My GGi5 delivered again yesterday
I just love that thing, next gig for independance day in 6 weeks!
I just love that thing, next gig for independance day in 6 weeks!
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
G. Gould Club!
- Thread starter nick g.
- Start date
Another great show last night! Just so much fun to play
Greetings. I have a set of Gould Signature tapered SS strings on my new GGI5. I like them but I'm having to get used to the SS feel. I'm so used to Daddario Nickels. Not that it matters but does anyone know if Geoff winds these himself or supplied by a maker. It's merely out of curiosity.
I am quite sure these strings are made by one of the companies that specializes in strings. I have used D’Adarrio EXL nickel strings on my Gould basses. I like the feel and think they sound better.
GeoffGould
Commercial User
yes, I have them made, but in today's supply chain world, it's getting harder and harder to get custom sets!
Geoff, if I wanted to string a 35" scale Gould 5 string and emulate the low tension of a set of 40-120's on a 34" scale bass, what guages would I use? Is there a way to figure this out mathematically?
GeoffGould
Commercial User
Yes, there should be, and since in one of my past lives I've been a high school physics teacher, I should know how. But you are going to be constrained by what you can find. Personally I'd keep the low B as big as possible, and gradually lighten up to the G string.
Hello! Like many of you, I started with a modulus and now I have the bug for more graphite. I'm in the market for a 6 string, so I'm figuring why not go to the source?
I can't find a lot on the market right now except these ones from Japan that seem to have the same stock photo: Geoff Gould GGi6 Bass guitar | eBay
Are these all scams? Is one the real thing? Thought maybe someone here has experience with one of these dealers.
Alternatively, anyone know how long the wait is on a custom build? Used market is so hot, a full custom build is close if the prices on Geoff's site are up to date!
Thanks for anyone who has time to respond!
I can't find a lot on the market right now except these ones from Japan that seem to have the same stock photo: Geoff Gould GGi6 Bass guitar | eBay
Are these all scams? Is one the real thing? Thought maybe someone here has experience with one of these dealers.
Alternatively, anyone know how long the wait is on a custom build? Used market is so hot, a full custom build is close if the prices on Geoff's site are up to date!
Thanks for anyone who has time to respond!
As an eBay Associate, TalkBass may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
It is something that seems to be unique to online dealers in Japan. Several dealers will list the same bass and usually at different prices. I don’t think it is a scam.
That said, I strongly urge you to contact a Gould dealer in the USA and buy a bass from them even if you have to order the bass. The bass in Japan has electronics that are not typical of recent builds. My ggi6 has the standard EMG electronics that Geoff usually installs and it sounds fantastic. I did add the mid control to the preamp.
I presently own a Modulus Q6 and my ggi6. The Q6 has Bartolini electronics and also sounds wonderful in a different way. Both are keepers.
We owe a huge amount to Geoff for the innovations he bought to the electric bass. Leo Fender and Geoff Gould played staring roles in the development and refinement of the basses we play.
That said, I strongly urge you to contact a Gould dealer in the USA and buy a bass from them even if you have to order the bass. The bass in Japan has electronics that are not typical of recent builds. My ggi6 has the standard EMG electronics that Geoff usually installs and it sounds fantastic. I did add the mid control to the preamp.
I presently own a Modulus Q6 and my ggi6. The Q6 has Bartolini electronics and also sounds wonderful in a different way. Both are keepers.
We owe a huge amount to Geoff for the innovations he bought to the electric bass. Leo Fender and Geoff Gould played staring roles in the development and refinement of the basses we play.
It's an unfortunate common practice that middle-men (scammer?) take local listing and post on ebay with inflated price. If you buy through ebay they will just buy the original listing, and if timing is wrong you'll be told that the bass has sold.
Usually the local listing are on Digimart, here you go for that nice 6 strings :
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
At current rate the real price is 3000 USD
As an eBay Associate, TalkBass may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Our man in Japan 
I'm sure @GeoffGould , who posted right above yours, can answer questions about wait time for a custom build
I'm sure @GeoffGould , who posted right above yours, can answer questions about wait time for a custom build
As an eBay Associate, TalkBass may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Our man in Japan
I'm sure @GeoffGould , who posted right above yours, can answer questions about wait time for a custom build
Haha, well it did annoy me when I was trying to sell a couple of bass and saw similar listings
I'd say for that price maybe better inquire a custom shipped from the USA (I don't play 6 stringers but I much prefer phenolic fingerboard)
Hey @bostonbassguy... If you are in the market for a GGi6 have you looked at the one being sold by Bass Club Chicago?
[This invalid link has been removed]
One of the Japanese members of the Alembic club posted there about a reputable vendor to deal with for overseas transactions. If I can find the post I will let you know who it is.
Good luck with your search!
[This invalid link has been removed]
One of the Japanese members of the Alembic club posted there about a reputable vendor to deal with for overseas transactions. If I can find the post I will let you know who it is.
Good luck with your search!
Holy smokes thanks for the all the responses! So not scammers. Extra points to Benko for finding the original Japanese listing.
@StephenR I saw the one at bass club Chicago, I'm partial to the top on the one listed in Japan... the lacewood could grow on me though!
@StephenR I saw the one at bass club Chicago, I'm partial to the top on the one listed in Japan... the lacewood could grow on me though!
It feels harder / more responsive, maybe closer to an Ebony fretboard, I think it compliments better and make the graphite neck experience a whole
Also I do think it looks better
But there is nothing wrong with a standard wood fingerboard (like there is nothing wrong with a non-graphite neck, I absolutely love to play my Stingray)
GeoffGould
Commercial User
We actually have a distributor in Japan. Just shipped two 6 strings to Main Street guitar. The Bass Club Lacewood is very cool, if it’s still available. The Bass Place in Arizona is getting a nice one within about a month.
Sorry for the craptacular photos, but I had to pull some screen grabs from our stream since I haven't received any high quality stills from the last couple of church services I played. This is my bass in the beautiful Mary Kaye Blue finish that I bought from ChuckM and it's still being put to good use for some joyful noise. I tend to run it about 75% or more towards the neck single coil pickup for that very fat, round tone. Even thought I favor this bass for our mix, I'll probably try and run the SST next week since we have a specific song that should benefit from it's much tighter sound.
Last edited:
