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[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1417979359' post='2625716'] Woah, that blue one looks fantastic Bob! [/quote] [quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1418054669' post='2626333'] That finish is just a thing of beauty, just WOW [/quote] Thank you. [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1417979359' post='2625716'] What pickups are in the black Sonus? [/quote] The pickups are a humbucker designed by Duncan to Zons specs. Standard in the 4-1 & 4-2.

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1415825459' post='2604272'] This isn't true for all banks. I have banked with Loyds for many years, this year I wanted some separate accounts away from them. I now have a Santander and first direct account. All done online and no photo needed. Both up and running within 24 hours. [/quote]Do you know if Loyds requires a photo ID?

One more…. Picked this one up recently. It has become my 'go to' bass.

Quick update to an old post. The police are working on it, but for the moment the only thing they have to go on is the suspect's fraudulent listings. The banking and contact information was falsified.

Here are a couple of mine…. [IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/bobunit9/Basses/Zon/100_2630_zpsa632cd61.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1406047834' post='2507854'] The ID is required to open an account whether you bank online or at a branch in person. In the UK you cannot have an anonymous account - the bank will be able to trace him/her even assuming he/she instantly transferred the funds to another account. They will be able to trace that, too. I'm sorry, I don't have all the answers but your bank and the police services have - pressure them to trace the scum - tell them it's not rocket science. They have the data, records, timeline and the means to rapidly trace the money path. [/quote]I appreciate your suggestions.

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1406044675' post='2507821'] The UK banking rules are really tight these days (anti money laundering) and for this amount, personal ID including name, address, photo ID etc. is needed. The bank should be able to identify the villain(s). [/quote]Is photo ID required to open an account, withdraw funds or both? The scammer banks online. Couldn't he just transfer funds to another account?

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1406039355' post='2507763'] Personally I wouldn't buy a bass that I couldn't collect, I won't even sell on Gumtree unless the buyer collects. [/quote]The seller said it was available for collection, but I doubt that was true.

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1406037992' post='2507740'] Can any authorities be alerted? [/quote]Honestly, I wouldn't know where to go. The only contact for the London police's internet crime division is online. From the letter I received from them, the most they will do is have the listing removed.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Recently, there was a listing on Craigslist London for a Zon bass that I fell for and got scammed. Guess what was posted an hour ago...[/font][/color] [IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/bobunit9/Basses/Zon/ScreenShot2014-07-22at75746AM_zps387901dc.png[/IMG]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1405021747' post='2498069'] Bob, didn't you say over on Talk Bass that the seller was supposedly in Penzance? [/quote]Yes I did. Someone suggested he may be a pirate. It made me laugh.

Hello everyone. I am a user of the Talkbass.com forum and a resident of the United States. I wish I were here under better circumstances... Recently, there was a listing on Craigslist London for a Zon bass that I fell for and got scammed. Here in the states, Craigslist is commonly used, but from what I now understand it is mostly scams on Craigslist UK. Do you find this to be true? Here is a screen shot of the ad: [IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/bobunit9/Basses/Zon/ScreenShot2014-06-02at25519PM_zps0dcea5aa.png[/IMG] I believe this to be the original ad on gumtree: [IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/bobunit9/ScreenShot2014-07-07at11041PM_zpsf560c664.png[/IMG] If anyone has come in contact with this seller or recognizes this bass, any help would be appreciated. Now, a little about me. I've been playing for many years, since I was 17. I've played many basses including Ibanez, Musicman and Spector, but my basses of choice these days are Zon. I have 4, 3 of which are fretless. That's about it. Cheers, Bob