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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.
Cautions for installation
Do not use the GK-2B on a bass that has an
unconventional string configuration, a bass
with strings that have no steel core (e.g.,
nylon strings), or on a guitar. It will not
function correctly.
Adjustments to the neck of your bass, the
string height, and intonation adjustments
must be completed before attaching the
GK-2B.
Before you actually install the divided
pickup and controller, place them against
your bass to verify that there will be no
problems with installation.
We recommend that you use double-sided
tape (not screws) to attach the controller first.
Then after you have played your instrument
to verify that there are no problems, use
screws to attach it permanently.
If the GK-2B is attached only with double-
sided tape or velcro fastener, it may be
dislodged by being jarred while you
perform, or due to the tape loosing its
stickiness over time. Also, depending on the
finish (e.g., lacquer) of your instrument, and
the condition of the finished surface (cracks,
peeling), some of the finish may also peel off
when the tape comes off. Please use the
double-sided tape for temporarily fastening
the GK-2B while deciding on its permanent
location, and use the velcro fastener if you
will be frequently attaching and detaching
the controller.
Depending on the type of your bass, it may
be impossible to install the divided pickup
because the space between the bridge and
pickup is too narrow. In this case, it may be
possible to install the GK-2B by modifying
your bass (i.e., moving the pickup). Please
consult your dealer.
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Installation procedure
1. Carefully read this manual, and decide the
approximate locations in which you're
going to place the divided pickup and
controller, and how you're going to route
the cable.
2. Adjust the divided pickup as appropriate
for your bass.
3. Attach the divided pickup to your bass.
4. Attach the controller to your bass.
5. Connect the GK-2B to your GK-compatible
device.
6. On the GK-compatible device, adjust the
sensitivity of the pickup.
* In order to play a GK-compatible device using
the GK-2B, you must adjust the divided pickup
to match the distance between each string, adjust
the height of the divided pickup, and adjust the
sensitivity on the GK-compatible device. These
adjustments are extremely important if you hope
to take full advantage of the performance of the
GK-compatible device. For the adjustment
procedure, refer to the manual of your GK-
compatible device after you have finished reading
this manual.
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