TJ interview from BassFrontiersMag.com

[Todd Johnson]

Hi Friends,

Just a quick note to let you know about an interview I did last year at NAMM for Bass Frontiers Magazine.

I hope you enjoy it!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppzeg...feature=autofb

[bass12]

Cool. I'm not really familiar with your music (just your Zon signature model!) but I'm going to check out some of your methods on-line.

[Todd Johnson]

Originally Posted by bass12

Cool. I'm not really familiar with your music (just your Zon signature model!) but I'm going to check out some of your methods on-line.

Thanks bass12.....Let me know if you have questions. I'm here to help.

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Thanks bass12.....Let me know if you have questions. I'm here to help.

What's this about a headless 32" scale ZON TJ 6?

[Todd Johnson]

Originally Posted by TapyTap

What's this about a headless 32" scale ZON TJ 6?

Rumor has it that it "should" be done soon....I will definitely let everyone know when it arrives. It will be another inspiring instrument....can't wait!!

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Rumor has it that it "should" be done soon....I will definitely let everyone know when it arrives. It will be another inspiring instrument....can't wait!!

Funny...I literally just signed in on TalkBass...and there was my answer from you. What timing!

This sounds very interesting. How will you be tuning it?

[Todd Johnson]

Originally Posted by TapyTap

Funny...I literally just signed in on TalkBass...and there was my answer from you. What timing!

This sounds very interesting. How will you be tuning it?

My first one will be tuned B - C.....my 2nd one will be tuned E - F. Weee!!! Can't wait.......

[AndroWal]

I have a TJ 5 Fretless and was just speaking to Joe on Tuesday about a fretted.

The idea of a headless TJ is something I was considering on my own as my TJ has just a bit of neck-dive. Great that you are forging a path with this and hopefully Joe will be open to making more of them!

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

My first one will be tuned B - C.....my 2nd one will be tuned E - F. Weee!!! Can't wait.......

Sweet! I am especially interested in E-F tuning. What type/gauge strings will you be using on the two new basses? Will both have 26 frets? Can you tell I'm interested?

Thanks,
Bryan

[Angus]

Originally Posted by AndroWal

I have a TJ 5 Fretless and was just speaking to Joe on Tuesday about a fretted.

The idea of a headless TJ is something I was considering on my own as my TJ has just a bit of neck-dive. Great that you are forging a path with this and hopefully Joe will be open to making more of them!

It just takes putting a VB neck and bridge on a TJ body!

[rms2]

Hey Todd - any news on this? Sounds incredibly intriguing -
32" scale headless TJ-6?

[Todd Johnson]

Rumor has it my 32 inch scale / headless TJ6 will be ready for a NAMM debut.

I'm really looking forward to it....I promise to keep you all posted!!!

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Rumor has it my 32 inch scale / headless TJ6 will be ready for a NAMM debut.

I'm really looking forward to it....I promise to keep you all posted!!!

[j-raj]

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Rumor has it my 32 inch scale / headless TJ6 will be ready for a NAMM debut.

I'm really looking forward to it....I promise to keep you all posted!!!

will you post pics and video's of you playing it?

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by j-raj

will you post pics and video's of you playing it?

Yes, will you please?

[rms2]

Originally Posted by Todd Johnson

Rumor has it my 32 inch scale / headless TJ6 will be ready for a NAMM debut.

I'm really looking forward to it....I promise to keep you all posted!!!

This is exciting news! If this bass sounds and plays as good as your 34" scale with comparable definition of the B & E strings I will be placing an order! Thanks for doing this Todd. I have been looking for a builder to do a headless 6'er with narrow string spacing and a 33" or 32" scale bolt on neck but really haven't seen any examples that would give me the confidence to speculate on a custom build with those specs. However, if anyone can do this and make it work well, it is Joe. Let us know what you find out.