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The Valenti Megathread Part IV

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I love all the Ice Blues I've seen over the past years. They look great regardless of the pickguard color... black, mint, tort. A matte black 3-ply looks great with any glossy finish... and would look sweet with Ice Blue Metallic.

Ian774 said:
Oh don’t get me wrong, it’s a fantastic color!

I’m going for an M21-J4, so no pickguard. I’m torn between 3 Satin finishes:

-Ice Blue Metallic
-Inca Silver Metallic
-Sage Green Metallic
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Still digging my Ice Blue too. #198
 
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I'm not those guys, but I have experience with that bridge over the years. It's built incredibly well. I love it for that reason. It does sound more modern than a vintage bent plate bridge. The mass of the bridge has some effect on the sound. The notes don't bloom as much as a bent plate, and it has more high end. If those things work for you then it's a fabulous bridge.
 
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I thought I'd share the specs on my Verrazzano build. I'm still in the waiting phase, but luckily, I'm at the tail end of it!

Verrazzano Series V21-J4
-Alder Body
-Sherwood Green Metallic Satin Finish
-BWB pickguard
Graphite Reinforced Maple neck
-Ebony fretboard
-Matching headstock
-1-1/2” nut
Nordstrand Electronics
-Big Blade pickups
—Clean & Clear
-2B preamp w/VTC
-Sadowsky knobs
HipShot Hardware
-B Bridge, 19mm
-Licensed Ultralite Tuning gears
-String retainer
-Dunlop Dual Design Strap Buttons
-Chrome

Thanks to everyone who has been posting, it's been a lot of fun seeing your builds come through and hearing your thoughts and experiences!
 
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Ian774 said:
Basically this, as a 4 string:

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Quoting myself.... As I said, I love the looks of this bass, I could see myself playing one in 4 string.... but I have a concern: does it not look too “metal”? As in, the kind of bass that suits a heavy band, look wise? The kind of bass that would look odd in a pop-rock/indie band setup?

I must be overthinking :D
 
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Ian774 said:
@noahw1 and @Mammoth_Bass , how do you guys like the B bridge on your Valentis? Been considering it over the Kluson for my future Verrazzano.
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Well @emjazz wrote a really nice reply that really encompasses things. I’m very happy with the bridge. Solid build, easy string change, and nice sound. Honestly my Valenti is my favorite bass!!
 
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Ian774 said:
@noahw1 and @Mammoth_Bass , how do you guys like the B bridge on your Valentis? Been considering it over the Kluson for my future Verrazzano.
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I like it a lot and agree with the comments already posted here.
I can't really speak to the qualities that it brings to the instrument however, as I have only played the bass with this particular bridge. Not sure what it does or doesn't do to the bloom of notes.
 
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phillipkregg said:
Has anyone here inquired about getting a 32" scale Valenti?

Love all his basses but due to a wrist issue I just can't play the long scale lengths anymore.
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Hey Phillip, Unfortunately, 32" isn't available. I do offer a 33" scale 5 string. This is available on my 24 fret P styled and 24 fret J styled basses.
 
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So, she showed up this Wednesday! Unfortunately, due to the blackout, I was unable to post. I just have a couple crappy photos from when I first opened the case and I can't take a decent picture at all tonight. I am very impressed with the playability and tone of this bass. The fretwork really shines to me. The electronics will give me everything from polite to all the growl I want. I am so happy! I'll list the specs and the aforementioned pics.
Mildbill
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Verrazzano Series V21-J4
-Alder Body
-Sherwood Green Metallic Satin Finish
-BWB pickguard
Graphite Reinforced Maple neck
-Ebony fretboard
-Matching headstock
-1-1/2” nut
Nordstrand Electronics
-Big Blade pickups
—Clean & Clear
-2B preamp w/VTC
-Sadowsky knobs
HipShot Hardware
-B Bridge, 19mm
-Licensed Ultralite Tuning gears
-String retainer
-Dunlop Dual Design Strap Buttons
-Chrome
 
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I’ve had this a long time now and it came loaded with Nord single and
Sadowsky preamp. Which was great, but not as different from my Sadowsky as I’d hoped.
So I sent it to Nino and had him swap in Nord Blades and 2B preamp which I like pretty well so far.
More organic but still capable of being edgey.
Totally not my rig, it belongs to the studio I was working at. Sounded good tho.

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mildbill said:
So, she showed up this Wednesday! Unfortunately, due to the blackout, I was unable to post. I just have a couple crappy photos from when I first opened the case and I can't take a decent picture at all tonight. I am very impressed with the playability and tone of this bass. The fretwork really shines to me. The electronics will give me everything from polite to all the growl I want. I am so happy! I'll list the specs and the aforementioned pics.
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Verrazzano Series V21-J4
-Alder Body
-Sherwood Green Metallic Satin Finish
-BWB pickguard
Graphite Reinforced Maple neck
-Ebony fretboard
-Matching headstock
-1-1/2” nut
Nordstrand Electronics
-Big Blade pickups
—Clean & Clear
-2B preamp w/VTC
-Sadowsky knobs
HipShot Hardware
-B Bridge, 19mm
-Licensed Ultralite Tuning gears
-String retainer
-Dunlop Dual Design Strap Buttons
-Chrome
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Fantastic!!! Congratulations. :cool:
 

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