I had one of the Steinberger licensed Hohner models, Hum-sing-sing EMG Select pickups, maple neck & body. I used it for a backup on gigs. The guitar was very well made but a couple things: The guitar had a lot of sustain, but no "soul", to me it sounded thin and cold, as have other maple bodied guitars I've played. The big problem though, is that small bodied/light weight guitars (another example: Parker Fly) wear me out when I play them; there is not enough weight to counteract the actions of your hands. Vibrato and string bending require more force because the guitar does'nt have enough weight to stay in place, it moves with your hands. I don't know if I'm explaining it correctly, but I have talked to a few people who have said the same thing about Parker Fly and Steinberger-style guitars and basses. I love the sound and vibe of Parkers, but have stayed away because of that. If your playing style is different than mine, this may not be a factor. I sold the Hohner because I needed the money, but if I still had it today, I would probably try to attach some weight to the back of it and see if that would help...
