Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Roland GK-3 divided pickup.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 3)
These sections provide important information concerning the
proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good
grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2003 Roland CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of Roland CORPORATION.
355b
When moved from one location to another where
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the temperature and/or humidity is very different,
water droplets (condensation) may form inside the
unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has
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Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.
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completely evaporated.
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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
Maintenance
401a
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For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with
water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impreg-
nated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. After-
wards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a
soft, dry cloth.
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108c
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Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices before moving the unit.
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Should you remove the parts of installation,
make sure to put them in a safe place out of
children's reach, so there is no chance of
them being swallowed accidentally.
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Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
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Additional Precautions
553
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Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING
556
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When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp
the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This
way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to
the cable’s internal elements.
THE UNIT SAFELY,” please read and
observe the following:
Power Supply
558a
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To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
307
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Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off
the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunc-
tions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer
to use headphones, so you do not need to be
concerned about those around you (especially
when it is late at night).
Placement
559a
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When you need to transport the unit, package it in
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Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers)
may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change
the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away
from the source of interference.
the box (including padding) that it came in, if
possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equiv-
alent packaging materials.
562
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Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If
using some other make of connection cable, please
note the following precautions.
352b
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Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the
vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when
receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a
greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.
•
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not
use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting
to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the
sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to
hear. For information on cable specifications,
contact the manufacturer of the cable.
354a
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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it
near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper-
ature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the unit.
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Contents
Main Features
The GK-3 is a special divided pickup, which,
when installed on an ordinary guitar, allows
you to use the guitar to play the sounds of
GK-compatible guitar devices (Roland GR-
20 or VG-88 etc.).
Attaching the GK-3 to the
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•
The pickup’s adjustable curve mechanism
makes the GK-3 compatible with guitars
with different fingerboard (string) curves.
Included with the GK-3 are special
holders, spacers, and other accessories,
which allow you to easily attach the unit
to any of a wide variety of guitar models.
Attaching the Pickup with
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You can use the controller switches to
control the various functions of
connected GK devices.
Attaching the Pickup with
About the GK-3 Warranty
Checking and Finely Adjusting
Roland guarantees the GK-3 (and all
included parts) to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship. Contact your
retailer or nearest Roland Service Center if
repairs become necessary.
Adjusting the Length of
Roland cannot be responsible for any
Attaching with Double–sided Tape
damage caused to your guitar or the GK-3 as
a result of your attempt to install or remove
the GK-3. If you are not confident with your
ability to properly install the Pickup or
Controller unit (especially where drilling is
involved), please contact your Roland
retailer or nearest Roland Service Center.
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All product names mentioned in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Panel Descriptions
fig.0010
Pickup Cable
DOWN/S1 Switch
6.
Yoke
7.
UP/S2 Switch
Power Indicator
8.
R Adjustment Screw
GK Volume
2.
Select Switch
5.
GK Connector
3.
4.
Normal Pickup Input Jack
Divided Pickup
1.
Controller
Pickup
5. Select Switch
1. Divided Pickup
This pickup detects the vibrations of the
guitar strings. It is attached between the
guitar bridge and the bridge pickup.
This switches between the output from the
connected GK device and the normal guitar output.
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Changing the GK Volume function also changes the
function of this switch. For more detailed
information, refer to the Owner’s Manual for the
GK device being connected.
2. GK Volume
This controls the volume of the connected
GK device.
6. DOWN/S1 Switch
7. UP/S2 Switch
The function of the S1 and S2 switches varies
according to the GK device connected. For
more detailed information, refer to the
Owner’s Manual for the GK device being
connected.
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Certain GK-compatible devices also permit the GK
Volume function to be changed. For more detailed
information, refer to the Owner’s Manual for the
GK device being connected.
3. GK Connector
Connect the GK device to this connector.
4. Normal Pickup Input Jack
This jack is for inputting the guitar’s normal
pickup signals to the GK-3. Connect using
the normal guitar cable included with the
GK-3.
8. Power Indicator
This indicates that power is being supplied to
the GK-3. Power to the GK-3 is supplied by
the connected GK device via the GK cable. No
battery or other power source is required.
