Ibanez ATK200

Skyscrapers made in Japan. 1 micro / 3 positions for 3 sounds radically different.

UTILIZATION

side use, ATK 200 is really well designed: not too heavy and very well balanced. Access to the latest cases is done properly and the rounded handle makes the game very easy. At the sound, it is precise, modern, skyscraper is sending in the bass.

SOUNDS

The bass is versatile, but I find it especially excellent in the range register. The active electronics allow precise adjustments and natural compression is remarkable, much better than a Fender Delux series for example. Slap the deep well pumps ballads, she can do anything provided you do not expect too much at the grain (this is not what JB).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it regularly for 4 years. It complements the Fender precision bass and jazz which I use for a more rock repertoire. Variety, it goes very well without putting 3000 euros in a tube amp. I use a Hartke 120 watt Kickbass that is easily transported.
In short, it is a good 2nd skyscraper to roam in balloche or ox with his friends, where we do not necessarily want to leave the gear is used in other concerts.

Lightweight ash body
Maple neck ATK4 in 3 parts
Rosewood
22 medium frets Jumbo
Scale 34 "
Micro Ibanez ATK triple coil
3-band EQ
Dot marks key
Easel ATK4
Chrome hardware

UTILIZATION

The handle is more enjoyable (at least, it suits me 100%: I slide it). Although quite heavy it is well balanced. The highs are easy to access and get a sound, uh, right now and wow, it sounds beast.

SOUNDS

It suits my style of music but it is particularly versatile as you like slaps like the big, round sound. I play on a Markbass CMD 151. I like how it sounds, there is nothing to say, it sounds ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a lil months. I tried a Stingray Ibanez SR305 and Sub. There's no picture, in addition to the look, this one is the best low quality / price ratio. She is beautiful, it sounds, it has everything I wanted and yet it is only a low 300 € (it is far from 1300 € from my Jazz Bass USA). With experience, I bought 3 more to be sure to always have one that works throughout my life ...

Ash body
Maple neck
Rosewood buttons
Medium frets
Mechanical "Open Gear" by Wilkinson
ATK 4 bridge
ATK Triple Coil Micro
3-band EQ

UTILIZATION

The finishes are impeccable. It is a beautiful bass with a specific look.
Handle slightly wider than a jazz bass but not very thick, easy and comfortable to play. I do not have large hands and adaptation to handle was immediate.
Access to acute is easy.
Weight perfectly reasonable and well distributed.
Question her, then it's huge! An incredible range of sounds that can play anything, either with fingers or a plectrum, slap understood.
The switch allows you to manage the attack in the blink of an eye, the controls are precise with a notch marking the middle.
Ons are all sublime good course, it is not necessarily easy to find the setting if you need to change is often because the possibilities are extensive.

SOUNDS

It's very simple, with this low you can spend more crystalline sounds to sound heavier, while maintaining quality identique.On can have a tremendous attack like smooth total.
Requires low active, it sends the micro and gets the job done without the need to pick on the strings.

OVERALL OPINION

Barely unpacked, I can not do without.
I know there are a lot of purists passive, this is my first active, I love it.
I love everything about this bass, finish, sound, playability and incredible versatility. And just over € 300! Frankly, it seems to be in the hands of the premium. And this is not the model of everyone.

Lower production in Asia. For the rest we are in the classic ash body, 21 frets ...
A dual microphone built into the bridge. It is an active low so we find the 3-band equalizer.
The overall look is great if you like that style of course. It's a bass that gives the sensation of not playing on a copy and it is already a very good point ^ ^
The handle may seem a heavy can, especially if like me you have played one time on a Jazz Bass, but nothing scary. We feel that it is made to send a low sound.

For me it is a good well deserved 9.

UTILIZATION

The handling is fast enough, however, two points are worth noting.
1) The handle, as I have to say so is quite large and can block certain people who are accustomed to playing on the sleeves thinner.
2) the presence of a single micro forced to change his way of playing the finger if you like me used to place your thumb on the neck pickup.

The weight is correct and well balanced which makes this bass really nice for long rehearsals and concerts. I tend to a small frame and my shoulder is doing well ^ ^

Access to acute RAS is perfectly well on this side.

Well once you get connected right away its a big enough feature of this range of low. This is what is expected of her and she does not disappoint.
It should be noted that it is an instrument more comfortable in styles such as funk, rock and all kinds of mergers in the blues or jazz.

I note 8 because it is really a sound and a grip that I was looking for, but some may be above this point of view.

SOUNDS

As I said it's a bass that fits perfectly to the style that I play with my band and I love her (typed Musicman to simple). Big sound and a strong presence that hangs right away, my love!

I play a Marshall Dynamic Bass 200 WTTS. Once the amp 'sound is correctly set precise, direct. The dual microphone offers many opportunities that we were happy to explore following our desires.
I'm not a big effects user so I could not dwell on this point.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since September. I wanted to have a sound close to a Musicman without putting the price there selling a kidney. Frankly I'm not really disappointed, quite the contrary. This bass is a real small jewelry that does not afford the lower to 2000 euros. Also the finish and overall quality are very good. I tried several basses including some close to 1000 euros and it would compare well.