Ibanez ATK not good for giging?

[sirspoogesalot]

hello,

I am contemplating on buying myself an ATK bass, however i have heard that the jack comes off the bass realy easily, especialy when giging.

has anybody got experience with an atk? if so can they tell me if it actualy comes off.

 

[jarrod cunningham]

ive had a usa and a MIJ koa and both were awesome !

 

[Lucas G]

i am pretty sure what you are saying is absurd. atk's are well regarded as quality basses.

 

[roro92]

I don't know that for sure, but I doubt it. I've played a couple of modern ATK's and those were very well made.

The day after tomorrow I'm picking up a Japanese made, so might be able to tell you about the older ones.

 

[ksandvik]

Never happened so far with my ATK that I think I've used for 60+ gigs during this year. As with anything else, it all depends on usage. There are tricks to make sure cables don't slip from guitars.

 

[cubanbass]

They are great, though a bit on the heavy side. There is a Me'Shell Ndegeocello clip w/ her bass player grooving hard on one.

 

[logicman69]

Never heard that. The ATK uses a solid shaft jack that is rock solid! There should be no issues with the jack. Awsome bass!

 

[rocknjams89]

get it dude!

 

[CapnSev]

If the jack falls out in your gig, which I doubt, then go get it repaired, and put a better jack in it.

It's a great bass, I think you'll like it.

 

[stflbn]

If concerned... buy the bass and spend $5 on a new jack.

 

[heyHermano]

I've got an older Made in Korea model...the thing has been solid in every way over the last 9 years. LOVE IT.

 

[Trevorus]

They are great, though a bit on the heavy side. There is a Me'Shell Ndegeocello clip w/ her bass player grooving hard on one.

I LOVE how that drummer plays. You can tell he's relaxed and knows he doesn't need to beat the hell out of the drums...

 

[NWB]

Loose input jacks are a common thing on many different basses and guitars. Usually the nut holding the jack in place works loose and the jack either pushes into the instrument or falls out. This isn't limited to ATKs at all, which by most accounts, are really good basses.

A fix? Simply put a little dab of Loktite blue on the jack threads and then retighten the nut and you're good to go. I usually do this first thing on any electric intrument that I acquire.

 

[Justin Tuskey]

well, I am slightly biased....being the creator of the ATK thread. but man its great. Its been my number one for over a year and it isnt going anywhere. Its great for rock, and its solid. mine is 13 years old and has never malfunctioned and I frequently gig without a backup. yes people are right about the jack...but thats a $10 fix from the start. you may not necessarily like the tone, but i can ASSURE you its GREAT for gigging

 

[Tendollarcat]

I've played over 300 gigs with ATK basses (Korean and US models). They are the best gigging bass I've ever owned. The Korean model I owned was basically indestructible. The are tough and very reliable.

 

[alexgeddy]

Atkbasses are great basses~!~!

go for it!!

Just watched the meshell video ,,,,,, lost a lot of respect for her she has another bass player doin her fills !!!!!!

Just my dollar fifty worth lol

Bill

 

[danomite64]

Say what you want about the jack, but I can tell you from experience that it'll outlast a Stingray jack.

 

[Warpticon]

Say what you want about the jack, but I can tell you from experience that it'll outlast a Stingray jack.

Off topic, but what is that bonermaker in your av?

 

[nickn]

+1 on the prior suggestions, if it really bothers you then just buy a Switchcraft or other name brand jack and put a dab of Loctite on the threads.

 

[danomite64]

Off topic, but what is that bonermaker in your av?

A '98 Ibanez Soundgear 800 with a custom paint job.