Overlooked and Underrated - Ibanez ATK 815

Ibanez ATK’s have been my favorite basses for almost a decade. I’m sure there are a ton of details I forgot to add in this video, but I think I covered the most important bits. If you can get your hands on one I promise it’ll treat you so well. They are perfect.
The were actually discontinued back in 2018

SPECS

[Kcutthth]

I have several Ibanez ATK’s. They are CRIMINALLY underrated!!! They are a Swiss Army knife of bass guitars! I was typing this as you said it lol. I can dial in so many tones on these it’s amazing!

[VeitLehmann]

It's a shame that the ATKs are not in production anymore. They are so unique, and especially the 2 pickup versions are really versatile as well. And they'll work for any kind of music where you'd play a StingRay, a J, or even a P. The 815 is my favorite of all ATKs: Best value, most versatility, no compromises, and it has some Joe Dart vibes in its all-natural finish.

[dantesinfernopurgatory]

I have the ATK-300. Still thumping on it since the mid 1990s. The ATK 815 would be my holy grail.

[orngejoos]

I bought an ATK 300 as my first bass because I had heard good things about it. Many years later, I now have 3 ATKs with my ATK 800 being my main bass. I've had a P bass and a Giibson EB3 as well but those ATKs just seem to do everything I want them to do with no fuss. When I found that ATK 800 for $500 bucks, I rushed to go snag it and smiled the whole ride home.

[bassclefconnoisseur]

I really like the all natural look to the entire bass...and yeah, what a tone beast. Nice playing

[LMNADE]

Just bought an ATK815E recently for $250...couldn't believe my eyes at the price, only thing wrong with it was some black paint on it and it's missing a volume knob, cleaned it up and this thing looks fantastic, just had to lower the pickups and my gosh it sounds amazing too

[hushpuppykl]

Just tried an ATK 1200 today that’s in mint condition … it’s got a wide spectrum of sound. Used ones are truly affordable. This is a very high value for money bass. The neck is really nice. Build quality … superb.

Why spend so much for a Stingray when this will be at par for a fraction of the price?

[JK_]

I love the ATK's so much I have 2 - 305's and 1 - 300. and the two paul gray models. Always wanted an 800' model

[jamesmacleod]

Nice body shape it's got that musicman stingray look about it.
But I wish Ibanez would bring back the musician fretless, my first real proffessional bass I got a shot of back in the early 80s, and yes I did play walking on the moon as well as sons of pioneers (japan) on it, but as a 12 year old I couldn't afford it, but it was good times back then with interesting music to listen to.

[thecrossroadcafe]

I had an ATK 100, which is passive. It was a great bass I wish I had kept. The only thing I didn't like about it ugly headstock! Ibanez just can't make a good looking headstock to save their life!

[ZERONETWORK]

Im thinking of buying an ATK 305, and I want to know how it'd handle being tuned down a step to ADGCF? I have an EDA905 I tune to A, works fine, so Im curious about the ATK. Also good job with this video.

[sebestyenteofilori]

ATK is an awesome instrument, I agree 100% but bro Ibanez bass headstocks are hideous (especially the TMB series)

[marklishman]

Great bass, but watch for weak trussrods.

[frankkiethebassplayer]

Worked to the bone, wearing a black shirt, and I hear a train. My guess in NY.