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
The GK-3 can be attached to and used with conventional electric and acoustic guitars. Please
read the following precautions before installing the GK-3.
Precautions Before Installing
•
Do not use the GK-3 with 12-string
guitars or guitars with other unusual or
customized string setups, guitars strung
with non-metal core nylon strings. The
unit will not function properly with these
instruments.
•
If only the double-sided tape is used to
attach the controller, shocks from rough
handling during performances and from
extended use will cause the tape to
deteriorate, with the controller shifting
out of position as a result. Also, if the
finish on your guitar is less than perfect,
you may discover that the finish is also
removed when you later remove the tape.
The supplied tape is intended to be used
only very temporarily, to help you
determine the optimum position for the
controller.
•
•
Make any adjustments to the guitar neck,
string
height,
and
other
such
modifications before installing the GK-3.
Try placing the divided pickup and the
controller unit on the guitar before
actually attaching them to confirm that
there will be no problem with the
installation.
•
With certain guitars, the space between
the pickup at the bridge position and the
bridge itself is too narrow to allow
installation of the divided pickup. In such
instances, it may be possible to attach the
pickup by modifying the guitar (for
example, by moving the bridge pickup
more towards the neck to make room for
the divided pickup); consult your guitar
dealer.
•
When using the screw to attach the
controller, we recommend that you first
attach the GK-3 temporarily using the
special holder, then after confirming that
there are no problems when actually
performing with the unit, secure it with
the screw.
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
Confirm that the package contains all of the following parts for installing the GK-3.
fig.1010e (Accessories)
Cushion
Flat-head Screw 3x16 mm
Pickup Cushion
x 1 (for installing
the Controller)
x 4
(for installing
the Divided Pickup)
Wood Screw 3x20 mm
x 2 (for attaching
the Holder A)
Pickup Spacer A
Cap Nut
x 2 (for installing
x 1 (for attaching
the Holder B)
the Divided Pickup)
x 2
Spring
Spring Washer
(for adjusting the height of
the Divided Pickup)
x 1
(for attaching
the Holder B)
x 2 (for installing
the Divided Pickup)
Pickup Spacer B
Flat Washer
x 1 (for attaching
the Holder B)
Double-sided tape A
Pickup Holder
x 3
(for adjusting the height of
the Divided Pickup)
x 3 (for installing
the Controller)
x 1
Double-sided tape B
Pickup Spacer C
x 4 (for installing
the Divided Pickup)
Rubber Sheet
x 4
(for adjusting the height of
the Divided Pickup)
x 2 (for attaching
the Divided Pickup to
the Pickup Holder)
Holder A
Holder B
Rubber Tube
x 2 (for attaching
the Divided Pickup to
the Pickup Holder)
Screw 3x8 mm
(for attaching
the Divided Pickup to
the Pickup Holder)
x 2
Clearance Gauge
Adjustment Template
Normal Guitar Cable
x 1
Screwdriver
x 1
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
Adjusting the Divided Pickup
The surface of a guitar’s fingerboard is not flat, but describes a large arc from the first string to
the sixth string, and the strings themselves are laid out in roughly the same curved
arrangement. The divided pickup uses independent coils to pick up the vibrations of each
separate string, so variations in the clearance between the strings and their corresponding
pickups may result in discrepancies in sensitivity for each string. The GK-3’s divided pickup
features a mechanism that allows you to adjust the curve outlined by the pickups, making the
GK-3 compatible with different types of guitars.
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Be sure not to turn the adjustment screw too much.
When raising the yoke, rotate the adjustment screw
slowly clockwise, and stop turning the screw at the
point where you feel further resistance. Continuing
to turn the screw beyond this point may result in
damage to the unit.
1. Check the curve of the fingerboard on the
guitar to which the GK-3 is to be attached.
*
*
Refer to the guitar manual or catalog, or consult the
guitar manufacturer.
If you are not sure of your guitar's curve, attach the
pickup to the guitar with the yokes left in the
lowered position, then adjust the yokes after the
pickup has been installed.
fig.1020 (R Adjustment Diagram)
2. Adjust the pickups with the supplied
screwdriver.
R Adjustment Screw
Place the included adjustment template
over the third and fourth string yokes,
and turn the R adjustment screw to adjust
the coil height.
