Okay Todd its all your fault, I just bought a used Zon Sonus Special 6-string off the internet. I would of loved to get a new TJ model, but my checkbook disagreed. :D It's '96 model similar to my teachers (his fault too) and I should have it early next week. Can't wait to play it.

After owning a Zon Special Fretless Five for a few years, I pulled the trigger on a Sonus six string (I think 03) off Ebay. It is a FANTASTIC bass - the design is flawless. The sort of problems you get with other sixers are solved, they're not too heavy, no neck dive. It has become my go to bass, the range of top drawer tones you can get out of the thing is huge. It is super comfortable. Amazing basses...my one has a ridiculous spalt maple top...I'm not a rare wood junkie but I really like it.

However, given the fact that they're so good, they don't seem to be that common second hand. I wonder how many they make per year? Maybe the people that buy them never sell them on?

Cairo

I would agree people tend to hang onto thier Zon's you don't see a lot used. Like you I'm not that into exotic woods, but the one I'm getting has a bubinga top and looks great.

Okay Todd its all your fault, I just bought a used Zon Sonus Special 6-string off the internet. I would of loved to get a new TJ model, but my checkbook disagreed. :D It's '96 model similar to my teachers (his fault too) and I should have it early next week. Can't wait to play it.

Hi Steve,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:hyper: Way to go...You've got a tremendous instrument there. I'm totally amazed at how good my ZON is. Joe is 20 years ahead of his time in my opinion...those necks are AMAZING.

Anyway....thanks for the update. Keep me posted...:cool:

My Zon 6-string arrived tonight and I am amazed. The neck is so thin yet solid as a rock. The clarity of notes and chords beautiful. Then I play a lot of R&B and can't believe how punchy the sound is. Then just moving my hand a little I can control the tone. Bass look great and it's eleven years old. A couple minor rattles that probaly are me not being used to it yet, but it is eleven years old so could need a fret dressing. I thought getting a 6-string it would be a speciality bass, but I'm seeing this could cover any type of gig.

I think I'm excited! :hyper:

Just to show off my new one too...;)

03 Sonus VI, Ash Body, Spalt Maple Top and McKeen preamp...

Amazing bass!

I love everything about the Sonus sixers except the sxtring spacing. Although I have seen a lot of variance in Zons. Can you get wider (18mm @ the bridge) spacing on a Zon 6?

Just to show off my new one too...;)

03 Sonus VI, Ash Body, Spalt Maple Top and McKeen preamp...

Amazing bass!

Congrat's that is a beautiful bass. Interesting to see the evolution from my old one to your newer one. I played mine all night and sound is just amazing, especially the B-string. Playing chords even in low register sound good. Add me to the list of Zon fans.

They are amongst the best made and designed basses around IMO. I've got a fretless special V which has the most outrageous recording tone. It is a total beast. Your sixer must have some serious cojones...that pickup arrangement really gives the bass an edge.

C

Fun stuff guys....thanks for the pics!!

For a GREAT selection of ZON basses, go to www.bassandbeyond.com . I just did a clinic there last week. GREAT STORE...GREAT STAFF!!.... PLUS.... the had an entire wall full of ZON's to choose from....(including a TJ-6!!).

Have fun.....

Play slow!!!...;)

Here's my 519.. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/JASONHEBERT/ZON519/DSCN0960.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/JASONHEBERT/ZON519/DSCN0957.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/JASONHEBERT/ZON519/DSCN0961.jpg

That is a beautiful bass and I imagine it plays just as sweet. I wish my 6-string had 19mm spacing, but I'm getting used to the 17mm.

Congrat's and enjoy!

sweet. i love the look and tone that ZON's give . alltho i have never played one befor. and untill the music stores here get better stuff i mostlikley wont . but congrats on the zoon 6er man

sweet. i love the look and tone that ZON's give . alltho i have never played one befor. and untill the music stores here get better stuff i mostlikley wont . but congrats on the zoon 6er man

Jeff,

I hope you get a chance to play one someday. Joe Zon makes some AMAZING basses. I think you'd really dig it. If we ever meet, you're more than welcome to check mine out.:bassist: ....:cool:

Congrats on the Zon, mine is a Sonus 5'r which is my mainstay bass.
Bubinga top'd too. great top wood in pictures!

Jeff,

I hope you get a chance to play one someday. Joe Zon makes some AMAZING basses. I think you'd really dig it. If we ever meet, you're more than welcome to check mine out.:bassist: ....:cool:


haha thanks Todd. what are the odds of you coming to Halifax Nova Scotia Canada anytime soon? haha

haha thanks Todd. what are the odds of you coming to Halifax Nova Scotia Canada anytime soon? haha

Hey, you never know....I'm easy...I'll go most anywhere!;)

Hey, you never know....I'm easy...I'll go most anywhere!;)

how would i go about booking you for a bass clinic ?????

how would i go about booking you for a bass clinic ?????

Well, the best thing for you (or anyone else) to do is drop me an email. My home email is todd@toddjohnsonmusic.com

Drop me a note and let me know what you have in mind. We can exchange numbers etc. and see what we can come up with. Cool?........Cool.:cool:

Well, the best thing for you (or anyone else) to do is drop me an email. My home email is todd@toddjohnsonmusic.com

Drop me a note and let me know what you have in mind. We can exchange numbers etc. and see what we can come up with. Cool?........Cool.:cool:


i sent you an e-mail....

i sent you an e-mail....

Hi Jeff,

I'll get with you as soon as I can....hopefully tomorrow....

Thanks for your patience and interest!!:D