ATK bass advice

XtheDeadPawn · #1 11-28-2009, 04:41 PM

Hey thanks for clicking this is a repost of a thread I posted in the BASSES [BG] part of the forum

Anyways I'm currently thinking of steping up from my current bass a RBX170 Yamaha and plan on getting a ATKEX1.

Since they don't make them anymore it'll be bought used.
But what I want to know is are they durable?

Anybody have any trouble of scratchy pots, truss rod rusting, neck bowing, action/set up trouble, or mostly importantly do they sound good compared to the new ATK 300/305 reissues with maple fingerboards???

Also do they sound mellow with the rosewood fingerboard I've come to like the feel and sound of it better but, then again I don't know what a maple fretboard sounds like so it'd be great if someone filled me in on that.

Thanks guys

Mikebass6 · #2 12-31-2009, 08:54 PM

As far as I'm concerned, the ATK is the most durable of the Ibbys. Once mine was set up for the way I play, I haven't adjusted it once since then. The pots are solid and the body and neck are more heavy duty feeling to me than the BTB or SR series. I have the rosewood fingerboard as well, and the sound is still punchy and clear. If you are considering getting one, do it now while they are still affordable!!

kesslari · #3 12-31-2009, 09:29 PM

0 problems with mine. Very durable, giggable, playable bass.
Mine's the maple fingerboard - I haven't A/B'd the fingerboard differences. Gets a great slap and fingerstyle tone.
Get one, and enjoy.

LaklandBass · #4 12-31-2009, 09:31 PM

i owned one that basically got trashed. im in the process of refinishing the body. loved that bass. held up to sooooooooooooo much abuse and always sounded huge.

Michael777 · #5 03-04-2010, 12:21 PM

I actually haven't had any Bad reports regarding these.

ssbass · #6 03-04-2010, 01:59 PM

I have this exact model ATKEX1. I gig with this bass. Once i get it setup i really don't have to adjust a thing.

FYI they still have one of these for sale (new) at the Knoxville, TN Guitar Center.