G. Gould Club!

[raal]

Yep, just saw that in my feed. Defies logic.

 

[bubba-b]

seems like the price on that piece varies once comments were posted here. when the possibility of the neck being twisted was posted here, the price dropped. now that it was posted that the neck "looks fine", the price went back up.

methinks someone at that store is following this thread.

if so, um, the "relic'd" look is out... (markdown.markdown.markdown.)

 

[Benko]

I'm following another item for which the store also delisted and relisted 20% higher, I guess they don't want a "stained" history or that markdown label on Reverb...

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Oh look, they took it down and then relisted it at a higher price (prior reduced price was abouy $1,088, now $1,567):

G GOULD GGi5-S-MM40 On SALE!! | TC GAKKI | Reverb

STAY AWAY FOLKS!!!!!

Someone keeps driving traffic to that listing, so they figure there's more interest

 

[fivestringdan]

For Sale - G. Gould GGi6, HSC
Having to sell my GGi6 for another build if anyone is interested.

 

[Moford]

Hi y'all! I just commented on a FB post with Mr. Gould, and Geoff said to ask here, 'cuz you were "some very knowledgable folks" ;-)
Back in 2003, I was shopping for a new bass, and was drooling at the gorgeous Gould in the display case at Corner Music in Nashville. My wife said "why don't you try it?" I said "have you seen the price tag?" She said "You make that much in a few months, you should get it!" (I love her...)
So I bought my first G. Gould (I think it was a GGi5, didn't pay much attention to detail at that point in my life, I just knew it sounded great and felt *right*). I LOVED that bass!! I got to play it for about a year, and it got stolen from my van (along with a bunch of other stuff) outside a restaurant near Opryland.
I have been looking for it ever since. When I contacted Geoff back then (trying to get a serial number), he said "they are all unique, you should be able to identify it from a picture"
Anyway, every now and then I shake the trees and ask: Have you seen this bass?
I apologize in advance for the pics, but the only ones I have were from 'special events' like the Zoot Suit New Years...

 

[rogerbmiller]

Hey guys, just a heads up that this thread is pretty active now:

This is a k bass?

 

[bubba-b]

Hey guys, just a heads up that this thread is pretty active now:

This is a k bass?

a little clean up and a shim or two and it's right as rain.

if i had $4k for a bass, i'm getting the walnut-topped gould ggj5 (maple neck) on fleabay!

 

[rogerbmiller]

a little clean up and a shim or two and it's right as rain.

if i had $4k for a bass, i'm getting the walnut-topped gould ggj5 (maple neck) on fleabay!

Yeah unless that is from a shim.

 

[GeoffGould]

There is a problem in the meeting of a hand molded neck made from a fiber that does not shrink or expand with temperature, and a piece of exotic wood which does shrink and expand. Also the neck mold by nature, does not have perfectly parallel sides to the next slot, and some of this you just get used to. Nonetheless, I will take this as an added challenge to try to make them better. The reason for these basses is not just the neck fit, but the sound, feel, and playability. I know the internet can be mean spirited sometimes, but I will take this to heart.

 

[jamro217]

There is a problem in the meeting of a hand molded neck made from a fiber that does not shrink or expand with temperature, and a piece of exotic wood which does shrink and expand. Also the neck mold by nature, does not have perfectly parallel sides to the next slot, and some of this you just get used to. Nonetheless, I will take this as an added challenge to try to make them better. The reason for these basses is not just the neck fit, but the sound, feel, and playability. I know the internet can be mean spirited sometimes, but I will take this to heart.

I reserved judgement on your instruments based on one internet gripe pic. After reading your explanation I would still consider purchasing one of your basses at a later date. Take care and have a great night.

 

[Chuck M]

I have owned quite a few graphite neck basses. The first ones were made by Zon and those basses have a tight neck pocket and nearly always the bodies crack at the side of the neck usually on the treble side of the neck pocket. I have owned Modulus basses and presently own a Q6 and there is a small gap on the side of the neck. I also own a ggi5 and a ggi6 and both of them have a very small gap on the sides of the neck.

