New (old) Bass day Ibanez ATK 300

[Highfox]

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)

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[Guest Jecklin]

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

[LeftyJ]

Cool find, I love ATK's!

[throwoff]

I will get a lefty ATK one day.

[LeftyJ]

I'm open to offers ;-)
I only have the 5-string from my avatar left though, I've sold both my ATK300's.

[Highfox]

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

[ped]

Always liked them. When I first started playing I really wanted the trans blue one with the additional J pickup. Hope you enjoy it.

[NancyJohnson]

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.

[LeftyJ]

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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.
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I beg to differ. Meet the Indonesian-made ATK310:

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[Pinball]

[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

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[floFC]

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!

[Highfox]

[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!
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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!

[stevie]

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

[LeftyJ]

[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.

[stevie]

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.....).

[gs_triumph]

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 😉