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THIS PAGE IS NOT RUN DIRECTLY BY LUTHIER JOE ZON !!
but, rather, for him (he's much too busy making beautiful basses!). If you'd like to contact Joe directly, do so HERE
Our Mission
At Zon, our goal is to provide players with the best performing, most innovative instruments of the highest quality, materials, and craftsmanship—basses of exceptional tone and performance, equally at home in the studio as they are on the road. Each bass we make is crafted by artisans who love their work, who are passionate about bass, and who build every instrument as if it were for their very own playing. Our attention to detail and desire for perfection border on compulsion.
A Zon bass is all about synergy, in how the various materials and components work, blend, and complement each other to create a rich, musical-sounding instrument. To our ears, every component interacts: the wood, finish, hardware, etc.
Rather than offer an instrument from an a la carte menu, or assemble a random menagerie of off-the-shelf parts, we carefully select and match components, most of which are custom made for us. The result is a bass with a tone that is balanced and unique to that model. We think it makes more sense for a player to be able to choose from a variety of specially voiced models, selecting one with a particular tone that suits his or her musical and/or playing style, rather than adapting their musical or playing style to some randomly voiced instrument.
Your sound all starts with the instrument and works up the chain from there. If you have a bass with a poor-quality sound, all the best amplification in the world won’t help you. Simply stated, Zon basses are designed to be instruments built for a lifetime. These are basses that will grow with you and your playing ability. A craftsman is only as good as his/her tools, and a Zon bass will allow you to become a better player, no matter what your playing level.
As a bassist myself, I know the importance of a well-made instrument. After receiving multiple checks for quality throughout the production process, I personally inspect each and every bass before it leaves our facility. My name is on it, and I’m proud of our work. I wouldn’t expect other players to accept anything less than I’d want—that is, the most beautiful, functional, great-sounding, and above all playable instrument possible.
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
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JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!!! This is the first event of it's kind in Seattle.
Don't miss this event!
Go to the website www.uncontainedsound.com now to learn more about it, read some artists bios, listen to a few You Tube videos and then pre-register to get a discount on the door price. Space is limited, so do not miss out on a great opportunity.
Please join us and tell your fellow musicians and friends in Seattle. This will be an amazing opportunity for musicians to learn, network and discover the Sound of Bass featuring our new innovative PowerCabs that totally revolutionize the sound of bass and guitar.
The Sound of Bass Day includes an afternoon of Workshop/Clinic Sessions presented by master bassists Doug Johns (Cleveland OH), E Pruitt (Seattle, WA), Pennal Johnson (Chicago, IL), Randy George (Seattle, WA), Michael Norwood (Jacksonville, FL), Jeff Morgan (Tacoma, WA) and Lawrence Hightower (Olympia, WA) followed by a concert featuring the artists.
Hi ZON.... I hope you find yourself happy, healthy and busy. I have just put up three tracks on my player and ask that you kindly check them out and let me know what you think of them. The first was written for my Daughter and is entitled "AMY'S OCEAN" which should chill you all out after a hard days work. The second is called "CHASING THE FANTASY" which will definately wake you up again afterwards, haha.... and the third is entitled "TRANQUILITY",.. which speaks for it's self. Anyway....Throw an ear on them for me, and let me know what you think my friend,..because after all, if my friends won't listen.... Who will eh, haha. Sending Peace, and Respect to your good self, and I thank you for your continuing support and friendship............... Stay close eh! BISCUIT
PS.... If you have the time, Please check out my other tracks too.... Thank you.
Join us for the first ever Sound of Bass Day in Seattle, a great opportunity to learn from world class bassists, meet fellow musicians, and discover some new innovative equipment that will totally revolutionize the Sound of Bass as we know it. And if for any reason you are unable to attend, please check out the website to discover just how amazing these amplifiers really are. www.uncontainedsound.com. Feel free to send this information on to anyone you think may be interested.
I've just uploaded a couple of new demo tracks, "Lullaby" a tune I recorded with my Spector fretted bass and "Soulmates" a new rough demo recorded with my Zon Hyperbass. I hope you will get to check them out and tell me what you think :)
Come see a sweet Sonus Special used and abused in Chicagoland!
ION VEIN with Twelfth Gate and Army of Souls Friday October 30, 2009 Shark City 2240 Bloomingdale Rd Glendale Heights, IL 630-965-7625 www.sharkcity.biz
Hey Joe and Gang at ZON I am hoping that this PIC is the quality that it takes to get posted in the good shots that stay on the web. I have one of the first ZON Sonus basses built it is blond and still spanks. I also have the Walnut top /Back W Maple in sandwiched in the middle With Soap Bars (Pictured) I am in the bay area
the guy that stops by and asks Joe for the 1st Gen tuning keys with the Z on them.
My Zon guitar hanging by my pond .... it is the most metal guitar ever!! and one of my most prized possessions!! Thank you Joe! (vintage 80's from Buffalo days ...) - Jenn
