The Valenti Megathread Part IV

[bassclef04]

LOL

 

[bassclef04]

I gotta say I am truly enjoying my new Valenti 5 string and the neck profile is awesome feels like a cross between a Fender deluxe 5 and Carvin SB5000

 

[bassnyc1]

I gotta say I am truly enjoying my new Valenti 5 string and the neck profile is awesome feels like a cross between a Fender deluxe 5 and Carvin SB5000

That's great to hear. I ordered my 5 string to have the front to back thickness as thin as possible; along with the 12" radius. I've never played a SB5000 so how would you describe you Valenti's front to back thickness?

 

[bassclef04]

Front to back thickness is just right for me not too thin and not too thick. I find the Valenti neck to be very comfortable, reminds me of the new Fender deluxe 5 string neck that I use to own.

 

[capnsandwich]

Well, it's official. Nino is getting into building 6'ers now.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.256741991094563.43377.100002762929402&type=1

 

[Altitude]

Well, it's official. Nino is getting into building 6'ers now.

I saw that. Intriguing. I like 6 string basses, although most of the ones I see look like weapons. The idea of a well built six with an understated J look appeals to me.

My gig schedule stopped on a dime last fall for no particular reason, and right now I need another bass as much as I need a winter coat. But we'll see.

 

[capnsandwich]

I saw that. Intriguing. I like 6 string basses, although most of the ones I see look like weapons. The idea of a well built six with an understated J look appeals to me.

My gig schedule stopped on a dime last fall for no particular reason, and right now I need another bass as much as I need a winter coat. But we'll see.

I've seen LEJ 6'ers and they look pretty cool. I've even seen 6 string Japanese Sadowsky jazz basses but I've never seen them here in the US. I think Nino's 6'ers will be a welcome break for all the jazz bass lovers who also like 6 strings. This is also cool because Sadowsky doesn't do 6'ers but Nino does now.

 

[madbassplaya]

Just sent Nino my deposit.

 

[bassnyc1]

Cool! Specs?

 

[anezthes]

Nino, this is some great work!

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[Chef]

and, gravity defying!

 

[capnsandwich]

and, gravity defying!

That's some good glue!

 

[madbassplaya]

Cool! Specs?

This is what I'm thinking:

STJ5 (Candy Red)
35 inch Scale
Alder Body
Maple Neck/Fingerboard
-Dotless
Stainless Frets
Hipshot B Bridge/Ultralite Tuners
No Neck Plate/Countersunk Neck screws
Nordstrand Big Splits (Bart style covers)
Passive Tone Circuit
60's Spacing
1-7/8 Nut Width
19mm Spacing

Still trying to decide on Chrome vs. Black hardware and also considering going with Hipshot Y tuners verses the clovers.

 

[Kevdel]

Here's a few pictures of my new Valenti 5. It's Nino's version of my Lakland Darryl Jones but with a narrower neck and 34 inch scale. Hope it shows up in time to gig with it this weekend!! If it plays as good as it looks, it's a winner!!

 

[Kevdel]

Here's a couple more. Nino really builds a wonderful instrument and he's a great guy to work with.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

This is what I'm thinking:

STJ5 (Candy Red)
35 inch Scale
Alder Body
Maple Neck/Fingerboard
-Dotless
Stainless Frets
Hipshot B Bridge/Ultralite Tuners
No Neck Plate/Countersunk Neck screws
Nordstrand Big Splits (Bart style covers)
Passive Tone Circuit
60's Spacing
1-7/8 Nut Width
19mm Spacing

Still trying to decide on Chrome vs. Black hardware and also considering going with Hipshot Y tuners verses the clovers.

I have 1 7/8" nut width on my Elrick fretless 6. It's more narrow than you'll find on just about any other 6, but it's soooo comfortable. Just picturing a narrow-spaced shell pink Valenti 6 makes me want to search the couch cushions

 

[trujo777]

That's some good glue!

LOL

 

[trujo777]

Here's a few pictures of my new Valenti 5. It's Nino's version of my Lakland Darryl Jones but with a narrower neck and 34 inch scale. Hope it shows up in time to gig with it this weekend!! If it plays as good as it looks, it's a winner!!

looks super cool. congrats !!!

 

[trujo777]

So, this is what I'm thinking...

An STJ5

With the following Specs:

35 inch scale
Alder Body
60's Spacing
Maple Neck/Fingerboard (No Inlays/Dots)
Hipshot B Bridge/Tuners
Nordstrand Big Splits (wired Passive)
Stainless Frets
No Neck Plate

I'm not sure what finish I wanna go with yet. I've been considering White and maybe going with black hardware. I also like the idea of a blue of some type? Any suggestion will be appreciated!

Also, Nino's maple fingerboards are finished to avoid any blackening, right?

Thanks!

This bass ws posted for sale a few months ago.. still gives me nightmares!!! love that figured flamed redwood!!! go for it!!!

 

[madbassplaya]

I have 1 7/8" nut width on my Elrick fretless 6. It's more narrow than you'll find on just about any other 6, but it's soooo comfortable. Just picturing a narrow-spaced shell pink Valenti 6 makes me want to search the couch cushions

I thought long and hard about ordering a 6 from Nino. I decided I wanted a good 5er as my main bass though. Would still love to order a 6er from him as well as a couple other 5ers.

I could see myself with a few Valenti's...

This bass ws posted for sale a few months ago.. still gives me nightmares!!! love that figured flamed redwood!!! go for it!!!

Yea, I love the flamed redwood, too! Mine won't have that top but maybe another in the future?