Highfox Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm starting to get a thing for these old Ibanez basses, after picking up a fretless Musician recently. and having had a Blazer Roadster back in the day. These ones seem to be either loved or hated I got it for a bit of homeplay or maybe I'll take it as a stand-by, or to the seedier places we play. This a 1995 model with the FC starting serial, partly made in Japan and assembled in Korea from what I can find out, maybe some experts out there? It's not at all heavy which is contrary to a lot of the reviews I saw about these. Nice surprise as I bought it un-seen. For some reason these seem to be associated with starter basses, there is still some decent quality in construction and playability with these. Me likey I wasn't looking to replace a Ray as I have had a few of those in the past and didn't really get on. And all I need now is to get a black-pickguard frome somewhere? (crappy phone pic) [url="https://flic.kr/p/BZbg67"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jecklin Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I love Atk basses (the single pick up models anyway). The only reason I have never owned one is the bridge turning into a pickup surround. I just can't get over the look of it. Shame as they sound killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Cool find, I love ATK's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I will get a lefty ATK one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I'm open to offers ;-) I only have the 5-string from my avatar left though, I've sold both my ATK300's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 If anyone is interested how it sounds in a mix, here it is from live practice last night, not the greatest playing but maybe you'll get the idea. https://www.dropbox.com/s/x7tbsetkfpkdzru/Don%27t%20let%20me%20down%20new.mp3?dl=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Always liked them. When I first started playing I really wanted the trans blue one with the additional J pickup. Hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I have a soft spot for these. The design and build is top-notch but for one thing; a distinct lack of rosewood board availability. There never seemed to be any in black with a dark board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1507616592' post='3386724'] I have a soft spot for these. The design and build is top-notch but for one thing; a distinct lack of rosewood board availability. There never seemed to be any in black with a dark board. [/quote] I beg to differ. Meet the Indonesian-made ATK310: [IMG]http://www.californiamusic.fr/images_produits/2452_grand.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1507567847' post='3386396'] If anyone is interested how it sounds in a mix, here it is from live practice last night, not the greatest playing but maybe you'll get the idea. [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/x7tbsetkfpkdzru/Don%27t%20let%20me%20down%20new.mp3?dl=0"]https://www.dropbox....%20new.mp3?dl=0[/url] [/quote] Cut's though well, nice one. I gig with an ATK805. I've tried a lot of basses over the last 4 years and It's the rest of the bands favourite along with a Bass Collection [attachment=255493:GG2.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Nice bass, did it come without the pick guard or did you remove it? I have an amberburst which my son likes so much he has more or less nicked it... Mine is on the heavy side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 [quote name='floFC' timestamp='1508097894' post='3389765'] Nice bass, did it come without the pick guard or did you remove it? I have an amberburst which my son likes so much he has more or less nicked it... Mine is on the heavy side! [/quote] Thanks, they are nice, had a chance to gig mine a couple of times now. The previous owner had put a wooden pick guard on it when he sent it to me, I didn't like it so took it off. He has since found and sent me the original black one which I have now put on. I'm blown away by how good these are for not much money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Here's a very entertaining YouTube track that features an ATK quite strongly (no idea about the model): https://youtu.be/tJzlHBN3BT4 Extraordinary musicianship throughout that band. Edited October 17, 2017 by stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 [quote name='stevie' timestamp='1508238576' post='3390694'] Here's a very entertaining YouTube track that features an ATK quite strongly (no idea about the model): https://youtu.be/tJzlHBN3BT4 Extraordinary musicianship throughout that band. [/quote] Looks like an F-Bass VF4 to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I do believe you're right. Never heard of F-Bass before, but they sure sound good. Sounds just like an ATK on that track though (trying to maintain some kind of credibility here.....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I had a 200, the recent model, that i loved the sound of. Sold it on only to fund the 800 I have now. Lovely bass. Nice throaty growl from the bridge pickup and the neck pickup does a decent p-style tone. DR Lo Riders are the best strings I've tried on it - not the hex cores tho as I've just found out. 😣 ATKs are great basses. Very underated by those who don't know 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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