G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3: A Graphite-Neck Powerhouse with Triple EMG E-Series Pickups
Geoff Gould has been instrumental in the development of the bass guitar. As a co-founder and president of Modulus, he developed graphite necks and pioneered the 35-inch scale length for production basses. Nowadays, he builds basses under the G. Gould brand, where his creative designs know no bounds.
This week, we’re checking out the GGi5-Studio^3, a bass that utilizes progressive technology with organic looks.
Its body is built with a stunning myrtle burl top, a purpleheart underlam, and a roasted pine back. The five-string bass utilizes a graphite composite neck with dot inlays to mark its 24 frets. Another interesting aspect is its pickups. Gould fit the GGi5-Studio^3 with three of EMG’s new E5W pickups as well as an EMG 3-channel mixer.
“EMG’s new E-Series Pickups feature the commonly used slim soapbar cap design. Unlike any other EMG design, the E-Series feature wide aperture coils with ceramic magnets, delivering powerful low end while retaining the articulation modern bass player requires,” the company writes. “Designed with versatility in mind, the E-Series can excel in a wide range of genres and playing styles. Just like all EMG active pickups, the E Series are free from hum and buzz, and include solderless wiring kits for simple, DIY installation.”
Other features include Res-o-lite tuners, a Hipshot Type-A aluminum bridge, and a weight of 8.8 pounds.
G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3 Bass Photos:
G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3 Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Body: | Roasted Pine, Purpleheart |
| Top: | Myrtle Burl |
| Neck: | Graphite Composite |
| Fingerboard: | Graphite Composite |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Inlays: | Dot |
| Pickups: | EMG E5W pickups |
| Electronics: | 3-channel EMG Discrete Mixer, Bass, Treble, Master Volume |
| Bridge: | Hipshot Type A Aluminum |
| String Spacing at Bridge: | 17.5mm |
| Tuners: | Res-o-Lite |
| Finish: | Natural |
| Weight: | 8.85 lbs |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
