The Valenti Megathread Part IV

[Jason Brown]

That's what I called it.

I thought it might look cool (saw something kinda similar on an older Brubaker) and asked Nino to build it. Nino and Pat Wilkins nailed it IMO. Exactly what I envisioned.

I'm going to have to get me one of those whitebursts someday. I'm thinking a single coil P5 might have to be the one. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[Baird6869]

I'm going to have to get me one of those whitebursts someday. I'm thinking a single coil P5 might have to be the one. Thanks for the inspiration!

No prob.

My next bass will very likely be a blackburst Valenti P5.

 

[Nino Valenti]

194 was a stock bass but I had customer basses that needed to be built first.. Then more customer basses came, etc.

 

[Nino Valenti]

@Nino Valenti what are you working on these days?

Saw a couple pictures of the new body but not a finished product. Any other cool things going on?

I have a 2 customer basses that should be completed in a couple of weeks.

I also have a"Model T" style VTP4 that I will be building for myself for my STP tribute band.

There are also a couple customer basses in early production

 

[Baird6869]

I also have a"Model T" style VTP4 that I will be building for myself for my STP tribute band.

That sounds cool. I have always been a huge STP fan and still gig a few of their tunes regularly.

Never did the STP tribute band thing though. Don't forget your cop sunglasses and dress pants/shirt!

 

[Nino Valenti]

That sounds cool. I have always been a huge STP fan and still gig a few of their tunes regularly.

Never did the STP tribute band thing though. Don't forget your cop sunglasses and dress pants/shirt!

Here's a video of out 1st show, that was not too long ago. I'm playing a Schecter Model T. Thing weighs a ton!!! LOL

 

[Chef]

I still love this thing.

 

[KaseOfBass]

Almost there! Emailed Nino and my bass should be ready to ship out next week! I've posted specs before, but here's the build:

S24FJ5
Chambered swamp ash body
Quilted redwood top with black accent line
Natural finish
Graphite reinforced roasted flamed maple neck and fretboard
Side dots only
35” scale
12” radius
1 3/4 nut width
Black hardware
Hipshot A style bridge
19mm spacing
Hipshot Ultralight tuners
Sadowsky pre
Diamond control layout
Sadowsky single coil pickups (60s spacing)

 

[Baird6869]

Almost there! Emailed Nino and my bass should be ready to ship out next week! I've posted specs before, but here's the build:

S24FJ5
Chambered swamp ash body
Quilted redwood top with black accent line
Natural finish
Graphite reinforced roasted flamed maple neck and fretboard
Side dots only
35” scale
12” radius
1 3/4 nut width
Black hardware
Hipshot A style bridge
19mm spacing
Hipshot Ultralight tuners
Sadowsky pre
Diamond control layout
Sadowsky single coil pickups (60s spacing)

Sounds excellent!

Out of curiosity, why did you go with chambered swamp ash? I ask as my Valenti 5er has a non-chambered body and is just over 7lbs.

 

[KaseOfBass]

Mainly to ensure an overall very light bass. From what I had found, most solid bodies were more in the 8-8.5 pound range and I wanted to land somewhere between 7-7.5. I doubt that I'll be able to discern any sonic differences should they exist. I've read plenty of threads on here and elsewhere debating solid vs. chambered and just don't think the difference can be very drastic once amplified and in a mix. Could be wrong, but I know it'll be light and play fantastic

 

[lowendmafia]

My first 4 string I ordered from Nino is ash/maple. It's a full size, non chambered ash body and it weighs 7.3lbs. When I ordered my 5 with a wenge neck, I specifically asked Nino to build it out of Northern Ash because it's usually heavier as I didn't want the bass to be neck heavy. It weighs about 7.9 lbs.

Mainly to ensure an overall very light bass. From what I had found, most solid bodies were more in the 8-8.5 pound range and I wanted to land somewhere between 7-7.5. I doubt that I'll be able to discern any sonic differences should they exist. I've read plenty of threads on here and elsewhere debating solid vs. chambered and just don't think the difference can be very drastic once amplified and in a mix. Could be wrong, but I know it'll be light and play fantastic

 

[Chef]

I'll post this again, while I'm here.

 

[Chef]

Sounds like great specs.
I hope Nino posts some progess pics, that sounds like a great build.

Almost there! Emailed Nino and my bass should be ready to ship out next week! I've posted specs before, but here's the build:

S24FJ5
Chambered swamp ash body
Quilted redwood top with black accent line
Natural finish
Graphite reinforced roasted flamed maple neck and fretboard
Side dots only
35” scale
12” radius
1 3/4 nut width
Black hardware
Hipshot A style bridge
19mm spacing
Hipshot Ultralight tuners
Sadowsky pre
Diamond control layout
Sadowsky single coil pickups (60s spacing)

 

[Baird6869]

Almost 9 months with this bass and I still love it. It Will be getting a lot more gig time in the near future with my upcoming New Country project.

 

[Chef]

New Country project? That bass?
Why, sir, that's not a Precision.
They'll fire you.

Ha!

 

[Baird6869]

New Country project? That bass?
Why, sir, that's not a Precision.
They'll fire you.

Ha!

Nope! MY band. If I feel like playing a pointy BC Rich, a Kala U bass or hollow body Hofner, I damned will!

I actually really like the sound of the Valenti for the country stuff I am playing so far. Zac Brown, Jason Aldean, Big and Rich, etc. I was going to use a 74 P and a 72 Jazz, but didn't like how they sounded as much. The Valenti sounds way better than my Fenders IMO. Cuts incredibly well for this music.

Hey, if Tully Kennedy can play a Jazz on steroids, who am I to argue?

 

[Chef]

Pretty sure Tully almost always plays a Sadowsky PJ5 on a J body......

But yeah, your band, your way. Cool

 

[lowendmafia]

Ehhh... Big singles can do a pretty convincing p bass tone.

 

[Baird6869]

Ehhh... Big singles can do a pretty convincing p bass tone.

Yup.

Nice avatar BTW.

Hope the Jays do well tonight.

I have been to all home playoff games but one. I may need rehab or a liver transplant if they get to the WS!!!

 

[pbass6811]

Almost there! Emailed Nino and my bass should be ready to ship out next week! I've posted specs before, but here's the build:

S24FJ5
Chambered swamp ash body
Quilted redwood top with black accent line
Natural finish
Graphite reinforced roasted flamed maple neck and fretboard
Side dots only
35” scale
12” radius
1 3/4 nut width
Black hardware
Hipshot A style bridge
19mm spacing
Hipshot Ultralight tuners
Sadowsky pre
Diamond control layout
Sadowsky single coil pickups (60s spacing)

Sounds awesome, my man! I'm excited for ya'! Gonna be a minute before mine are done...