Ibanez ATK 810 Revisit - A Second Glance at the Elusive 'Stingray Killer' - LowEndLobster Fresh Look
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2021
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Hey everyone! Today we're revisiting one of my favorite discontinued Ibanez basses, the Attack series... better known as the ATK! This ATK 810 was the top tier 'Premium' edition before going up to the Made in Japan 'Prestige' bass. Featuring a quad coil Music Man style humbucker with a 3 way switch, a Jazz style humbucker at the neck position, and a 3 band preamp, the ATK is looking to do it all! Let's check this bass out!
Check out BullyThaKidd's video on this bass!: • Ibanez ATK810 Full Demo
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I could be wrong, but I feel like most players didn’t really notice these basses or really rave about them back when they were still being produced. I’m glad you’re showcasing this powerhouse of a bass and giving it the credit it deserves.
Thank you Skank!
every video on this channel make me want a new bass
I should at a wallet disclaimer at the beginning hahaha
@@LowEndLobster same with me . Need to win the lottery
The ATK is one of my most desirable basses. I've always loved the way they look and sound. I'm an avid Ibanez user as is.
The one bass I’ve been hoping to run into for ages now. Ever since I heard that stingray tone on it plus the other tones I was locked in. Come on Ibanez, give us another run ya dweebs! Great one Lo-Bob-ster!
Thank you! If you're looking for a similar model, Guitar Center Online has 2x ATK 800's which are essentially this bass but with a walnut stain finish (very attractive!)
I was telling people about this bass, it's a sleeper! I was able to get a 2017 model that came with a case. I don't know why they stopped production of this bass. It is a multi- tone machine. I too won't sell mine either. I commented on your first review and also Bully the kid's review of it. It's just a great sounding instrument. I'm glad you went back, played it and really got to know it. Great bass!
Thank you! It really is a special instrument and I genuinely hope they bring em back!
Saw your channel reviewing this bass and fell in love. Monfhs later found a Ibanez ATK 300 on Marketplace and snagged it. Now it's one of my main basses. Incredible tone and playability. A bit hefty but I like big girls so she's perfect 😁.
Awesome revisit, Lobster. Thank you.
I have this exact bass. I was in a music store and just picked it up because of the "Unfinished" look of it. Was I ever surprised when I plugged her up. The playability and tone was right there! I really didn't have to fiddle about with it except for purposely checking out what was under the hood. It was several years ago. I'm thinking I paid around $500 for it. I saw on reverb where the used ones were going for 2 thousand plus dollars!! Amazing that these cool basses were so overlooked and underrated when you could get them. Thanks for the rundown, Lobby! You sounded great on it! I see you did this vid awhile back. I actually haven't played mine for awhile. I'm primarily a session musician. Most of the albums I've worked on lately have been Americana, Blues or Ol' Skool R&B. The producers have wanted Ol' Skool bass tones. I've been using P-basses and a couple of Hollowbodies with flats. I'm thinking I might give this Ibanez a whirl with flats. Yeah, I'll never part with mine either! Thanks again! Bottoms Up, Bass Bro!
This bass is iconic to me because its similar to paul grays but black no pick gaurd and no front pickup
Its honestly beautiful and sounds like a monster with the bridge pick up
i think the lower end models of the atk also dont have a neck pickup, its like a premium feature. i am so furious that they dont sell his bass, i would have bought it instantly. im generally quite pissed that they completly stopped the lineup
Indeed it's very similar to his! They did make a Paul Grey sig that wasn't under the ATK moniker but was an ATK. It was called the PGB1 (and PGB2). Very cool basses!
I like everything about this bass, you're a lucky man.
Wow! What it beautiful and great sounding bass. It really nails the Sting Ray vibe with some uniqueness all its own,
Thanks Raymond! These are awesome basses for sure
Just ordered a used 5 string version with the case and I couldn't be more excited, I really like the looks and the features are amazing. Thanks for the recommendation Lobby, you rock!
