The Valenti Megathread Part IV

[Nino Valenti]

Is the mini switch an MM coil tap?

Yes it is.

 

[Chef]

Excellent!!!

 

[mark beem]

Almost there!

 

[Type-55]

Nice.

 

[Chef]

That’s great. Yessir

 

[SCT1422]

That's sharp, great combo

 

[Chef]

Rehearsal tonight.

 

[mark beem]

More pics from Nino!

 

[Chef]

Protec square soft case?

 

[mark beem]

And finally, the "Glamour Shots".. Incidentally, this is the first bass I've ever had that was paid for solely with money made from gigs.

 

[jumbodbassman]

is that why it is gold.. LOL.... enjoy. sweet looking bass.

 

[Type-55]

Raised poles on the A & D strings?
Is this on Aggie 5 string pups only?
I have a set of Aggie 60's wind 4 string pups and the poles are all level.
I love the neat wiring job Nino does in the cavity.

 

[Mr_O'B]

And finally, the "Glamour Shots".. Incidentally, this is the first bass I've ever had that was paid for solely with money made from gigs.

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Another beautiful bass added to your awesome collection! Congrats!

 

[Baird6869]

And finally, the "Glamour Shots".. Incidentally, this is the first bass I've ever had that was paid for solely with money made from gigs.

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Beautiful bass, Mark.

I would have likely gone with matching headstock, but I think that would have been too much gold.

Looks like a vintage tint on the headstock in one pic. If it is, good choice!

 

[peterpalmieri]

Beautiful bass, Mark.

I would have likely gone with matching headstock, but I think that would have been too much gold.

Looks like a vintage tint on the headstock in one pic. If it is, good choice!

Beautiful bass but im firmly in the you can not have a maple board and matching headstock camp

 

[Baird6869]

Beautiful bass but im firmly in the you can not have a maple board and matching headstock camp

In most cases I agree. Especially darker colours.

I really like my maple board whiteburst Valenti with matching headstock, but it does have a bit of natural wood showing in the middle.

Mark’s turned out perfect. Great vintage vibe. Reminds me of an Alleva Coppolo a bit.

 

[peterpalmieri]

In most cases I agree. Especially darker colours.

I really like my maple board whiteburst Valenti with matching headstock, but it does have a bit of natural wood showing in the middle.

Mark’s turned out perfect. Great vintage vibe. Reminds me of an Alleva Coppolo a bit.

For the more traditional fender colors it bugs me. The white burst is non traditional, it’s allgood. Just a personal thing for me.

 

[mark beem]

Beautiful bass, Mark.

I would have likely gone with matching headstock, but I think that would have been too much gold.

Looks like a vintage tint on the headstock in one pic. If it is, good choice!

Thank you! Personally I’ve never liked the look of matching headstocks with maple boards. Darker woods, definitely but not maple.

Yes that’s vintage tint on the neck. It’s Nino’s standard finish.

 

[mark beem]

The new bass arrived today! It looks fantastic! Wont be able to give it a thorough test drive until I get home.

 

[Mr_O'B]

The new bass arrived today! It looks fantastic! Wont be able to give it a thorough test drive until I get home.

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Congrats Mark! Your body and fretboard wood color choices are a stunning pairing!
Look forward to hearing about your first test drive!