The Valenti Megathread Part III

[Altitude]

This might be a funny story on both the Valenti and Sadowsky forums.

Last night I subbed with a blues group; I hadn't played with them before and knew none of them except the drummer.

I had my Valenti J5 for the gig, and I took it out of the case. The guitarist is a Strat guy and has one that appears to be 40 years old if a day. He's talking about his guitar to the singer, and I can tell he's a gear guy.

He sees my bass and seems to like it. He says "hmm, I've never seen a Valentine [sic] before. Is that a custom job?"

I say "sort of. Nino Valenti builds these to order." Then, in an attempt to generate some kind of brand recognition, I say "Nino also works in Roger Sadowsky's shop."

Nothing. Blank stare. So then I punted and said "it pretty much sounds like a Fender", and we went on with a nice evening.

We bass players live in our own world, don't we.

 

[anezthes]

Not to derail, but do Nino still work for Sadowsky?

 

[Chef]

Will; reading your post I was thinking the guitar player was gonna end up playing a Sadowsky strat....guess not though

 

[bwbass]

They look to be in roughly the same position but as DS stated, different tuning keys and string tree.

Also, these 2 basses were built using 2 different neck suppliers.

Want to hear something scary? I could tell which was from which supplier right away. These old eyes have seen too much!

Nice work, as always, Nino.

 

[Altitude]

Will; reading your post I was thinking the guitar player was gonna end up playing a Sadowsky strat....guess not though

I know he makes great ones, but I have never seen one in the wild. Have you?

 

[Chef]

no sir.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Not to derail, but do Nino still work for Sadowsky?

No, I'm building Valenti Basses full time.

 

[P. Bass]

I know he makes great ones, but I have never seen one in the wild. Have you?

I wouldn't call it wild country but check out Walter Becker's on the S.D. "2 Against Nature" DVD. RW bd that sounds like honey.
B.

 

[P. Bass]

No, I'm building Valenti Basses full time.

Hey Nino, All the best in your departure bro.
B.

 

[peterpalmieri]

No, I'm building Valenti Basses full time.

That's really great Nino. Best of luck to you, I hope to see you at the NYC GTG.

Pete

 

[Green1]

Any new pics coming soon?

 

[Nino Valenti]

I have a bunch of basses heading off to spray but your is still a little way off.

 

[Green1]

I have a bunch of basses heading off to spray but your is still a little way off.

Yeah I wasnt looking for mine until like Sep, I just wanted to see pics of ANY of your basses

 

[Chef]

There are pics of all of them on Nino's website!

 

[Green1]

There are pics of all of them on Nino's website!

Yeah, I meant NEW pics.......I'm sure there will be some soon though.

 

[trujo777]

Mine is still a few months out, but I love seeing the pics of everyones basses too. What are the specs on your bass?

Swamp Ash Body
‘59 Burst
Maple Neck with Graphite Reinforcement
Rosewood Fretboard
Pearloid Block w/White Binding
Tortoise Pickguard
Nordstrand NPJ5S Pickups
Passive with V/V/T

Cant wait to get her in my hands and out to a gig. Put the order in mid February.
What about yours Green?
-Chad?

Yeah, I can't wait either. Yours should be sweet, I like the 59 burst and most of the vintage burst finishes I have seen.

That's why I have used Valentis (all but #096).... I can not wait that long.. I am a little anxious person so... I admire you guys.

#096 is as custom as I could get it.. thank God Nino chose the SAME specs I wanted ont he bass so for me it was the same thing as ordering it since the specs would have been identical.. also Nino gave me the chance to do preamp and pickups combinations as I wanted so I got my dream bass


Kudos to you Nino!!!
Everytime I play my Valentis I get compliments on the tone and I also love the way they feel, play and sound. and I am not a good bass player at all.. I am kinda sucky but the Valentis help me big time to focus the atention on the sound LOL

 

[Mendry37]

That's why I have used Valentis (all but #096).... I can not wait that long.. I am a little anxious person so... I admire you guys.

#096 is as custom as I could get it.. thank God Nino chose the SAME specs I wanted ont he bass so for me it was the same thing as ordering it since the specs would have been identical.. also Nino gave me the chance to do preamp and pickups combinations as I wanted so I got my dream bass


Kudos to you Nino!!!
Everytime I play my Valentis I get compliments on the tone and I also love the way they feel, play and sound. and I am not a good bass player at all.. I am kinda sucky but the Valentis help me big time to focus the atention on the sound LOL

Trujo,
I can wait, although it hasn't been easy, if i know that the finished product is coming through Nino's hands. After reading all the reviews and threads, the decision was a no brainer.
Heres to 6-9 more weeks, ha.
Chad

 

[trujo777]

Trujo,
I can wait, although it hasn't been easy, if i know that the finished product is coming through Nino's hands. After reading all the reviews and threads, the decision was a no brainer.
Heres to 6-9 more weeks, ha.
Chad

Believe me... I have had other basses and I am anxious when tey arrive and the Valentis are the ones that I get excited before, after and at the end after I test them.
they are truly amazing instruments.

it will be worth the wait.....

 

[Nino Valenti]

Here are a couple of Gomeztool's VTP4

An with it being pink, my daughter loves it!!!

 

[P. Bass]

Here are a couple of Gomeztool's VTP4

An with it being pink, my daughter loves it!!!

That is a stunning P-Bass Nino! But you gotta have a serious talk w/ it's owner about the tort as well. I like switching my pg's when the urge strikes & I bet he'd dig the option too.
B.