Greetings from Germany!
Congrats! You got yourself a gem! Enjoy it
Had mine when it first came out. I have over 50 basses and I would never get rid of this one. Really versatile bass..
I had one of these exact basses at the same time along with my ATK 300. I found the sound rather pedestrian, and I sold it. The redesigned preamp in this model is a lot more polite than what previously encouraged people to start calling the old ATK a Stingray killer. Not so sure that applies to the 810. Where the old preamp and pickup excelled was that it not only could cop a stingray tone, but it was in many ways even better with the 3 coils and the coil switch. It was notoriously impolite, which I love and could get really snarly if you want it to. The 300 was one of Ibanez's best basses, and they really hit it out of the park. They went more for versatility, and I suppose wider appeal with the 810, but strayed from the formula that made the original so popular.
Dude, great comment! I really want to snag one of the older 300 models with the OG triple coil. Thank you!
@@LowEndLobster I would send you mine for testing, but the Atlantic Ocean makes things difficult :C
All the more reason why I'm holding on to my ATK 300 bass for dear life!
Always loved the ATK basses, but man does this model really take it to the next level!
I've got an 2007 ATK300, 2017ish ATK800 and 805 - the 800 is my absolute workhorse, first bass I grab every day.
I'd love to see Ibanez bring them back - a dual MM version would be really cool.
Thank you for sharing! Killer ATK collection my friend :)
That mega humbucker pickup is pretty awesome, with all its switching options.
Agreed! These pickups can be had online as well... tempted to do a SUB mod with two of em hahahaha
Bought a barely used ATK 810 back in December. It my first bass and I absolutely adore it.
There is something funny going on with it though. The 2014-2015 models were stained in a walnut color and used a lighter headstock logo.
My unstained 2016 model also has that light logo...and an early 2014 serial number. I contacted Ibanez for some information. There was some discussion on whether to leave these basses natural, stain them or do both. They made a few of each and went with the stained model. When they switched to natural for 2016 my bass was sent to a retailer as a demo/promo model. Since other than the color and logo it has the same specs
Nice! That's a VERY interesting background on your bass! Thank you for sharing!
man, youre really chill and you got pretty cool bass reviews. been playing guitar for a while and just picked up bass but at first the lobster hand confused tf out of me. then i heard the choir come in and now i'm a fan of the page 😂 🦞 that shit is cool.
Thank you and welcome :)
An awesome bass! After watching your first review and doing some more research I bought a 2006 ATK300. It just has the single triple coil pickup but I think it is a great sounding and feeling bass. I am keeping my eye out for one like yours. The 5 string version looks very tempting if I can find one. Thanks for the revisit!👍
This is such a good looking instrument, I just adore that bridge design. So unique and cool
Thanks McMeeBurger! I agree, definitely a very unique instrument with some cool styling
Interesting: my reaction to the bridge was exactly the opposite.
I'm looking to get back into bass and I really want this Ibanez. Love the funky 70's-but-modern vibe on this.
Smart man for not wanting to get rid of that bass! It's definitely the cherry on top of the sundae... I want one!
Always thought this was such a cool take on the Stingray. Hope they reissue this in the future, maybe do a short scale for the hell of it.
I love this bass it does everything
Thank you! Me too!
Awesome, thank you for sharing. Cheers
So I ordered this bass from guitar center after watching this video. It’s in a walnut finish and much to my surprise came with a hardcase for $630. It arrived the next day. This bass is so nice. I don’t think I could rave about it enough. Thank you lobster for reminding me of this beauty and for pointing out they had some on the guitar center website. 🤙🏼
Awesome! Congrats and enjoy!
Man, I love ATK’s. Every one I’ve played has been awesome. Great review!
Thanks man!
I've got a 1995 ATK305 that my dad got brand new, I absolutely love it and now after seeing some of the reissue models I think I need another one.
