The Valenti Megathread Part IV

[kittywithabanjo]

Is the pick up spacing more forward on that or is it just my old eyes

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Is the pick up spacing more forward on that or is it just my old eyes

I think it's just an optical illusion caused by the 24 fret neck.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Congratulations. What are the specs? I've had #198, a 4-string p/j (sadowsky pre and nordy pickups) about 9 months and love it.

VTP5 #209
Weight: 8.6LBS
Full Sized Alder Body
'59 Burst Finish
Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck
Rosewood fretboard
1-7/8" Nut Width
34" Scale
Nordstrand NPvJ5S Pickups
Nordstrand 2B Preamp w/VTC
HipShot B Bridge (19mm)
HipShot UltraLite Tuning Gears

 

[kittywithabanjo]

Yeah must be I have a pj5 from a local builder here on loan it does seem about the same

 

[peterpalmieri]

Is the pick up spacing more forward on that or is it just my old eyes

I think it's just an optical illusion caused by the 24 fret neck.

It is different and more forward. I believe the original owner that spec'd it wanted to mimic the pickup spacing on victor wootens monarch fodera.

This picture makes it look a bit odd but in reality it is less noticeable. Sounds absolutely fabulous.

 

[kittywithabanjo]

Cool

 

[Nino Valenti]

Is the pick up spacing more forward on that or is it just my old eyes

The orange V24FJ5 bass is 33" scale. Because of this, the bridge is moved a little forward. Also, the it has custom pickup placement bring them even closer to the neck.

 

[mark beem]

Took my VTP5 to my Country band's gig last night. Damn this girl sounds GOOD!

 

[Chef]

Holy Cats look at that vintage peavey rig

So: you happy long term with that bass? Pretty cool, right?

 

[Chef]

Also I kinda placed a new order with Nino.
So, like, September I can show y'all something or other.

 

[mark beem]

Holy Cats look at that vintage peavey rig

So: you happy long term with that bass? Pretty cool, right?

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LOL! Yeah it was pretty cool getting to use that rig Friday night. Peavey Mark III and a Black Widow loaded cab. Very happy with the bass. I've been toying with the idea of slapping a set of flats on it.

 

[Chef]

I just can't with flats.
The one and only bass I can stand them on, is TI Jazz Flats on my maple necked fretless precision. Beyond that: nope.

 

[johnson79]

After seeing all of these photos I'm getting a hankering for a Valenti. They are just super sweet looking basses!

 

[mark beem]

After seeing all of these photos I'm getting a hankering for a Valenti. They are just super sweet looking basses!

They play and sound even better than they look!!

 

[mark beem]

Really digging this In Stock VMJ5!!

177

 

[mark beem]

I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to have one of these!!! S24FJ6!!

 

[peterpalmieri]

Really digging this In Stock VMJ5!!

177

Buy it!

 

[mark beem]

Buy it!

Believe me, if I had the extra "scrilla" it'd be mine!!!!

 

[Nino Valenti]

Believe me, if I had the extra "scrilla" it'd be mine!!!!

Unfortunately, Scrilla is not an acceptable form of payment. LOL

 

[SCT1422]

I know.. I'd love to pick up #177 as well !!!!