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Roland GK-3B Owner's Manual

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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.

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equiv- alent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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. Roland cannot be responsible for any damage caused to your guitar or the GK-3 as a result of your attempt to install or remove the GK-3.

  • Page 5: Panel Descriptions

    UP/S2 Switch Power Indicator GK Volume GK Connector Normal Pickup Input Jack 1. Divided Pickup This pickup detects the vibrations of the guitar strings. It is attached between the guitar bridge and the bridge pickup. 2. GK Volume This controls the volume of the connected GK-compatible device.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Gk-3 To The Guitar

    • 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.
  • Page 7 Holder B) Flat Washer Ø15 mm (for attaching the Holder B) Pickup Holder Rubber Sheet (for attaching the Divided Pickup to the Pickup Holder) Rubber Tube x 2 (for attaching the Divided Pickup to the Pickup Holder) Screw 3x8 mm...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Divided Pickup

    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.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Divided Pickup

    Attaching the Divided Pickup There are three ways to attach the divided pickup. ● Attaching the Pickup with Double- Sided Tape (p. 9) This provides the simplest way to attach the pickup to flat-top guitars. ● Attaching the Pickup with Screws (p. 12)
  • Page 10 Pickup Spacer Pickup Cushion 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.
  • Page 11 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)

  • Page 12: Attaching The Pickup With Screws

    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 exactly the same as when using the double-sided tape. Refer to “Attaching the Pickup with Double-Sided Tape”...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Pickup With The Pickup Holder

    (Attachment with the Holders) End pin side Post 5. Restring and tune the guitar. 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.

  • Page 14: Checking And Finely Adjusting The Pickup Height

    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 pickup itself and to the pickup curve (refer to p.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Controller

    Attaching the Controller There are two ways to attach the controller. ● Attaching the Controller Unit with Holder (p. 16) With this method, the holder is secured using the guitar’s strap pin. This permits easy installation with no modification of the guitar required.

  • Page 16: Attaching With The Holder

    Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar ■ Attaching with the Holder 1. Remove three screws from the underside of the controller, then attach the GK-3 to holder “A.” fig.1120e (Attaching to the Holder) 2. Loosen the guitar’s end pin, and insert holder “A.”...

  • Page 17: Attaching With Double-Sided Tape And A Screw

    S1 and S2 switches, and other controls. • 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...

  • Page 18: How To

    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. The GK cable is a locking cable. When disconnecting...
  • Page 19 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 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.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications GK-3: Divided Pickup ● Controls GK Volume DOWN/S1 Switch UP/S2 Switch Select Switch ● Indicator Power Indicator ● Connectors GK Connector Normal Pickup Input Jack ● Weight 60 g / 3 oz ● Accessories Normal Guitar Cable Parts for installation Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

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