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Chapter 1 Producing Sounds
What You Need
The following items are necessary for getting sounds from your GR-33:
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GR-33 base module, with included accessories (AC adapter, 13-pin cable)
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Amplifier, speakers, nnd cnbles-a completely stereophonic system is preferable-tlr stereo headphones
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GK-2A divided pickup
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Metal-stringed guitar with GK-2A properly installed
In addition to the above items, you should also have the following items on hand if needed:
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Guitar amplifier, guitar effects (for adding to guitar sounds)
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External bank shift switches (Boss FS-SU, optional) - to use two foot switches, a branch cable (stereo x 1
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mono x 2, 1 / 4"
phone plugs) is required (p. 23)
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MIDI foot controller (FC-200 or similar unit, optional) (p. 24)
Installing the GK-2A
Before you can use your guitar with the GR-33, the GK-2A
must first be properly installed on the guitar.
Following the procedure outlined in the GK-2A owner's
manual, attach the GK-2A's pickup as shown in the picture.
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Be sure the Divided Pickup is correctly oriented: the cord from
the Pickup s/zould emerge from under
tl1c
sixth string.
* Assembly instructions for use of the GK-2A with tlze other
device may appear in the GK-2A owner's manual. Installation
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use with the GR-33fol/ows t/1e same lagic.
To confirm the quality of the GK-2A installation, please take
special note of the following points:
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Make sure that the space between each string and its
pickup is exactly 1 mm when you press the top fret. (Do
not allow the string to get too close to the pickup.)
•
Do not allow the space between the guitar bridge and the
GK-2A pickups to exceed 20 mm.
•
Make sure that the placement of each of the pickups' six
yokes (pole pieces) in relation to each string is correct.
For more detailed instructions, please refer to the GK-2A
owner's manual.
Guitars That Cannot Be Used with the
GK-2A
While the compact design of the GK-2A allows its
installation on many different guitars, please note the
following types of guitars on which it cannot be used:
a.
12-string, pedal steel, and other specially stnmg guitars;
nylon-strung, gut-strung, and similar guitars; bass
guitars. (The GK-2A will not operate successfully if
installed on such instruments.)
b. Guitars which, due to their physical design, lack the
space for proper mounting of the GK-2A.
Regarding situation "b." above: You may be able to install
the GK-2A after a minor modification of the guitar. Please
consult the dealer where you purchased your GK-2A.
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Some guitar manufacturers are currently shipping guitars
that can be connected directly to the GR series with a 13-pin
cable, without the use of a GK-2A. For more information,
please ask your dealer or these guitar manufacturers.
* Take care when dealing with guitars I/rat have more than 25
frets. or 11m1sually lziglz t1111i11gs, as tire response around Ilic
11pper frets may not lie sufftr:ientfor takingf111/ advantage of
the
GR-33.
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