phsycoandy Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Dating I believe from the serial number to 1992 the first year of Sonus production. Made in USA with graphite neck. High gloss natural finish. Original Bartolini pickups and active EQ. Stacked Vol/Vol & stacked Bass/Treble Controls. Frighteningly low and buzz free action, which of course can be adjusted to suit your style, this low action does make her lightening quick to play though. There is a small ding in the neck where it meets the body under the strings, probably from over zealous slapping (which Zon's are famous for). There is some varnish play wear below the controls on the front & a small scuff below the lower strap button on the rear edge, these aren't particularly noticeable. At some stage I think she had a midi pick up fixed against the bridge as there is some glue residue. I guess this could be cleaned off. A couple of small scuffs on the head stock tip. None of this detracts from what is a stunningly good looking bass, with a huge powerful output offering a full range of tones and super quick action. This is 20 years old and made in the USA, don't be confused with the current Zon import models. [b]£895 [s]plus £25 insured shipping[/s][/b]. [u][b]SOLD[/b][/u] [u]NOW SHIPS FREE [/u]UK MAINLAND ONLY. Will Ship to Europe mail me details and I will reply with an insured quote. Paypal gift,cash on collection or meet up, cheque (will need to clear) or bank transfer or blood of course! Comes in a new gig bag not the hard case used in the photos. Edited December 21, 2011 by phsycoandy
phsycoandy Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Yup will take trades in answer to some questions, but cash preferred.
bubinga5 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 mate can you tell me about the EQ... thanks
phsycoandy Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Pics speak louder than words, but it has the original Bartolini 2 band EQ or TBT as it says on the can. Physically it looks like the Spector "Tone Pump" module [IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/IMG_0743-1.jpg[/IMG]
bubinga5 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 so is that a push pull affair with volume, treble, bass..
phsycoandy Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Nope, both controls are stacked, so vol/vol one for each pickup, blend as you like. and stacked bass/treble cut and boost with centre indent on the controls. Does that make sense? Works great, is quiet and hugely powerful. Simples!
phsycoandy Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Nut width 1.65" so smack in between Jazz and Precision widths.
phsycoandy Posted December 20, 2011 Author Posted December 20, 2011 Will waive the shipping bump. So £895 to your door.
LemonCello Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Very nice bit of kit right there. Good luck LC
phsycoandy Posted December 20, 2011 Author Posted December 20, 2011 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1324402813' post='1473904'] Very nice bit of kit right there. Good luck LC [/quote]Certainly is, thanks for the bump.
fretmeister Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I soooo wish I had the money for that. I'm a complete graphite whore.
phsycoandy Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1324462844' post='1474381'] I soooo wish I had the money for that. I'm a complete graphite whore. [/quote]I will take an offer folks
dmccombe7 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Oooooh !!!! that's really nice but Xmas pressies for missus got priority I'm afaraid. Good luck with sale. Great price for a classic. IMO Dave
warwickhunt Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Just sold mine and I have to say I'm already thinking that I'm a fool! Great basses.
phsycoandy Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) SOLD & GONE TO IT'S NEW OWNER. ENJOY Edited December 22, 2011 by phsycoandy
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