I have an mid 2000's ATK and love it. My only complaint is it's a bit on the heavy side but that's a first world problem for sure. Tone is great and I really dig the way it plays. Stingray killer... Not sure I'd go that far but a fantastic bass for sure.
Very Nice!!!!!
Great video Lobster. Outstanding bass too - one of the very best you've reviewed. Now, or course, I'm lusting after one - which is a double edged sword for me. After all, I can only sell so much plasma to get the funds together. Plus I have to go and change my T-shirt because of the excess drool. Cheers for now!
I'm glad you did this review. When collecting classic instruments, you never know which one to choose. And it looks like a heavy beast to lug around. I think I might have to snap up one of those for the collection. See you in the Discord channel.
Thanks Rick! This one is surprisingly light coming in at a hair under 9 lbs. I definitely want to check out one of the older models too
It looks much heavier. That's good to know.
Hiya 🖐🏾 that sounds Awesome, I'm strictly a jazz bass or stingray person , but that has a ton of tones bro, wow, would buy that without hesitation, yet another Great review lobster 👍🏾
Thanks Stephen!
Thanks , and your right ! This Ibanez bass ATK 810, the Eluisive stingray killer Sound very good ! Let it come Back again , for the lovers .
Thanks Paul!
I enjoyed this revisit! I love my ATKs; I've got an ATK300 in a translucent dark blue finish and birdseye maple fretboard, as well as an ATK805 in walnut finish. Awesome basses!
Thank you Joel! Nice ATKollection you got there ;P enjoy it!
I concur. My ATK 300 has the amber finish.
I love that bass !!!!!!!!!!!
Me too!
This bass is awesome! A great take on the Lakland formula, but closer to MM than J style. I wish more MM/J basses would put the humbucker in the correct position. Also, this model is a steal for what it's able to deliver! I hope that Ibanez will revive it soon!
Thanks for revisiting the ATK...I enjoyed your first vid as well.
I have a ATK200 (brown transparent burst with tort gaurd) - I love it! Build quality in terms of the neck, body, neck joint, tuners, etc. are fantastic. I'm with you in that the ATK neck is so comfortable to play (I like baseball bat necks). The electronics are powerful and small adjustments go a long way. Now that I understand this point, I am thrilled with the preamp and EQ. My only gripe is that the pickup selector toggle only works in 2 modes now and twice I've had to deal with an input jack that went south. User error? Certainly could be! Thank God I can still select the humbucker mode with all coils engaged. I bought the bass on EBAY, so who knows what abuse it endured before arriving at my door step.
I hope Ibanez releases an ATK line again in the future. How about dual quad rail humbuckers? I would LOVE to hear this quad coil in the P-Bass position. Maybe offer some of the gorgeous finishes from the Sound Gear line.
I've considered switching out the electronics and replacing the quad coil with a pole piece humbucker, but I'm really digging the clarity and articulation of these rails. Compared to a Ray, these ATKs have a more natural/organic/even sounding midrange to my ears. Warm, growly, punchy tones, but I can also easily obtain a warm, round tone. I would like to replace the preamp with the OPB3 in order to gain more control of the mids. But not until I have to because I do not want to lose the stock magic and mojo.
Your tone really shined alongside the drum loop. Great playing 😊!
One of the finest basses made, along with those old Peavey T40s .. but both are a freaking LOGs.
Just bought a Peavey T-40, waiting for it to get here.
@@andrewlookenbill3249 good luck shoulders :D
Great bass. Excellent player too. People that have that bass just won't sell them...
Wow that bass sounds soooooo good! Wonder how the newer ones compare tone wise with the 90s ATKs.
High on the 'giggle' factor, eh Lobster? :-)
Gorgeous looking and sounding bass. Nice NOS catch!
Thanks B Mac! These basses really are gems. Hoping to snag some other different ATK examples from throughout the years and compare!
I have an atk and its still one of my faves after 10 years next to my musicman.
Nice! Hold onto it, they're not getting any more common!
