Steinberger GL2T Version 1 TransTrem Black 3285

Steinberger GL2T – Black – USA-Made, Serial #3285 – Version 1 TransTrem – Excellent Condition

*****This guitar is less than 100 serial numbers away from Eddie Van Halen’s serial number, 3340*****

For sale is a legendary Steinberger GL2T, finished in classic gloss black, featuring the rare and highly sought-after Version 1 TransTrem tremolo (serial number 3285). This USA-made headless guitar is an icon of innovation, played by countless professionals for its tuning stability, futuristic looks, and unique expressive capabilities.

Specifications

• Model: Steinberger GL2T (serial #3285, manufactured in 1985)

• Finish: Black gelcoat

• Neck/Body: One-piece Steinberger Blend composite

• Bridge: Version 1 TransTrem (TT1) — revered for sustain and transpositional stability

• Pickups: Dual EMG 81 active humbuckers

• Fingerboard: Phenolic 24-fret, with zero fret nut

• Scale: 25.5″

• Hardware: Black oxide, proprietary headless tuning knobs

• Weight: Approx. 7 lbs

• Made in USA, Newburgh, NY

Condition

This GL2T is in excellent condition.

• Very minor gelcoat scuffs visible only under certain angles and lights

• Slight rubbing off of black oxide plating on the left side of the bridge; hardware is fully operational and structurally solid

• No cracks, deep dings, or structural repairs

• Fretboard, frets, and electronics are in outstanding condition

• TransTrem is fully functional — transposes smoothly, returns to pitch accurately

• All original components unless otherwise specified

This Steinberger GL2T exemplifies modern vintage: the TransTrem Version 1 is especially collectible, prized for its feel and tonal characteristics, and increasingly difficult to find in this original state.

Includes

• Original TransTrem arm

• Original Steinberger gig-bag

• Original instruction papers from the Newburgh factory

• Original strap that came with the instrument

Restoration options

This guitar is in great shape, but it shows some signs of wear. We can address these issues before shipping the guitar to you.

A full restoration on this guitar would include:

• Full body and faceplate buff to address scuffing
• Mirror polish frets
• Condition fretboard