Members djpatb Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I have an old 90's Ibanez ATK 300 that sounds great...but the other day I was at Guitar Center and I pulled one of the new reissues off the wall. It didn't feel as heavy...but I thought the neck felt more confortable and playable for some reason. Maybe it was just the set-up? Anyway, I liked it A LOT more than my old one. I also noticed the truss rod adjusment is at the bottom of the neck on the new ones, and there's a separate battery compartment. Any of you guys noticed a difference in playability between the old and new ones? I might just dump my old one, and pick up the new one at GC. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I played a new Pewter over the weekend. Tagged for about $450 or so. I liked it. It did not come home with me, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djpatb Posted May 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Cool...the new one I just tried had a rosewood fretboard...which was cool. All black too. I really dug it. My old one is the trans yellow color w/ maple board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I wouldn't dump the old one...they are getting very hard to come by...unless you really don't want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djpatb Posted May 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Yeah, I don't really need it. I mainly play a passive Jazz bass...but I do like the sound of the ATK. Beats me why the new one felt so much more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Yeah, I don't really need it. I mainly play a passive Jazz bass...but I do like the sound of the ATK. Beats me why the new one felt so much more comfortable. Maybe because Ibanez are one of the few companies whose products actually get better as time goes by Seriously. My old 1999 SR406 was nowhere near the quality of my 2006 BTB556. Both made in Korea, both the same level. The new Soundgears are far superior as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I think I'm gonna go pick that ATK300RSPBK during lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I think I'm gonna go pick that ATK300RSPBK during lunch. Yeah? Cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jugghaid Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I've owned the older ones and played the new ones. I think they are pretty equal in terms of quality, sound, playability, etc. But if one speaks to YOU then get it. Personally I really dig the new ones and the one Rowka is after may be my next bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I want an ATK so bad. I don't know what it is about those basses, but to me, they are the sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bogster Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I think I'm gonna go pick that ATK300RSPBK during lunch. Seriously? GC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djpatb Posted May 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Yeah, the one I played was just a regular ATK 300, not the Pewter edition...but it was black body, black pickguard, and rosewood board. GC had it on clearance for $399 new. I believe it was the only ATK they had. I may have to go back there soon myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I was thoroughly impressed with the sound and playability on the new ATK's. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Seriously? GC? I love that color and the styling on the hardware. For 450 that'd be a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Seriously? GC? George's at the beach.Last one. On clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 If any of you Ibanez enthusiasts stuble across an ATK for sale in that cream color that they made in the mid/late 90's, please let me know. Meanwhile, we expect a full report, Rowka! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'll take it to a gig tonight and see how it performs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'll take it to a gig tonight and see how it performs. Trial by fire! I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bogster Posted May 15, 2008 Members Share Posted May 15, 2008 Ah, so you DID get it. Pics? Price? Review? Last one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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