Another "Help me decide" thread: ATK vs. BTB

[tonedeaf]

I am GASing for two basses up for grabs in the classifieds right now. One is an Ibanez ATK300, and the other is an Ibanez BTB500. I've never played a BTB before, but I have heard them and like their sound and looks. I just sold an ATK100 that I liked a lot and have heard nothing but good things about the 300 model.

Which one would you buy and why? They are the same price, and I can only afford one of them right now.

 

[Mitchell Royce]

Personally I like the ATK much better than the BTB. Part of that is looks though, the ATK just has a classic vibe to it while the BTB is just a tad too over the top for my tastes.
Also, I think the ATK sounds better.

 

[CaptainHueso]

Never played an ATK, but as a BTB owner, I would obviously reccomend it, but only one of the upper end ones, the Bartolinis are a must. Just depends if you're going for a classic bass, or a modern bass. Either would be a fine buy.