones

With the tone control removed on this example, the pickup selector becomes especially important for changing the basic tonal character directly from the guitar.

Steinberger Locking R-Trem System

The R-Trem is one of the defining features of the GT-Pro.

When used in its floating mode, the system is capable of both downward and upward pitch movement.

It can also be locked, effectively allowing it to behave more like a fixed bridge.

Important

The tremolo arm is missing from this guitar.

A compatible replacement arm will therefore be required for normal tremolo operation.

40:1 Direct-Pull Tuning System

Instead of conventional machine heads, tuning adjustment takes place at the bridge using Steinberger's patented 40:1 Direct-Pull system.

The high gear ratio allows particularly fine adjustment when tuning.

Double-Ball String System

The GT-Pro was designed around Steinberger DoubleBall strings, which locate securely at both ends of the instrument.

A compatible single-ball string adaptor can also allow conventional guitar strings to be used, although the inclusion of such an adaptor with this individual guitar has not been confirmed.

Fold-Out Leg Rest

One of the less obvious but useful Steinberger features is the folding leg rest.

Because the compact body does not provide the same lower-bout shape as a conventional guitar, the rest folds outward to provide additional support when playing seated.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Steinberger GT-Pro vs Conventional Electric Guitar

A Stratocaster or similar full-size electric may use the same 25.5" scale but has a substantially greater overall length because of its larger body and headstock.

The Steinberger retains the full-scale playing experience in a much smaller package.

GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe vs Standard GT-Pro Deluxe

The fundamental construction and hardware are similar, but the Quilt Top Deluxe adds the figured maple veneer and transparent finish, creating a more decorative appearance.

Headless vs Conventional Guitar

A headless guitar removes a significant amount of unnecessary length from the instrument while keeping the working scale length unchanged.

This can make a major difference for musicians who travel regularly or need a compact instrument for rehearsals, studios and restricted stage spaces.

Who Is It For?

Travelling guitarists – One of the GT-Pro's strongest advantages is its remarkably compact overall size.

Rock players – The two humbuckers provide plenty of output and body for overdriven sounds.

Lead guitarists – 24 frets and excellent upper-register access make it particularly capable for solo work.

Progressive and fusion players – The HSH configuration, extended range and tremolo system provide considerable flexibility.

Studio musicians – Its compact design makes it easy to keep nearby as an additional recording instrument.

Players wanting something unconventional – Few guitar designs are as immediately recognisable as a Steinberger.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Rock
• Hard rock
• Progressive rock
• Fusion
• Metal
• Blues
• Pop
• Indie
• Alternative
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Travelling
• Practice
• Lead guitar
• Effects-based rigs

Why Choose A Headless Guitar?

The greatest misconception around headless guitars is that they must use a shortened scale.

The Steinberger demonstrates why that is not necessarily true.

Its 25.5" scale is completely conventional, but because there is no headstock and the body is extremely compact, the instrument's total length is dramatically reduced.

That provides a genuine practical advantage when travelling without forcing the player to adapt to unusually short fret spacing or reduced string tension.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Headless Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Steinberger
Series	Spirit
Model	GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe
Finish	Trans Blue
Body Material	Basswood
Top	AAA Quilt Maple Veneer
Finish Type	Gloss
Neck Material	3-Piece Hard Maple
Construction	Neck-Through-Body
Neck Profile	1960s SlimTaper D
Fingerboard	Engineered Hardwood
Fingerboard Radius	14"
Scale Length	25.5"
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Zero Fret / Nut Width	1.625"
Pickup Configuration	HSH
Neck Pickup	Steinberger HB-2 Humbucker
Middle Pickup	Steinberger SC-1 Single Coil
Bridge Pickup	Steinberger HB-1 Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Current Controls	Master Volume
Original Factory Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Tone Control	Removed
Volume Control	Relocated to Former Tone Position
Pickup Switching	5-Way Blade
Bridge	Steinberger Locking R-Trem
Tremolo Arm	Missing
Saddles	Steel
Tuning System	40:1 Direct-Pull
Factory String System	DoubleBall
Hardware	Black
Output	1/4" Barrel-Style
Additional Feature	Fold-Out Leg Rest
Approx. Factory Overall Length	30.25"
Included	Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Modification & Originality Note

This guitar does not retain the factory control arrangement.