I had an ATK 300, but had to sell it. Great bass, but like you said a little heavy. This bass sounds so good. Thanks for the awesome content as usual! Just bought a Peavey T-40, another anchor with toaster pickups, you should try one and possible compare to your ATK.
Thanks Andrew! Definitely looking to snag an early example
Never will understand why Ibanez ATKs were not more popular.
Same. Hoping for a new reissue!
They are best kept secrets!
Bit late to the party but back in the late 90s every second bass player in the local bands played an ATK
Forgot how awesome this bass is. The MJC strings are probably some of the best I've heard and now used.
Ibanez missed a trick discontinuing this model. Maybe some sort of lawsuit was involved. . Saw one on ebay but did not have the dosh to buy at the time.
So many basses I want now but I can't warrant them. Also want to do my own stingray like yours with Aguilar and Darkglass. Also want to get a Dingwall NG3 . Never played a Dan fret but people say you get used to it very quickly.
Keep up the great work.
Stay safe my crustacious 🦞friend .
Thanks Stu! These are really awesome and special basses. I'm glad you found the Aggie/DG mod vid inspirational, that was a great bass! I always appreciate your great comments :)
I hadn't heard of the ATK until I saw Paul Gray (RIP) play them in Slipknot live videos around 2007-2009
Thankyou for the review!
I been seeing a used ATK1200 at a guitar repair shop. When I first saw it, it was f*gly. But after a few visits, it grew on me lol. Today I tried it out, OMG ... the neck feels so good. Build quality is top notch and I like the wide spectrum of tone. I'm really in trouble. Bass is literally in mint condition.
:O 1200 is a prestige model too..... DO ITTT
@@LowEndLobster… yeah it’s the Prestige … I always wanted a Stingray in a natural finish and maple fingerboard but this costs a mere fraction.
Okay … I’ll do it, for real. Will come back here to post pics. TQ for edging me over the cliff. 😂🤣
@hushpuppykl Join the discord and post em there! We have a great community
@@LowEndLobster… Okie dokie! ❤
I very nearly bought an EHB because I loved your review. I'm glad a quick search didn't turn one of these up.
why didnt you wanna buy one in the end?
@@phipschi4255 because I then found myself wanting a stingray... So I went with that.
ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
@@kylitosan hMMmm i rlly want an ehb tho, do you think its more verseteile (i feel like i butchered up that word completely lmfao, i am not a native speaker) cause of its features? (you know, active/passive and neck pickup)
@@phipschi4255 ask the man with the lobster hand. I never got to play an EHB. I can say that an HH stingray is just as much of a workhorse as my p-bass for much less than an EHB.
Ibanez’s answer to Stingray.
Indeed!
I love my ATK 310 (especially with an onboard overdrive mod, that I did based on your DIY DarkRay video), but I still think that it's sound is tricky. In most real life situations a Jazz Bass sounds more natural and sits better in the mix without any tweeking. The ATK is a cool 2nd bass for experimenting with unusual sounds, when your main bass covers more natural and traditional tones.
I was thinking about adding a neck J pickup like Bartolini BA 9JS1 to add some low mids for the situations that would require them, but I would have to drop the pickguard - in single pickup ATKs the pickguard has a slightly different shape and a J pickup in a sweet spot would be mounted at the edge of the pickguard.
You definitely have to check out an ATK with a classic triple coil pickup :) People say that the 4 coil pickups in newer ATKs sound more polite in comparison, and generally prefer the triple coils.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment! I remember you asking about your ATK, I'm glad you're enjoying the mod. I really want to check out a classic one, hopefully I'll grab one soon as prices are going up on those
ATK1305 owner here... love this bass :)
Ooh nice! Jealous! Prestige stuff is fire!
@@LowEndLobster love your reviews man, feels like home
They made an american run of ATK basses with Bunker necks. The wood neck essentially floats over a metal neck inside that takes all the tension. Bunker marketed them as "tension free" necks. There aren't many floating around and even the few owners out there hardly know about the neck but they do know about the quality of these basses. I just heard on one stolen from a band in Florida a few months back.
