As you might be able to tell from my avatar, I just bought a Barker Vertical Bass. I guess that means there is a new member of my bass family -- and from what I hear, I've just become a member of the Barker Bass family.

As usual, I spent forever researching and making the decision, but now that I have made it, I want the bass here yesterday. I guess it will ship out on Monday or Tuesday, so by next weekend hopefully I'm playing a Barker for the first time.

http://bubbleshare.com/media/00/0b/72/0e/d64b26e5b6596f56a977a276a915a85b/580x435/Barker5c--talkbass-_580x435.jpg http://bubbleshare.com/media/00/0b/72/0f/63f13d7d516a999fc1b21e0fc3fb29ab/580x435/Barker5d--talkbass-_580x435.jpg http://bubbleshare.com/media/00/0b/72/0d/0e2de64c081fa643fe5d8efaeb0824cb/580x435/Barker5e--talkbass-_580x435.jpg

That thing looks sweet!

Thanks! I can just imagine me playing this black and white VERTICAL bass next to a black grand piano on stage in a black tuxedo and white shirt, standing next to my Bose combo amp (see below).

http://image7.bubbleshare.com/media/00/0b/72/d6/f1bba39a9676aca90f485a4bb1628b81/580x435/Barker-with-Bose_580x435.jpg

Whoa, Congrats!! I'd love to play one of those sometime, but I don't see that happening in the near future. Someday I'll order one. :D

That's a great looking bass. [/jealous]