| ZT-3 Custom: Since the
introduction of the first Steinberger instruments in 1980, the
Steinberger name has become synonymous with evolution, innovation,
ergonomics and performance. Continuing that tradition, Steinberger
announces the new ZT3™ guitar with the revolutionary new version of the
TransTrem™ transposing tremolo system. As it was with the introduction
of the first Steinberger’s equipped with the original TransTrem, the
new ZT3 is the world’s ONLY guitar capable of transposing keys and
bending chords in pitch. Simply move the tremolo arm to the un-locked
playing position and dial in your key. The TransTrem can take you from
standard “E” tuning up to “F” and then to “F#” or down to “Eb” or way
down to “D.” Lock in the key by moving the arm back and you’re ready
for anything. And, when locked, the tremolo acts much like a “fixed”
bridge in that sustain is improved and should you break a string, the
other strings still stay in tune. In the un-locking position, the
TransTrem acts like a regular tremolo capable of extreme pitch bending
with smooth and renowned Steinberger accuracy.
But
the ZT3 isn’t just about the TransTrem. This new “Z” design created by
Ned Steinberger is a HYBRID instrument combining the strength, rigidity
and clarity of graphite with the warmth and beauty of wood. At the
heart of it’s construction is our Cybrosonic™ neck featuring our
patented graphite U-channel with adjustable truss rod uniquely crafted
into a 3-piece, hard maple neck. We then add a smooth and durable
phenolic fingerboard to create an instrument with distinctive tonal
clarity, sustain, "pop" and response as well as excellent stability.
Two
custom-made USA humbuckers combined with an innovative switching system
lets you tap into 8 different combintations. By using a push/pull
switch on both the volume and the tone controls, you can use the ZT3’s
pickups “in series” as you would other two humbucker-equipped
instruments but also “in parallel” to create single-coil tones but
without the noise typically associated with stand-alone single coil
pickups. The result is a guitar that works for a variety of styles –
from rock to blues, jazz to country.
Other
features include a a gorgeous flame maple top, zero-fret for improved
intonation, the new Steinberger Combo headpiece to allow for the use of
DoubleBall™ and single ball strings and our patented Direct-Drive
double-ball bridge with 40:1 tuners for tuning ease, accuracy and
stability that only a Steinberger can provide. With Steinberger, you
can change strings in seconds, tune up once and not have to tune again
until you change strings again. Provided with a premium, padded gigbag,
the ZT3 also makes a great travel instrument measuring only about 35"
in length and capable of fitting into the tightest of places including
overhead airplane bins. The result is a guitar of unequalled
performance, comfort and flexibility. Steinberger - State of the
Instrument. |
Steinberger ZT-3 Custom Trans Black Electric Guitar
