Steinberger Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe White Headless guitar

Steinberger Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe White — Headless Travel Electric Guitar

The Steinberger Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe White is a 6-string headless electric guitar built on the 1979 Ned Steinberger design. At only 30.25" (768 mm) end-to-end, it slips into overhead airline bins and tight club stages. The headstock-free layout shifts mass toward the body for a more balanced feel. A 25.5" (648 mm) scale preserves familiar string tension.

What Sets the Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe Apart

The GT-PRO Deluxe runs on two patented systems: the 40:1 Ratio Direct-Pull tuning and the locking R-Trem tremolo. The Direct-Pull tuners sit at the bridge end, eliminating the headstock and traditional nut. Unlocked, the R-Trem can dive-bomb and pull up; locked, it acts like a fixed bridge.

Basswood Body and Hard Maple Neck — Built for Resonance

The Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe pairs a basswood body with an AAA Quilt Maple Veneer top for balanced weight and a bright attack. A 3-piece hard maple neck runs through the body for neck-thru sustain. The 1960s SlimTaper D profile suits both rhythm chording and lead runs.

• Body Material: Basswood — lightweight core under 3.2 kg
• Top Material: Maple (AAA Quilt Maple Veneer) — bright tonal edge
• Neck Material: 3-piece Hard Maple (neck-thru) — resists warping

Scale Length, Radius, and Neck Profile — Speed and Comfort

A 25.5" (648 mm) scale length gives the GT-PRO Deluxe the same string tension and bending feel as a standard Fender-style electric. At 14" (356 mm), the fingerboard radius flattens out for easy bending, while 24 medium-jumbo frets extend the playable range. The SlimTaper D carve suits players who like a slimmer neck.

• Scale Length: 648 mm — familiar tension for standard and drop tunings
• Fingerboard Radius: 356 mm — flat enough for low action
• 24 medium-jumbo frets — extended upper-fret access

HSH Pickup Configuration and R-Trem Hardware — Tonal Range

The GT-PRO Deluxe uses an HSH pickup layout: HB-2 humbucker in the neck, SC-1 single-coil in the middle, and HB-1 humbucker at the bridge. A 5-way selector, master volume, and master tone cover glassy cleans, middle-position quack, and full humbucker drive. The patented R-Trem tremolo with steel saddles keeps the guitar in tune across heavy tremolo use.

• Pickup Configuration: HSH (HB-2 neck / SC-1 middle / HB-1 bridge) — five voices
• Bridge: Locking R-Trem with steel saddles — locks or floats
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-way selector — gig-ready layout

Who Should Play the Steinberger Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe White

The Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe White is the right choice for guitarists who need a compact, travel-ready instrument without compromising tuning stability. Touring players will appreciate the 30.25" length and 7.0 lb (3.18 kg) weight. Gigging musicians in tight club stages benefit from the balanced feel. Players interested in expressive whammy work get the locking R-Trem's full range. Anyone who has struggled with Floyd Rose string changes will appreciate the DoubleBall string system.

Steinberger — The Original Headless Guitar Since 1979

Ned Steinberger introduced the first headless guitars and basses in 1979, and the design language has remained iconic ever since. The Spirit GT-PRO Deluxe carries that legacy forward as part of the modern Steinberger Spirit Collection under the Gibson Brands family, with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.