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12-07-2012, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by LutherHeggs00  Sadowsky soapbars? Nordstrand Big Splits or Big Singles?  | Was leaning hard towards BIG Singles or Splits but decided on Dual Coils.  Quote:
Originally Posted by basswave I plan on writing a separate review of this bass when I get some times (probably early next week), but I have to say I cannot stop playing this one. I have already gigged it and love it.
I just say this for now...Its probably the most versatile bass that I have owned.  | So did this replace the Carvin?
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12-07-2012, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by madbassplaya Was leaning hard towards BIG Singles or Splits but decided on Dual Coils.
So did this replace the Carvin? | I'm a Big Single 'Fan' and could not be happier. To me they are the best of fuller sounding humbucker in that throaty single coil growl.
I still have 1 SB5000 that does my 70's j thing.
However the VTP5 #110 has a unique pickup spacing (its not a Sad modern spacing) but in fact has the neck pickup pulled back a bit. The growl is just unreal...
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12-07-2012, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by basswave I'm a Big Single 'Fan' and could not be happier. To me they are the best of fuller sounding humbucker in that throaty single coil growl.
I still have 1 SB5000 that does my 70's j thing.
However the VTP5 #110 has a unique pickup spacing (its not a Sad modern spacing) but in fact has the neck pickup pulled back a bit. The growl is just unreal... | |
12-07-2012, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Majestic Very nice. Does it have a preamp? | Its using Nordy 3 band...Very subtle (which I love) not a fan of the aggie or Sadowsky...
But dig the Audere and Nordy.
The Nordy is a little more open (so to speak) this one has the push pull option as well.
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12-07-2012, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by basswave Its using Nordy 3 band...Very subtle (which I love) not a fan of the aggie or Sadowsky...
But dig the Audere and Nordy.
The Nordy is a little more open (so to speak) this one has the push pull option as well. | Good to know! I'm not a fan of the Aguilar or Sadowsky either, but dig the Audere....so I'm guessing the Nordstrand pre is up my alley too.
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12-07-2012, 10:42 AM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | Audere: never was a fan. Been long enough I couldn't tell you why, but it was a fail for me both times I had one.
Aguilar: all boom and glass; yuck.
Sadowky: win for me, but, it's definitely "a more modern flavor," and not "fender-y/passive-y or organic."
Nord: very natural sounding, and a complete win with Nord pickups.
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12-07-2012, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by smperry Good to know! I'm not a fan of the Aguilar or Sadowsky either, but dig the Audere....so I'm guessing the Nordstrand pre is up my alley too. | What up SM...
Sounds like you would love that combo then...
Like Alan said the Big Singles and this pre is a win.
I honestly thought I would use just the Audere for any 2 pickup instruments, until this pre.
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12-07-2012, 11:30 AM
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12-07-2012, 01:49 PM
| | Fan of the New Orleans Saints | | | | | My Valenti is passive. With that being said my favorite preamps that I have tried have been:
Nordstrand 2 band
Carvin 2 band
Sadowsky 2 band (Modern but very usable)
I haven't cared for Aguilar honestly and I haven't tried the Audere. I have noticed that I tend to prefer 2 band or 4 band unless the mid frequency can be switched on a 3 band.
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12-11-2012, 11:48 AM
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12-11-2012, 07:09 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | So I let someone sit in Saturday night and play my Valenti 5 string.....after which, he hands it back to me and says "it plays nice, but I like jazz basses". He then informed me that he played a 5 string Fender jazz bass. My Valenti is 35 inch scale loaded with big singles.....I always THOUGHT of it as a jazz bass.....I guess maybe the 35 inch scale could throw some guys off.....I still have to chuckle when people look at any jazz style bass that doesn't say Fender and then proudly proclaim " I play a Fender". I was nice though and just said "Fenders are nice basses man"......rant over
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12-11-2012, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by basswave | Did you pick this up at Bass Specialties in Philly? I think that's the one I saw there.
I met Nino there a few weeks back when he was dropping this spalted flame maple/Sadowsky loaded beauty off with Glenn - http://www.bassspecialties.com/colle...ucts/valenti-j . A few really nice Valentis have been through Glenn's shop.
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12-13-2012, 06:49 PM
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12-14-2012, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by thehess Did you pick this up at Bass Specialties in Philly? I think that's the one I saw there.
I met Nino there a few weeks back when he was dropping this spalted flame maple/Sadowsky loaded beauty off with Glenn - http://www.bassspecialties.com/colle...ucts/valenti-j . A few really nice Valentis have been through Glenn's shop. | It was there before but I actually picked this up from Nino after He brought this bass to the NE GTG.
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12-15-2012, 09:13 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: N. Fort Worth,Texas | | http://www.reverbnation.com/mattbarron I gig with this guy quite a bit and tracked all the tunes on this page with my Valenti basses. |
12-20-2012, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Chef Stellar work.  |
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12-20-2012, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chef This bass freakin' rocks. | I love that. How is it compared to the rest of your toolbox?
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12-20-2012, 07:44 AM
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It weighs 7.5lbs; so it's the lightest bass I've ever owned, probably!
It's ash, maple, Nord single coils, Sadowsky preamp with vintage tone.
Compared to my Sadowsky MV5JJ of similar spec, it's a little less mid forward, with a little more native low end, and more extended treble response (which the VTC calms quite nicely if you want it to).
Compared to my Valenti #46 JJ, the neck is a bit wider, and, a bit shallower, which I find super comfortable. The body is more contoured around all it's edges, which is also nice.
Super Awesome.
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12-20-2012, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Chef Build level is top shelf.
It weighs 7.5lbs; so it's the lightest bass I've ever owned, probably!
It's ash, maple, Nord single coils, Sadowsky preamp with vintage tone.
Compared to my Sadowsky MV5JJ of similar spec, it's a little less mid forward, with a little more native low end, and more extended treble response (which the VTC calms quite nicely if you want it to).
Compared to my Valenti #46 JJ, the neck is a bit wider, and, a bit shallower, which I find super comfortable. The body is more contoured around all it's edges, which is also nice.
Super Awesome. | Great to hear! Can't wait to get mine.
Nino, hurry up!   
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