molan Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) Here's my lovely baby Zon VB4 bass - I never thought I'd part with this as it's an astonishingly versatile bass &, being so diminutive in size it's incredibly useful for rehearsals & live use in a cramped space. I've never seen another one of these in the UK - other than in the hands of the amazing Michael Manring who helped in the design (in fact I think the VB comes from Vinnie Bass - Michael calls his bass Vinnie, lol). It weighs sod-all but has a huge depth of tone - totally belies the old theory that you need lots of wood mass in order to get deep and rounded bass tones. All electronics are by Bartolini and individually specified by Zon. The on board pre has bass, treble & a great mid control. The mid is really flexible - it's a larger pot than the rest and designed so that it's the first one to grab when playing live to fine tune your on-stage sound. Body is swamp ash & the neck is composite but has a matte finish and is very 'organic' in feel. Comes with a great custom fit soft/hard case. More details [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-page/pre-owned/zon-vb4-pre-owned/"]HERE[/url] Edited November 18, 2010 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Feverishly working my way through Molan's signature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 [quote name='lozbass' post='915321' date='Aug 4 2010, 08:20 PM']Feverishly working my way through Molan's signature...[/quote] As I'm feverishly working my way through how few basses I might end up with at the end of this bout of selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Let me know if you are selling the Sei. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I've played this little Zon bass & it really is lovely - Massive sound with huge tone & hugely versatile for it's size - Like a wooden Streamline! Best of luck, Barrie - Having played the Victa bass you're wanting to buy, I can fully understand the "everything must go sale"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Well, I'm looking at what I could offload to get it. Nice bass. Me want Me can't have ....yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 AAARRGGHH! I WANT THIS SO MUCH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I've had a couple of people query the price on this with the intimation that they could get a new one for about the same amount. The Zon site says: [i]"The VB bass is a limited-production instrument that is only available factory direct and will not be found in any stores. Price shown is the actual purchase for the instrument. No additional discounts apply"[/i] Base price $2,050 = about £1,350 at recent exchange rates (which, I'm guessing is why people have queried my price). However, in order to get one in Europe you'd have: Insured delivery $175 = £115 VAT @ 17.5% = £255 Duties about 3% = £45 (I'm not sure exactly how much these work out at but it always seems to be somewhere between 2% & 3%) Total = £1,765 If you take the £30 delivery cost off my valuation then I'm asking for £1,320 which is a 25% discount for something that's pretty much unobtainable new over here without a long(ish) wait. I really think this is pretty reasonable - it doesn't mean I won't listen to offers but I do refute the fact that it's possible to buy a new one for £1,350 delivered in Europe. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Will someone [b]please [/b]buy this...quick....before I do something I can't afford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 [quote name='BassBod' post='916517' date='Aug 5 2010, 10:51 PM']Will someone [b]please [/b]buy this...quick....before I do something I can't afford![/quote] Phil takes credit cards too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Bump for an awesome bass that I really want but can't afford. The cases for the new Vinnies aren't as good as the one with this bass - they just come with a gig bag now. I think the newer ones may have bolt-on necks too (it says bolt-on on the Zon website), unlike this one which has a lovely set neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 [quote name='RhysP' post='916970' date='Aug 6 2010, 01:52 PM']Bump for an awesome bass that I really want but can't afford. The cases for the new Vinnies aren't as good as the one with this bass - they just come with a gig bag now. I think the newer ones may have bolt-on necks too (it says bolt-on on the Zon website), unlike this one which has a lovely set neck.[/quote] This case really is a perfect match, so easy to just throw onto the back seat of the car & off to a gig or rehearsal, fits just about any size of car boot as well The new ones are bolt ons, I think the set neck is a much nicer finish - obviously a personal preference but I do have a bit of a 'thing' for set necks, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I wont be happy if your will lee comes up for sale as i cant afford it unless i sell stuff!! Argh! U got a price on it by the way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Looks like sale number 1 in the big clear-out has been made & this should be heading over to Italy soon Plenty more basses on the way. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 If I win any money on the lottery tonight I'm going to be really pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 [quote name='RhysP' post='918168' date='Aug 7 2010, 05:31 PM']If I win any money on the lottery tonight I'm going to be really pissed off.[/quote] Not if it's a £1M jackpot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='918170' date='Aug 7 2010, 05:33 PM']Not if it's a £1M jackpot [/quote] It doesn't matter how much the jackpot was - I'd still have to make do with a pooey new bolt-on Vinnie with a crap gig bag instead of yours . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I realise you're looking for cash sales, Barrie, but do please let me know if you decide you'll accept trades on this bass. I probably don't have anything you'd be after, but "don't ask, don't get". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='918200' date='Aug 7 2010, 06:14 PM']I realise you're looking for cash sales, Barrie, but do please let me know if you decide you'll accept trades on this bass. I probably don't have anything you'd be after, but "don't ask, don't get". [/quote] Hi Jack, I've agreed a price with a very friendly guy in Italy - just need to work out international transfer stuff really. Why do the damn banks try to charge £25 just to receive funds in Euros, grrrrr. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 My buyer hasn't been around for a few days - may just be that Italy is pretty much 'closed' in August, lol. If not then the Zon may be back up for sale soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) I'd be all over this if I wasn't waiting for delivery of a Zon myself. I will just add that if you wanted to buy a Zon new, there is a 6month waiting list and mine has been overdue for 3 month now. So when these come up for sale, it's a worthwhile proposition if you're interested. Or like me, it'll be a year long wait... Edited August 12, 2010 by GremlinAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 My buyer has pulled out so the Zon is back up for sale. If you fancy one of these without a long wait then zap me a message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I have to say that I've had a couple of Zons (Sonus model) and they are well 'sorted' basses and the one that I have now will be a keeper for a long time to come... and that's not WH clever marketing speak! The rarity of this set neck VB4 should be warranting a quicker sale especially at the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='924084' date='Aug 13 2010, 04:12 PM']The rarity of this set neck VB4 should be warranting a quicker sale especially at the price. [/quote] You know, I don't think I've ever seen another one in the UK - other than in the hands of Michael Manring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 3'12"+ is a good indication of how well they stay in tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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