GK-3_e.book 1 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 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.
GK-3_e.book 2 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
GK-3_e.book 3 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 355b 104 • 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. ......................................................................................................... 106 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. .........................................................................................................
GK-3_e.book 4 ページ 2006年9月15日 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .. 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ......... 3 Panel Descriptions ........... 5 金曜日 午後8時25分 Main Features The GK-3 is a special divided pickup, which, when installed on an ordinary guitar, allows you to use the guitar to play the sounds of GK-compatible guitar devices (Roland GR20 or VG-88 etc.). Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar...........
GK-3_e.book 5 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Panel Descriptions fig.0010 Pickup Cable 6. DOWN/S1 Switch Yoke 7. UP/S2 Switch 8. Power Indicator R Adjustment Screw 2. GK Volume 5. Select Switch 3. GK Connector 4. Normal Pickup Input Jack 1. Divided Pickup Controller Pickup 1. Divided Pickup 5. Select Switch This pickup detects the vibrations of the guitar strings. It is attached between the guitar bridge and the bridge pickup.
GK-3_e.book 6 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 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 guitars or guitars with other unusual or customized string setups, guitars strung with non-metal core nylon strings. The unit will not function properly with these instruments.
GK-3_e.book 7 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar Confirm that the package contains all of the following parts for installing the GK-3. fig.
GK-3_e.book 8 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar Adjusting the Divided Pickup The surface of a guitar’s fingerboard is not flat, but describes a large arc from the first string to the sixth string, and the strings themselves are laid out in roughly the same curved arrangement.
GK-3_e.book 9 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar Attaching the Divided Pickup There are three ways to attach the divided pickup. ● Attaching the Pickup with DoubleSided Tape (p. 9) This provides the simplest way to attach the pickup to flat-top guitars. ● Attaching the Pickup with Screws (p. 12) This method features the benefit of allowing the pickups to be finely adjusted later on, but it is somewhat difficult to carry out. * * ● Attaching the Pickup with the Pickup Holder (p.
GK-3_e.book 10 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar * Changes in the string height following installation of the GK-3 pickup may cause the clearance between the strings and the pickup to change, which can result in poorer sensitivity. 3. Adjust the height of the pickup. Insert the supplied spacers under the pickup until it is at the required height (do not yet remove the protective paper backing from the spacer’s double-sided tape).
GK-3_e.book 11 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar 4) 5) 6) After removing the pickup, carefully remove the double–sided tape from the bottom of the pickup. Adjust the height of the Pickup. If you wish to add a spacer, first completely remove the used double– sided tape from the top surface of the existing spacers, then add the new spacer.
GK-3_e.book 12 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 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” (p. 9). * The height of the strings from the body must be no less than 13 mm (9/16”) when the pickup is attached with screws. 1. Determine the position for attaching the pickup.
GK-3_e.book 13 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar ■ Attaching the Pickup with the Pickup Holder 1. Attach the divided pickup to the pickup holder. 6. Adjust the height of the pickup. * The pickup height should be adjusted so that the distance between the pickup and the strings is about 1.0 mm (0.04") when the highest frets on the first and sixth strings are fingered. Check the height using the supplied clearance gauge (1.0 mm).
GK-3_e.book 14 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 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. 8).
GK-3_e.book 15 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar Attaching the Controller There are two ways to attach the controller. ● Attaching the Controller Unit with Holder (p. 16) With this method, the holder is secured using the guitar’s strap pin. This permits easy installation with no modification of the guitar required. ● Attaching the Controller Unit with Double–Sided Tape and Screws (p.
GK-3_e.book 16 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar ■ Attaching with the Holder 1. Remove three screws from the underside of the controller, then attach the GK-3 to holder “A.” 4. Attach holder “B” so that the guitar body is sandwiched between the two holders. fig.1120e (Attaching to the Holder) fig.1140e (Attaching to the Guitar 2) Holder A Cap Nut Holder B Flat Washer Spring Washer GK-3 5.
GK-3_e.book 17 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Attaching the GK-3 to the Guitar ■ Attaching with Double–sided Tape and a Screw 1. Place the controller in an appropriate position on the guitar surface to determine where it is to be attached. Pay attention to the following points at this time. • Install on a level surface. 3. After attaching the double–sided tape A to the underside of the Controller, attach the controller to the guitar. fig.
GK-3_e.book 18 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 How to Connect the GK-3 * 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. * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (Normal Pickup Input jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series.
GK-3_e.book 19 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 How to Connect the GK-3 2. Use the included Normal guitar cable to connect the output jack on the guitar to the GK-3’s Normal Pickup input jack. fig.2050 3. Turn on the power to the connected GK-compatible device. The Power indicator on the Controller lights up. Now, when you play your guitar you’ll hear the sound of the connected GK-compatible device.
GK-3_e.book 20 ページ 2006年9月15日 金曜日 午後8時25分 Specifications GK-3: Divided Pickup ● Dimensions fig.3020 73.6 (2-15/16) ● Controls GK Volume DOWN/S1 Switch UP/S2 Switch Select Switch ● Indicator Power Indicator ● Connectors GK Connector Normal Pickup Input Jack 87.0 (3-7/16) 22.
GK-3_e.book 21 ページ 2006年9月15日 Information AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429 SOUTH AFRICA T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd. 11 Melle St., Braamfontein, Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105 FAX: (011) 403 1234 Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.
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