I swear by Foderas. I love the light gauge. Good luck
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I second that... I really dig the fodera nickel strings.. I've used both the ultra lights and the regular lights.
DR Lo Rider Steels sound great on my custom headless Sonus. The bartolini buckers are a little polite for my taste, so I prefer the aggression of steel over nickel.
So far I have loved anything LaBella. I am currently running their gold white nylons, but have used their regular white nylons, Slappers(nickels), and their super steps. I have also liked GHS progressives and pressurewound. The original Circle K/Kalium strings were really nice, but who knows what is going on with that company. I think for standard round wound strings the Progressives have been my favorite. For me, though, the LaBella nylons are something special.
Another vote for d'Addario - for both of my Zons the EXL-220-5 is the best choice, soundwise and haptically.
Zon UltraSonic Stainless mediums make my VB5 sing. Usually run medium/lights on my Sonus Deluxe 6 string.
2019 Zon Legacy Elite "25th Anniversary Edition" BEAD 4-String Bass Guitar, Incredible! | Dave in Nevada | Reverb
This bass was de-listed for awhile but is now back up at reduced price.
This bass was de-listed for awhile but is now back up at reduced price.
I'm really surprised nobody hasn't bought this bass yet, the price is an incredible deal.
New Zon vb4 owner here.
It doesn't disappoint!
It doesn't disappoint!
Beautiful! Did you buy new / used? If new, how long was build time and how was communication?
Also, how's the bass?!?
Also, how's the bass?!?
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Was this brand new? If so how long was your wait time?
Gorgeous bass. I hope this means that Joe is working on a batch of Vinnies. There are at least 2 other TBers (Rumblefisher, mrgittleman) who have been waiting 2+ years for theirs.
I purchased it used. I barely have the patients to wait a few days let alone years.
I’ve never tried a Zon before. I purchased it because it weighs 6.5 pounds.
The neck profile is amazing. The action is lower than I ever thought possible 2/32 at the 17th fret. The tone is amazing. It has a lot of sustain for a bolt on. It came with 35 -95 super light strings. Fast, smooth and expressive. It begs to be slapped.
The strap button is at the 14th fret so my muscle memory will need retrained a bit.
It replaced a 7.6 pound Sadowsky nyc. The NYC was a great bass but this Zon is on another level.
I may trade it for a Sonus if the right one cones along. I love the 2/2 head stocks on them.
I’ve never tried a Zon before. I purchased it because it weighs 6.5 pounds.
The neck profile is amazing. The action is lower than I ever thought possible 2/32 at the 17th fret. The tone is amazing. It has a lot of sustain for a bolt on. It came with 35 -95 super light strings. Fast, smooth and expressive. It begs to be slapped.
The strap button is at the 14th fret so my muscle memory will need retrained a bit.
It replaced a 7.6 pound Sadowsky nyc. The NYC was a great bass but this Zon is on another level.
I may trade it for a Sonus if the right one cones along. I love the 2/2 head stocks on them.
Wasn't somebody looking for an 8 string Zon?
2008 Zon Sonus 8-String Bass Black composite neck Rare Free Shipping | Milwaukee Guitar Collective | Reverb
2008 Zon Sonus 8-String Bass Black composite neck Rare Free Shipping | Milwaukee Guitar Collective | Reverb
- Dec 21, 2007
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- Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
From the listing: "Crack in finish by headstock. Cosmetic only, structurally solid."
