Chapter 1. Playing Sounds; Attaching The Gk Pickup; Making Connections; Before Making Connections - Roland V-Bass Owner's Manual

Chapter 1. Playing Sounds

Attaching the GK pickup

First, attach the GK-2B divided pickup to your bass. For
details on installation, refer to the GK-2B owner's manual.
The GK-2B cannot be used with the following types of
basses. (Even if installed, it will not function correctly.)
• Basses with an unconventional string configuration, such
as multi-stringed basses with seven or more strings, or
double basses (acoustic string basses)
• Basses that use nylon strings without a steel core, or gut
strings
• Any other basses that, due to their structure, provide no
space for correctly attaching the GK-2B divided pickup
Basically, set the GK-2B select switch to the "MIX" position
when using the V-Bass.
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Making Connections

Before making connections

In order to play the V-Bass, you will need the following
equipment.
• A bass with a GK-2B installed
• Amp/speaker or headphones
You may wish to use the following equipment for additional
convenience:
• External expression pedal (Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-
300L; sold separately)
• External pedal switch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-5L; sold
separately)
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
* The pin assignment for the XLR type connectors is as shown
below. Before making any connections, make sure that this pin
assignment is compatible with that of all your other devices.
GND
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or BOSS FV-
300L; sold separately). By connecting any other expression
pedal, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
* If connecting the FS-5U, set the polarity switch as follows.
fig.1-02e
About the BASS OUTPUT jack
As desired, connect your amp or mixer to the BASS OUTPUT
jack.
* Since you can output only the original bass sound from the
BASS OUTPUT jack, use the jack when you wish to process
just the original bass sound through an external effects device.
* If you are using the normal bass input jack of the GK-2B, set
the GK-2B select switch to "MIX."
* Even when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack,
sound will still be output from the OUTPUT jack, OUTPUT
connector (XLR), and the BASS OUTPUT jack.
1 2
HOT
3
COLD
Polarity switch