With this upsurge in interest, I'm back to producing the Barker Mutes. $19.95 for the set of (2), postage paid US and Canada. If you mention this Forum I'll upgrade shipping to Priority.

order via email to barkerbass@bendcable.com

do you have pics of the mutes? I've been looking for something for my Jazz bass for some diversity in sound.

i would be interested in some pics also!

got my mutes a couple of days ago! they kick ass!

pics?

Mr. barker can mail you some pics. he'll read the post or pm him

Here's a set atop a red Brio...note the two are of different widths, so you can use one, the other, or both for varying degrees of mutossity.
Kindly,
Lee

do you offer these wide enough to work for a 5 string? if so i'm very interested.

b.

Hi Brian--

The mutes will accommodate a 5 as well as a 4.

I can often ship the same day I get the order, next day at the latest.

Kindly,

Lee

I was playing bluegrass on my B2 prototype last night. After a while, I tried the Barker mutes for bluegrass.......

Big difference. I was able to use more volume because the mutes dampened down that legendary Barker sustain.

My next step is to get a set of those LaBella Deep Talkin' flats. I don't expect to reproduce the sound of my Shen upright bass, but I do expect to get a respectable sound that will emulate the thump of the upright, and won't get me ostracized from bluegrass circles when these old-timey traditionalist guys show up in their overalls with their acoustic instruments.

I look forward to your report on the LaBellas on the B2 with the mutes. That configuration has not been paraded past the Barker Instruments Assessment Team with their annoying white smocks and clear acrylic clipboards. I think you're onto something.

Years ago, in my brief experience dipping my toe into the Bluegrass world, I was always impressed with the Hot Rize cat who played an electric bass guitar (gasp!) and as if that weren't enough, it was red. And I should add it was not just red, it was RED!!

But if those acoustic-equipped traditionalists show up with a strand of straw in the mouth, I'd be very afraid, even if my only potential transgression were a benign 9 volt battery in my pocket.

That being said, music heals all...

Lee

I switched over to the LaBella flats shortly after I got my B1. It was something of a sonic explosion for me .... the tapewounds sounded whimpy and muddy compared to the flats. I noticed a significant increase in tone definition immediately, as did my band mates :D

But I have nothing of value to add with regard to flats with the mutes ... I'm interested in hearing your opinion once you get the flats on the bass ..... :cool:

I look forward to your report on the LaBellas on the B2 with the mutes. That configuration has not been paraded past the Barker Instruments Assessment Team with their annoying white smocks and clear acrylic clipboards. I think you're onto something.

Years ago, in my brief experience dipping my toe into the Bluegrass world, I was always impressed with the Hot Rize cat who played an electric bass guitar (gasp!) and as if that weren't enough, it was red. And I should add it was not just red, it was RED!!

But if those acoustic-equipped traditionalists show up with a strand of straw in the mouth, I'd be very afraid, even if my only potential transgression were a benign 9 volt battery in my pocket.

That being said, music heals all...

Lee