The Bunker ATKs are gems indeed. I hope to check one out at some point. Bummer about the one ganked in Florida :(
lower scale models without that Jazz pickup in the neck just looked superior
Lobby lovely bass,I wouldn't part with it either,it really gets a MM sound,,in among all those tones!
Thanks Floyd!
Killer bass mate and some nice playing as well ! Is that Indonesian or Japanese made? You may of mentioned it but I could of easily missed it !
Thank you! This is an Indonesian model, part of the 'Premium' series. This was the top of the line before going up to the 'Prestige' Made in Japan versions, but was nearly identical spec wise to the MIJ one. I'd love to try a Prestige at some point
Damn you lobster, damn youse!!!
XD
@@LowEndLobster I say that jokingly, but seriously I took to reverb looking for it didn’t see one. Then I read the comments. You mentioned the guitar center website having two. Well, they have one now. Lol. I looked up what that walnut finish looked like up close since the guitar center people take pictures with schmutz on the lens. Holy crap what a finish.
@@deangomes6280 :O congrats!
This makes me want to see you try out the Reverend Triad. Has the trio of rail-humbuckers with a pickup selector, so has a similar range of tones. It's a passive instrument so no onboard EQ, but seeing how you've done other Reverends I'd guess you'd like it a lot.
Thanks Christopher! I'd love to try the Triad as you are right, I do love Reverends!
That is way cool! I hope I can find one. WHY did they discontinue it?
I love mine, I don't really use the neck pickup and mostly just use the full humbucker
Awesome! Enjoy it! These are awesome basses and becoming quite rare
My early ATK was the best sounding boat anchor this side of an Peavey T-40
LOL! Yeah the older ones definitely had the reputation. This one is like 9 lbs flat if I remember correctly.
I gotta get me one of them! Would gladly trade in both of my Soundgear SR 400eqm's for an ATK.
They're really nice basses
Hi Lobster, nice reviews! This is also my favorite bass. Really awesome especially on clean bass tones and slap. Really transparent and airy..
BUT: In recording case, I have no success stories yet with this bass :( ... I'm not able to dial in an impressive classic "growly" mid-scoped tone with it like e.g. Chic. Tried lot of things. Even this bass sounds fantastic alone, I simply can't make it fit into the record. It has plenty of treble and presence. When I'm trying to eq' them out; no growl is left.
Do you have any hints? What are your favorite settings for a growly middy tone? I'm expecting the ATK810 part 3 seeing you fit ATK810 succesfully in a funky record.
It's bursting with sound! Lots of frequencies there.
I still feel like the Big Al had a more firm, taut overall sound.
Thanks James! Indeed. I will be doing an in depth Big Al video soon, it's on the schedule :)
Good looking bass from the other side not very many bassist that i know work with ibanez the ideal sound from this bass come with a lot of agression off spring spin doctors
Interesting. Most bassists don't really include Ibanez when searching out a new instrument.
I bought a reasonably-priced Ibanez SRF700 fretless (Indonesian made) a few years ago, and it's outstanding; in build quality, tone (with a piezo p.u.) and feel. And possibly the lowest, most comfortable action since my Wal Custom back in the 80's. And I think it cost about £650.00. UK.
Thanks Paul! Ibanez is a very weird company. So many unknown models that only lasted a few years, and of those there are quite a few gems. Hope to check out more weird ones in the future.
Nice bass LowEndLobster, I like Ibanez basses, I'm not a fan of that bridge though!!!
Thanks Guy! The bridge was definitely one of the polarizing aspects of the ATK for sure
Killer Basses. I had one with the same pickups but a with a flamed Koa top and no pickguard. Again, like a dope, I let it go. I just have to keep reminding myself it was 11.5 pounds.