The original GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe specification uses:

• Master Volume
• Master Tone
• 5-Way Pickup Selector

On this guitar:

• The tone control has been removed
• The master volume has been moved to the former tone-control position

This modification is reflected clearly in the listing and should be considered when comparing this guitar with an unmodified GT-Pro.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The Steinberger pickups and current electronics are passive.

No power supply is included or required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 4.5/5

The Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe in Trans Blue offers a genuinely different playing and ownership experience from a conventional electric guitar.

Its compact headless design makes it highly practical for travel, but importantly it still provides a full 25.5" scale, 24 frets, neck-through construction and HSH pickup configuration, so it does not feel like a compromised mini guitar.

The transparent blue finish over the quilt maple veneer also gives the Deluxe model considerably more visual impact than the standard GT-Pro.

This example is presented in Very Good Condition but has been modified: the tone control has been removed and the volume relocated, while the tremolo arm is missing. These changes have been factored into our assessment and are clearly disclosed.

A gigbag is included.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can be particularly attractive for unusual and discontinued instrument variants, allowing players to access designs and finishes that may be difficult to find new.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed, with modifications, missing components and included accessories clearly represented.

On this Steinberger, the modified control layout and missing tremolo arm are both disclosed prominently.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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• Extensive experience with guitars and pre-owned equipment
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Modifications clearly disclosed
• Missing accessories clearly identified
• Clear condition grading
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Steinberger GT-Pro in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, meaning it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

What finish is it?

It has a Trans Blue gloss finish over an AAA quilt maple veneer.

Is this the Quilt Top Deluxe model?

Yes. This is the Spirit GT-Pro Quilt Top Deluxe.

Is it a short-scale guitar?

No. Despite its compact dimensions, it uses a full 25.5" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 24 medium-jumbo frets.

Is it neck-through?

Yes. It uses a 3-piece hard maple neck-through-body construction.

What is the body made from?

The body is basswood with an AAA quilt maple veneer top.

What pickups does it use?

It uses an HSH configuration consisting of a Steinberger HB-2 neck humbucker, SC-1 middle single coil and HB-1 bridge humbucker.

Are the electronics active?

No. The pickups and controls are passive.

Has this guitar been modified?

Yes. The tone control has been removed and the master volume has been relocated to the former tone-control position.

Does it still have a tone control?

No. There is no dedicated onboard tone control in its current configuration.

What controls are currently fitted?

It currently provides a master volume control and 5-way pickup selector.

Does it have a tremolo?

Yes. It has Steinberger's locking R-Trem system.

Is the tremolo arm included?

No. The tremolo arm is missing.

Can the R-Trem be locked?

Yes. The R-Trem is designed to operate in either tremolo or locked modes.

How is the guitar tuned?

It uses Steinberger's 40:1 Direct-Pull tuning system at the bridge rather than conventional headstock machine heads.

Does it require special strings?

The factory system is designed around Steinberger DoubleBall strings. Conventional single-ball strings can potentially be used with a suitable adaptor.

Is a single-ball adaptor included?

No adaptor has been listed as included, so its presence should not be assumed.

Is this actually suitable as a travel guitar?

Yes. It retains a normal full scale while measuring only around 30.25" in overall length, making it dramatically more compact than most conventional electrics.

Does it have a leg rest for seated playing?

Yes. A fold-out leg rest is built into the body.

Does it need a battery?

No. The electronics are passive.

Does it come with a gigbag?

Yes. A gigbag is included.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is particularly useful for this guitar if you would like to see the modified control arrangement, Trans Blue quilt top and individual condition before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.