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The Valenti Megathread

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#981
OK, I'm gonna go ahead and "run my ignorance up the flagpole for all to see."

What's the big deal about a reverse P/J, and why is it yards ahead of what I already have?

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I don't percieve the B string to be "flubby blurry or lacking" on this one...

Valenti's RAWK!
 
#983
Chef said:
What's the big deal about a reverse P/J, and why is it yards ahead of what I already have?
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Basically, the idea is with the split P-pickup in normal configuration, the E and A strings are more full or round and the D and G are brighter. A reverse P takes this idea and flips it around, so the D and G strings which are higher-pitched and generally higher-tension can sound more "even" with respect to the E and A strings.
 
#987
Chef said:
OK, I'm gonna go ahead and "run my ignorance up the flagpole for all to see."

What's the big deal about a reverse P/J, and why is it yards ahead of what I already have?

I don't percieve the B string to be "flubby blurry or lacking" on this one...

Valenti's RAWK!
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Chef, as you know my bass has the switchable configuration between reverse and standard "P" pickups. From playing the bass with my band, if I only had one of the options I wouldn't feel too bad about missing the other. There is not a huge difference and if I didn't know any better I could be happy with either.

In the standard config, by no means is the B "flubby blurry or lacking," just rounder. I do notice the reverse helps me in at least one particular regard. My band plays some songs in C or C#, and I find it easier to play a lot of the stuff on the B and E strings between the 7-12 frets vs. playing it in first position on the E and A strings. From my prior and current experiences, I tend to find that the tone of the B and E strings in this area gets very round in comparison to playing the same notes on the E and A strings in first position when using a standard P configuration. I would assume the physics behind the guage of the string and different tensions play into this effect.

While I could just play everything in first position and not worry about it, I do like being able to play up higher on the board. When I switch to the reverse P setup, it adds a some clarity and takes away some of the added roundness in the tone in that area, which makes for a more pleasing sound to my ear and at the least a tone that I prefer.
 
#989
capnsandwich said:
No cutting!!!

BTW, what are you getting?
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I have wanted a 5-string P-bass for years and have waited forever for G&L to make a 5-string version of there SB-2. Well after many years of being let down from G&L because they have never produced one (by the way I am a big fan of G&L basses) I figured I would have too go elsewhere. I tried many Fender 5-string P-basses from there cheap-o stuff thru there Custom shop stuff and have hated every piece I have tried.
After getting my second hand Valenti #037 it has quickly risen to my #1 player in my fleet of basses and figured if I was going to go with anyone to build me a 5-string P-bass I would go with Nino.

So here is what I went with:

5 String Bass
Active P Style Basses
Features:

34" Scale
Classic Styled Ash Body
Maple Neck with Graphite Reinforcements
Fretted Maple Fretboard (with side and face dots)
12" Fretboard Radius
1-7/8" 5 String nut width
19mm Bridge Spacing on 5 string
HipShot Ultralite Tuning Keys
Chrome Hardware
Nordstrand Pickups
Schaller Strap Locks
Contoured Neck Heel
Hardshell Case
Options:
Matching Headstock
Pearliod Pick guard
Sadowsky Pre Amp
w/ Passive Tone Control
BadAss Bridge
5 string
Optional Nordstrand Pickups:
NPJ5S set
Solid Color: *Custom Color*
Dupont color code GS315

The color is a very interesting GREEN :D
 
#990
Vinny D said:
I have wanted a 5-string P-bass for years and have waited forever for G&L to make a 5-string version of there SB-2. Well after many years of being let down from G&L because they have never produced one (by the way I am a big fan of G&L basses) I figured I would have too go elsewhere. I tried many Fender 5-string P-basses from there cheap-o stuff thru there Custom shop stuff and have hated every piece I have tried.
After getting my second hand Valenti #037 it has quickly risen to my #1 player in my fleet of basses and figured if I was going to go with anyone to build me a 5-string P-bass I would go with Nino.

So here is what I went with:

5 String Bass
Active P Style Basses
Features:

34" Scale
Classic Styled Ash Body
Maple Neck with Graphite Reinforcements
Fretted Maple Fretboard (with side and face dots)
12" Fretboard Radius
1-7/8" 5 String nut width
19mm Bridge Spacing on 5 string
HipShot Ultralite Tuning Keys
Chrome Hardware
Nordstrand Pickups
Schaller Strap Locks
Contoured Neck Heel
Hardshell Case
Options:
Matching Headstock
Pearliod Pick guard
Sadowsky Pre Amp
w/ Passive Tone Control
BadAss Bridge
5 string
Optional Nordstrand Pickups:
NPJ5S set
Solid Color: *Custom Color*
Dupont color code GS315

The color is a very interesting GREEN :D
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Sadowsky pre and Nordstrand P pup, sounds like a thumper. I can't wait to see this "very interesting green":bassist:.

I'm sure Nino can put an end to your 5 string P search with excellent results.
 
#993
why must this stuff be posted. i'm dying waiting for mine, as i'm sure everybody that is waiting for one of nino's basses is, and all you guys do is post pics of your awsome valenti's. definatel throwing a litle kid tantrum right now.
 
#994
Smallequestrian said:
Chef, as you know my bass has the switchable configuration between reverse and standard "P" pickups. From playing the bass with my band, if I only had one of the options I wouldn't feel too bad about missing the other. There is not a huge difference and if I didn't know any better I could be happy with either.

In the standard config, by no means is the B "flubby blurry or lacking," just rounder. I do notice the reverse helps me in at least one particular regard. My band plays some songs in C or C#, and I find it easier to play a lot of the stuff on the B and E strings between the 7-12 frets vs. playing it in first position on the E and A strings. From my prior and current experiences, I tend to find that the tone of the B and E strings in this area gets very round in comparison to playing the same notes on the E and A strings in first position when using a standard P configuration. I would assume the physics behind the guage of the string and different tensions play into this effect.

While I could just play everything in first position and not worry about it, I do like being able to play up higher on the board. When I switch to the reverse P setup, it adds a some clarity and takes away some of the added roundness in the tone in that area, which makes for a more pleasing sound to my ear and at the least a tone that I prefer.
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Yes, very well said!

I'll add that the coil-switching on Paul's and my Skjolds let you fine tune the growl and the low end. It's a cool trick to have up your sleeve, but if you had an instrument that was committed to either regular or reverse P configuration, I think you'd be happy either way.

Tom.
 
#996
Nino! I've just seen this on your website :eek:.

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Damn, if that bass was any further "up my street", it'd have its' headstock poking through my living room window :p.

I'm trying so hard NOT to buy any more basses atm, that I'm going to have to go and have a cold shower :( ... excuse me!
 
#998
bassadicct said:
why must this stuff be posted. i'm dying waiting for mine, as i'm sure everybody that is waiting for one of nino's basses is, and all you guys do is post pics of your awsome valenti's. definatel throwing a litle kid tantrum right now.
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As soon as I get a progress report on mine and a few pics of the body and neck I'm throwing them all over this forum. I might even post it in the DB section.:bassist:
 
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