Adjustment
Template
The adjustment template features slits for
setting “250R” and “300R” curves. If the
curve for your guitar is “250R,” adjust the
yoke at “250R” so that the yoke is at the
same height as the template’s surface. If a
curve of 300R is used, adjust the yoke at
“300R” so that the yoke is at the same
height as the template’s surface.
When completely extended (i.e., with the
adjustment screw turned fully clockwise),
the yoke is set to approximately 184R;
when the yoke is in the fully lowered
position, the setting is approximately 400R.
If the curve for your guitar differs from any
of these settings, first adjust the settings to
the nearest position that best matches your
guitar, then fine-adjust the settings after
installation of the pickup is completed.
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
Attaching the Divided Pickup
There are three ways to attach the divided pickup.
● Attaching the Pickup with Double-
●
Attaching the Pickup with the Holder
This provides the simplest way to attach the
pickup to flat-top guitars.
This is the simplest method for guitars with
the bridge mounted on posts embedded in
the guitar body.
●
Attaching the Pickup with Screws (p. 12)
This method features the benefit of allowing
the pickups to be finely adjusted later on, but
it is somewhat difficult to carry out.
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Do not place any unnecessary strain on the cable connecting the pickup and the controller. This may result in breaking.
Do not bend or twist the pickup. Use particular care when removing the pickup.
■ Attaching the Pickup with Double-Sided Tape
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When viewed from the front, the strings do not
necessarily need to be aligned perfectly with the
center of the yokes. Each string need only pass over
some portion of its yoke.
1. Place the pickup between the guitar’s
body and strings, and determine the
position for attachment.
In principle, the pickup should be
centered with respect to the six strings, as
fig.1050e (Yokes and Strings)
close to the bridge as possible.
Forth String
Fifth String
Sixth String
fig.1030 (Position of Pickup Attachment)
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If your guitar has a tremolo unit (whammy bar),
then attaching the pickup at the bridge position may
bring the pickup into direct contact with the tremolo
unit. Position the pickup so that it will not interfere
with operation of the tremolo unit.
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Be sure the divided pickup is correctly oriented. The
cord from the pickup should emerge from under the
sixth string.
*
*
Attach the pickup about 15 mm (9/16”) from the
bridge if your guitar is strung with copper, brass, or
bronze wound strings, such as with an acoustic guitar.
When you have determined the position
in which the pickup is to be attached,
Regardless of the guitar, do not position the divided
pickup more than 20 mm (13/16”) from the bridge.
mark the position with
cellophane tape or other appropriate
marking.
a
pencil,
fig.1040e (Position of Pickup Attachment (Side View))
Maximum 20 mm
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
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The pickup spacers and the pickup cushions are
attached to the guitar with double–sided tape. When
affixing the tape, however, the tape’s thickness is
reduced by 0.1 mm (0.004”) when the backing of the
tape is removed. Therefore, when using several
pickup spacers, take this fact into account and set the
height slightly higher to compensate.
2. Be sure the neck curvature and string
height are set properly, then tune each
string to its normal tuning.
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Changes in the string height following installation
of the GK-3 pickup may cause the clearance between
the strings and the pickup to change, which can
result in poorer sensitivity.
4. Remove the strings from your guitar.
3. Adjust the height of the pickup.
Insert the supplied spacers under the
pickup until it is at the required height
(do not remove the backing from the tape
yet).
5. Remove the backing from the tapes for
the pickup cushion, the pickup
spacers, and the pickup, and carefully
attach the pickup to the guitar.
There are three types of pickup spacers,
“A” (3 mm), “B” (1 mm) and “C” (0.25
mm); combine these as necessary to
achieve the proper pickup height.
The pickup height should be adjusted so that the
distance between the pickup and the strings is about
1.0 mm (0.04”) when the highest frets on the first
and sixth strings are fingered. Check the height
using the supplied clearance gauge (1.0 mm), and
6. Restring and tune the guitar, then
carefully check the height of the
divided pickup once more.
Measure with the clearance gauge to
confirm that the clearances between the
pickup and the strings are approximately
1.0 mm (0.04") when you press the first and
sixth strings at the highest fret, then finish
up by making sure that the strings do not
touch the pickup when you play the guitar.
