Valenti & Bolin

[dub_junkie]

This Valenti has travelled around the country a fair bit and I've been interested in it since it first appeared for sale/trade here on BC. I wanted a Jazz bass and I'm really glad its this one I've got... Its sublime and my new #1 player !












This Bolin NS 5 has been owned by at least a couple of other basschatters too. Inspiring to play,the piezo sounds terrific and theres loads of tones on tap. I also love the singlecut and slotted headstock

[dub_junkie]

together:

[BassBod]

Nice and unusual pair! I'm always interested in the Bolin basses - how are they to play sitting down? I've never really understood the design (with the additional strap hanger...I thought Ned was a great designer??). I almost played one once, but didn't have the time...should've been late.

BB

[ped]

I hadn't realised how different the Valenti jazz body shape is to the usual - I like the slighly more 'fin shaped' upper horn. Subtle and elegant.

So how many basses is that now? Can I see the lavender ray again? ;0)

Cheers
ped

[dub_junkie]

BB,the Bolin plays great seated or standing. the extender is ugly but i wish i had one on my Asat bass.

Ped,I have the same number as I had when I got the StingRay 5 back in March - 8 - since then a pair of Sterlings and the flame maple natural Spector have gone and in came the Bolin,Valenti and a Godlyke Disciple 5

[beerdragon]

I love that Bolin, Has anyone got any sound clips. there's a thread on basschat that says they about 2k to buy over here, but i have seen one on US ebay going for $1800.

[budget bassist]

A local guitar shop (music inn) had one of them (the bolin) and i always wondered what it was, now i know! i didn't see it last time but i wasn't really looking. ah well.

[BigRedX]

The Bolin in Music Inn has been there forever. It ought to be a decent price by now... but it isn't.

[silverfoxnik]

Both lovely basses DJ, but the Bolin in particular is exceptional! I've never seen a nicer looking single-cut bass...

[Buzz]

MMmm, I like the look of that valenti

[dub_junkie]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='205802' date='May 25 2008, 01:28 AM']Both lovely basses DJ, but the Bolin in particular is exceptional! I've never seen a nicer looking single-cut bass...[/quote]

thanks for the kind words. I agree,I think it is very elegant looking.


[quote name='Buzz' post='205917' date='May 25 2008, 12:20 PM']MMmm, I like the look of that valenti[/quote]

thanks. I'm no expert on J basses but I've played enough to know this one is right up there. Thinking about it, I'm pretty sure the 3 previous owners all had Sadowskys which may be the the only reason for it not stopping in any one place too long.
This bass has replaced my G&L SB-2 as my "go to" 4 string and if I ever see another Valenti up for sale/trade I think one of the G&L's is for the chop. :brow:

Keir

[7string]

2 great basses, but I have to say I love that Bolin.....