Atkinson basses... who owns one?

[jmorbita]

Dan, your basses look great!

 

[J. Crawford]

Wow. Im speechless.

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

can't wait to hear from Moe on how it sounds. Those ultra jazz pickups are hot! Dan, did you make an audio clip of that one?

I'm planning to make a video tonight. Stay tuned...

 

[J Posega]

That 5 string is amazing. Making me think about plans I had to assemble a 35" scale USACG P/J...

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

Ok, I made a quick & simple demo video of the 5-string. Please excuse my lame ability on a 5er.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USQ90dccIpQ&fmt=22​

 

[CapnSev]

What's the string spacing at the nut and bridge on that 5er?

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

I will let you know when it gets here. Probably Friday or Saturday.

 

[j3b3r]

I think you should make your own headstock design

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

I think you should make your own headstock design

I have some ideas for one, but most folks want the familiar clasic "F" shape.

 

[Mastermold]

I have some ideas for one, but most folks want the familiar clasic "F" shape.

20 years from now we'll see people arguing over whether they've got a real Atkinson or an Atkinson copy!

 

[Mastermold]

Ok, I made a quick & simple demo video of the 5-string. Please excuse my lame ability on a 5er.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USQ90dccIpQ&fmt=22​

That was cool, I'm not sure from my computer speakers whether the tone sounded deeper than a fully solidbody jazz. How would you describe the live tone?

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

I love both of mine. I'm working up a review of the 5 string Jazz.

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

Owning both a Fender 5 string Jazz & the new Atkinson hollow Jazz 5 ,I can say that the Atkinson's DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pups & perhaps the hollow body as well contribute to a huge bottom end. They provide much more available bottom than the stock Fender pups. I also use flat wound strings which accentuate that aspect of it's sound. I'll try to give you the string spacing specs today at some point.

 

[chris.gotfunk]

I am really impressed. Those look great and a monster price point as well! We may be talking in the near future about a 4 string J maple board, ash body and fiesta red!!! Yummy!!!!

 

[Mastermold]

Owning both a Fender 5 string Jazz & the new Atkinson hollow Jazz 5 ,I can say that the Atkinson's DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pups & perhaps the hollow body as well contribute to a huge bottom end. They provide much more available bottom than the stock Fender pups. I also use flat wound strings which accentuate that aspect of it's sound. I'll try to give you the string spacing specs today at some point.

Yeah even with my little computer speakers I thought the tone sounded deep and rich. Congrats on the bass!

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

Designing your own bass is a big part of the whole thing. Of course having Dan do all the work makes it that much better. We've all played a lot of Fender basses & know what we like and don't like about them. Dan gives us a chance to put all the good things in one bass. Plus you get to choose the color, finish, pickguard, electronics & hardware. The price is VERY reasonable & he doesn't take forever. What else is there?

 

[Mr.Bassie720]

I could not agree more. A few months ago I contacted Dan about putting a bass together. It was a very positive experience. When the bass arrived it had some fit and finish issues that I could not get pass. Dan was very cool about the whole thing and refunded my purchase price. While that particular bass was not for me, I would not hesitate to do business with Dan again. He is a stand up individual and he is building some very nice instruments.

Designing your own bass is a big part of the whole thing. Of course having Dan do all the work makes it that much better. We've all played a lot of Fender basses & know what we like and don't like about them. Dan gives us a chance to put all the good things in one bass. Plus you get to choose the color, finish, pickguard, electronics & hardware. The price is VERY reasonable & he doesn't take forever. What else is there?

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

Mr. Bassie, I have been a reggae bassist since 1973. I believe our bass lines are Jah's voice on Earth. Guidance, my bredren.

 

[j3b3r]

I'm waitting for moe's review on the 5er

 

[AgIdoc]

argh every time this thread gets TTT'd i compulsively must go to atkinsonbasses.com & view this beauty again. i was nearly ready to order, until i was informed yesterday that 2 of my 3 kids need dental work. $1500 worth! ah well, i love my kids more than i'd love a new bass.

but that doesnt mean i cant have both...someday!