*
*
If the first and sixth string heights differ greatly
when the highest fret is fingered, compensate by
adding the appropriate half-width or one-third width
spacers until the clearance for both strings is the
same.
7. Take the steps below if the height of
the divided pickup is not right.
1) Carefully examine the pickup in its
current state, and add a suitable
number of spacers if the pickup is
too low, or remove one or more
spacers if the pickup is too high.
When using an arch-top guitar, put the
pickup cushions under the pickup spacers.
fig.1060e (Pickup Spacers)
2) Remove the strings from the guitar.
3)
Remove the divided pickup from the guitar.
*
Use care in handling the divided pickup; bending or
twisting it may cause breaking in the coil elements.
Carefully insert something thin and flat (like a table
knife) under the Pickup from the sixth string side,
then gently pry the pickup upwards.
Pickup Spacer
Pickup Cushion
fig.1070 (Removing the Pickup)
*
Adjust the pickup cushion thickness as required, for
example by using two pickup cushions.
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
4) After removing the pickup, carefully
remove the double–sided tape from
the bottom of the pickup.
7) Attach the pickup to the top of the
spacer that is applied to the guitar side.
8) Restring and tune the guitar, then
check the height of the Divided
Pickup again.
Afterwards, you will need to adjust the pickup
sensitivity when connecting to GK devices. However,
you may find that the sensitivity level on the GK
device is too high. In such instances, you may be able
to correct the problem by widening the clearance
between the strings and the pickup. Carry out Steps 1
through 8 again to lower the Pickup height slightly.
5) Adjust the height of the Pickup.
If you wish to add a spacer, first
completely remove the used double–
sided tape from the top surface of
the existing spacers, then add the
new spacer. If you need to remove
any spacers, remove the necessary
number of spacers and completely
remove the remaining double–sided
tape from the top surface.
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6) Attach two pieces of the new
double–sided tape B to the bottom of
the pickup.
How to Use the Clearance Gauge
The divided pickup height must be adjusted so that the clearance between each string and
the divided pickup is 1.0 mm (0.04”) when the highest fret is fingered.
The clearance gauge supplied with the GK-3 is 1.0 mm thick; place the gauge between the
strings and the divided pickup as shown in the figure below, then check and adjust the height.
fig.1090 (Clearance Gauge)
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
■ Attaching the Pickup with Screws
The steps for determining the position for attaching the pickup and for checking the height are
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The height of the strings from the body must be no less than 13 mm (9/16”) when the pickup is attached with screws.
1. Determine the position for attaching
the pickup. When you have determined
the positioning, mark the position of
the holes at each end of the pickup on
the guitar’s body.
5. Restring and tune the guitar.
6. Adjust the height of the pickup.
*
The pickup height should be adjusted so that the
distance between the pickup and the strings is about
1.0 mm (0.04”) when the highest frets on the first
and sixth strings are fingered. Check the height
using the supplied clearance gauge (1.0 mm).
2. Remove the strings from the guitar.
3. Using a drill or similar means, open
pilot holes where the attachment
screws are to go in.
*
Afterwards, when connecting to GK devices, you
will need to adjust the pickup sensitivity again.
However, you may find that the sensitivity level on
the GK device is too high. In such instances, you
may be able to correct the problem by widening the
clearance between the strings and the pickup, so try
lowering the Pickup height slightly to see if this
approach is effective.
*
If the pilot holes are not made in the correct
positions, then the pickup will not be attached in the
correct position either. Use extra care when drilling
the pilot holes.
*
*
Make the pilot holes approximately 2 mm (0.08”) in
diameter.
*
If the springs are too long, use a pair of wire clippers
to cut them to the correct size.
Drill pilot holes slightly more than
2
mm in
diameter if the guitar body is made of a particularly
hard material.
4. Place the springs between the pilot
holes and the pickup as shown in the
figure below, then secure the pickup
with the screws.
fig.1100
Wood Screw 3x20 mm
Spring
Pilot Hole
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
■ Attaching the Pickup with the Holder
1. Attach the divided pickup to the holder.
5. Restring and tune the guitar.
fig.1105
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Tune the strings with the divided pickup adjusted to
the optimal position (where all strings ride over their
respective yokes).
