It is fairly apparent that they were trying to highlight the unique features of the bass, which I think they did a good job with. I assume that the actual tone would be similar to other Zon basses. If you want to hear how Michael uses the instrument, you can listen to some of his music, as others have suggested.
The bridge seems similar to the TransTrem that Steinberger offered decades ago. I like the Hipshots on each string. Cool instrument. Would love to have a guitar with these options.
Having installed quite a few extender keys, just a quick word of warning. They don't work as well upside down as they do right side up. Gravity is one of the elements in how they work. The open lever will flop around and such.
@@ReeWebster i've modified mine as well I have one on the E of an upside down fender headstock. I had to bend the lever to help it clear the next tuner (not an issue right handed) and the fact that the lever will dangle instead of hold is a minor issue concerning stability. Still works. Can't fix the dangle if the unit is facing down.
"Wierd" is clickbait. "Innovative" is accurate. Michael Manring is a great bassist who's cadence, space, time and melodic sensibility is a wonderful contrast to all the great "shred bassists" today. I am not saying better or worse, but a creative extension of the sonic spectrum.
Would have been better if your cameraman had focused on the mechanical components while you were describing them. Try redoing this video using a cameraman that is more technically adept.
This whole video about this bass and there's barely any coverage of what it sounds like.
It is fairly apparent that they were trying to highlight the unique features of the bass, which I think they did a good job with. I assume that the actual tone would be similar to other Zon basses. If you want to hear how Michael uses the instrument, you can listen to some of his music, as others have suggested.
My thoughts exactly
I can hear the sustain!
ruclips.net/video/aY4Ra2KOyas/видео.html&ab_channel=BrianWilson
There doesn't need to be. It sounds like a bass. I seen all I need to know.
I would have liked to have heard him play it a bit more.
Search for Enormous Room. You'll hear this thing in all it's glory
Michael Manring = Legend
If you want to hear him use the Hipshots during a song, look up his song The Enormous Room.
Edit: added link above
The bridge seems similar to the TransTrem that Steinberger offered decades ago. I like the Hipshots on each string. Cool instrument. Would love to have a guitar with these options.
"As a composer that's really appealing." You don't NEED it for composing unless you're composing FOR it and that is less composing and more tugging.
What does it matter if we don't ever hear it? Is it enough to be just another pretty bass?
Holy moly Batman! That is really cool!
Having installed quite a few extender keys, just a quick word of warning. They don't work as well upside down as they do right side up. Gravity is one of the elements in how they work. The open lever will flop around and such.
His don't
He mentioned them being modified, this will be why.
@@ReeWebster i've modified mine as well I have one on the E of an upside down fender headstock. I had to bend the lever to help it clear the next tuner (not an issue right handed) and the fact that the lever will dangle instead of hold is a minor issue concerning stability. Still works. Can't fix the dangle if the unit is facing down.
Michael's voice sounds hoarse.
true Maestro & marvallous soul
Nice, but more demo please.
Crazy stuff 😮
Amazing
"Wierd" is clickbait. "Innovative" is accurate. Michael Manring is a great bassist who's cadence, space, time and melodic sensibility is a wonderful contrast to all the great "shred bassists" today. I am not saying better or worse, but a creative extension of the sonic spectrum.
State of the art bass guitar.
Proceeds to strum it like he’s playing “Wonderwall”.
It’s a joke people.
Awe it's got his name on it,just in case he forgets,isn't that adorable.!!
I guess Slash needs to be reminded constantly of his.
Les Claypool needs one
Clever stuff
Coooool ❤❤❤❤
The G.O.A.T.
Then one day, a young fellow named Charles Berthoud came into possession of one of these majestic axes.
The rest, as they say, was BASStory.
That would be interesting
Not quite. Zon built this bass and it was available for sale called the HyperBass. LaFay built Charles’
Send it to charles berthoud
Would have been better if your cameraman had focused on the mechanical components while you were describing them. Try redoing this video using a cameraman that is more technically adept.
Ridiculous video with no demo. You are banned.
the canera man dosent know what a bridge means, 😢
Well that wasn’t helpful at all
Wow! Fretless bass with hipshot tuners That is unique thing! Not really.
That's interesting, to be sure, but I think I'll just stick with my 67 Gibson EB3!....Bought it NEW , still have it!...Just sayin'!