Recent content by Iron Ostrich

Another " Sonus Special III" ... Walnut Top, Purplehart Toneplate, Spalted Alder Body. Matching Headstock.

Awesome bass, looks like a Sonus and Sonus Special hybrid.

I've seen a few of those and they turned out great. There was also builds with the reverse; gold saddles on a black base. I prefer black or gold hardware over chrome myself. It really depends on the top and overall look of the bass. Does anybody know where I could get a new black Zon stamped...

Legacy Insignia Does anybody have any information on these? From what I see, there were only 5-6 ever produced and they were one-of-a kind. Have only found a handful of photos online. There is an incredible amboyna burl / maple that was at NAMM 2014 and on the banner. Curious to see if...

Nice Legacy Elite, was this the one recently listed on Reverb? Congrats! There was also a Spalted top Sonus 5 fretless on there which was absurdly cheap, I would have picked it up by my hands are full.

Added another Zon to the arsenal last week... Sonus Special 4 fretless. I love the "clacky" sound of the epoxy coated fingerboard! Phenowood + Epoxy = Bulletproof. I'll be upgrading the hardware to black, have always preferred over chrome, overall great condition for a '98. Some of you may...

We're are talking USD pricing here, correct? I take it the orders are placed through a dealer and not direct to Warwick?

What would be a typical lead time these days for a Masterbuilt Custom Shop build?

Looking majestic. Koa and Wenge?

I read through several hundred pages of the Zon Club Threads, it was in there way back! Master Grade tops are standard on all builds. You can upgrade to Gallery Grade tops if it's available on the build sheet as an option. Some models do not allow you to choose a top unless you specifically...

True. That Granadillo top (GRAN1213-C) looks strikingly similar to the one they made for NAMM years ago, hard to tell for certain. When I placed my order and selected a top Martin had confirmed first that they still had it in the shop. I will say they they have since removed the one I...

What are the specs for your build? I'm pretty sure Joe is doing all of the work in the shop. Does anybody know if Martin is a luthier and a luthier as well? Seems very knowledgeable on the woods and how the affect tone characteristics. I've been reading 20 years of comments on Zon customer...

Yeah, this was "the one that got away". Moral of the story is never sell your Zon. Unless, of course, you have a Sonus Special fretted 4 with a Bubinga top and black hardware. In that case, reach out to me! 🤣

Thought I would post a few more photos for the Zon fans out there... Early 90s (1993?) Legacy Elite 6-String Quilted Maple with a Sienna Red stain. Gold Hardware (Schallers) The photos are ancient and don't show the quilt pattern very well. Think digital cameras of the early 2000s... 1999...

So.... I came home from work and this was waiting at the door for me! 1999 Sonus 5 with a Walnut top. Fretless, with dark lines. Immaculate condition, I swear it has been in a time capsule for the past 26 years! No finish cracking or any neck issues with this era of Zon. No fading of the...