6. Adjust the height of the pickup.
*
The pickup height should be adjusted so that the
distance between the pickup and the strings is about
1.0 mm (0.04") when the highest frets on the first
and sixth strings are fingered. Check the height
using the supplied clearance gauge (1.0 mm).
Screw
3x8 mm
Rubber
Sheet
*
If the pickup ends up being too low, use two rubber
sheets layered together.
But the pickup still sits too low even after layering
the two rubber sheets, then use the rubber tubes.
Pickup
Holder
*
Tighten the screws until the pickup lightly presses
down against the rubber sheet.
fig.1105-2e
2. Remove the strings and the bridge
from the guitar.
3. Lower the two bridge height
adjustment screws of the guitar
approximately 2 mm (0.08”).
Screw
3 x 8 mm
*
If the bridge is of the type whereby the posts
themselves are adjusted, then lower the post height
by 2 mm (0.08”).
Rubber Tube
Pickup
Holder
4. Place the holder on the posts, then
cover it with the bridge.
fig.1105 (Attachment with the Holders)
*
Afterwards, when connecting to GK devices, you
will need to adjust the pickup sensitivity again.
However, you may find that the sensitivity level on
the GK device is too high. In such instances, you
may be able to correct the problem by widening the
clearance between the strings and the pickup, so try
lowering the Pickup height slightly to see if this
approach is effective.
Bridge
Pickup
Holder
Bridge Height
Adjustment
Post
Screw of
the Guitar
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
Checking and Finely Adjusting the Pickup Height
Use the clearance gauge to confirm that the clearance between each string and the pickup is
about 1 mm. If the gap is greater than 1 mm (0.04”), make fine adjustments to the height of the
Attaching the Controller
There are two ways to attach the controller.
● Attaching the Controller Unit with
●
Attaching the Controller Unit with
With this method, the holder is secured
using the guitar’s strap pin. This permits
easy installation with no modification of the
guitar required.
This allows you to position the controller
where you like on the guitar and, by not
using the holder, reduce the thickness of the
controller. However, attaching the controller
with the tape and screw is difficult to do
with arched top guitars.
■ Adjusting the Length of the Pickup Cable
Place the controller where it is actually to be attached to the guitar to check the pickup cable
length. If the cable is too long, wind it up in the space behind the controller.
fig.1110 (Adjusting the Pickup Cable Length)
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
■ Attaching with the Holder
1. Remove three screws from the
4. Attach holder “B” so that the guitar
underside of the controller, then attach
body is sandwiched between the two
the GK-3 to holder “A.”
fig.1120e (Attaching to the Holder)
holders.
fig.1140e (Attaching to the Guitar 2)
Holder A
Cap Nut
Holder B
Flat Washer
Spring Washer
5. Tighten holders “A” and “B” using the
flat washer, the spring washer, and the
cap nut.
GK-3
*
When attaching the GK-3 to an arched top guitar,
place the cushion between the guitar and holder
“A.”
2. Loosen the guitar’s end pin, and insert
fig.1150 (Spacer LP)
holder “A.”
fig.1130 (Attaching to the Guitar 1)
GK-3
Cushion
Holder A
Cap Nut
Guitar Body
Holder B
3. Screw in the end pin.
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Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar
■ Attaching with Double–sided Tape and a Screw
1. Place the controller in an appropriate
position on the guitar surface to
determine where it is to be attached.
Pay attention to the following points at
this time.
3. After attaching the double–sided tape
A to the underside of the Controller,
attach the controller to the guitar.
fig.1160 (Double-Sided Tape)
•
•
Install on a level surface.
Position the controller so it does not
interfere with your playing.
•
If your guitar includes
a
fine tuning
control, position the controller so it does
not interfere with operation of the fine
tuning.
•
•
Position the controller so you can
comfortably operate the select switch, the
S1 and S2 switches, and other controls.
4. Secure the controller with the supplied
screw (flat-head, 3x16 mm).
fig.1170e (Securing with the Screw)
Position the controller so that it does not
place undue strain on the Normal Pickup
Input jack, divided pickup, or GK
connector cables.
