The 'proper' power amp with transformer adds a fair bit of weight along with the larger case size. And yes, they are built pretty tough too. It's a pretty typical weight for a non class D amp.
Ah yes, it's not a Korean one. You can see the different control layout from the Import series. I bet that sounds amazing with the Polyfusion electronics. I love the SD's in mine. That's a steal of a price too. GLWTS!
These were introduced in 2010 and made in Korea. They're referred to as the Import series I believe and they were sent back to Zon for a setup before they were sent to dealers.
Super rare over here....I saw a couple in a bass specialist shop many years ago and I think they were retailing at about £1200 back then? I was fortunate enough to pick my Sonus Standard Import up a while back in a local shop. They didn't actually know what they had on the wall and a lowball offer secured it because they could only sell Squier P basses! I'll never sell it as it's a fabulous bass and so rare.
See below
Zon Launches New Standard Series Bass Guitar Line - Premier Guitar https://share.google/YgrgCWPuLAJvgShsZ
Now £100 posted to get it gone
Source Audio programmable EQ pedal
4 presets and has a bass mode for the eq (It extends it down to 64hz)
Great condition
Velcro underneath
Price includes UK mainland postage
Collection welcome
I have one and a 35" scale Spector fits in easily. I believe it's 124cm in total length. If you needed even more length you could take out the internal bumper pad.
And, as others have said, the stick on bag is properly useful.
Send it back I reckon. It sounds like you've invested £1000 into something that you don't love and aren't going to pick up and play much.
You'll instantly lose at least £400 if you flip it in a few months and investing a further £700 in it makes no sense at all to me as it will still not be a real Bongo.
I've used an EHX Bass Clone for years and like it. You can boost the lows with the eq on it and the crossover can help too. The Source Audio Gemini may also be worth a look as it has so many types of chorus built in to it
I've snagged some tickets for the tour and will be seeing them in Hertford in January.
This video popped up on my FB feed and i thought it was quite interesting 🙂