Cinematique Instruments – Gimbri

The Gimbri is a three-stringed bass covered with skins that originated in Morocco. It is actually a lute that produces deep, but also somewhat harsh and earthy tones due to its wooden body and goat gut strings. Often compared to a bass guitar, the Gimbri brings depth to music due to its low dynamic range.

The focus was on capturing the Gimbri’s various articulations while maintaining its organic, warm sound. Traditionally fingerpicked, we recorded it muted, picked, and amp-assisted to provide a wide range of tones. It comes with five presets, while the option for customization remains open.