Zon vs Warwick fretless

[btn]

I had my heart set on a new 6 string Modulus fretless, but was stunned to find out they went out of business. I am now trying to decide between either a 6 string fretless Thumb or Legacy. I love the idea of a carbon neck, but also love the warm, "woody" look of the Warwicks. Does the carbon neck make much of a difference tonally? Also, would the phenowood board last longer then a standard wood board?

Thanks.

 

[wmheilma]

Yes the graphite sounds quite unique. There are no dead spots I can find anywhere. It sounds especially great with a BIG PA. You might find a Modulus fretless 6 used if you are lucky. My Q6 has frets. My fretless is similar to a Warwick. It is great with wenge neck, bubinga body, and ebony board!

 

[lz4005]

They're going to sound very different.
Phenowood is harder than natural wood and will give a brighter, more upper-mid heavy sound.

 

[btn]

How about from a durability standpoint? Is phenowood longer-lasting than natural ebony?

 

[Marial]

They both have their pros and cons, but to my ears no fretless sings like a Zon, with Pedulla being number two.

 

[lz4005]

How about from a durability standpoint? Is phenowood longer-lasting than natural ebony?

Should be, yes. It's more wear resistant in terms of string grooves, but can crack from impacts that would only dent wood.

 

[Brother Goose]

If your amenable to a 34" 5 string fretless- check out my Warwick PRO M 5 for sale. Has a very deep and focused sound- I'm just looking to reinvest.

 

[steven conley]

I have a 1997 Corvette Standard made in West Germany Bubinga, wenge. It is passive in excellent to mint condition. West Germany written on the tuners. Also I have a 2007 Warwick Corvette Standard Fretless Bubinga, wenge, and ebony fretboard. Passive also in mint condition. Made in Germany. Both for sale. Working up towards a Fodera.