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Which of these basses would you pick?

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Jammin Johneboy

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#1
If you had a choice between these , which bass would you go for ?

Ibanez ATK 750KA with KOA top, $450 .... G&L L2000 , $400 .... Lakland Skyline 44_01 .... $ 500 . All of them for sale used .

I could not post all three pictures . I'll try to post the Lakland picture in the next message window .

I'm just a begining player and interested in opinions .
 

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#4
Those are all really solid basses for anyone especially a beginner. I don't think I can say anything negative about the quality of any of them. As far as versatility the G&L is probably the most versatile followed by the Lakland and then the ATK. If it were me I would lean towards the Lakland but there is no wrong choice here. If you can play them all then pick the one that works the best for you.
 
#5
Lakeland ... looks the most versatile to me ...


G&L ... maybe if it's a USA model ... but i didn't find the pickups /electronics that useful ...


always thought Ibanez was good value ... didn't like the lack of being able to blend pickups on the ATK series ... 3 way switch only ..??
 
#6
In my opinion, the Lakland might cover more situations. My Lakland is very solid sounding, pleasing vanilla. It's a great place to start if you need to cop different sounds, or it's great as it's own sound. OTOH, my old G&L L1000 was a little more quirky, yet sounded fine too. And I'm just not a big fan of Ibanez.
 
#7
I have an Ibanez ATK750KA and wouldn't sell it for anything. It is the most versital bass I have tried. I have tried a G&L before and although it is made well I didn't personally care for the tone. I've never tried a Lakeland so I can't comment on that one. The Ibanez ATK750KA was a limited run bass in case you didn't know, and it has a 5 way switch not a 3 way.
 
#8
Each of these instruments will have its own distinct personality. Ideally you would make your selection based on some pre-existing knowledge of your own stylistic preferences, among other factors. But if you are a brand new beginner, with very little practical experience, that may be a bit too much to expect just yet. :hmm:

For the record, the ATK will likely be the most aggressive-sounding of the three, followed rather closely by the L2000. If hard rock, funk, nu-metal...or any other really aggressive genre of music is your thing (especially if you slap), either the Ibanez or the G&L should make a great choice.

For anything else, and as has been said, especially if you want or need to cover a lot of sonic and stylistic territory, you can't go wrong with the Skyline.

BTW, those are some pretty darned nice prices you've been quoted - for each of those instruments. You'd be likely to do well with any of them...

MM
 
#14
All signs of sensibility will say Lakland for sure but that koa top ATK is awesome... all a good buy BUT with that said
1 Lakland
2 ATK (altho if it was me id go with this based on its somethin different in my collection)
3 G&L (but then again Im not that bigger fan of the G&Ls)
All the best dude and hope you get one u like.... Let us know
 
#18
I got an ATK305 basically the same bass as a 750 minus the fact my bass has a B string and yours has a jazz pickup.

Although I'd personally suggest the ATK I'd more than suggest I'd STRESS you try each of these basses if you could so you can see what you like and what you don't then go from there and buy whatever feels right.
 
#20
Me,
1) ATK - that's some sweet Koa! plus I like aggressive sounding basses.
2) G&L - I have a L2500, non-US, but sounds almost the same. Can be obnoxious if you absolutely hate bright tones. Passive EQ - cut only, no boost, weaker than active EQ. Parallel/series and passive/active/active+bright modes can provide different shades of aggressive tones. Try one with nickel rounds, if you can. Killer bright slap tone.
3) Lakland - very versatile but definitely not as aggressive as the other two. Very good if you play softer tunes, and not too shabby for heavier ones.

For you, try each basses before passing any money. If not, find similar ones in shops if you can. They won'r sound the same, but you'd get the idea.

Good luck!
 

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