ikay Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) 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] Edited April 25, 2015 by ikay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondpot Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Bl**dy lovely! .......and tempting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 the best way of handling temptation is to give in....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Oh my, what a beaut! This a lot of bass for a great price! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 It certainly is, and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMAS Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Would you be intrested in a trade for the bass in my Icon/Avatar its A stunning Esh Stinger Custom ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) 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. Edited April 18, 2015 by ikay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Ahhh a sensibly priced Zon. A rare and almost mythical beast, yet a beauty! GLWTS mister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks Dazed, yes a rare beast indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 My two Zon Legacy basses were easily the best basses I ever owned. Great price for a superb bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) 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! Edited April 20, 2015 by ikay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Now sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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