We can talk forever about all the innovative features of Steinberger basses and guitars. But in the end, the proof is in the players...

In addition to being one of the world's greatest guitarists, former Yes member Steve Howe is also one of the world's great guitar aficionados. An entire book has been written on his collection, and Steinberger is proud to be one of Steve's favorites.
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Millions of TV viewers see Larry Paxton nightly performing in the house band of TNN's "Prime Time Country." Millions more have heard him on recordings, ranging from Burl Ives and George Jones to Bobby Vinton and Joe Cocker.

Fronting his Blues Mob band with a Steinberger guitar, Michael Hill gained instant recognition with his 1994 Alligator debut, Bloodlines, as a shaper of blues for the next century. His second album, Have Mercy!, was released in 1996.

Vinnie Zummo's guitar solos highlighted Shawn Colvin's "I Don't Know Why" and Roger Daltry's "Perfect World." The New York session ace also played in Joe Jackson's band for seven years. He used about 40 different guitars, including his Steinberger, of course, on his 1996 album of funky guitar grooves, Vinnie Zummo's Givin' Up Da Funk.

Les July does it all--literally--on a Steinberger bass, as he demonstrated at his groundbreaking solo bass concert at The Troubadour club in L.A.

Multi-instrumentalist Joel Pelletier blends modern pop music with classical influences. Joel's a longtime Steinberger player; his L2 is one of the first 1,000 made. He also plays a new XL fretless. Joel maintains his own website.

Long Island legend Jeff Denny defines the term "blistering" (according to a review in Good Times magazine) with his Steinberger guitar. The rocking blues of the Jeff Denny Band is anchored by Joe Mang on a Steinberger bass.

A 29 year veteran musician, Rick Ewing has played bass for Kenny Edmonds (better known as Babyface), toured the country for countless "bar gigs", and returned to his roots to play gospel. Rick currently puts his Steinberger Bass to use in the service of Larry McCray.

Slim Man writes his own music, sings lead on his albums, and plays a Steinberger XL bass. Slim's third album Secret Rendezvous is about to enter its second printing. You can find out more about Slim Man by visiting his site at http://www.Slim-Man.com.