You built it, so you'd know, but just eyeballin' it, it looks like the neck pu is between the p location and Ray sweetspot. I thought the placement looked similar to the pu placement on the Sadowsky Modern, honestly.
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The Valenti Megathread Part III
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as you noted, Nino would probably know
It does look close to the Sadowsky Modern-which he would probably also know
It also looks close to a G&L L2500, which is "more or less P+70's J."
It does look close to the Sadowsky Modern-which he would probably also know
It also looks close to a G&L L2500, which is "more or less P+70's J."
I can see myself owning one of these!I would think so.
I think I'd prefer tort on yours, but I'm pretty traditional like that.
48 is alder/pao ferro, sadowsky single coils and preamp:
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Dude, that bass is "so completely my thing" it's not even funny.
I have a Sadowsky Metro RV-JJ that is also alder+r/w, but has the Sadowsky HC J pickups, which are definately "more hi-fi"...the extra grit and mid push out of the Sadowsky Single Coils is a beautiful thing.
That's the 4th Valenti I've owned now. They've all been steallr basses, but this one suits me, personally super-fine.
I have a Sadowsky Metro RV-JJ that is also alder+r/w, but has the Sadowsky HC J pickups, which are definately "more hi-fi"...the extra grit and mid push out of the Sadowsky Single Coils is a beautiful thing.
That's the 4th Valenti I've owned now. They've all been steallr basses, but this one suits me, personally super-fine.
What's the weight on that? I'd love to have a 8-ish lb. 4 string version built in all white with black hardware and a neck pickup cover. Does Nino do Ebony necks?
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just over 9lbs...like 9lbs 4 oz or so, tho it's been a while since i measured...
whether Nino can do an 8lb 4 banger, you'd have to ask him; but, just moving to 4 strings would have obvious weight savings.
whether Nino can do an 8lb 4 banger, you'd have to ask him; but, just moving to 4 strings would have obvious weight savings.
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I just took some measurements and the pickups on the Valenti are 1/2" closer to the neck then the Sadowsky 24F5. Very similar in location.
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Generally, my basses weigh between 8.5 and 9.25lbs.
A full ebony neck/board?
Very nice. You went with DCs, right? I stand by my original assessment that your new bass will sound meaner'n hell.
Also, hope I didn't sound like a rod in my previous post, you do great work.
Also, hope I didn't sound like a rod in my previous post, you do great work.
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Yeah, DC's.
The neck p.u is in the treble coil of a P position, bringing it closer to the bridge than your bass. If I wanted to make it vintage style (which I came very close to doing with a clear p/g), a standard p/g would of covered the p/u.
Not at all.
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I was going for the Spector US Neck through soapbar spacing which is also similar for a Sadowsky 24F5.as you noted, Nino would probably know
It does look close to the Sadowsky Modern-which he would probably also know
More like an L-5500:
Not the one I used to own but this is what it looked like:
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I've never managed to snag one of those...either missed them, or they weighted 14lbs or something silly like that.
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Sorry. I meant fretboard! I just have this vision of a 'Tuxedo' bass. All white finish with black hardware and fretboard.
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Mr. Walmsley, now what does the Funkfather need with a tuxedo bass!? It would be stylin'! Played an ebony board Valenti at the NYC GTG two years ago, equipped with EMG's. Always wondered what a big full range pup like an Aero or Nordy J would sound like.
Nino's gear is light, for sure. My Valenti J5 has to be near two pounds lighter than my Lakland JO5.
And I dig the painted headstocks.
It would be stylin'! Played an ebony board Valenti at the NYC GTG two years ago, equipped with EMG's. Always wondered what a big full range pup like an Aero or Nordy J would sound like.Nino's gear is light, for sure. My Valenti J5 has to be near two pounds lighter than my Lakland JO5.
And I dig the painted headstocks.
LOL! I just have this thing for white basses! I'm a huge fan of Larry Graham's white Moon basses and have been GASing for one ever since. I did have a custom (The Funk Machine traded for with a TB member) for a minute but had to sell it to fund other GAS items! But I want one customized to MY wants! Just waiting on some funding and I will be contacting Nino for sure! As for weight, I'm cool up to 9lbs!Mr. Walmsley, now what does the Funkfather need with a tuxedo bass!?
Nino's gear is light, for sure. My Valenti J5 has to be near two pounds lighter than my Lakland JO5.
And I dig the painted headstocks.
I'm sorry your JO5 is a heavy one. I lucked out and traded for a lightweight one. I have not weighed it but it can't be more than 8.5lbs. Everyone who picks it up can't believe how light it is!
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