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For sale FS: Zon Sonus 5 Burled Redwood Top

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Made in Redwood City, CA...S/N 1013089, ZP-4 Electronics, Bartolini pickups, black hardware...folks, this is one sweet bass, both aesthetically and aurally. I purchased it new from Bass NW several years ago, played it for a few months, and then put in in the (non-original) HSC, breaking it out every now and then, but it's time for it to find a new home.

CONS (wear)...not too much to speak of. There is a VERY small chip at the top of the headstock, a few minor scuffs by the B string, and (I swear I'm not making this up!) the cap on the EQ knob has 4 or 5 Corgi puppy tooth marks...didn't touch anything but that cap, but YEAH, we had 'dialogue' when I saw him do it.

Also included: Zon gig bag, Reunion Blues Chocolate leather Double Electric Bass Gig Bag (Kiwi Cordovan polish works GREAT as far as a color match), Zon 3.5" strap, and HSC (I think it's a TKL, but not positive).

Will ship via FedEx ONLY (to the Lower 48 on my dime), insured, and packed with love and my best wishes for many happy grooves to follow.

Asking $1,800, but will entertain reasonable offers.
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IGotGas

IGotGas

Cajun Rocker
Sep 26, 2011
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134
Baton Rouge, LA
Any trades you'd consider whatsoever?? Trades + cash from me? Straight trades? Trades + cash from you? Very interested!
 
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bdemoss

Jul 18, 2013
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#4 - Left that part out, sorry. It has a composite neck, therefore (according to Zon's website), no truss rod.

#5 - No, thanks. I need to sell 'er.

Regards,


Brad
 
lsu921

lsu921

Jun 6, 2003
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Port Allen, La
Are the controls Volume, Blend, Bass/Treble stack? Satin or gloss finish on the back of the neck? Matching headstock?
 
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Levar

Sep 28, 2011
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Toronto
Any chance of you selling it for 1500?
Tight on cash from selling my Spector

Beautiful piece though, bump!
 
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lowlife6

Oct 6, 2002
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bdemoss said:
#4 - Left that part out, sorry. It has a composite neck, therefore (according to Zon's website), no truss rod.

#5 - No, thanks. I need to sell 'er.

Regards,


Brad
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#4 Actually, if you bought the bass new less than 3-4 years ago, there should be a truss rod. Zon started putting truss rods in them but I don't exactly from which year onwards.

The thing is that you'll have to remove the neck to adjust the rod, which is located at the base of the neck.

Contrary to claims, most older model Zon owners (especially 5 or 6 stringer) know that the neck will weaken over a long period of time (5-10 years of constant string tension) and the neck will be bent.

So having a truss rod will be a great reassurance for your buyers. IMHO, it's worth the trouble removing the neck screws (which are threaded inserts anyways) to check for a trussrod.
 
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bdemoss

Jul 18, 2013
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Okay, here's the deal.

I never said that I bought it 3 or 4 years ago. It was made in 1999. I wasn't trying to mislead; to be honest, I couldn't remember exactly when I bought it ('twas later in 1999) I just (6:40 pm CST, 10/22/2013) got off the phone with the Zon factory, and the gentleman with whom I spoke admitted that yes, there have been instances of creep over the years, but that they are the vast minority (NOT 'majority', as has been suggested earlier in this thread). Zon started making basses in 1982, and they still have some from that era @ the factory that are just as true as the day they were made. No special care, they just made 'em right from the get-go. Sort of like 'pre-war Martins'.

NO. TRUSS. ROD. Evidently, THIS neck was one that didn't need one (as most of them didn't), and if hasn't by now (14 years, not a mere 5-10), it never will. Still as straight as an arrow, slicker than a greased piglet, and punchy as all get out.

He also said that whoever swings on this (just the bass, not including the gig bag I'm throwing in) for $1,800 will be getting a heck of a deal.

Kindest regards,

Brad
 
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bdemoss

Jul 18, 2013
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couple more pics.
 

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lowlife6

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bdemoss said:
Okay, here's the deal.

I never said that I bought it 3 or 4 years ago. It was made in 1999. I wasn't trying to mislead; to be honest, I couldn't remember exactly when I bought it ('twas later in 1999) I just (6:40 pm CST, 10/22/2013) got off the phone with the Zon factory, and the gentleman with whom I spoke admitted that yes, there have been instances of creep over the years, but that they are the vast minority (NOT 'majority', as has been suggested earlier in this thread). Zon started making basses in 1982, and they still have some from that era @ the factory that are just as true as the day they were made. No special care, they just made 'em right from the get-go. Sort of like 'pre-war Martins'.

NO. TRUSS. ROD. Evidently, THIS neck was one that didn't need one (as most of them didn't), and if hasn't by now (14 years, not a mere 5-10), it never will. Still as straight as an arrow, slicker than a greased piglet, and punchy as all get out.

He also said that whoever swings on this (just the bass, not including the gig bag I'm throwing in) for $1,800 will be getting a heck of a deal.

Kindest regards,

Brad
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Apologies Brad, I wasn't thinking when I posted my personal experience (re Zons) on your FS thread. For sure, words from a Zon employee holds more weight than mine.

Good luck with your sale. Your burl top is to die for.
 

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