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Thanks RhysP, Zons are great basses. There don't seem to be too many in circulation over here for some reason, I'm not sure why. Price probably! I've tried to be realistic so this is a rare opportunity for someone - an 'affordable' Zon!

Thanks Dazed, yes a rare beast indeed!

Hi Tomas, it's a very nice bass but not really for me. I'm very old and boring (see my avatar!). Thanks for the offer anyway.

It certainly is, and thanks

the best way of handling temptation is to give in....!

Zon Legacy Elite fretless 5 string built in 1998. Previously owned by a renowned UK session player who I bought it from two years ago. This is a unique and very special bass that has been used in concert and on recordings with many top artists including Kate Bush, David Sylvian, John Martyn, Scott Walker and others. Also on film soundtracks with Peter Gabriel and David Arnold (James Bond films). Comes with a signed letter of provenance from the previous owner (details on request). Year - 1998 Scale - 34" Body - poplar core with flamed koa top Neck - composite/phenowood Hardware - Schaller M4 tuners, Schaller 3-D bridge Pickup - Bartolini soapbar EQ - Stingray 3-band (Zon eq also included) String spacing - 17mm (adjustable) Weight - 8lbs 13oz The bass has some unique features. It has a single Bartolini pickup (unusual on this model) in the 'sweet spot' which is slightly further from the bridge than the bridge pickup on a regular two pickup version. This gives a full but focused sound which is perfect for fretless. It has a 3-band EBMM Stingray active eq, professionally fitted in place of the standard Zon eq. Done many years ago by the previous owner as the frequencies of the Stingray eq (particularly mids) are more suited to fretless than the Zon eq. The original Zon eq circuit is also included with the sale. The neck is standard Zon construction using carbon composite and a phenowood fingerboard (impregnated birch/maple). Extremely stable and very hardwearing. The lined fretless fingerboard is in very good condition, there are inevitably some some surface marks after 17 years use but nothing that affects playability. The bass plays superbly and has a very expressive singing tone with great sustain. Currently strung with Thomastik jazz flats. Sings even more with rounds. Cosmetic condition of the bass generally is very good but it's not pristine, there are a few knocks and bumps from being well used by an active pro over many years. The worst of these is where the finish has chipped through to the wood on the lower edge by the jack socket. (Apparently he forgot to fully zip up the case after a session with Kate Bush and it slipped out onto the gravel driveway. At least the nojo has a story behind it!) I've tried to show the condition as clearly as possible in the photos. For more pics see full photo album here - [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/library/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1090.photobu...e?sort=3&page=1[/url] Comes with a well worn but fully functional unbranded hard case (not a branded Zon case). Price is £1,250 (shipping within UK included). Viewing welcome in Rudgwick, West Sussex (off A281 between Horsham and Guildford). Any questions please ask. [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1892.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1912.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1894.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1899.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1909.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1915.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1902.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Zon%20Legacy%20Elite/IMG_1923.jpg.html"][/url]

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On it's way to sunny France!

A particularly nice example of this lovely old bass from 1964. Has recently had the neck reset by Andy Gibson of Denmark Street (last October). A comnmon issue with old Hofners but now sorted and good for the next 50 years! Neck is straight, trussrod works as it should and frets are in good shape. Plays very well with a nice medium action (5/64 to 6/64 measured at the 12th fret). Has a new set of Thomastik jazz rounds which are low tension and suit the instrument very well. The pickup, post and wiring are original and all working. The volume pot is scratchy when turned but quiet when fully turned up. The tone pot works fine but for some reason is wired in reverse! Hasn't bothered me at all and easy to get used to. The rest of the bass is also all original (right down to the slot-head screws on the tuners and truss rod cover) except for the following small things: - the plastic logo on the headstock is a reissue - the scratchplate is missing - a vintage style strap pin has been added to the top bout (which is much more practical than on the neck heel where it would originally have been) It's in very good overall condition considering it's age but there is inevitably some mojo and general wear. The finish is chipped on the edges of the headstock and there's a small area on the top bout where the finish has worn through to the wood. I've tried to show everything as clearly a possible in the photo album which can be found here: [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/library/Hofner%20Senator?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1090.photobu...r?sort=3&page=1[/url] Comes with a Hofner hard case (model H64/9) which is very sturdy. The case is intended for the President bass which has a slightly deeper body than the Senator (2.5" compared with 2") but with a little padding in the bottom it's a perfect fit. Reason for sale is the usual one, so I can buy more basses! Not really, I'm actually trying to cut my collection down to a handful that I use most regularly. That's the theory anyway Price is £400 including delivery (UK only) Any questions please ask. Viewing welcome (I'm located in West Sussex between Guildford and Horsham).

I can't quite work out the extent of the crack. Does it run from the strap pin to under the pickguard (as far as the pickup cavity?), as though the whole top section of the upper horn has almost been sheared off?

Haha, yes I saw you'd acquired a Lull Dan, have to admit I am tempted...!

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