*
Make sure that the plugs connected to the GK
connector and Normal Pickup Input jack do not
stick out, as this may result in damage should undue
strain be placed on the GK connector or Normal
Pickup Input jack.
2. Once the controller position has been
determined, place the controller in
position and carefully drill a pilot hole
in the guitar body where the
Put the screw (flat-head, 3x16 mm)
through this hole.
*
If you’d rather not drill a hole in your guitar, you
can secure the Controller using only the double-
sided tape or the holders. However, if only the
double-sided tape is used to secure the unit, shocks
from rough handling during performances and from
use over an extended period will cause the tape to
deteriorate, with the GK-3 shifting out of position as
a result. Furthermore, if the finish on your guitar is
less than perfect, you may discover that the finish is
also removed when you later remove the tape.
controller’s attachment hole is located.
*
*
The diameter of the hole should be about 2 mm (0.08
inches).
Confirm that there are no other problems in
attaching the controller before drilling the pilot hole.
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How to Connect the GK-3
*
*
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (Normal
Pickup Input jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those
from the Roland PCS series.
*
When all devices are properly connected, turn on the power to the various devices in the order specified below.
Turning on devices in the wrong order may result in malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
*
The GK cable is a locking cable. When disconnecting
the cable, do not pull on it with undue force, but
instead release the lock and gently disconnect the
cable. You can disconnect the cable simply and
easily by holding down the locking portion with
your thumb and gently pulling on the plug.
1. Make sure that the power to the device
being connected is turned off, then
connect the device to the GK-3’s GK
connector using the GK cable.
fig.2010
fig.2020
GK cable
GK IN
GK device
Connect the GK-3 only with
dedicated GK cable (supplied
with Roland GK-compatible
devices and optional GK cables
sold by Roland). Use of any other
cable may result in damage or
malfunction.
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How to Connect the GK-3
*
Before playing, be sure to wrap the cable around the
guitar strap near the end pin. This will prevent the
excess strain on the cable that can end up damaging
the guitar or the GK-3.
3. Turn on the power to the connected
GK device.
The Power indicator on the Controller
lights up. Now, when you play your
guitar you’ll hear the sound of the
connected GK device.
fig.2040
*
The power indicator lights up when the GK-3 and
the GK device are properly connected with a GK
cable and the power to the GK device is turned on.
943
*
Always make sure to have the volume level turned
down before switching on power. Even with the
volume all the way down, you may still hear some
sound when the power is switched on, but this is
normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
2. Use the included Normal guitar cable
to connect the output jack on the
guitar to the GK-3’s Normal Pickup
input jack.
fig.2050
Normal
Guitar Cable
*
This connection is necessary not only for playing the
guitar’s normal (straight) sound as well as the
guitar’s straight sound mixed with the synthesizer
sound, but also for connecting the guitar’s ground
and the GK-3’s ground. Even if you are not going to
use the guitar’s straight sound at all, always make
this connection because of the noise reduction
benefits it provides.
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Specifications
GK-3: Divided Pickup
● Controls
GK Volume
● Dimensions
fig.3020
DOWN/S1 Switch
UP/S2 Switch
Select Switch
● Indicator
Power Indicator
● Connectors
GK Connector
87.0 (3-7/16)
Normal Pickup Input Jack
● Weight
60 g / 3 oz
● Accessories
Unit : mm (inch)
Normal Guitar Cable
Parts for installation
Owner’s Manual
102.3 (4-1/16)
● Options
GK Cables: GKC-3, GKC-5, GKC-10
GK Parallel Box: GKP-4
Unit Selector: US-20
*
In the interest of product development, the
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are
subject to change without prior notice.
*…with yokes at maximum height
Unit : mm (inch)
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For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of
European Directive 89/336/EEC.
Information
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as
shown below.
MEXICO
IRELAND
PHILIPPINES
IRAN
AFRICA
EGYPT
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.
MEXICO
Roland Ireland
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
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G2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
Al Fanny Trading Office
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: (55) 5668-6699
TEL: (02) 899 9801
TEL: (021) 285-4169
PANAMA
SINGAPORE
ISRAEL
ITALY
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
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TEL: 315-0101
TEL: 20-2-417-1828
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150 Sims Drive,
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Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300
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SINGAPORE 387381
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8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.
