The Valenti Megathread Part IV

[smperry]

Continued from: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/valenti-megathread-part-iii-621317/

 

[Chef]

in! yay!
Played #46 today at a big outdoor show; love that bass!

GK MB800>2xNeo212's>Valenti#46:
Bone crushing awesomeness!

 

[mmbongo]

Valenti NEWS

Okay, I GOTTA ask...why Lakland pickups? Why not Bartolini or SGD or something like that? Just seems weird using a 'competitors' parts, but what do I know?

 

[Chef]

On that premise:
what's the diff from using Nordstrand or Sadowsky bits then?

I'm sure you can ask for Bart, Ag or SGD and get them, if that's what you like.

 

[mmbongo]

I'm just curious, that's all.

When most people think of 'Lakland', they don't think of pickups.

 

[madbassplaya]

I'm just curious, that's all.

When most people think of 'Lakland', they don't think of pickups.

There are a lot of people crying out for a 34 inch scale Lakland though. Nino's delivering the goods!

Can't wait for mine to get here.

 

[Darkstrike]

Plus, it's a Lakie vibe but with the MM pickup in the MM position, rather than covering the 60's/70's J positions like Lakland does.

 

[madbassplaya]

Plus, it's a Lakie vibe but with the MM pickup in the MM position, rather than covering the 60's/70's J positions like Lakland does.

Oh really? Nino's giving the people what they want!

 

[Darkstrike]

Dang, I just realized, doesn't Nino offer 18mm, and 17.5mm too? So you could get the Lakie vibe with tighter string spacing....

There's that GAS.....

 

[Darkstrike]

Ooh! Blue and maple, hawt!

 

[madbassplaya]

Dang, I just realized, doesn't Nino offer 18mm, and 17.5mm too? So you could get the Lakie vibe with tighter string spacing....

There's that GAS.....

Yes sir!

 

[Nino Valenti]

Valenti NEWS

Okay, I GOTTA ask...why Lakland pickups? Why not Bartolini or SGD or something like that? Just seems weird using a 'competitors' parts, but what do I know?

I've had a few customers ask if I was able to build basses. After I spoke to Lakland and they're willing to sell to builders. I built one for stock.

I've tried to contact Bartolini a few times over the past few years and unfortunately, they never returned my call.

No one has inquired about SGD but I can get them.

 

[bass4worship]

Guess I should post my soon to be Valenti, so here's #89:

That one sweet bass, missing it already.

 

[madbassplaya]

That one sweet bass, missing it already.

I'm really stoked to get it. Any idea what strings are on it?

 

[mmbongo]

I've had a few customers ask if I was able to build basses. After I spoke to Lakland and they're willing to sell to builders. I built one for stock.

That's cool. I'd like to know how they compare to what you normally use!

 

[Andy Brown]

In!

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[thehess]

Dang, I just realized, doesn't Nino offer 18mm, and 17.5mm too? So you could get the Lakie vibe with tighter string spacing....

There's that GAS.....

I made this point over in the Lakland thread when I posted a note on Nino's news. I think it's cool that Nino has this in his arsenal.

Hanson, the group that acquired Lakland last year, has made their pickups and pre for a number of years. In the two basses I have with that setup, I find that the combo is pretty mellow, compared to the edgier Nordy/Aguilar I have in another bass. I originally was going to swap out the LH3 pre, but it has grown on me. Plus, I get to order a P/J with Nordys...and I am pretty sure Nino is going to get that one.

 

[MikeBass]

In....

 

[gruuv]

In... this beauty used to be Adam's. Thankfully, it wasn't perfect for him, because it is for me! Hope the MM fits the bill for ya though.

 

[madbassplaya]

Love that color combo gruuv!