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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.
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Page 2: Using The Unit Safely
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs directing you to do so). Refer all servicing • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service been spilled onto the unit; or Center, or an authorized Roland •... -
Page 3: Important Notes
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If 352b using some other make of connection cable, please • Noise may be produced if wireless communications note the following precautions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Roland cannot be responsible for any Length of the Pickup Cable ....15 damage caused to your guitar or the GK-3 as Attaching with the Holder .....16 a result of your attempt to install or remove Attaching with the GK-3. -
Page 5: Panel Descriptions
4. Normal Pickup Input Jack This indicates that power is being supplied This jack is for inputting the guitar’s normal to the GK-3. Power to the GK-3 is supplied pickup signals to the GK-3. Connect using by the connected GK-compatible device via the normal guitar cable included with the the GK cable. -
Page 6: Attaching The Gk-3 To The Guitar
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 •... - Page 7 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) (for installing the Divided Pickup)
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Page 8: Adjusting The Divided Pickup
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. -
Page 9: Attaching The Divided Pickup
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 Pickup Sided Tape (p. 9) Holder (p. 13) This provides the simplest way to attach the This is the simplest method for guitars with pickup to flat-top guitars. - Page 10 4. Remove the strings from your guitar. Changes in the string height following installation of the GK-3 pickup may cause the clearance between 5. Remove the backing from the tapes for the strings and the pickup to change, which can the pickup cushion, the pickup result in poorer sensitivity.
- 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.
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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
Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar ■ Attaching the Pickup with the Pickup Holder 1. Attach the divided pickup to the pickup 6. Adjust the height of the pickup. holder. The pickup height should be adjusted so that the fig.1105 distance between the pickup and the strings is about 1.0 mm (0.04") when the highest frets on the first... -
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... -
Page 15: Attaching The Controller
Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar Attaching the Controller There are two ways to attach the controller. ● Attaching the Controller Unit with ● Attaching the Controller Unit with Holder (p. 16) Double–Sided Tape and Screws (p. 17) With this method, the holder is secured This allows you to position the controller using the guitar’s strap pin. -
Page 16: Attaching With The Holder
5. Tighten holders “A” and “B” using the flat washer, the spring washer, and the GK-3 cap nut. 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) -
Page 17: Attaching With Double-Sided Tape And A Screw
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... -
Page 18: How To
You can disconnect the cable simply and the GK-3’s GK connector using the GK easily by holding down the locking portion with cable. your thumb and gently pulling on the plug. - Page 19 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...
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Page 20: Specifications
Specifications GK-3: Divided Pickup ● Controls ● Dimensions GK Volume fig.3020 DOWN/S1 Switch UP/S2 Switch Select Switch ● Indicator Power Indicator ● Connectors GK Connector Normal Pickup Input Jack 87.0 (3-7/16) ● Weight 60 g / 3 oz ● Accessories... - 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 COSTA RICA TRINIDAD NORWAY JORDAN AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos AMR Ltd Roland Scandinavia Avd.