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Description
The Hyperbass is the first instrument of its kind, designed specifically for altered tuning. One year in the making, the Hyperbass is Michael Manring's signature instrument, developed in conjunction with and for this virtuoso bassist. The Hyperbass offers limitless altered tunings and an extended range of playability and sounds for the player interested in exploring new directions in bass.
Each version features a three-octave fretless neck and heel-less extended cutaway. A bookmatched curly maple top laminated to a poplar body core gives this bass a full, rich, transparent sound.
All basses feature three-octave fretless fingerboard, deep extended cutaway, bookmatched Curly Maple top, black hardware and single humbucking pickup with ZP2-S active electronics.
©2012 Zon Guitars
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Bass PlayerMag
Michael Manring at Bass Player LIVE! 2013
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Zon Hyperbass.
User experience
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Owners express excitement and anticipation for the Hyperbass, with a willingness to wait over 12 months for custom orders, despite known delays.
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Owners find the detuners fun and are slowly learning to incorporate them into songs, highlighting the learning curve associated with the Hyperbass's unique capabilities.
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Owners describe the Hyperbass's sound as "unmistakable," emphasizing its unique tonal qualities that attract fans of Michael Manring and Jesus Rico Perez.
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Use cases and applications
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The Hyperbass is associated with advanced techniques and unique tunings, making it ideal for experimental and progressive music styles.
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Features and functionality
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The Hyperbass features 3-4 Hipshot Xtender detuners, allowing for dynamic tuning changes in real-time, as demonstrated in Michael Manring's performances.
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The Hyperbass has a 3-octave fretboard, which increases the range and complexity available to players, though it might be challenging to intonate above the 24th fret.
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The Hyperbass can be used with a pitch shift pedal as an alternative to the detunable bridge for dynamic tuning changes.
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In a video performance, Michael Manring is seen playing the Zon Hyperbass, as featured on Reverb.com.
Listed on Malley's official Zon artist page.
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