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The Valenti Megathread Part IV

#961
Wow man, I can't believe how that finish came out, especially with the Birdseye board. I'm in tha camp that thinks it looks sweet with the ramp. What kinda pickups are those?

Baird6869 said:
You guys are likely getting sick of seeing this build, but too bad. :p

Some more pics from Nino as it is just about done....

It weighs in at 7.9lbs including the ebony ramp that is about to be attached in the pic. I can't wait to play this thing.

Before anyone says it, I tend to agree that the bass looks better without the ramp. I have to choose functionality over looks though as I really love playing 5 string basses with ramps. All of my other 5ers have ramps and I am just used to it now.

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#962
lowendmafia said:
Wow man, I can't believe how that finish came out, especially with the Birdseye board. I'm in tha camp that thinks it looks sweet with the ramp. What kinda pickups are those?
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Thanks!

Nordy Big Singles. They look weird as I prefer non-exposed covers.

The full specs are:

S24FJ5

Swamp Ash Body

White Burst Finish (natural center to white edge)

Graphite reinforced Maple neck

Birdseye Maple board

-Black side dots only

Matching painted headstock

-satin finish

-1-7/8" nut

-24 frets

-Asymmetric back profile

-16" fretboard radius

-Jumbo Frets

Nordstrand 3B preamp

-4 in line controls. No VTC

Nordstrand Big Singles

-Closed Covers

-Centered in 70's locations

Ebony ramp between pickups

Black HipShot hardware

-B Style Bridge, 19mm

-UltraLite tuning gears

Dunlop straplocks
 
#963
Baird6869 said:
You guys are likely getting sick of seeing this build, but too bad. :p

Some more pics from Nino as it is just about done....

It weighs in at 7.9lbs including the ebony ramp that is about to be attached in the pic. I can't wait to play this thing.

Before anyone says it, I tend to agree that the bass looks better without the ramp. I have to choose functionality over looks though as I really love playing 5 string basses with ramps. All of my other 5ers have ramps and I am just used to it now.

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Fan - Freakin' - Tastic!!! :bassist:
 
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#964
Why no VTC? Looks cool though.

Baird6869 said:
Thanks!

Nordy Big Singles. They look weird as I prefer non-exposed covers.

The full specs are:

S24FJ5

Swamp Ash Body

White Burst Finish (natural center to white edge)

Graphite reinforced Maple neck

Birdseye Maple board

-Black side dots only

Matching painted headstock

-satin finish

-1-7/8" nut

-24 frets

-Asymmetric back profile

-16" fretboard radius

-Jumbo Frets

Nordstrand 3B preamp

-4 in line controls. No VTC

Nordstrand Big Singles

-Closed Covers

-Centered in 70's locations

Ebony ramp between pickups

Black HipShot hardware

-B Style Bridge, 19mm

-UltraLite tuning gears

Dunlop straplocks
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#970
For all the nosey Roseys... Here are the specs for the 5 I have on order with the man.

S24FJ5
Tuned E-C
Northern Ash Body
Ziricote Top
Wenge neck and board
-1-3/4" nut
-12" fretboard radius
-Vintage Frets
Nordstrand Big Singles
Nordstrand 3B preamp
-Curved "Poon"control layout
Black HipShot Hardware
-A Bridge 18mm
-UltraLites tuning gears
-String Retainers
Dunlop Straplocks
Case
 
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#971
Overall pretty "standard" and an homage to my Grandmother who just passed away and left me a little dough enabling me to get this bass. The color is for my Grandma's beautiful blue eyes. The pearloid guard for her nails and overall decor. I may change my mind and go for pearloid blocks with no binding but I'm not sure. I told my Sister about this and after I told her the colors she said "that's so Grandma" and I said "Exactly!".
I was going to go with Alder but Nino said the alder he's been getting lately has been pretty heavy and I'm looking for light. Going with a chambered body wasn't what I was after.
Pretty damn excited...now comes the hard part - the wait.
VMJ4
Swamp ash Body
Ice Blue Metallic with matching headstock
White Pearloid Pickguard
Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck
Pau Ferro Fretboard
1 1/2" nut width
HipShot UltraLite Tuning Keys
Hipshot B Style Bridge
Dunlop Strap Locks
Contoured Neck Heel
Sadowsky Preamp
Nordstrand NPJ4SE
 
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#972
noahw1 said:
Overall pretty "standard" and an homage to my Grandmother who just passed away and left me a little dough enabling me to get this bass. The color is for my Grandma's beautiful blue eyes. The pearloid guard for her nails and overall decor. I may change my mind and go for pearloid blocks with no binding but I'm not sure. I told my Sister about this and after I told her the colors she said "that's so Grandma" and I said "Exactly!".
I was going to go with Alder but Nino said the alder he's been getting lately has been pretty heavy and I'm looking for light. Going with a chambered body wasn't what I was after.
Pretty damn excited...now comes the hard part - the wait.
VMJ4
Swamp ash Body
Ice Blue Metallic with matching headstock
White Pearloid Pickguard
Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck
Pau Ferro Fretboard
1 1/2" nut width
HipShot UltraLite Tuning Keys
Hipshot B Style Bridge
Dunlop Strap Locks
Contoured Neck Heel
Sadowsky Preamp
Nordstrand NPJ4SE
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Friggin awesome. One of the best posts I have read here. Ever.
 
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