Members justinbass Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110216836875 Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'd really like to hear that pup and pre combination, those Nordies get a lot of praise. I wish he would lay out the pots differently, and get some stacked pots in there to get things a little more in line and in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted January 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Normally I don't like layouts like that, but on that bass in particular, it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Doesn't matter, the reserve wasn't met. I'd PM Nino and see if he could work something out? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 His bin is too high for the condition that bass is in. You could spec out all new parts just like that for about the same as the bin. Not worth it for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 His bin is too high for the condition that bass is in. You could spec out all new parts just like that for about the same as the bin. Not worth it for this one. Well not everyone can build a bass like Nino can. But I agree, Ebay isn't Talkbass. I wouldn't expect anyone would pay that much for a bass with his name on it as he isn't well known beyond TB and HC. Not to take anything away from his basses, from what I hear they are incredible instruments but not everyone knows that. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well not everyone can build a bass like Nino can. But I agree, Ebay isn't Talkbass. I wouldn't expect anyone would pay that much for a bass with his name on it as he isn't well known beyond TB and HC. Not to take anything away from his basses, from what I hear they are incredible instruments but not everyone knows that.Dan Agreed, but as for a price you do have to consider what you are getting for the money. The Sadowski pre and those Nordie's are pricey, but it can all be sourced easily enough, and his bin seems too close to new for the looks of that body. I'd rather have Nino start a new bass than drop $1500 on that one, or have my tech assemble the parts if I bought them myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted January 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 That bass was on sale on TB last month for $1k and Nino bought it. He's an amazing builder, but outside of TB and HCBF, no one knows about him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 That bass was on sale on TB last month for $1k and Nino bought it. He's an amazing builder, but outside of TB and HCBF, no one knows about him yet. Thats a big jump in price from what he bought it for ain't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted January 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Things typically go for more money on eBay than they do on TB. Bidding brings out the crazy in people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 That bass was on sale on TB last month for $1k and Nino bought it.He's an amazing builder, but outside of TB and HCBF, no one knows about him yet. Aw, that's lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Not to knock the man, but... Doesn't he assemble Warmoth and USAGuitar necks and bodies to build those basses? It's not rocket science. I'd put my Warmoth up against a Valenti ({censored}, or a Sadowski for that matter) any day of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah but he does custom pickup routing options and control options and paint options , with build and set up , the Warmoth stuff pushes close to that already with their limited options so it doesn't seem too bad to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Not to knock the man, but...Doesn't he assemble Warmoth and USAGuitar necks and bodies to build those basses? It's not rocket science. I'd put my Warmoth up against a Valenti ({censored}, or a Sadowski for that matter) any day of the year. Yeah, but not every one of us are jet engine scientists...or salesmen...or whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Retrovertigo Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Valenti puts together some great looking instruments. I'd probably contact him for a modernized vintage-style instrument before Lull or Sadowsky if I were into that market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted January 28, 2008 Members Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah, but not every one of us are jet engine scientists... Sometimes I forget this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nino Valenti Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 Not to knock the man, but... Doesn't he assemble Warmoth and USAGuitar necks and bodies to build those basses? It's not rocket science. I'd put my Warmoth up against a Valenti ({censored}, or a Sadowski for that matter) any day of the year. Now, let's say you totally hated that bass? You're beat!!!!! I do use USACG parts and I used to use Warmoth parts and I offer a 5 day approval period on my basses.You don't like a Valenti bass, you're out shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now, let's say you totally hated that bass? You're beat!!!!! I do use USACG parts and I used to use Warmoth parts and I offer a 5 day approval period on my basses.You don't like a Valenti bass, you're out shipping. You do offer a good return policy. From what I understand there aren't too many people who take you up on it though. And although it is "parts", the beauty and ultimate feel of an instrument comes from the build quality. This is something many people don't have the skill or patience to do on their own. Enter Nino, Sadowski, Lakland, Lull, Etc... Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted February 4, 2008 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now, let's say you totally hated that bass? You're beat!!!!! I do use USACG parts and I used to use Warmoth parts and I offer a 5 day approval period on my basses.You don't like a Valenti bass, you're out shipping. Excellent point. I agree that building these basses is not rocket science, but there is a lot of care and attention to detail that is required. I've helped a lot of people that thought they had their instruments as well put together as possible who were shocked at what a difference a little extra work can make. Going with someone like Nino, you know you aren't going to miss any of those fine details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nino Valenti Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 Aw, that's lame.This bass sells new for $2100. I didn't force the seller to post the bass on TB for so low. He wanted to take a $1200, that's his lose. Not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 Excellent point.I agree that building these basses is not rocket science, but there is a lot of care and attention to detail that is required. I've helped a lot of people that thought they had their instruments as well put together as possible who were shocked at what a difference a little extra work can make. Going with someone like Nino, you know you aren't going to miss any of those fine details. And it's the details that make the bass. Honestly it's all the little things...and those little things are the hardest to do correctly. this is something I've learned in starting to work on my own instruments. It's all very time consuming, patience oriented, and maticulous. It ain't just bolting things together folks, that's for sure. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now, let's say you totally hated that bass? You're beat!!!!! I do use USACG parts and I used to use Warmoth parts and I offer a 5 day approval period on my basses.You don't like a Valenti bass, you're out shipping. Like I said, I'm not trying to knock you or what you do. I guess I was just raised with a very strong DIY ethic. I do my own setups.I change my own oil.I've never called a plumber, or carpenter, or sheetrocker, or electrician, or...If I can learn it and buy/rent the equipment at a reasonable price, I do it myself. I often forget that this is not so common of a trait in the general population. Nino, your basses are beautiful, there is no doubt. I'm sure they are excellent in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny D Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 I just received my second hand Valenti today and I can't wait to go home and give it a try!I grabbed it off Talkbass for a great deal: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=377590 It is the 5-string bass in the posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SelenaBassGirl Posted February 4, 2008 Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I had some asshole outbid me on a nice Fender a month ago, and it really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted February 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 4, 2008 Nino, check your PMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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