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The Valenti Megathread Part III

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Here's some snaps I took before it went of to Jorge:
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#30
I don't know why this popped in my head, but does someone here still own #008?

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I only owned it for about six months, but it still makes me sad that it was just a little bit too big for me to be able to play frequently without hand pain, and that the album I recorded on it never came out. :( What a killer bass...

Nino, I see that you can do 18mm spacing five-strings now, can you also do 1.75" nut widths?
 
#31
Hey all. I am most likely going to be ordering a Valenti in the next couple of weeks. As far as specs go, here is what I'm thinking.

Vintage J 4
Alder Body
Maple Neck/Maple Fretboard w/Light Vintage Tint
Abalone Dot Inlays
1.5" Nut Width
Hipshot HB-1 Tuners w/D-tuner on E string
Hipshot Vintage Bridge w/ 19mm String Spacing
70's pickup position
Fiesta Red Finish w/Matching Headstock
Tort Pickguard

Hopefully it will weigh in about 8.5lbs, but we will have to see.

As far as electronics go, I am having trouble deciding between Nordstrand NJ4's and Basslines SJB-1 pickups paired with either an Aguilar OBP-1 or Sadowsky Preamp, both having a VTC.

So, what say you on the pickups? Nordstrands or Basslines? If Nordstrands, should I go with the 70's wind? Also, what is your preamp suggestion with whatever pickups you suggest?

I am looking for a fat, full, punchy, and even J Bass tone.

Best,
Justin

PS-Nino recommends NJ4's with the Aggie, but I haven't asked him about the 70's wind.
 
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jasonbraatz said:
I don't know why this popped in my head, but does someone here still own #008?

2005_02_25001.jpg


I only owned it for about six months, but it still makes me sad that it was just a little bit too big for me to be able to play frequently without hand pain, and that the album I recorded on it never came out. :( What a killer bass...

Nino, I see that you can do 18mm spacing five-strings now, can you also do 1.75" nut widths?
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Jason, I picked up #008 from you, gigged it for a bit and wheeled it to Russel.( Trujo 777) WE ALL got a deal on that one. While the neck was contoured by Mike Dolan ( I think), it wasnt as comfortable as my Lakland. It also was humidity sensitive, maybe due to the shaving done. Russel won't have a problem in TX!

Nino must have changed neck suppliers as #067 is even more comfortable than the Lakland.

As for 34" vs 35", man I think dudes like to split hairs to split hairs, as the Bs are identical on the two basses. I do sometimes miss the fret while playing blind in the 1-5 range due to muscle memory playing the 35" for years.

Although I would say for 24 frets, I'd prefer the longer scale. I have a hard time with mandolin spacing in the higher registers.

Acoustically, 067 has an interesting , loud, almost upright sound as opposed to the Lakland. I dig it. To enhance its natural quality, I ordered up some AERO type I's, which will also eliminate the Nordy's mid "bump", which I am now dialing out on the preamp. I prefer my pups to be "flat" as a board, especially if the acoustic sound of the instrument is to my liking.

Valenti 067 deserves the best pups made.
 
#33
Well, I had #51 for sale for a while. Then I happened to go back and listen to a recording we made at the 2008 Rock Bottom Music Festival in Denver where I played it all night. It killed. No way I'm giving it up. I'll sell my Stingray instead if I have to...
 
#34
I've never liked Stingrays. The only Leo product I've never bonded with.
Love playing them; they feel great.
Their tone has just never worked for me.
Lotsa guys love 'em, YMMV, etc.
 
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jasonbraatz said:
I don't know why this popped in my head, but does someone here still own #008?

2005_02_25001.jpg


I only owned it for about six months, but it still makes me sad that it was just a little bit too big for me to be able to play frequently without hand pain, and that the album I recorded on it never came out. :( What a killer bass...

Nino, I see that you can do 18mm spacing five-strings now, can you also do 1.75" nut widths?
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BuffaloBass said:
Jason, I picked up #008 from you, gigged it for a bit and wheeled it to Russel.( Trujo 777) WE ALL got a deal on that one. While the neck was contoured by Mike Dolan ( I think), it wasnt as comfortable as my Lakland. It also was humidity sensitive, maybe due to the shaving done. Russel won't have a problem in TX!

Nino must have changed neck suppliers as #067 is even more comfortable than the Lakland.

As for 34" vs 35", man I think dudes like to split hairs to split hairs, as the Bs are identical on the two basses. I do sometimes miss the fret while playing blind in the 1-5 range due to muscle memory playing the 35" for years.

Although I would say for 24 frets, I'd prefer the longer scale. I have a hard time with mandolin spacing in the higher registers.

Acoustically, 067 has an interesting , loud, almost upright sound as opposed to the Lakland. I dig it. To enhance its natural quality, I ordered up some AERO type I's, which will also eliminate the Nordy's mid "bump", which I am now dialing out on the preamp. I prefer my pups to be "flat" as a board, especially if the acoustic sound of the instrument is to my liking.

Valenti 067 deserves the best pups made.
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I got #008 and love it.
I have the Geddy, the 023 and 008 now.
I love that bass, and the 23 and the Geddy... well.. in other words I love all my Valentis.

I do nto think it is hunmidity sensitive and I like the neck of it even more than my 55-94 Lakland ;)

I like 34 " scale basses. the Lakland is the ONLY 35" I like. no other ones. :(

Also my name is not Rusell is it George ;)
 
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Chef said:
I've never liked Stingrays. The only Leo product I've never bonded with.
Love playing them; they feel great.
Their tone has just never worked for me.
Lotsa guys love 'em, YMMV, etc.
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I like their tone a lot, I like the way they look less. I'm not a real big guy - 5'10"/165 - and big-bodied basses like 'Rays make me look scrawny. More so than I really am, that is.

Anyhow, #51 has won me back. I may experiment with strings to de-brighten it just a touch.
 
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