Does anyone know how common/uncommon these are? It seems pretty easy to find other prestige model ibanez basses but ive had no luck finding one of these.
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Ibanez ATK 1305
- Thread starter Bass-Adrenaline
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Yeah those are the next rarest ATK to the Bunker USA made ATK's.
I've heard they were made with materials other prestige models didn't even use I mean really really really good wood. I've seen pictures of it see Ibanez's website for vintage catalogs and check the 1999 section (I think that's where it is).
I think they are rare because they were so well built that bassists didn't even bother selling them and the ones that did sell either the buyers collected them as Ibanez fanatics or just kept them as studio basses considering their rarity but, great sound.
My dad had a chance to play one once he said the neck felt like butter it was narrower than usual ATK's but it was abit heavier body weight wise. I've asked what else he remembers about it but, he can't remember.
I've heard they were made with materials other prestige models didn't even use I mean really really really good wood. I've seen pictures of it see Ibanez's website for vintage catalogs and check the 1999 section (I think that's where it is).
I think they are rare because they were so well built that bassists didn't even bother selling them and the ones that did sell either the buyers collected them as Ibanez fanatics or just kept them as studio basses considering their rarity but, great sound.
My dad had a chance to play one once he said the neck felt like butter it was narrower than usual ATK's but it was abit heavier body weight wise. I've asked what else he remembers about it but, he can't remember.
I posted up a Need help on ID'ing a bass, I think I foundd my answer in this post. I have what I believe to be a Bunker made ATK...how rare are those? Here is a link to my OP
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=644591
any help would really be appreciated.
Dang, i was hoping my search for one wouldnt be so difficult. Well, its either i find oen somewhat soon or ill build my own bass. lol
It's dark and hard to see, but my profile pic is me and my 1999 ATK 1300. Purchased on eBay for $1000 plus $100 shipping from Tokyo to Pensacola, Florida. The shipping fee was SO worth it! There's a 5-way pickup selector that you can dial in different tones, the neck has a matte finish, the body has a waxed finish. Very comfortable and plays incredibly smooth! It's so special that I rarely play it out. I think I will treat myself and the audience in a couple of weeks to its awesome tone!
