Zon

Also known as: Zon Guitars, Zon Basses

Zon Guitars is an American bass guitar manufacturer founded in May 1981 by bassist and luthier Joseph Zon in Buffalo, New York. The company relocated to Redwood City, California in November 1995 to accommodate growing international demand. Zon became known for its use of non-traditional materials and construction techniques, particularly composite graphite necks, which give its instruments a di...

21 Products · Used by 29 Artists

Zon Sonus Customs 5 Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus 519 Electric Basses

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Zon VB 6 Electric Basses

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Zon Custom 5 Dick Lövgren Bass Electric Basses

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Zon Legacy Bass Electric Basses

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Zon Legacy Elite-5 Electric Basses

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Zon Zander Sonus 5 Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus Custom 5 Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus Custom 4 Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus 4/2 Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus Special 6 Electric Basses

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Zon VB 4 Electric Basses

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Zon Hyperbass Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus V Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus 5/2 Electric Basses

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Zon Mosaic Mojo 4 Electric Basses

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Zon Mosaic Pro 5 Electric Basses

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Zon Legacy Elite Special 5 Electric Basses

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Zon Sonus 4/1 Electric Basses

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Zon Mosaic RR4 Ray Riendeau Signature Series Electric Basses

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Zon Mosaic 5 Custom Bass Guitar Electric Basses

The brand's lineup includes the Sonus, Legacy Elite, Mosaic, VB, and Hyperbass models, along with an import-level Standard Series. The Hyperbass, developed in the mid-1990s in collaboration with bassist Michael Manring, is notable for its hardware system that allows the player to retune strings on the fly during performance. Zon offers a wide range of custom options across body woods, electronics, pickups, and finishes.

Within the bass community, Zon has built a reputation as a boutique builder favored by players seeking graphite-neck instruments and custom configurations, often mentioned alongside other high-end American bass makers.

Zon has 21 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 29 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Jason Newsted, Dick Lövgren, and Paulo Jr..