Official Zon Club Part 5

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Got this recently. Very happy with it. Super versatile.

Grenadillo top
Spalted alder back
Wenge tone plate
3 band Polyfusion; may change to a Darkglass Tone Capsule for the sake of trying something new
Radiused Bartolini soapbars in Sonus Special position

Love it!
I had Elricks with pickups put in that position and loved it, except they weren't radiused. That location is where I often pluck over a ramp, so they actually got in the way whereas yours would be perfect.

 

[kesslari]

My baby also has radiused Barts in the "Special" position... Love love love it.

 

[basschanges]

Have any of you guys had any recent contact with Joe or the shop in general? I haven't been able to get in touch with them for about 3 and a half weeks.

 

[dhagopian]

I was just there last Wednesday. They had been closed for about a week prior to that.

 

[dhagopian]

Back in black

 

[Angus]

Great setup

 

[dhagopian]

Great setup

I have a 2x10 also that's not pictured.

 

[Maple]

Just picked up my first Zon Sonus 82xxx. It looks like it's brand new but I have read that these hide their age very well. I have an email out to Zon to see what info they have on it. 5 digit serial seems low to me so is it really '82?

I took it to the jazz workshop last night and it sounded amazing! low B was as solid as the baby grand. The sound often felt like it was in my head. So now I know why you guys love your Zons!

 

[dhagopian]

I don't really know how their serial numbers work but I don't think that bridge is from 1982... I feel like they started using those around the late 90s or early 2000s.

 

[Angus]

Its probably from the 2000s. What is the rest of the serial number? End in 0x?

 

[Maple]

Its probably from the 2000s. What is the rest of the serial number? End in 0x?

82748

 

[Angus]

Oh god knows then. You'd have to email them.

 

[dhagopian]

Oh god knows then. You'd have to email them.

What's the problem? It was mfg on August 27, 1948

 

[Maple]

What's the problem? It was mfg on August 27, 1948

That's right!
I can see the ad already -
Earliest Zon Sonus from '48 - built before Joseph Zon was born. First $50,000 gets it. Looks brand new

 

[Maple]

Just heard back. official date is 1998

 

[basschanges]

20 year old bass and it looks like it came off the line yesterday. Crazy.

Joe says everything is done my TJ 6 except the Barts (no surprises). He's sure it will be delivered by mid next month. Fingers crossed. 2 and a half years go by faster than one would think.

 

[sps500]

Went for a quick shop visit and I noticed a few things.

1) If the phone is not being answered it's because they are busy and considering the amount basses they are currently finishing it's just crazy..... They are really that busy.

2) Joe and the gang are absolute gems. Totally professional and hospitality to rival the best.

3) The time Joe spent on discussing basses with me was incredible and I am a nobody in the bass world.

Finally got to end by saying there are some crazy gorgeous basses in the midst of different stages of build.... my favorite .. a Vinny with a really really gorgeous Amboyna burl top... you got to see it to believe it... I will try to post a picture here.

 

[sps500]

This is it

 

[Maiden Bass]

Vinny Alert!

My VB4 H/S shipped from the Zon factory today and it arrives tomorrow! Joe did a special upgrade where the humbuckers switch to single coils when you pull up on the volume knob.

I will try to post some pics this weekend! Long wait, but I've had several Zon basses and I know it's worth the wait!

 

[Slaymus]

Go check Zon Facebook :
incredible semi-acoustic bass for Dick Lovgren (Meshuggah) !!!