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Roland GK-2B Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Roland GK-2B divided pickup.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
USING THE UNIT SAFELY (Page 2–3)
IMPORTANT NOTES (Page 4)
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 © 2002 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-2B divided pickup. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY (Page 2–3) IMPORTANT NOTES (Page 4) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
  • Page 3 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) • 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. • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. * When turning the bass with GK-2B upside- down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Center if repairs become necessary. Roland cannot be responsible for any damage caused to your bass or the GK-2B as a result of your attempt to install or remove the GK-2B. If you are not confident with your ability to...

  • Page 6: Names Of Things And What They Do

    (7) S1 Switch Controller (4) Normal pickup input jack Use this jack to input the signal of the normal pickup of your bass into the GK-2B. Use the normal bass cable (included) to make this connection. (5) GK connector Use this connector to connect the GK-2B to a GK-compatible device.
  • Page 7 Names of Things and What They Do (6) Select switch This switch selects the sound that is output from the connected GK-compatible device. In the “BASS” position, the normal pickup sound of the bass will be output. In the “MIX” position, the normal pickup sound of the bass and the sound of the GK-compatible device will be mixed and output.

  • Page 8: Attaching The Gk-2B To Your Bass

    To use the GK-2B, you need to install it onto a conventional electric bass. It is not difficult to install the GK-2B, but please read the following items carefully before you begin, since there are several things that you should be aware of regarding how to attach the divided pickup and controller.

  • Page 9: Attachment Examples

    Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass Attachment examples fig.40_e example 1 example 2 example 3...
  • Page 10 Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass Make sure that you have all of the following parts required for installation. fig.02_e Tapping Flat 3 x 16 mm x 1 (for installing the Controller) Tapping Pan 3 x 20 mm (for installing the Divided Pickup)

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Divided Pickup

    In the case of basses, the distance between each string differs between instruments, so you will need to adjust the divided pickup according to the distance between each string of your bass. Unless this adjustment is made accurately, the GK-compatible device will not function at its full potential, or may not operate correctly.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Divided Pickup

    Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass 2. Attaching the divided pickup The divided pickup can be attached in one of two ways: Using double-sided tape Using screws Using double-sided tape is the easier method, and is generally recommended. Using screws has the advantage that you will be able to adjust the distance between the strings and pickup when necessary, but the procedure is somewhat more difficult than when using double-sided tape.
  • Page 13 5th string marker Bridge * Route the pickup cable so that it can be smoothly connected to the controller, and will not get in the way of operating the controls of your bass. fig.11 String Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass String...
  • Page 14 Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass * Install the divided pickup as close to the bridge as possible. Regardless of the type of bass, do not install the pickup more than 50 mm away from the bridge. fig.12_e maximum 50 mm...
  • Page 15 Insert a thin object such as a table knife below the pickup, starting at the lowest string, and gently, little by little, pry it off. Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass fig.16 (4) After you have taken off the pickup, completely remove the double-sided tape from the bottom of the pickup.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Pickup With Screws

    Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass Attaching the pickup with screws The procedure for determining the location and height of the divided pickup is exactly the same as when using double-sided tape to fasten the GK-2B. Please carefully read “Attaching the pickup with double-sided tape”...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Controller

    If they protrude, strain may be placed on the GK connector or normal pickup input jack when the bass is set down, damaging them. Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass 2. When you have decided where to install the controller, wipe off any moisture, oil, or dust from that location.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Controller With Screws

    Attaching the GK-2B to Your Bass fig.43_e Controller Spacer Attaching the controller with screws 1. Place the controller on the surface of your bass, and decide where you’re going to attach it. At this time, keep in mind the following points.

  • Page 19: Operation

    1. Make sure that your GK-compatible device is turned off, and then use a GK cable to connect the GK-2B to your GK-compatible device. * Connect the GK connector of the GK-2B to your GK-compatible device. fig.32_e GK-compatible Device * To make connections to a GK-compatible device, use a GK cable (GKC-3/5/10) or the special cable included with the GK-compatible device.
  • Page 20 3. Turn on the power of the GK-compatible device. The power indicator of the GK-2B will light. Now you can play your bass to play the connected GK-compatible device. * The power indicator will not light unless the following two conditions are met.

  • Page 21: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications GK-2B: divided pickup Controls GK VOLUME knob DOWN/S1 switch UP/S2 switch Select switch Indicators Power indicator Connectors GK connector Normal pickup input jack Weight 90 g/4 oz Accessories Normal bass cable Set of installation items Owner’s manual Options...
  • Page 22 MEMO...
  • Page 23 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...

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