Official ATK Club (Part 3)

[Kenova]

I gigged with the ATK for the first time this past Saturday night, and I have to say, it sounded absolutely killer. My main gigging bass for the past few years has been my G&L L2000, but the ATK just killed it the other night. I think I found my new regular gigging bass.

+1

Same with me. I had G&L Tribute L2500, and than I bought ATK...and....ATK kill G&L anytime...

 

[Bogster]

+1

Same with me. I had G&L Tribute L2500, and than I bought ATK...and....ATK kill G&L anytime...

I should qualify my original statement. I meant "killed it" as in sounded awesome and did the job right - not that it "beat the G&L in every way". I still love the G&L and think it's a great bass that will remain in the stable, but the ATK really surprised me with how it performed in the live setting.

 

[FunkyWilly]

Just got this a few weeks ago. Japan-made ATK500 from '96, flame Koa over Alder. Don't see many of these around. I'm impressed with it so far and my band-mates like it too. All it needed was a new output jack and I fixed a loose battery clip with velcro. The neck is perfect and super-stable. The ATK is a bass I've always wanted since it came out, but never got around to getting one until now. The local stores don't keep them in stock. Number please!

I have that same bass: ATK 500 Koa! It's a great player and beautiful to look at too.

 

[Martin89]

Has anybody modded their ATK to have one of the clip-style quick-access 9volt boxes instead of and in place of the one with screws? I'm considering this. My main concern is the shape/size difference.

 

[Zomb13]

^ +1

I'd like to hear more on this as well.

 

[kingysilvers]

As I'm new to ATK ownership I was just wondering how often the battery needs to be changed?

 

[Martin89]

The good thing is it's the same on my GSR, so I'll probably end up using it as a learning experience/practice so I can do a nicer job on the ATK. Would definitely like to hear from those who have actually done it though.

 

[Funk Factor]

The battery lasts me a good 4 to 6 months in my most played ATK,.... and it's played a few hours every day.
Wouldn't make much sense to go thru the effort and expense, IMO

 

[Martin89]

^good to know. I think it'd be more effort than expense though. The boxes are equivalent pricing to replacing a pot. But yeah, it's not the end of the world.

 

[Bogster]

Also, does anyone know the best place to get a replacement pickguard? Would it be straight through Ibanez or elsewhere?

 

[Zomb13]

Also, does anyone know the best place to get a replacement pickguard? Would it be straight through Ibanez or elsewhere?

Funny enough, I was just looking at the same thing. Ibanez doesn't offer replacement pickguards or replacement anything for that matter. :scowl:

 

[Justin Tuskey]

Has anybody modded their ATK to have one of the clip-style quick-access 9volt boxes instead of and in place of the one with screws? I'm considering this. My main concern is the shape/size difference.

yes, my main player has this. it was done to it before I got it, but it looks like a nice and clean job. if you can do it, then you can do it, if that helps at all.

 

[Martin89]

yes, my main player has this. it was done to it before I got it, but it looks like a nice and clean job. if you can do it, then you can do it, if that helps at all.

Thanks. The black sparkle is the only thing that gets me but I don't think it will be too much. Can I see pics of yours?

 

[Texan]

The is one of the greatest pawn shop finds ever. An american made ATK with the tension free neck and 5A flame fret board. I paid $145 USD. This and my Peavey TL-6 are my main basses. This things sings!

Can I get a number too?

 

[Zomb13]

Can I get a number too?

Yup!

#165 - Texan

 

[Funk Factor]

I'm having a bit of customizing done to my tri-fade 300.
In this pic it has been de-fretted and the fretboard re-radiused to 14 from the stock 9 1/2.
Medium frets to be installed, new graphite nut and the board will be shot in gloss while leaving the back satin.....gonna be sweet

 

[jefwho]

Just showed up today and i have to say I'm pretty darned impressed.

im really digging all the tones i have found in the first few hours of messing with it. I put a quick set up on it so i could take it to rehearsal tonight.(am super exited to get to really push this thing through my amp.)

But on a side note any one have some clips of one of these things with flats?

sorry about the photo quality. The phone is the only camera i own.

 

[THand]

^^^FunkFactor had some at one time....It kills with chromes, IMO

 

[Funk Factor]

^^^FunkFactor had some at one time....It kills with chromes, IMO

I threw a couple new jams up....
"What The Funk" a l'il something that I'm currently working on.... the main slapped groove is with my 750 in "Jazz Bass" mode...2nd position from the neck ... the slapped solo is with my tri-fade 300 with the Bassculture pickup and Glockenklang preamp that is currently having the custom work done on the neck that I described earlier .... I even play a l'il guitar on this jam
Also threw a groove recorded with a fresh set of Rotosound flat wounds. 1st half is in traditional mode .. 2nd in attack... Read the blog associated with each to get the onboard eq settings for each.
Check 'em out at Link Removed

 

[jefwho]

I threw a couple new jams up....
"What The Funk" a l'il something that I'm currently working on.... the main slapped groove is with my 750 in "Jazz Bass" mode...2nd position from the neck ... the slapped solo is with my tri-fade 300 with the Bassculture pickup and Glockenklang preamp that is currently having the custom work done on the neck that I described earlier .... I even play a l'il guitar on this jam
Also threw a groove recorded with a fresh set of Rotosound flat wounds. 1st half is in traditional mode .. 2nd in attack... Read the blog associated with each to get the onboard eq settings for each.
Check 'em out at Link Removed

Thank you!