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Lee Barker was a furniture maker who played electric bass part time in a band when his wrist began to bother him. Putting his skills together, he invented the Barker Bass, a standup electric bass that he now manufactures for a living.

First Broadcast: 2009
Producer: KC Cowan

Appeared in episodes: Jazz pianist Darrell Grant, Jo Brody, healing arts, Lee Barker - Barker Bass, Jazz pianist Darrell Grant, Jo Brody, healing arts, Lee Barker - Barker Bass

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