What's the model number for the Dave Bunker ones by the way? I wanted to see what they might be selling for (assumably alot) if anyone is selling them. Are the electrics similar to any other ATK?
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Too bad GC/Musicians Friend had such crappy pictures of the blue ATK...I would have ordered that instead of natural. For $300, I can't complain too much...
Let me know if you ever want to sell it. I normally prefer passive basses, especially for recording, so I've been on the lookout for a 100. Welcome to the group and I hope you like your ATK... and what's not to like for a paltry $82?
What's the specific beef about the preamp?There's nothing that elite about having a sub-par preamp either
Just curious. I've certainly heard worse...not that I'm a fan of active basses in the first place.
Or are you referring to an earlier model? I'm lost here, I think.
Alright guys, another update on members. Glad to see we are still thriving 
Zed Twenty Ate - 104
ThisGuyBryan - 105
PauBass - 106
mpm32 - 107
bassistgook - 108
Rip - 109
gomania16 - 110
cruzerjd - 111
Jixton - 112
let me know if I missed anyone or counted someone twice!
Zed Twenty Ate - 104
ThisGuyBryan - 105
PauBass - 106
mpm32 - 107
bassistgook - 108
Rip - 109
gomania16 - 110
cruzerjd - 111
Jixton - 112
let me know if I missed anyone or counted someone twice!
Since you folks are keeping this string active, please let me in. Just picked up an ATK3EX1. I've got to do a setup and clean it up a bit before I post any pics. (And play the heck out of it for a few days)
What's the specific beef about the preamp?
Just curious. I've certainly heard worse...not that I'm a fan of active basses in the first place.
Or are you referring to an earlier model? I'm lost here, I think.
Maybe I'm just not a big fan either, but to me it just muffled the sound of my new pickup. The guy that made it said it runs a bit noisily and the EQ isn't very well voiced, both things I can say are right in retrospect, I'm much happier now I'm running mine passive anyway. I'm still interested in an East preamp though.
If I get one that'll mean I've spent £510 on a bass that cost £300 though, although I still regard it as a bit of a steal, it's the nicest one I've played out of the other 3 and it's built very solidly and should have cost a good £450 new anyway, money aside I think it's worth it anyway.
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yeah man we are very active here!
Also, a heads up. i have 2 ATKs, and I think due to tough money times, I might be putting up my 95' ATK 305 natural. its literally the first bass posted in this club. Im not quite sure yet, but I figured i would let my ATK brethren know first. stay posted, thanks guys
yeah man we are very active here!
Also, a heads up. i have 2 ATKs, and I think due to tough money times, I might be putting up my 95' ATK 305 natural. its literally the first bass posted in this club. Im not quite sure yet, but I figured i would let my ATK brethren know first. stay posted, thanks guys
I've had my ATK3EX1 for about 5 days now. I've put new strings on it, set it up, and played it each day as it settled in. Thus far I really like the tones I can achieve. I was worried about weight when I bought it and had it shipped, I must be lucky because it weighs 8.9 pounds.
During the setup I had to set the neck relief, it was a tad too much. The adjustment wheel has to be tightened very tight to get it to the proper level. I removed the neck, lubed the threads, and reinstalled it. I was able to get the relief correct, but had to apply significant force to a 2-1/2" rod inserted in the wheel. While it still continues to correct the relief, I would be afraid to tighten it much more. Is this common with these, or do I have to look forward to future neck problems?
During the setup I had to set the neck relief, it was a tad too much. The adjustment wheel has to be tightened very tight to get it to the proper level. I removed the neck, lubed the threads, and reinstalled it. I was able to get the relief correct, but had to apply significant force to a 2-1/2" rod inserted in the wheel. While it still continues to correct the relief, I would be afraid to tighten it much more. Is this common with these, or do I have to look forward to future neck problems?
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but is it possible to rewire my 1998 ATK 300 so that I can use a pull-push pot to switch between active and passive (ie go around the pre-amp)?
And if so, can anyone hook me up with a wiring diagram?
And if so, can anyone hook me up with a wiring diagram?
My rules for neck adjustment:
Loosen the nut before you tighten it to break loose any surface sticking on the bearing surfaces.
Slacken the strings prior to tightening a stiffer neck.
If the neck's still stiff, do it like a pro and backload it.
The laminated ATK necks are both stiff and climatically unstable, which means they require a lot of fiddling with. Use caution and don't fight them.
It's unlikely that you wouldn't be able to wire that, no idea how but I can't think of any reason you couldn't add a bypass of the preamp. I assume your using a newer ATK (not a 90s one) with the modular pre so you can replace an individual pot/knob?
I think in 1998 they would still be using the pre with the pots soldered onto it. It would not be totally un-doable to replace the pot with a push-pull but it would be tricky as hell. There are more blades on the push-pull pot and you're fighting with a static pot configuration in relation to the EQ PCB. If I did it, something else would break in the process, possibly my brain!
You could replace the pre and pots with a set from the re-released ATK which has detached, floating pots, like SwamiRob is talking about. This would make it relatively easy to wire a second passive circuit and incorporate a push-pull pot.
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