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TEL: (03) 6823666
Maison FO - YAM Marcel
25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE
PARAGUAY
NORWAY
LTD
Distribuidora De
JORDAN
Roland Scandinavia Avd.
Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E,
#02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980
TEL: 6243-9555
Instrumentos Musicales
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: (021) 492-124
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: (0262) 218-429
AMMAN Trading Agency
245 Prince Mohammad St.,
Amman 1118, JORDAN
TEL: (06) 464-1200
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Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo
NORWAY
SOUTH AFRICA
TAIWAN
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URUGUAY
(PTY) Ltd.
11 Melle St., Braamfontein,
Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA
KUWAIT
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan
N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN,
R.O.C.
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Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771
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Abdullah Salem Street,
Safat, KUWAIT
POLAND
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TEL: (02) 924-2335
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TEL: (022) 679 44 19
TEL: (02) 2561 3339
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THAILAND
VENEZUELA
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17 Werdmuller Centre,
Main Road, Claremont 7708
SOUTH AFRICA
PORTUGAL
Chahine S.A.L.
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330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: (02) 2248821
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Av. Francisco de Miranda,
Centro Parque de Cristal, Nivel
C2 Local 20 Caracas
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Beirut, LEBANON
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Roland Portugal, S.A.
Cais Das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto
4050-465 PORTO
PORTUGAL
TEL: (022) 608 00 60
TEL: (01) 20-1441
P.O.BOX 23032, Claremont 7735,
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (021) 674 4030
VENEZUELA
TEL: (212) 285-8586
VIETNAM
QATAR
Saigon Music
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio
& Stores)
Suite DP-8
ROMANIA
40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street
Hochiminh City, VIETNAM
Tel: (08) 930-1969
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P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
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TEL: (0512) 26 44 260
MuTek
Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg.,
1st Floor, Alkhobar,
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3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l
107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: (095) 169 5043
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(BEIJING OFFICE)
10F. No.18 Anhuaxili
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Australia Pty., Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue
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2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie Yi
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TEL: (011) 223-5384
TURKEY
TEL: (2) 666 10529
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DENMARK
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Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen,
Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen
Wan, New Territories,
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Av.Santa Fe 2055
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TEL: 3916 6200
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TEL: (011) 4508-2700
TEL: 2415 0911
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FRANCE
UKRAINE
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E.
TEL: (04) 3360715
Parsons Music Ltd.
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: 2333 1863
Roland France SA
TIC-TAC
4, Rue Paul Henri SPAAK,
Parc de l'Esplanade, F 77 462 St.
Thibault, Lagny Cedex FRANCE
TEL: 01 600 73 500
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P.O. Box 180
295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: (03131) 414-40
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Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: (011) 4615 5666
INDIA
FINLAND
NORTH AMERICA
UNITED KINGDOM
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi
Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,
INDIA
Roland Scandinavia As,
Filial Finland
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
CANADA
COSTA RICA
Elannontie 5
Roland Canada Music Ltd.
JUAN Bansbach
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020
(Head Office)
Instrumentos Musicales
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: 258-0211
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GERMANY
INDONESIA
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PT Citra IntiRama
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Jakarta Pusat
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
GERMANY
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CHILE
MIDDLE EAST
BAHRAIN
(Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6
CANADA
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Rut.: 96.919.420-1
INDONESIA
TEL: (021) 6324170
TEL: (040) 52 60090
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: (02) 688-9540
GREECE
Moon Stores
KOREA
TEL: (905) 362 9707
STOLLAS S.A.
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,
State of BAHRAIN
Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 3486-8855
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400
U. S. A.
EL SALVADOR
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: 211 005
OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Norte y Final
CYPRUS
Alameda Juan Pablo
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
,
MALAYSIA
HUNGARY
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,
CYPRUS
TEL: (323) 890 3700
BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD
140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA
TEL: (03) 2144-3333
Roland East Europe Ltd.
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY
TEL: (23) 511011
TEL: 262-0788
TEL: (022) 66-9426
As of May 1, 2004 (Roland)
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