G.Gould GGi5 in Natural Quilt Maple – Graphite Neck – NAMM Display - 9.05 pounds – #1277

This is the bass that Geoff sent to the NAMM show for review. There are very minor signs of handling reflected in the great low price. A real nice bass from the Godfather of Graphite.
Model: GGi5 Neck: full-molded graphite/epoxy neck. 35” scale, 24 frets, 1.9” nut, 3.0” @24th fret Body wood: book matched primo 5A quilted maple over purpleheart lam, over low density swamp ash (“maple decadence!”) Color: clear gloss Electronics, 18V power, with quick access battery holder Bridge pickup: EMG-40CSX humbucker Neck pickup: EMG-40CSX-GG pickup (40CSX with one magnet removed for more dynamic range) EQ: EMG-BTS Tuners: black Res-o-lite Bridge: black ABM aluminum bridge Strap buttons: dual-purpose Straplok Fingerboard: phenolic, compound radius PLEK computerized fret mill, plays like butter! Weight: 9.05#  Gig bag: Top of the line Gator Pro-Go series bass bag with micro fleece interior and removable backpack straps.

This bass, like all other G. Gould basses, also features the PLEK computerized fret mill.