Grassie

Bugger. Just ordered a set of Status flats for my ATK, then saw this thread...

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1372060369' post='2121002'] Glad to see it is being appreciated with you Grant ! I think TRBboy's description of the necks are spot on ........ "I think the ATK's are great basses, provided you get on with a neck that feels like trying to wrap your hand round a 300 year old oak tree". They certainly do have sizeable necks ! [/quote]They feel really comfortable to me. And the bridges look cool I think - they certainly wouldn't sound the same with a standard bridge.

I love my ATK 310 so much that I'm selling my VM P-bass to fund another - providing I can find one...

What I want to know is what the hell happened to Randy Meisner? He went from (fairly) fresh faced in the footage from the 70's to completely unrecognisable in the recent footage. Shocking.

Something to stop my ears from ringing and my half of the duvet please darling...

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Right now? This minute? "Stomp" by The Brothers Johnson.

Here's my recently acquired Ibanez ATK310. Bought from Hamfist here on BC, unbelievably good bass for the money (even when new), the 310's are now discontinued I think, so this colour is pretty rare. Monster Stingray-like tone. If you're after that type of sound but don't have the bucks for a MM, try one of these beasts. [attachment=135017:ATK1.jpg] [attachment=135018:ATK2.jpg] [attachment=135019:ATK3.jpg] [attachment=135020:ATK4.jpg]

An Ibanez ATK will do a pretty good impression of a Stingray. Good prices too, although the look of them isn't to everyone's taste.

I'm going to buy one and take it to work. There are some stubborn knobs there that need removing...

Bought a lovely Ibanez ATK310 from Alan today. After first seeing his ad day before yesterday, to messaging him yesterday and having a brief chat with him (and his wife!) over the phone, he was kind enough to meet up with me and we did the deal with no problems. Bass is as he described it - mint (colour and condition), and a bargain. He's also a nice chap to boot, and a pleasure to do business with. I am a happy bunny!

I had one of these and sold it. After watching some fretless playing on youtube recently I am now gassing for another. Gonna have to wait though - I need another fretted bass and an extension cab first... Enjoy it, and play it as much as you can.

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Dr. Meat Ball and the Muthafunkers.

Mr. Hall is going to s**t a cow when he sees that t-shirt...

We were at The Waverley in Carisbrooke last night. When our singist asked for the lights to be turned down at the start of our set, the lights went OUT. And I mean darker than a miner's Mars bar. Couldn't see what I was doing, messed up a few times (so did the guitard), then (because our singer just calls out the songs rather than working from a pre-written set list) they started playing a Kinks tune that for some reason is played in a higher key (and we tune down half a step anyway... ) and is one that I haven't rehearsed with them. Squeaky bum time. Was busy though...

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAvFhhl0U0I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAvFhhl0U0I[/url]

Never been a massive fan of these, but this looks good. I have to say that the soundtrack they did for Tron Legacy is excellent though.

I'm in a covers band because I enjoy playing, I like to see people dancing and having a good time because of us, and because when it comes to doing my own stuff, I prefer working by myself (I make electronica tunes at home). This is because I'm a complete control freak and will disregard anyone else's ideas (especially if they happen to be better than mine).

Do you think she works hard on that smile-while-playing? I can't do it. I've tried. I've been told on numerous occasions that I should smile more because I look like a miserable tnuc. My concentration fails if I smile while playing, it just looks like I'm trying to squeeze out a sneaky guff...

There has been a fair bit of discussion on here recently regarding flatwound strings and their pros and cons, so as I'm always chasing an "ideal" sound, I thought I'd get a set for my P-bass. A set of Status Hotwire flatwounds have just been delivered to my house, and I've wasted no time in putting them on my bass. I bought a set of 45-105's but was aware of the increased tension flats create on the neck, but as the band I play in tune down half a step, I thought I'd stick with the gauge I've been using. I initially tuned as standard, and yes, there was a bit more room created between the frets and the string so I lowered the action and off I went. Bloody hell! These strings are [i]creamy[/i]! I rattled off a few lines (well, there wasn't any rattle) and then tuned down to the "band tuning", with no adverse effects. Why I haven't "gone flat" before now is anyone's guess, but flats on a P-bass is the way to go. I bought the Status strings as they were one of the cheapest (£20.39 delivered) just in case I didn't get on with them, but I'm a convert straight away. I'm also hoping that they will retain their fundemental tone longer than roundwounds, as I was getting through two sets a month (which is a lot for me), and I'm also looking to prevent wear and tear on the last two fingers of my fretting hand. Due to an early childhood accident involving my hand and a gas fire, I basically lost the "padding" on my fingertips. After numerous skin grafts as a kid, playing rounds often leaves my fingertips sore and the skin will ocasionally crack (not as bad as it sounds but painful nonetheless). The flats feel like a massive improvement already. Winner!

Tempted to put this on my local free-ad website for a laugh. See what happens. Dare me...

Yes, I'm a P-bass convert after about 10 years playing jazzes. I have a Squier VM precision and it sounds creamy. Selling my SX precision to help fund a US standard, or a Roadworn, or even a Squier CV. Do it, they are perfect.