eubassix Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Contemplating (only.. at present) selling one of my favourite 5's (still short of funds / other things not selling). This one is a Valenti J5 (other one is a Roscoe LG3005 here:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1424&st=0#entry14605"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...st=0#entry14605[/url] ). Valenti Modern 5 String Swamp Ash body with Natural finish 34" Scale with 19mm spacing at the bridge 10mm spacing at the Nut and 16mm at the 24th fret. 8.8 lbs. on the digital bathroom scales. Wenge Neck with black laminate headstock face Wenge Board Nordstrand DC5’s Dual Coil pickups Aguilar OBP-3 Black Hardware Hipshot A Style Bridge Hipshot Ultralites Tuners Schaller Strap Locks The bass has the following layout: 1-Volume w/p/p for preamp bypass 2-Blend 3-Treble w/p/p for Neck position P/U for Hum bucker mode to Single Coil mode 4-Mids with w/p/p for Mid Shift 5-Bass w/p/p for Bridge position P/U for Humbucker mode to Single Coil mode This bass is in excellent condition. There is one small ding on the body, just under the volume knob. The neck is quite similar those on the MTD 535's, but slightly deeper. The Nordstrand pickups and overall EQ options are exceptional. [url="http://www.valentibasses.blogspot.com/"]http://www.valentibasses.blogspot.com/[/url] [url="http://www.valentibasses.com/index.html"]http://www.valentibasses.com/index.html[/url] (£995) ... £795 Edited July 23, 2007 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Just a bump for a quality bit of kit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Hi David, Great looking bass! I bet those Nordys sound great. I've just ordered a Shuker with Nordy Fatstacks. Regards Mike Edited June 12, 2007 by Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks Nick / Mike .. Yes, it's a lovely bass and the Nordstrand pickups (combined with the extensive EQ options) are something special. I did have a very positive PM re. the Valenti and thought it might be sold: but the prospective buyer is now deciding between it and another bass ... so it (and the Roscoe) remain currently available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkman42 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Can you post a photo of the headstock also? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Certainly... here it is: not a brilliant shot (.. lots of shadow...I'll try to take an improved one!), but it's basically a Fender type headstock (4 + 1 on the 5 string) with an altered tip (not unlike the Albey Balgochian 'A' bass design) :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Bump .. back to P#1 ... and I'll try to get a better headstock photo added ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 The Valenti is now also up on ebay (can't resist those 10p Listings Day/s!):- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160127793963&rd=1&rd=1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1[/url] For B'Ch Forum members I'd be happy to reduce by the ebay fees and include free (24h.) shippping, enabling me to end the listing early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 As requested (sorry for the delay) .. here are better shots of the Valenti headstock: one in-full (shows similarity to the Albey B. A-bass) and the other to show the very nice Wenge grain to the headstock side(s):- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Bump + reduced price. Ebay price (£1023) less fees / free shipping is £968 (incl.). Will accept £950 (incl.) for a quick sale (if funds not forthcoming from elsewhere)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I noticed that the title of your ebay ad didn't say bass so just thinking that may help. I have 3 Valenti's and they are some of the best basses I've played, 1 is my main studio bass over a Rickenbacker, 60's Jazz and an Overwater. Just stunning basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thanks 'Ste, hadn't thought of that ! (although it was only listed inthe Bass section). Thanks also for the 'bump' and endorsement of these fine basses .. if the funds required come from other sources, I'll remove this one - I totally agree with your appraisal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 w/end bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Final reduction (running out of time & options...). £925 shipped ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 BUMP back to P1..... I'll be 'delivering' the family to Heathrow this weekend, so unable to answer PM's or replies Saturday-to-Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 OK - back from Heathrow, so commencing a determined attempt to move something(s) quickly....... Reduced to £895 (inclusive) - I'll try on ebay again later in the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 W/end & pre'bay BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Link to ebay relist:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160138418674&rd=1&rd=1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1[/url] .. I'm working on the idea of hoping for bids but removing if nothing significant prior to final 12-hours, which seesm to be be common practice currently. Willing to discuss price with Forum members based on current heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 BUMP for weekend: ebay auction due to end Sunday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 ebay listing unsuccesful .. if anybody can do £795 (delivered) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='eubassix' post='35842' date='Jul 23 2007, 11:13 AM']ebay listing unsuccesful .. if anybody can do £795 (delivered) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it.[/quote] Hi, Do have you any soundclips of the bass? I'm looking for another 5, but don't know anything about wenge necks...Does it make a big difference tonally? And to the feel playing-wise. Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hi Nik Thanks for the enquiry... Unfortunately I don't have soundclips (or the facility for such) but there is somebody on the Forum (?..) who owns a couple or more Valenti's who might be able to help... Re. the Wenge neck: if you have access to a Warwick then these are mostly wenge, I think (thought many tend to be a bit big/deep in terms of profile). MTD's also use them a fair bit.. but might be a lot more tricky to find/try one of these (!). The neck has a satin finish which is very quick and much better than the Fender-5 'finished' necks (although the profile is similar - between an J and a P; not as slim/shallow as a J4 neck .. a more rounded/flattened 'C' shape). The wenge provides a fuller-bodied tone than the all-maple, with greater warmth: but the slap tone is very clear and bright, plus the very comprehensive EQ and special pickups (with HB/SC choice) make for a wide tonal range. Build quality on the bass is very high( as you'd expect from somebody working with/for Sadowsky). Hope this helps... [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='35861' date='Jul 23 2007, 12:05 PM']Hi, Do have you any soundclips of the bass? I'm looking for another 5, but don't know anything about wenge necks...Does it make a big difference tonally? And to the feel playing-wise. Nik[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'd give my left nut for this bass - unfortunately it's probably not worth £795 (the nut, not the bass!) Good luck with this! [quote name='eubassix' post='35842' date='Jul 23 2007, 11:13 AM']ebay listing unsuccesful .. if anybody can do £795 (delivered) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thanks for the positive comment(s) BW .. shall I check the organ donation websites and see if we can arrange a three-way deal?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 You go for it mate - check out how much for a kidney and i'll take the roscoe too! Good luck mate! [quote name='eubassix' post='35976' date='Jul 23 2007, 03:50 PM']Thanks for the positive comment(s) BW .. shall I check the organ donation websites and see if we can arrange a three-way deal?.....[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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