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Ibanez - ATK 305 or SRX 505?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by I am Domokun, Dec 22, 2005.


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  1. Dec 22, 2005 #1
    I am Domokun

    I am Domokun

    Feb 15, 2005
    Limerick, Ireland.
    Title says it all, really.

    I can get the ATK for €200 cheaper, and with a gigbag.

    It'll be for heavy & soft rock, grunge, some metal and stuff. I hear that the ATK sounds really like a Musicman, like what the Tool bassist uses, and I love his tone, and the Kyuss bassist used an ATK, I love his sound too.

    I've not played either of them, and my local music store is **** and doesn't have any good basses.

    So, suggestions?
     
  4. Dec 22, 2005 #2
    lowmid

    lowmid

    Feb 2, 2005
    belgium
    get that atk, you'll get a piece of japanese music craft history, and they rule, words from an atk user

    may I advise you to install the atk pickup from these guys??? www.bassculture.de
     
  8. Dec 22, 2005 #3
    Tbirdbassist

    Tbirdbassist

    Jul 2, 2005
    Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
    Justin Chancellor used to use a Stingray. Now he uses WAL basses. He recorded the Songs H. and 46&2 with a Stingray. Also, he only played on the AEnima and Lateralus albums.



    And I'd go with the ATK any day. The SRX is more for metal and hardcore. Its a good sounding bass yes, but the ATK is a better buy.
     
  11. Dec 22, 2005 #4
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK ATK

    The ATK 305 is Korean made, but they are amazing basses! ive got the 400, which is the same but has a J neck pup, and is obviously 4 string, its a great bass, seriously, god knows why they discontinued the ATK series!

    + Greg K from The Offspring uses them :)

    However, i must reiterate, ATK hands down!
     
  14. Dec 22, 2005 #5
    I am Domokun

    I am Domokun

    Feb 15, 2005
    Limerick, Ireland.
    How do I do that? And more importantly, how much does it cost and how do I order? Thanks for the advice, I was leaning towards the ATK anyways.

    :edit: Whoah, I was referring to the 2nd post there.
     
  17. Dec 22, 2005 #6
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    Nah, ATK's are ace for hardcore . . . real hardcore that is :p
     
  20. Dec 22, 2005 #7
    Tbirdbassist

    Tbirdbassist

    Jul 2, 2005
    Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
    Hehehe, I was referring to the crap thats out now... :p
     
  24. Dec 22, 2005 #8
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    Nah, thats "post-hard-modernest-emo-im-going-to-slit-my-wrists-with-my-flick-core" ;)
     
  27. Dec 22, 2005 #9
    Ian Perge

    Ian Perge Supporting Member

    May 11, 2001
    Evansville, Indiana
    ATK, no contest.
     
  30. Dec 22, 2005 #10
    PilbaraBass

    PilbaraBass

    Jul 19, 2004
    Gladstone, QLD, Australia
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    trust me.
     
  33. Dec 22, 2005 #11
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    ATK
     
  36. Dec 22, 2005 #12
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    God i wish the guy made a poll of this :p
     
  39. Dec 22, 2005 #13
    FaithNoMan

    FaithNoMan

    Aug 11, 2005
    Fern Park, Florida
    ATK
     
  42. Dec 22, 2005 #14
    christle

    christle Supporting Member

    Jan 26, 2002
    Winnipeg, MB
    While I like the SRX505 I would have to say the ATK is the better deal. ATK.
     
  45. Dec 23, 2005 #15
    I am Domokun

    I am Domokun

    Feb 15, 2005
    Limerick, Ireland.
    I'm picking up a vibe here...
    I think I'll go with the ATK, I've nearly got enough cash now!

    Just one question: Having only ever played my crappy cheapo Harley Benton bass, how much better will this sound/play?
     
  48. Dec 23, 2005 #16
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    The ATK will sound almost like a MM stingray :)
     
  51. Dec 23, 2005 #17
    I am Domokun

    I am Domokun

    Feb 15, 2005
    Limerick, Ireland.
    I don't know how that sounds :)
    But I'll be playing it through an Ashdown MAG300 combo, will it sound good? That's all I want to know :)
     
  54. Dec 23, 2005 #18
    Basstyra

    Basstyra Commercial User

    Apr 3, 2005
    France
    CTO @ Two notes Audio Engineering
    A T K

    :D
     
  57. Dec 23, 2005 #19
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    ATK's always sound good

    Dont know if its the best example (tho i love em), Greg from the Offspring uses an ATK most of the time live and on record, so, if you've heard any of thier stuff, the bass can sound like that
     
  60. Aug 8, 2006 #20
    I am Domokun

    I am Domokun

    Feb 15, 2005
    Limerick, Ireland.
    Well, I got the ATK...
    What will this do for me?
     
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