(ARCHIVE) Ibanez ATK300 Bass Snow White 2005
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Ibanez ATK300, snow white, made in Japan 2005. These ATK models are such great little basses, I reckon they're super underrated. There's some obvious nods to the Musicman Stingray in the aesthetic, but these have a certain thing going on that's all their own. The Triple Coil pickup comes with a three way tone switch with single coil, all three and an out-of-phase snappy tone; all options fun and totally usable in different situations. There's more than enough heft on deck to cover heavy stuff with ease, but it's smooth and articulate enough to do just about anything you need it to. The neck is a three-piece 'wizard' neck, so it's super sturdy and rigid and feels like a million bucks. The white finish has a few knocks to keep it honest and has yellowed to a carbonara creamy hue, so it's looking saucy. A year or two after this was made Ibanez moved production to Indonesia, so scoring a Japanese-made example like this is a rare treat. ATK= awesome, terrific, kool.
Model: Ibanez ATK300
Made: Japan, 2005, Fujigen plant (serial FC5100928)
Finish: snow white
Body: lightweight ash
Neck: 3-pice maple with rosewood board, 12" radius, 34" scale
Weight: 4.235kg
Mods: strap pins replaced
Pickup: Ibanez Triple Coil pickup
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end and edges, no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, just a few minor dimples on the back. The back has minor dimples around the whole body, no major marks. The sides have a few scuffs and dimples near the jack and a few little dents and scuffs in the elbow area. The front is pretty clean, just some scuffs and dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area. as well as some decent paly wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition.
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets look good, minor wear only, 8/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
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