The Valenti Megathread Part IV

[madbassplaya]

I already have a VTP5 number 139. Killer bass, awesome tone.
I'm tempted to trade it for a Valenti P bass four string......

I would be tempted to buy that if you sold it!

 

[madbassplaya]

This one is currently available:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/ft-valenti-032-a-990512/

If that bass had a maple board, I would own it.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

I would be tempted to buy that if you sold it!

 

[pablo basso]

AWESOME! What are the specs on this beauty? I love the Block inlays on the fretboard.

Ash/Maple... Nordstrand Big Singles and a Sad pre... Oh and 24 frets, 19mm string spacing and an awesome Radiation Green colour

 

[TonyP-]

Just got 163 in my hands and its just what I expected.

Thank You Nino

 

[fretless31]

I received 166 yesterday and used it on a gig last night. It is exactly as I spec'd it. Kudos to Nino!

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

How about pics of 163 and 166.....?

 

[fretless31]

They are on his fb page but I'll try to get them up here this afternoon.

 

[Vintage Guy]

# 137 in "Radiation Green" just arived at my door this morning. Letting it acclimate after it's long journey!

 

[fretless31]

Alright here we go:
Presenting Valenti #166!!!

-Translucent Curly Maple Blue top with chambered body
-Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck
-Bridseye Maple fretboard
-1-3/4" Nut Width
-18mm Bridge Spacing
-34” Scale
-Nordstrand DC5 Pickups
-Nordstrand Preamp
-HipShot bridge
-HipShot UltraLite Tuning Gears
-Dunlop straplocks
-7.5 lbs!!!

 

[vibhas_2310]

Looks awesome!! What do the switches do? Are they straight ahead coil taps and series/parallel switches?

 

[vibhas_2310]

I'm curious about the chambering. Is it similar to the honeycomb style done on NYC Sadowsky's and what Warmoth does?

 

[fretless31]

Switches are series/parallel/single coil. I don't know about the chambering. I didn't see it before it was covered up!

 

[5string_phunk]

WOW! #166 is an amazing looking bass! Congrats!

I'd also be interested in the pattern of the chambered body. I wonder if Nino has a pic of one in his stash of bass pics.

 

[John D Harris]

Alright here we go:
Presenting Valenti #166!!!

-Translucent Curly Maple Blue top with chambered body
-Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck
-Bridseye Maple fretboard
-1-3/4" Nut Width
-18mm Bridge Spacing
-34” Scale
-Nordstrand DC5 Pickups
-Nordstrand Preamp
-HipShot bridge
-HipShot UltraLite Tuning Gears
-Dunlop straplocks
-7.5 lbs!!!

Da Bomb!!!

 

[fretless31]

Now the question is: what should I do with #126?

 

[Mendry37]

Now the question is: what should I do with #126?

It would be a nice compliment to my #125. If I had any money.
-Chad

 

[lowendmafia]

I couldn't take the waiting anymore and bought #146 from Adam Wright. I will add a preamp to it, otherwise the bass is absolutely perfect. Now I really can't wait for my build!!!

 

[fettbass]

Just placed my order with Nino. Have no idea what number mine will be. Here are the specs!

VTJ5
Swamp Ash Body, Light
Olympic White Finish
w/Black pinstripe
Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck
Maple fretboard
-Vintage Tint Finish
-Gloss Board and headstock
-Satin back
Black Pearl Block inlays
1-3/4" Nut Width
34" Scale, 12" Fretboard Radius
Nordstrand 3B (3 Band Preamp)
Nordstrand Big Single Pickups
Black Hardware
3 Ply Black Pickguard
HipShot B Style bridge
-19mm
HipShot UltraLites
Dunlop straplocks
Contoured Heel

The agonizing wait begins!

 

[Chef]

Fretless: dang, that turned out sweet, congrats!