TK4108 Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Hello! Well, I've finally decided to put my Barker B1 up for sale. I've really enjoyed it, but I need to thin the herd a bit. If you've never seen one, they are very unique instruments. You can see all the details at [url="http://www.barkerbass.com"]www.barkerbass.com[/url]. The luthier, Lee Barker, is a great guy and wonderful to talk with. He started making these basses so that he could keep playing after getting carpal tunnel syndrome. When you play it, both of your wrists are nice and straight. This one (#75) has a 34", fretted, four-string, jazz neck. I've installed Nordstrand MM4.2 pickups and a StellarTone ToneStyler. I'll include the original pickups and pot in case you want to put it back to its original configuration. I will also include the gig bag, stand, and a set of foam mutes. It is currently strung with LaBella flat wounds. It does a few tiny dings. I can try to take pictures of them if you would like, but I'm not sure if they will show up or not. Here are some [url="http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/3218026/1/Music?h=cfe149"]pictures[/url]. I'll add more as time allows. As far as I know, there are only two of these basses in country. I'm asking £1,000 o.b.o. (They are $3795 new.) Please send me a PM if you are interested. [attachment=80572:IMG_0282.jpg] [attachment=80571:Barker1.jpg] [attachment=80574:IMG_0286.jpg] [attachment=80573:IMG_0283.jpg] Thanks for looking! Matthew North Yorkshire Edited June 5, 2011 by TK4108
TK4108 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Posted May 21, 2011 [quote name='shemeckfrac' post='1239505' date='May 21 2011, 05:41 PM']What an alien-like looking creature. Beautiful ![/quote] Lee told me that he got the idea for shape from a statue of a lady in his garden...
TK4108 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 If you've never seen a Barker bass before, imagine putting a jazz bass on end and adding a huge chambered body. Since it is held up by its stand rather than your body, its sustain goes on forever!
4 candles Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 this looks really cool and good fun,. I suppose it captures elements of both acoustic and electric bass, best of luck with the sale
TK4108 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Posted May 24, 2011 4 candles, Thanks! Actually, that is one of the things I like about it. I has the looks of an upright, but it plays like an electric.
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