Valenti #35 - Now FS!

[the feebler elf]

I'm gonna try this one more time - finally got up the courage to sell the Valenti outright - asking $1300 shipped, USPS MO only. I would STRONGLY prefer a semi-local sale (SF to LA), as to avoid shipping, and would adjust my asking price accordingly.

EDIT - I'm going to open up my possible trades just a little bit. Prefer maple boards and burst/transparent finishes. + cash as applicable -

American Deluxe Precision (Been reeeally gassing for one of these in a 4 lately)
2008 or later MIA Jazz 4 or 5
American Deluxe Jazz 4 or 5 (4+1 tuner configuration)
Lakland Skyline JO4
Lakland Skyline DJ4
Stingray 4 or 5, single H - Maple board being a must on these!
Aso interested in some sort of PJ, or perhaps a G&L.

I did my best to get back to all who made a cash offer, or who inquired about an outright sale last time around, but I may have missed a few. If so, I apologize.

I am the original owner of this bass, and I've taken good care of it. I'd have to search through some records to be sure, but I believe I received this in early 2007. Aside from the typical finish swirls and superficial scratches found on basses that have been played, there are a few things worth noting -

- A few marks just below the input jack, from what I assume was an overzealous attempt to plug in (pictured).

- What I can only call a "finish smudge" above the input jack. Very small and unnoticeable, and I could not get it to photograph.

- A pencil-tip size ding where the belly contour meets the top edge of the bass. An odd place for a ding, and it's perfectly round and not through the finish. Makes me wonder if it was just a finish imperfection that I never noticed. Also could not get it to photograph.

Otherwise, it is in fantastic shape. It's lightweight (I'm guessing 9 - 9.25 lbs, and I'll weigh it as soon as I can), as are most Valentis, and balances superbly. Action is low w/ no buzzing to my (light-ish) touch, and the satin finish on the neck is the best I've ever encountered. Ships in the TKL soft case that the bass arrived in.

Specs from Nino's website -

Specs:
Swamp Ash Body
BlueBurst Finish
Maple neck with Birdseye Maple Fretboard
1 7/8" @ nut
12" Radius
Graphite Reinforced neck
Nordstrand NJ5 pickup at the Neck
Nordstrand FS5 pickup at the bridge
Aguilar OBP-3 preamp
Chrome Hardware
Pearloid Pickguard
Hipshot B Style Bridge
19mm String Spacing
Hipshot Ultralites Tuners
Schaller StrapLocks
Contoured heel for easier access to the upper frets
34" scale

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Please PM me with any questions.

Thanks!

[Bass2daMix]

I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, I DO I DO I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass...

[the feebler elf]

Bump!

[BuffaloBass]

So, do say, how does that bridge pup sound? I must admit, although a J player, the bridge pup doesnt do much for me.

[the feebler elf]

I used to feel the same way about jazz bridge pups, which is why I spec'd this bass the the Fat Stack. I wanted something thicker-sounding than your typical single-coil, which is how it sounds to my ears - like a single coil, but bigger and thicker.

After owning a Geddy Lee with an Audere pre, I've come to enjoy the sound of a single coil bridge pup solo'd after a few preamp tweaks.

Originally Posted by BuffaloBass

So, do say, how does that bridge pup sound? I must admit, although a J player, the bridge pup doesnt do much for me.

[emohair]

How does Vino finish these basses? Its essentially Warmoth parts right?

[Nino Valenti]

I haven't used Warmoth parts in a few years. Currently I'm using USACG parts and having Wilkins Guitar Finishing do my finishes. This particular bass was finished with Graphite Guitar System finishing.

[Nino Valenti]

Originally Posted by the feebler elf

I used to feel the same way about jazz bridge pups, which is why I spec'd this bass the the Fat Stack. I wanted something thicker-sounding than your typical single-coil, which is how it sounds to my ears - like a single coil, but bigger and thicker.

After owning a Geddy Lee with an Audere pre, I've come to enjoy the sound of a single coil bridge pup solo'd after a few preamp tweaks.

FYI, a Nordstrand NJ5 can be ordered to fit in the soapbar casing.

[the feebler elf]

Originally Posted by emohair

How does Vino finish these basses? Its essentially Warmoth parts right?

As Nino mentioned, this bass was built after the switch to USAGC.

Originally Posted by Nino Valenti

FYI, a Nordstrand NJ5 can be ordered to fit in the soapbar casing.

Don't get me wrong, I dig the Fat Stack - I just no longer dislike the bridge single coil solo'd.

[Randy W Lopez]

I still have the Sterling 5 and wouldn't hesitate.

[rwider]

This one is very tempting. Cool bass. Trade for a Roscoe Beck V (Shoreline Gold)?

[the feebler elf]

Originally Posted by Randy W Lopez

I still have the Sterling 5 and wouldn't hesitate.

Originally Posted by rwider

This one is very tempting. Cool bass. Trade for a Roscoe Beck V (Shoreline Gold)?

I appreciate the offers, but I'm really only interested in a Fender Jazz right now.

[the feebler elf]

Bump!

[Bass2daMix]

What? this beauty is still here?

Free bump.

[the feebler elf]

Bump!

[MoEllis]

How many frets? and if the tone more "high-fi" than a regular jazz?

[the feebler elf]

22 frets.

I'm not all that great at articulating tones, but I'd say it leans more towards the vintage side than the hi-fi side. As far as I know, the NJ5 is a very "vintage spec" pickup, and I don't think I would call either the FS5 or the Aggie pre "hi-fi".

Originally Posted by MoEllis

How many frets? and if the tone more "high-fi" than a regular jazz?

[MoEllis]

ah, i gotcha good luck with the sale!

[the feebler elf]

Thanks!

Originally Posted by MoEllis

ah, i gotcha good luck with the sale!

[the feebler elf]

Bump!