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G. Gould Club!

#901
Here's a question for @GeoffGould after looking at a whole bunch of his basses from throughout the years - I've seen several different types of bridges used with various configurations, most of which is the lock-down type. Is this mostly due to availability at the time, or is there more thought to the process?
 
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#902
The answer varies with the model. For some time now, and into the next year or so, I’ve been using an ABM aluminum 5-string bridge. We went through a couple years of using aluminum ABM bridges on the 4-string Custom models, but used them all up. We’re using/evaluating aluminum Hipshots now. We’ve used a variety of OEM bridges for a while on the Standard 4-string basses. For 6-strings, we’re transitioning between ABM (which are no longer made) to Hipshot. I may change my mind, but that’s what’s up now.
 
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#903
Long time stalker, not often poster:

However, I love my G Gould more than any other bass I've ever played. It will be impossible for me to replace it.

This was a custom order from maybe 4-5 years ago, It was an impossible time getting it shipped from the USA to lil ol' NZ due to the woods used on the guitar but it got there in the end!

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#905
How low can the action get without buzzing on the GGi's? The climate here (especially in my apartment...) changes a lot, so I keep having to fiddle with the truss rod and saddles on my wooden instruments...

I remember trying an old Modulus and being impressed with the low action achievable, but to be honest I'd rather encourage Geoff than Planet Bass (especially given their new prices).
 
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alexbib said:
How low can the action get without buzzing on the GGi's? The climate here (especially in my apartment...) changes a lot, so I keep having to fiddle with the truss rod and saddles on my wooden instruments...

I remember trying an old Modulus and being impressed with the low action achievable, but to be honest I'd rather encourage Geoff than Planet Bass (especially given their new prices).
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Action can go very low. It always depends on your playing style and if there are any frets that may need a little tidying up for how low that will allow you to go. Good news is that they come Plek'd, so any further setup shouldn't be too extensive.
 
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#913
GeoffGould said:
I’m usually hesitant to get all salesman-like on ya, but compare the price to other top of the line 6’ers!
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Better yet, compare the basses! It is pricey and a bargain for what you get. It is a very lovely looking bass but it is a superior musical instrument and that is much more important. Congratulations on building another beautiful bass, Geoff!
 
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#916
I agree with all of the above. At the time I bought my GGi5, I had the ability to buy any bass up to almost twice the price. Understandably, I wanted to make the most of the opportunity. I played everything I could get my hands on. Quite literally, anything I could find south of $7k. A Reverb search in that price range ranked high to low will give you an idea.
Bottom line - for me, the GGi5 was the clear winner. Playability, tone/versatility, neck profile and balance were all perfect. Do I think it’s worth the price? Yes. Twice the price? Still yes. So I thank you again, Geoff, for my wonderful bass.
 
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#917
I've played my GGi4 and GGi5 for the last couple church services and I'd just like to echo @Newton Idaho with how flippin' good they are. I actually did a very similar thing and did a Reverb search for basses under $4k and truly the only other basses that caught my eye and ear were the LG models from Roscoe with the angled pickups.

I bought both of my Gould's used, but I would have easily paid a new price (and I was about to for the 5). I remember when I got the 4 that I wasn't quite sure how I'd like its EMG JVX pickups since I usually favor humbuckers. J pickups are usually associated with a "Jazz bass" sound, and I don't always favor that tone, but whatever voodoo Geoff did with this bass makes it sound nothing like a typical "jazz" and I sent him a compliment saying just that. I can easily say that the GGi4 is my favorite bass that I've owned to date.
 
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#918
Gotta chime in here.... Ive been rotating basses at my church gig for the last 3 months and my GGI6 is the clear winner, with the Modulus coming in a real close second and my Peavey's good but lagging behind!! The last 2 weeks Ive really noticed how well balanced the GGI6 tone is both on stage and in the house mix. From thick sounding finger style to crisp but not brittle slap, the GGi just delivers, which is especially amazing to me considering the lack of any mid range adjustment.
 
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