As you might expect, there is no crack in the body on the Gould or Modulus basses. Interestingly I also own a Peavey GV which has a wood neck with a graphite overlay. The neck pocket on that bass is a fairly tight fit and there is a crack in the body on the treble side of the neck pocket.

The neck pocket fit on both of my Gould basses is fine with me. They both look good however there is a small gap if you look for it.

 

[zenrad]

There is a problem in the meeting of a hand molded neck made from a fiber that does not shrink or expand with temperature, and a piece of exotic wood which does shrink and expand. Also the neck mold by nature, does not have perfectly parallel sides to the next slot, and some of this you just get used to. Nonetheless, I will take this as an added challenge to try to make them better. The reason for these basses is not just the neck fit, but the sound, feel, and playability. I know the internet can be mean spirited sometimes, but I will take this to heart.

Thanks for your reply Geoff. My intent is not to bash Gould instruments in general, I've been looking for a GGi5 for some time and was interested in this one but I was very surprised to see a neck pocket looking like that. It may be functionally sound but it sure looks bad. It's not the first new GGi5 listed on Reverb that has neck pocket gaps or a generally sloppy neck pocket, quality control should pick that up IMO

 

[GeoffGould]

I'd like to thank the eagle eyes for noticing the problem in the neck. While it is true there are always some level of gaps in our neck joints due to the joining of a molded neck with routed wood, I feel there was something wrong with this one in particular. I have contacted the retailer, who's a really great guy, and we agreed to send it back to me for repair. I appreciate the kind words from many here, and will try to live up to those words.

 

[Benko]

I want to add to the kind words, I think you reacted very fast to the situation and are taking the right action.

As I'm falling more in love with my (vintage?) Modulus every day a Gould bass is high on my wish list (Deep Space!) and I'm glad to see the support you're giving to the case

 

[jimmyfwl]

I'm currently considering purchasing a G. Gould GGi5. I play Peavey Cirrus and Roscoe basses and am happy with them but wouldn't mind adding another unique bass to the collection. A good friend of mine speaks very highly of Gould basses so he's peaked my curiosity. If anybody has one they may want to sell, please let me know. Also, if anyone can tell me why they think the Gould basses are unique or special, please let me know. Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Benko]

and with a GGi5 arriving at home I'm now a member of the club.

This one is absolutely stunning at a crazy (light) weight of 8lbs, it sounds great though it will take a few months so I can have it in the rehearsal / gig rotation.

Pictured with her older sister from another mother

 

[GeoffGould]

same father!

 

[Chuck M]

I bought my ggi6 off Reverb. The seller told me it weighed about 10 pounds. Imagine my surprise when I unpacked it and it was light. Really light. It weighs 8 pounds, 10 ounces and remains the lightest bass I own. It is incredible.

Its stablemate ggi5 weighs 9 pounds, 3.5 ounces.

They both have figured Maple tops and Alder bodies. I have put the 3 band EMG preamps in both basses and they sound exactly the same. Fantastic.

I also own one from Geoff's "other" company. It weighs 10 pounds, 4.5 ounces and sounds quite different due no doubt to the Bartolini electronics.

The Q6 is also Alder body with a Maple top.

 

[daddymactx]

I'm currently considering purchasing a G. Gould GGi5. I play Peavey Cirrus and Roscoe basses and am happy with them but wouldn't mind adding another unique bass to the collection. A good friend of mine speaks very highly of Gould basses so he's peaked my curiosity. If anybody has one they may want to sell, please let me know. Also, if anyone can tell me why they think the Gould basses are unique or special, please let me know. Thanks in advance for any help!

Jimmy I already told you!!! LoL!!! Geoff's instruments are incredible!! 6 strings are especially hard to find but not impossible & worth the search!!! As Chuck, Jim & I can attest!! BTW Geoff's customer service is 2nd to non!!!