Thanks Jon! I remember those Koa ones! Ah yes, the earlier ones definitely live up to the boat anchor reputation. They trimmed down the bodies on the later examples, this one is about 9 lbs (if not a little under)
Awesome Bass that is! Personnally though, I can’t stand having my tumb resting on steel, so I passed on ATK’s and Yamaha BB’s and anodized pickguard P’s... 🤷🏻♂️
I have a rare ATK 300 fretless. They didn't make many fretless models of this bass. I'm never letting mine go neither
Nice! I've never seen a fretless one! Enjoy it :)
Hey Lobster, I was wondering if you could review budget 6 string basses (sub $600)
All the love to you!
I was always hoping to buy the Paul Gray Slipknot version
1:30
always reminded me of if teles were a bass lol dat telecaster bridge lol
I've almost bought ATK pickups of the net a few times.
it's weird how they turn up *often* by themselves.
8:30 if you don't know what every stingray sounds like after watching these videos, then you're not paying attention.
I just realized the tele similarity for the bridge. Very interesting! Also well said lol
Need to mention there are a LOT of ATK models.
But there's an 800E up right now for 7 bills
want the USA 5 string model, if I'm buying basses just to have them to play because I can
there is a 4 string USA model for 950 rn on the verb, man it's pretty...
@@russellzauner Yuppppp! That US one keeps dropping in price too. Started at around $1300
Hi!
I'm wondering if it makes any sense to put a MM style humbucker into an ATK? I have ATK200, so I think MM humbucker will fit into it. Will it make it sound more like a Stingray? What do you think?
Stingray tone is the only one I use with this bass, I don't feel like neck coil or bridge coil sound that good too my ears.
But with your 810 it's a different story. Combining these options with neck pickup sound awesome.
Cheers! :D
Could you make thight comparison between sr with nordie big single n big break.....i still cant really hear huge gap tone different between it
Miss you dog .
I'm right here!
Honestly, its almost impossible for any bass player to not know what a stingray sounds like
It's like the car enthusiast version of spotting a VR6 or Subaru boxer engine by sound only hahaha
Not surprising much, but the rear and neck sides of the quad bucker soloed sound quite similar to the neck and bridge pickup soloed on my thumb BO 5.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing flipper!
This is a Real wood finish
The only thing dont like me is the headstock
Oh, this bass may be the excuse I need to replace the Ibanez bass I recently gave to my nephew who is starting to learn.
I don't think I've ever seen a swamp ash that figured.
Right?! The grain on this is nuts
Hi Lobster , Do you have info from Ibanez about another ATK range soon.
I do not, but if I hear anything I'll be sure to post about it! I would LOVE to see a new line of ATK
@@LowEndLobster i had 12 ATK, japanese , Korean, indonesian and chinese. Never been disapointed. Really Hope Ibanez relaunch it soon.
Any idea how the 800e is different from the 810? Wondering if that’s the older triple coil, everything just says it’s a “double humbucker”
The 800e is the version right before this. The 810 replaced the 800e but looks to have the same materials and electronics, just ditching the walnut finish. Not sure if there's any other differences
@@LowEndLobster interesting, they seem easier to find but I gotta say the ash looks better.
Apparently, a few were made in the USA. Are you familiar with the American series? I have an opportunity to buy one, too.
Indeed! Those had the 'Bunker' tension-free necks that were super interesting. You can tell because they use double dot fret markers across the entire neck. I have never played one but am intrigued by them to say the least
Man, I have the possibility to buy Ibanez ATK 805 for a great price but unfortunately, my PC needed to be upgraded so it isn't the time yet to snag one of those
Nice! What are you upgrading? I'm a big computer nerd too, love building computers
@@LowEndLobster my i5 4690K and MSI Z97-G55 are retiring and Ryzen 5 5600X and MSI B550 Tomahawk are coming in. And also 16 GB of G.Skill 3600 CL16 RAM plus Samsung 970 Evo Plus M.2 SSD
@@oskarus3 NICE! I upgraded to the 5600X earlier this year and have been very happy with the performance. I've been on the Ryzen platform for a few years now. I upgraded from a 6600k to a R5 1600, then the 3600, and now the 5600X (for my gaming machine). Good choice on the RAM! The 3600 CL16 stuff is the sweet spot for the Ryzen chips. I have a 3900X on my workstation
@@LowEndLobster in 2014 when I bought the i5, things were much easier - Intel was the only option and I wanted the best i5 there was. Now things are different but my principles are the same - I wanted the best i5 or the best Ryzen I could get and Ryzen won.
