ANSWER: Not for a second ... Nino ROCKS!!!!
I joined TalkBass in December of 2004. Like most newbies, I introduced myself, started asking questions, and just started getting a feel for the place. One of the brands I kept hearing about was "Valenti." Back then I didn't know about many names besides Fender, Rickenbacker, Ibanez, and Yamaha. I kept asking questions and kept reading. I got introduced to the concept of GAS and soon felt it for myself.
The first bass I felt true GAS lust for was a custom P-Bass made by Nino Valenti. Jet Black. Beautiful tort pickguard. Classy Maple Fretboard. I often fantasized about having Nino make one for me or getting a Fender and making it look like this one.
2 years later, that very bass came available in the classifieds and I snapped it up. I received it last night and I can tell you guys without hesitation that Nino Valenti and his basses are ALL OF THAT!
My TB buds know that I have been through a lot of basses - Squier, SX, Fender, Yamaha, you name it. I have also been blessed to be able to own some very nice ones as well -- Barker, USA Lakland, & Sadowsky.
While it's hard to quantify the difference between the More and less expensive instruments, people who have had both know the difference. There is a feel ... a quality ... a certain "Goodness" that higher-end instruments have that simply feels right. Nino's work captures that same goodness. The way the components fit together. The way the neck feels in your hand. The quality of the assembly. Pure craftsmanship with a little "magic" thrown in. Believe it -- Nino has "the touch."
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This particular bass has Nordstrand P pickups and an Aggie 2-band preamp. In passive mode, it sounds like a (somewhat aggressive) P-Bass. Ready to kick some Motown or serious blues. When you engage the pre however, it kicks into WHOA(!) mode. Big as all outdoors and in your face!!!
I'll be taking this bass to te Minnesota GTG tomorrow and I can't wait to see how it performs at gig volumes through a big rig. I doubt that I'll be disappointed.
Nino - my hat goes off to you Sir, This is one heck of an instrument!
I joined TalkBass in December of 2004. Like most newbies, I introduced myself, started asking questions, and just started getting a feel for the place. One of the brands I kept hearing about was "Valenti." Back then I didn't know about many names besides Fender, Rickenbacker, Ibanez, and Yamaha. I kept asking questions and kept reading. I got introduced to the concept of GAS and soon felt it for myself.
The first bass I felt true GAS lust for was a custom P-Bass made by Nino Valenti. Jet Black. Beautiful tort pickguard. Classy Maple Fretboard. I often fantasized about having Nino make one for me or getting a Fender and making it look like this one.
2 years later, that very bass came available in the classifieds and I snapped it up. I received it last night and I can tell you guys without hesitation that Nino Valenti and his basses are ALL OF THAT!
My TB buds know that I have been through a lot of basses - Squier, SX, Fender, Yamaha, you name it. I have also been blessed to be able to own some very nice ones as well -- Barker, USA Lakland, & Sadowsky.
While it's hard to quantify the difference between the More and less expensive instruments, people who have had both know the difference. There is a feel ... a quality ... a certain "Goodness" that higher-end instruments have that simply feels right. Nino's work captures that same goodness. The way the components fit together. The way the neck feels in your hand. The quality of the assembly. Pure craftsmanship with a little "magic" thrown in. Believe it -- Nino has "the touch."
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This particular bass has Nordstrand P pickups and an Aggie 2-band preamp. In passive mode, it sounds like a (somewhat aggressive) P-Bass. Ready to kick some Motown or serious blues. When you engage the pre however, it kicks into WHOA(!) mode. Big as all outdoors and in your face!!!
I'll be taking this bass to te Minnesota GTG tomorrow and I can't wait to see how it performs at gig volumes through a big rig. I doubt that I'll be disappointed.
Nino - my hat goes off to you Sir, This is one heck of an instrument!
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