First introduced in 1979, Steinbergers are recognized around the world as the foremost headless guitar.
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The instruments are practically indestructible, impervious to sudden changes in
First introduced in 1979, Steinbergers are recognized around the world as the foremost headless guitar.
The instruments are practically indestructible, impervious to sudden changes in heat and humidity, and seem to stay in tune no matter how fierce the shredder.
It’s for these reasons—and the guitar’s eccentric, minimalist look—that Steinbergers became highly visible in the Eighties and beyond, becoming favorites of Eddie Van Halen, David Bowie, Mark Knopfler, Sting and more.
This year, Steinberger is reintroducing its Spirit Collection, featuring the “headless” design, all-wood construction and high performance pickups. The Spirit Collection is affordable, ergonomic and highly transportable (hello, airline overhead compartment).
In celebration of this exciting relaunch, we’ve rounded up 10 of some of the greatest Steinberger moments ever.
For more on Steinberger guitars, visit steinberger.com.
The Police (Live in 1982)
In 1982, The Police were at the top of the world and the top of their game. It was also around this time that Sting put down his trusted P-Bass in favor of the futuristic, minimalist look of a Steinberger. Here’s an amazing 30-minute clip of the band on tour in support of their 1981 release, Ghost in the Machine.
Van Halen—“Summer Nights” (Live)
No guitarist made as big an impact on players in the Seventies and Eighties than Eddie Van Halen—so it certainly turned heads when EVH began taking the stage with a headless guitar. Here he is performing "Summer Nights" in 1986 with his custom Steinberger.
Talking Heads—“(Nothing But) Flowers”
The offbeat look of a Steinberger was the perfect choice for bassist Tina Weymouth, who anchored pioneering rockers Talking Heads. Here’s the video for “(Nothing But) Flowers,” from their final album, Naked, where Weymouth can be seen sporting her headless bass.