rOB Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1318776682' post='1406043'] I just picked this up yesterday: I've had to use the previous owner's pictures, I plan to take some of my own soon. Anyway, it's a real stunner. The neck is fantastic and it's as light as feather. It's has a very vocal, even sounding tone that is interestingly articulate and organic at the same time. I can imagine many a happy soundman when you turn up with this, is must be very easy to mix! [/quote] Tasty. Very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yes, thats a point, I'd best go and sig out some Faith No More records for a playalong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I've finally clicked with the bass now. At first, I was playing it a lot like my Status, with quite a light touch. I grabbed my ACG for a quick ditty and when I plugged the Zon back in I played with just a bit of a harder touch and [i]there it was. [/i]Classic Zon tone, and the bass was responding so well. Just a slighty firmer touch resutled in an utterly marvellous tone. It sounds fantastic with a nice chunky pick too. I love the contrast it offers to my ACG too, it's so simple to work, you just plug it in and it's instantly doing what you want it to do. It feels like a familiar classic. The neck is a well shaped jazz profile, the preamp is simple, it sits so well and balances perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Genuinely pleased to hear that you are getting on well with the Zon Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Beautiful, man ...it's really lovely. And I know they sound simply stunning too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1318776682' post='1406043'] I just picked this up yesterday: I've had to use the previous owner's pictures, I plan to take some of my own soon. Anyway, it's a real stunner. The neck is fantastic and it's as light as feather. It's has a very vocal, even sounding tone that is interestingly articulate and organic at the same time. I can imagine many a happy soundman when you turn up with this, is must be very easy to mix! [/quote] Not very much original, but it is now in my hands! I just love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you want to trade the Zon back to me for a USA Spector NS2 or a USA Parker Fly, just give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 [quote name='KuzBass' timestamp='1337778927' post='1665300'] Not very much original, but it is now in my hands! I just love it! [/quote] That one is a beauty. Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1337782317' post='1665383'] If you want to trade the Zon back to me for a USA Spector NS2 or a USA Parker Fly, just give me a shout. [/quote] Thanks, John! But I better keep this Zon it at the moment. Both Spector and Parker are very nice basses indeed, but I am not really looking for something similar at the moment. I am in search for the fretless right now, I had a good offer from Chris/classrock. But after long negotiations, I had to leave it due to the fact that I realized I am a lousy fretless player and it may work out for me only if the fretboard is lined and marks are vivid. [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1337782952' post='1665394'] That one is a beauty. Welcome to the club. [/quote] Thanks for the welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 BTW Couple of days ago (or was it last week) there was one used Zon Legacy unlined fretless 5 for sale at Bass Gallery. Although it stated it is Elite, the headstock had Standard on it. 2 quids if I am not wrong. Has gone (at least disappeared from their webiste) in less than 24 hours I believe. So, maybe we'd hear from the happy owner soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Just noticed this thread and hoping I can contribute... Here's my Sonus Special. I got it from Deezbar of this forum as a trade for a vintage Jazz bass. I'm not completely sure of it's age, but Dave told me he thinks it's mid-90's (i.e. a very early one). If anybody knows more or can offer advice about it then I'm all ears, as I don't really know much about them (other than the quality of course, which is superb!). [url="http://[IMG]http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/muso392/DSCN0426_365.jpg[/IMG]"][IMG]http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/muso392/DSCN0426_365.jpg[/IMG][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 [quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1337845520' post='1666180'] Just noticed this thread and hoping I can contribute... Here's my Sonus Special. I got it from Deezbar of this forum as a trade for a vintage Jazz bass. I'm not completely sure of it's age, but Dave told me he thinks it's mid-90's (i.e. a very early one). If anybody knows more or can offer advice about it then I'm all ears, as I don't really know much about them (other than the quality of course, which is superb!). [/quote] What's the serial number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 [quote name='KuzBass' timestamp='1337847619' post='1666209'] What's the serial number? [/quote] Looks like 031003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I am not sure how correct this is, but I've read somewhere that: The serial number is the year, month, then # of instrument made that month. For instance mine is 9707709, and I always thought it is July 1997, but I don't think it is the 709th bass made that month, must be too crazy. I also saw a pic of a fretless Zon with the serial 9709726, and it makes sense to me that it is from the September 1997, and it is the 726th bass (or Sonus) made (since being introduced?). I also heard that the serial number for Legacy model is different, not sure how true is this as I've never owned one. So, most probably yours is from either from January or then October 2003, but it might be I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi brothers & sisters in ZONs, Here is my list of zons: - [url="http://www.bass2bass.net/show-off-your-bass/441-my-zon-vbulletin-4-vinny-headless-bass-building.html"]ZON VINNY VB4 Fretted[/url] - [url="http://www.bass2bass.net/show-off-your-bass/454-zon-sonus-4-fretless.html"]ZON SONUS 4 Fretless[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 [quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1337845520' post='1666180'] Just noticed this thread and hoping I can contribute... Here's my Sonus Special. I got it from Deezbar of this forum as a trade for a vintage Jazz bass. I'm not completely sure of it's age, but Dave told me he thinks it's mid-90's (i.e. a very early one). If anybody knows more or can offer advice about it then I'm all ears, as I don't really know much about them (other than the quality of course, which is superb!). [/quote] That's stunning! That one and your SEI. If you ever decide to part with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) My recently acquired Sonus. I took this picture with the flash to highlight the purple trans finish that otherwise in normal light looks muuuch darker. It's my first Zon and surely not the last Edited October 6, 2012 by Enzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Another cracking bass! Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ialma Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Weird. Old electronics and bridge but looks like has been added a truss rod to it. Am I wrong ?? [quote name='Mokl' timestamp='1247754271' post='542308'] Here's my Sonus. Great little bass. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 My just acquired Hyperbass. I love it! So flexible, and such a great sound! [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/fretmeister/eb8d62fbdfaaa00a3fa4c34cccb49097.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1350755749' post='1843195'] My just acquired Hyperbass. I love it! So flexible, and such a great sound! [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/fretmeister/eb8d62fbdfaaa00a3fa4c34cccb49097.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] That does look nice... I hope my six string lives up to my expectations now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 My new (old) Legacy Standard, love it! [IMG]http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc242/enzo42/ZON/DSC_1460.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc242/enzo42/ZON/DSC_1465.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc242/enzo42/ZON/IMAG0353.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc242/enzo42/ZON/DSC_1470.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I will be assembled tomorrow,said Joe! [attachment=126876:IMG_1715.jpg] Edited November 3, 2013 by Boogie Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 [quote name='Boogie Man' timestamp='1360097012' post='1964865'] I will be assembled tomorrow,said Joe! [attachment=126876:IMG_1715.jpg] [/quote] How long has the wait been? I'd love a Vinny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I do hope its true, assembling is one thing... shipping is another I had to wait almost 3 months between assembling & shipping I do hope you have more luck I love my Vinnu too! fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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