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Roland GK-3 Owner's Manual

Roland GK-3 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

    • 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

    Attaching with the Holder .....15 Roland cannot be responsible for any Attaching with Double–sided Tape damage caused to your guitar or the GK-3 as and a Screw........16 a result of your attempt to install or remove the GK-3. If you are not confident with your How to Connect the GK-3..

  • Page 5: Panel Descriptions

    This indicates that power is being supplied to pickup signals to the GK-3. Connect using the GK-3. Power to the GK-3 is supplied by the normal guitar cable included with the the connected GK device via the GK cable. No GK-3.

  • 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) Flat-head Screw 3x16 mm Pickup Cushion Cushion x 1 (for installing the Controller) (for installing the Divided Pickup)

  • 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 Holder Sided Tape (p. 9) (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 Changes in the string height following installation tape is removed. Therefore, when using several of the GK-3 pickup may cause the clearance between pickup spacers, take this fact into account and set the the strings and the pickup to change, which can height slightly higher to compensate.
  • 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.

  • 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 Holder

    Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar ■ Attaching the Pickup with the Holder 1. Attach the divided pickup to the holder. 5. Restring and tune the guitar. fig.1105 Tune the strings with the divided pickup adjusted to the optimal position (where all strings ride over their respective yokes).

  • 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 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 16: 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 also removed when you later remove the tape.

  • Page 17: How To Connect The

    GK-3’s GK cable. You can disconnect the cable simply and connector using the GK cable.
  • Page 18 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 benefits it provides.

  • Page 19: 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 87.0 (3-7/16) Normal Pickup Input Jack ● Weight 60 g / 3 oz ● Accessories...
  • Page 20 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 21 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. MEXICO IRELAND PHILIPPINES IRAN AFRICA AFRICA Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v. G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Roland Ireland MOCO, INC.
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