When it came to RAM I was lucky my friend is extreme overlocker and he knows everything about performance and his suggestion was 3600 CL16.
Great video! I need one of these basses. Anyone know where I can score one?
Thank you! They pop up on reverb, ebay, and guitar center online every now and then. Also have a look for the 800 instead of the 810. Same bass with different finish (walnut stain). There were a couple of 5 strings that came up recently, but I think they went quickly.
@@LowEndLobster just scored an ATK 805E in crazy good condition locally. Picking her up tomorrow!
@@bassplayer1586 congrats!!
Mr. Lobster, would this be Ibanez's super reformulated heavyweight model?
Correct Ricardo, this is the 'reformulated' one from the most recent run. Weight was drastically reduced when compared to the older models. They achieved this by shrinking the body a little bit and I'm assuming picking lighter pieces of wood for the premiums. That's only speculation on my part though, I haven't seen enough of these to get any sort of weight consensus. That being said, mine's a smidge under 9 lbs from what I remember (I haven't weighed it in a long time, but I still have it in my lair- she's a keeper!)
@@LowEndLobster Your spine will thank you immensely! 😆
Yesterday I drove 600 miles to buy one 😀
That's a drive! Each way or round trip?
@@LowEndLobster Round trip.
I saw the bass online for a reasonably good price (830 Dollars in very close to mint condition.) and wanted it soooooo bad. As I avoid any parcel service as much as possible I decided to drive.
He told me, he would drive away from saturday 9 am to sunday 7 pm and he we could meet up next week. But I wouldn't give bad luck a chance. I think that's only the second time I saw a ATK with singlecoil and Prestige electronics online. So I started my drive a 4 am saturday night. I made the 300miles in 3 hours. German Autobahn for the win 😉
How does the ATK compare to your blue FGN?
Great question! They're definitely in the same price area generally speaking. I'd say the ATK is more tonally flexible, but the neck and feel of the FGN are superior. The ATK is no slouch, but the FGN stuff is just so good it's disgusting.
That noise at 7:00 was pretty noticeable
I was just waiting to find a cort ultra ash, hmmm u make think over again 😶, I will see of I can find one here in china 🇨🇳
:) They are wonderful
@@LowEndLobster and pricey lol
About a year GAS free till now! :-)
But I guess it's not a Ramp friendly design.
You didnt try Jazzbass configuration, 2 singlecoils
What’s the fretboard radius!!!?
Great question Jim! I had to look it up but it's 12", pretty comfy IMO
That’s awesome Mr.Lobster! Great video today, I love the show
was this ever made in a 5 string?
Yes, the ATK815
For the Price you can't get better bass
They did a great job with these ATKs for sure. IMO some of the best of the bunch
Wow I love that bass awesome sound. The headstock could have been set a bit more in proportion to the body but hey I even love the wood finish that i usually don't do. Great presentation low end lobster 🦞 as always
Thank you! Yeah the headstock is the only styling bit here that is kinda eh. The Talman took it and made it worse, but yeah a different headstock could have been cool here
Kick myself for selling the one I had.
I cannot describe how much i hate the bridge
Hahah I love it! It's definitely polarizing as is the overall design on the bass. At some angles it reminds me of the really ugly Chevy Malibu hatchback from the late 2000's but other angles I think it's beautiful hahaha
@@LowEndLobster Personally, I mostly think of a Tele.