David Nimrod

[attachment=3645:ATK.jpg]Here's mine:-

[quote name='bassman2790' post='90239' date='Nov 18 2007, 01:24 PM']I remember before the introduction of the reissue ATK series that many basschatters rated the original ATK's as Musicman beaters. Original examples were few and far between. "If only they still made them", went out the cries. Ibanez must have listened and did just that and now we have a range of ATK's to choose from again. Thinking they would be snapped up in their droves and clung onto for dear life, I am surprised how many 'nearly new' ones appear on eBay. Were those that decried the demise of the original ATK's remembering them a lot better than they were or are the new one's just pants? I know they're fugly, that's for sure. Mark[/quote] I picked up an ATK Series (4 string) factory Fretless which is excellent... Not sure that the 3 way switch works though, it'll have to be investigated. I think it's made in Korea, although there's no "made in..." anywhere on it. The active EQ is great, it plays lovely and the finish is just about perfect. Not sure about it being a 'Musicman beater' - I've never had one of those!

[quote name='dabootsy' post='90140' date='Nov 18 2007, 09:45 AM']I have recently bought a Marcus Miller Jazz bass 4string model and the strings are begining to become a bit lifeless. this strings that came on it were great, does anyone know the type and gauge that come as standard on these as i wish to get the same again any help would be great cheers[/quote] Isn't that info. on the Fender website? Hold on... here it is:- Strings Super 7250M, NPS, p/n 073-7250-006, Gauges: (.045, .065, .085, .105)

I dunno, maybe I'm too much of a Luddite ;-) I just feel the further down this road you go, The further you get from the primal groove (!) Whatever the hell that is... Plus, it'll fall over... These digital things always do, in the real world. <ducks irate techie muso flames ;-)

Knocking Ashdown seems to be a bit of a sport on here... I run my ABM with the EQ all flat, valve drive at 12 o clock. The rest comes from the bass, or from the SansAmp thing. OK, so I've not played through some of the 'high end' stuff, But for my sound (not too 'hi fi' would describe it), it's great!

Stunning result... it looks great, and it's now truly 'one of a kind'.

[quote name='Sibob' post='89913' date='Nov 17 2007, 03:38 PM']WD Music Products should have them Most parts places like them and AllParts will do the job and have MIA, MIM, MIJ pickguards! Si[/quote] Thanks for that Si ;-)

[quote name='David Nimrod' post='88974' date='Nov 15 2007, 03:10 PM']Hi guys, I want to get a brown tortoiseshell scratchplate for my MIM Jazz. Anyone know where I can get a Fender one, or at least on that will fit ;-) What I don't want to do is have to re drill screw holes, or anything like it! Thanks in advance for any info.[/quote] Bump!!! Someone must know where to get one ;-)

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='89717' date='Nov 16 2007, 11:53 PM']i've heard that they are really good basses.[/quote] I think it also comes down to whether you really love 'neck through' basses... I find them aesthetically wonderful, not sure how it affects the sound though ;-) Then again there's those of us who must simply have 'Fender' on the headstock. For me there's no contest, even though the SR Prestige costs more, it's worth it.

[quote name='Faithless' post='89629' date='Nov 16 2007, 08:54 PM']Thanks for your kind offer, Dave, but, guys.. I ain't lookin' for Ibanez again. I'm now far more to Fender's side, so could anyone say few words about this thing ?: [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0261000552"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0261000552[/url][/quote] Well, it's made in Korea, that's gotta be good ;-)

[quote name='lwtait' post='89622' date='Nov 16 2007, 08:44 PM']i feel stupid now...[/quote] Don't worry, I have one of those moments about once a day ;-)

There's nothing wrong with ERB's - I know I haven't got the skill to play one! But the most gut level satisfying bass lines have mostly been played on a '4'. And there's something a bit 'look at me' about those wide necked monsters... Maybe they just don't sit comfortably with my self deprecating personality ;-) The bottom line has to be (as always) 'do whatever it takes to make a groove'

ABM500 1 x 15" combo + ABM 4 x 10" cab. Awesome, it just does it for me ;-)

[quote name='NJW' post='88945' date='Nov 15 2007, 02:04 PM']Hi hi hi... The time has come for a new bass, but I need some of your advices. I have been peeking at a Sandberg California PM. I currently play an MIA Jazz and love the Fender thang... I want a P style bass to go along with it, but rather than a Fender I was hoping for something a little different. Sadly, theres no way I can get out and try a Sandberg for myself anytime soon... Does anyone have any thoughts on how the Sandbergs might suit my needs? I play in a couple of indie rock bands, and like the middly growl I get from my jazz, but I'm also hoping to begin playing in a covers band soon and need something a little more versatile, and comfy for fingerstyle playing. Your help is, as always, appreciated. Nico[/quote] My confidence in Sandbergs was shaken for ever when I saw a few at PMT in Brum. They all had the slots for the frets cut *way* too deep into the fingerboard. So there was a gap of a couple of mm under the fret tang, all along the neck. I wasn't impressed, seeing as Dave Sheriff was touting them as 'Custom Shop quality'. Still, I'm sure that a lot of modern Fenders have their build quality issues too ;-)

Hi guys, I want to get a brown tortoiseshell scratchplate for my MIM Jazz. Anyone know where I can get a Fender one, or at least on that will fit ;-) What I don't want to do is have to re drill screw holes, or anything like it! Thanks in advance for any info.

Heavily laquered Maple feels unpleasant to me... A Rosewood fretboard just seems more 'organic' As to the sound, there are just so many factors, The fingerboard is more of an aesthetic choice... Just my 2 cents of course ;-)

Infact, as I've just bought *another* bass, my SRX705 will be up for sale... Do PM me if you're interested, and I'll put a proper 'For Sale' post up soon.

[quote name='bassman2790' post='86790' date='Nov 11 2007, 10:29 AM']I'd have said that the SR range would be perfectly suited to jazz and less so to rock. For rock I'd have recommended the SRX range and the SRX705 in particular. Extremely comfortable, fast thru-neck and more output than you can shake a stick at, plus a rock sound second to none. [/quote] I'd have to agree completely with the above... I have an SRX705 and it's an awesome rock bass, with a very strong output. My SR1000 is much more polite, subtle, detailed and well, sophisticated ;-) Having both is great, trouble is I *still* can't decide if I prefer 4 or 5 string. But that's another topic I guess...