barry44 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 i have both the atk400 and the srx700. i was going to get rid of the atk due to the srx but now, after reading this thread, i am going to keep the two of them. i also have a K5 which i am still trying to get to grips with. i love ibanez, i would like to get into fenders but i just feel that they are too run of the mill for me (flaming starts), where ibanezes have more personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 yep truely great basses, the atk or srx might be my next bass, i already have the sr500 (just in case some of you havent heard me going on about how amazing it is) which is amazing, though i still like the stingray tone so the atk may well be just it. dammit more GAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 This is the colour I'm going to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 That looks pretty sweet man, like the thru blue. I like that white one too, i have a thing for white basses. Also i'm not that into the SRX series. I've tried a 4 string but the 5 i tried had a REALLY chunky neck. I don't mind my chunky musicman necks, but that one was a bit too far IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 The more I look at that bass the more I want to sell my missus to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 if i ever get rid of enough basses to warrant buying a new one, an atk would deffo be on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 [quote]this is something that annoys me. ibanezes are SO underrated, i'd go for an ibanez over a fender, gibson, lakland etc. any day. they're much cheaper for a better quality - £350 worth of ibanez will buy you a fast neck, lightwieght bass with three band EQ and bartolini pickups new. £350 of fender will buy you a bog standard mexican precision or jazz new. and people still choose to buy fenders! AGHHHH!!!! (by the way, i've got nothing against fenders... they're just completely over rated)[/quote] Yeah +1. But I also considered Ibanez for their (quite unknown) Custom shop ! I have a BTB 5 custom that I sell for the only reason that I play more on 4 string basses than 5er. (also sell an ATK 405 but not offering it on this forum due to posting fees) For sure, as few people here, I prefer ATK basses sound than Musicman one. Moreover, I also play Fender precision, which is quite different. But Ibanez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='252260' date='Jul 31 2008, 07:12 PM']This is the colour I'm going to buy. [/quote] i think this colour would look brilliant with a rosewood fretboard, but i really dont like it with the maple... to me it just doesn't work. i'd say natural ftw, but its really common in natural and i know you like your bright coloured basses lol (look at your signature for proof!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 [quote name='lwtait' post='253727' date='Aug 3 2008, 02:08 PM']i think this colour would look brilliant with a rosewood fretboard, but i really dont like it with the maple... to me it just doesn't work. i'd say natural ftw, but its really common in natural and i know you like your bright coloured basses lol (look at your signature for proof!)[/quote] I'm not a huge fan of natural as you say I love my bright colours look at the bright yellow P-bass I'm building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Tried a lot more basses since this (A LOT MORE) and I think this what set me on to the inevitable love affair with Musicmans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) I've deleted my comments because I just realized this is a thread that started in 2008 and mysteriously resurrected , my argument was by this time pointless. Edited May 28, 2012 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethfriend Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Lack of Ibanez's popularity has always boggled my mind. Some of the best instruments in the world IME. Massively regret selling my BTB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Seriously cool basses, I want one next to my P . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The SR1300 Custom Shop I sold recently is amazing. Saying that it was seriously modified. Neck just a bit too slim for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1338071979' post='1669397'] See... the trouble with you Wayne is that you fall victim of your own restrictive preconceptions and go through your life wearing horse blinkers. Why? I don't know, but be that a lesson of life to you that as much as you were suprised that an Ibanez could be such a good bass, that there are a million other things out there that unless you try, you will never know what you're missing. [/quote] I have had about 100 basses since then of all types, I just know what I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I've said it before and I'll say it again - I've owned 4 ernie balls and think the ATK range compare more than favourably with them. When you count the price difference then the ATK wins hands down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMusicman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I thought abut getting one of these. the headstock looks a bit weird though but I will give it a try anyway. The Ibanez ATK 800 looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I've always like the look of the ATK range but have never had the opportunity to play one. I was reading through the thread ATK club on talkbass and have been gassing after one even more. Plus there is an ATK 400 on ebay at the mo, which is calling out to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 There's a 700 going for 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1338467154' post='1674985'] I've always like the look of the ATK range but have never had the opportunity to play one. I was reading through the thread ATK club on talkbass and have been gassing after one even more. Plus there is an ATK 400 on ebay at the mo, which is calling out to me. [/quote] I've got an ATK 400 if you want to give it a try.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Ah, the "Stingray Killer", these are mighty fine basses indeed! Not sure if they've changed them since I last looked (and I shall check later) but I prefered the older models with the J pup in the neck. Never really been a fan of a single pickup in the bridge. As for Ibanez on a whole I have two BTB's; 556MP (discontinued 6-string), 405QM (Older model 5-string before they used Bartolini mkII's) and I used to own an Oddball of a bass: Ibanez RD505. Strangely the RD was made for a single year to take over the ATK but then they discontinued it and re-made the ATK. It had SD Basslines (J / MM) and yielded a sheer amount of power for it's price. Also had the most amount of tension for a 34" scale. Shame I don't have it any more. All of the above basses have served well and for the price the build is fantastic! You can have your string mm's off of the last fret and get great tone all along the board, after you've set it up to take it. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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