ATK 305 Neck Pocket Fitment

[srxplayer]

I have an ATK 305 that I bought a couple of years ago and I have always thought the neck fitment at the body is weird. The heal is not flush with the body. Since this is the only 5 string ATK I have ever seen or played I had nothing to compare it to. It doesn't effect playability, tuning or intonation. I recently saw a picture of a new 805 and the body and neck are flush. Just wondering if other ATK 305 owners have the same neck fitment on their basses. Is this normal?

[srxplayer]

Here a re a couple of pictures from the rear of my ATK 305.

[srxplayer]

Seriously?? Nothing on this?

The pictures I was trying to upload won't post. I think I'm over my quota.

Anyway does anyone have the same weird fitment on their ATK's?

Bueler...Bueler....

[KeithPas]

I have one that I got in a trade recently and I did not notice anything out of the oridinary and I have owned at least 50 different 5 strings. It may not be comfrtable for you; that is only something you could know but there is nothing that affects funtionality. I actually love this bass

[danomite64]

Originally Posted by srxplayer

Seriously?? Nothing on this?

The pictures I was trying to upload won't post. I think I'm over my quota.

Anyway does anyone have the same weird fitment on their ATK's?

Bueler...Bueler....

fitment [ˈfɪtmənt] Noun 1. any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture)

Considering what the word 'fitment' means, I'd say you're going to have a difficult time getting an answer to your question, as most bass players don't put furniture on their bass.

[srxplayer]

Okay here is the picture.

And I stand corrected on my description. The picture should explain what I mean. The offset seems weird. Just wondering if other ATK 305's are built like this.

[danomite64]

That looks like the neck join on my eighteen year old ATK 300; except the heel of my neck has a softer transition line. They probably make it that way for better access to the higher frets.

[KeithPas]

Not sure if this is true but I have heard that the offset makes the neck joint more stable. It definitely improves access to the upper frets

[srxplayer]

Thank's for the info guys.

It's never bothered me as far as playing the bass. Everything works as it should and I guess it does help reach the higher frets. I just never go there on this bass. I just noticed the difference compared to the pictures on the new 805. There is a slight offset in the 805 as well but it's not as dramatic. Not that it matters. This bass isn't going anywhere. Even if I pick up an 805.

[Bongolation]

Originally Posted by srxplayer

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Okay here is the picture.

And I stand corrected on my description. The picture should explain what I mean. The offset seems weird. Just wondering if other ATK 305's are built like this.

My ATK 700 & 750 are screwier than this, as I recall.