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12-19-2005, 03:14 PM
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02-13-2006, 09:27 PM
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ENDORSING ARTIST | | Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Helena, MT U.S.A 59601 | | illuminated neon binding 
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02-15-2006, 10:33 AM
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owner, Barker Musical Instruments, maker of the Barker Bass | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Redmond, Oregon | | | Gregory, I would consider the illuminated neon binding but, as you could only assume not having seen me in my blue tights with the flaming red B on the chest, neon, argon and krypton all make me feel weak. I must remain strong. Would you settle for some nylon rope binding, or even bungee cords? |
05-06-2009, 02:10 PM
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owner, Barker Musical Instruments, maker of the Barker Bass | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Redmond, Oregon | | | Brio reviewed in Bass Gear Magazine!
Tom Bowlus knows bass stuff, and he also took the time with a Brio to "get it." That's a difficult assignment, given that reviews by their very nature compare a product to similar products.
Read Tom's observations and analysis here: http://www.bassgearmag.com/web/current_issue.php
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05-07-2009, 07:35 AM
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Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North central Ohio | | Thank you for the kind words, Lee, and more importantly, for the opportunity to spend some time with one of your basses!  |
05-07-2009, 10:57 AM
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Endorsing Artist: FBB Bass Works/Barker Bass | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monroe Twp, NJ | | I think that was very even-handed and insightful review, (clearly detailing the initial approach to a typical BVB) by someone with extremely broad bass experience. As Lee said above, he "gets it" now ....
As usual, Tom, a completely frank and non-biased review .... very nice job  |
05-13-2009, 09:23 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis (Chicago Native) | | | It's nice when the pros agree with you!
I finally had a chance to read Tom's excellent review on the Barker Brio and I was very pleased with what I saw. Although his words were far more eloquent and detailed, he basically said the same things I did in my initial review of the Brio prototype (See it here: A Review of the Barker B2) The bottom line is that Lee Barker has a winner here!
That's no surprise to those of us who have been in the Barker family for a while but I hope Tom's review will open the eyes of others.
To Tom, I express my thanks for taking the time to have an open mind. To Lee, I express my continued support, affection and congratulations. Well done, my friend!
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05-14-2009, 08:15 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Eagle River, Alaska | | | I saw that review in Bass Gear Magazine and wanted to call everyone's attention to it here, but I kept getting sidetracked. Next thing you know I got an email and then saw we were already discussing it here.
I too think the review was very well done.
I've got the Barker J model, the B1, so it was interesting to read the perceptions of the P model, the B2.
Because the Barker is on a stand and not against our bodies (or resting on a thigh), and especially because of that larger, heavier and chambered body, there is no way a bass guitar can duplicate the Barker tone.
Anyway, I am glad to see how Tom approached the review. Rather than an assembly line processing of the bass, which would have only given anyone time to pre-judge the bass, not judge it, it appears he really did do the right things to "get it" and reviewed it from a non prejudicial viewpoint.
That gives other Bass Gear Magazine review additional credibility with me and probably with others as well.
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08-07-2009, 05:05 PM
| | | I don't own a Barker (sorry, Lee), but I have had an inexpensive ($300 plus a music stand and spare tuners and bridge from an SX) fretless, four string made. I'd post a picture, but for some reason can't. It's not as sophisticated as Lee's, of course However, I do enjoy more sustain and a richer tone from it than I get from my guitars, to say nothing of the relief my wrists and back feel, in addition to being able to walk away from the bass without needing to lean it precariously or bring a stand. My band is always asking me to play it, because they love the tone and the attention it gets!
The only real thing I think Lee could improve in his design is the body size. Mine has almost no body to speak of and fits in a standard bass gig bag--wrapped in a packing quilt to protect it from harm--with the stand, cables, and preamp. Perhaps a travel model? Piezo pickups might help with the upright emulation, as well. While I'm dreaming reducing price by a factor of 10 wouldn't hurt either  
It's a damn good idea and I will continue to sing it's praises!
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11-20-2009, 07:32 AM
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Personally I think the design of the instrument is breathtakingly beautiful.
I don't even own one - but I do have a poster of one stuck up on the wall. wireless phone | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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