| We
have been extremely pleased over the last twenty-four years to represent
this exceptional luthier's work. Following a five year apprenticeship
with Jean-Claude Larrivee, Gordon began the full time pursuit of
guitar building and has been in constant demand ever since. As a one man
shop, Mr. Barry is involved in absolutely every aspect of the design, execution
and finishing of his guitars. The clean lines and overall attention to
detail set his instruments apart from most of his competition. These instruments
are one of the few lines we carry that can genuinely be characterized as
"handmade"!
Sonically G. W. Barry's
instruments can be best characterized as extremely responsive with good
overall warmth, clarity and distinction in the bass registers, solid highs
and very unique soft, delicate midrange that is not only very appealing
but somehow cuts through in the mix without being strident ... a distinctive
overall tonality that really is complex and engaging.
Respected as a guitar/mandolin
player, composer and recording artist in his own right, Gordon has an especially
good raport with musicians with regards to the custom aspects of
crafting a world class instrument. His instruments have attracted
such players as Garnet Rogers, John Findlay, William Elwood, Peter Mueller,
actor Beau Bridges, Kevin Breit, David Martin, David Bradstreet and
many session players of note! |
