KuzBass Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Zon Sonus 4 Special Graphite neck with phenowood fingerboard (no truss rod - I can't believe it is needed in this neck) Bubinga top Zon bridge Swamp ash body Bartolini pups Zon pre-amp (some kind of custom variant based on their basic pre-amps) SOLD Edited November 4, 2012 by KuzBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I had a five string fretless version of a Sonus Special. A very growly, In your face tone thanks to the pickups being pushed back towards the bridge. This is a great rock bass in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1348221641' post='1810983'] I had a five string fretless version of a Sonus Special. A very growly, In your face tone thanks to the pickups being pushed back towards the bridge. This is a great rock bass in my experience. [/quote] These Sonus Specials are so growly not just because of the pickup placement, but also because the pickups are specially wound solely for this model by Bartolini with a very pronounced emphasis in the lower midrange. The bubinga top also adds some natural compression to the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 This bass is destined to haunt me! Just as I'm considering selling a couple of basses, along comes my old Zon which I'd have back in a jiffy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziphoblat Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1348231149' post='1811163'] The bubinga top also adds some natural compression to the sound. [/quote] That's a fine looking bass though. The top looks great. Bet it sounds good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 What's the nut width on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks for the comments! The width at nut according my measurement is 39 mm, so I believe it is 1,532' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Gorgeous ! no other word for it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) The Sonus Special on the Zon site only has three knobs (vol, blend, stacked treble/bass), what is the fourth control knob on this one? Also what does it weigh? Edited September 22, 2012 by ikay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 [quote name='Enzo' timestamp='1348280505' post='1811912'] What's the nut width on this? [/quote] Zon modelled the overall neck profile of the Sonus on an early 60s Jazz Bass. By the way, this model was never known as the Sonus Custom . The Custom has two humbuckers in regular positions ,like a Legacy Elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Dingus, thank you for the correct information! I will change the title to just Special when I'd have a chance to use the full editor on my computer. ikay, the 4th control knob is a push/pull for midrange cut/boost (250/800 Hz I believe, correct me if I am wrong). The weight of this bass according my bath scale is about 3,9 - 4,0 kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='KuzBass' timestamp='1348293068' post='1811930'] The width at nut according my measurement is 39 mm, so I believe it is 1,532'[/quote] [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1348323159' post='1812328'] Zon modelled the overall neck profile of the Sonus on an early 60s Jazz Bass.[/quote] Thank you for the reply, I'm trying to stay away from jazz type necks as I always end up not liking them. Too bad, this is one of the nicest Zon I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Enzo' timestamp='1348373986' post='1812828'] Thank you for the reply, I'm trying to stay away from jazz type necks as I always end up not liking them. Too bad, this is one of the nicest Zon I've seen. [/quote] If you get a chance to try one locally- there must surely be one in shop somewhere in the Chicago area - I would definitely give one a try before you give up on the idea. It's a really fantastic feeling neck, your aversion to Jazz Bass necks not withstanding. Try giving Bass Club Chicago a call , maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 bump for honnest seller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1348379293' post='1812833'] If you get a chance to try one locally- there must surely be one in shop somewhere in the Chicago area - I would definitely give one a try before you give up on the idea. It's a really fantastic feeling neck, your aversion to Jazz Bass necks not withstanding. Try giving Bass Club Chicago a call , maybe. [/quote] That's a good idea, I haven't been there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brams77 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Have a bump on me cuz! Beautifull Zon bass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Bump up to the top for those who missed it first time round...Niiiiiice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensWest Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 You'll hear from me if I get my Roscoe sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) Great Price As you can see in my signature, i am a big fan of ZON Guitars regards fred Edited September 29, 2012 by FrederikVanDuuren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 another Zon fan sent you a .... PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That really is gorgeous; always fancied a Zon myself after trying a fretless in Bass Gear. Sorry all I can offer is a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 [quote name='KuzBass' timestamp='1349354080' post='1825155'] Thank you! Sometimes a bump and the kind words are better than anything else! I think I know what fretless Zon in Bass Gear you mean, I had my eye on it, but never dared to contact them. Actually I'd like to visit Bass Gear one day, I've heard many good comments about them from fellow BCers. In fact two great friends of mine (both are musicians, and sorry to say - guest workers) live nowadays in Tunbridge Wells, one of them is coming back home for few days this month, so I may easily arrange this Zon to be in Tunbridge Wells in the last days of October [/quote] Well Phil at Bass Gear is a top chap, I visited (after meeting him through a purchase from molan) when he still had the showroom in Harrogate, I need to check out the new store - they've always got some killer pre-owned in stock, you should check it out! Seriously if the Zon ends up in or near Tunbridge Wells, please let me know I would love to check it out! If it plays anything like the fretless I played, I'll be in bass heaven - I imagine with the p'ups where they are, it's got a funky ass tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) hi, would you be interested in a trade with another piece of history? My [url="http://www.bass2bass.net/show-off-your-bass/415-kubicki-ex-factor-bass-guitar-lipstick-red.html"]Bubicki Ex Factor[/url]? regards fred Edited October 4, 2012 by FrederikVanDuuren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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