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The G1D is a high-performance guitar synthesizer pickup/driver designed for use with the Yamaha G50 Guitar MIDI Converter. When properly installed and adjusted it can add high-performance MIDI guitar synthesizer capability to just about any electric or steel-string acoustic guitar. Please read this owner’s manual carefully, and follow the installation instructions within in order to ensure proper operation. Contents Precautions .................. 2 Nomenclature ................ 3 Installation .............
Precautions !! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !! ■ Location Do not expose the G1D to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). • High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). • Excessive humidity. • Excessive dust. • Strong vibration.
Nomenclature 1 4 Power Indicator The G1D is receiving power from the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter when this indicator is lit. The indicator lights when the G1D is properly connected to the G50 via the multi-pin cable, and the G50 power is turned ON. 2 3 4 7 5 6 5 Volume Control Controls the volume of the MIDI tone generator(s) connected to the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter (the G50 translates the position of this control to MIDI master volume data which is sent to the tone generator).
Installation Installing the G1D on a guitar is not a difficult process, but it does require care and at least a modicum of mechanical ability. If you don’t feel totally confident that you can handle the job, it might be a good idea to leave the installation to someone experienced in guitar modification or repair. IMPORTANT! Make sure your guitar’s neck (truss rod) and string height/intonation (bridge) are properly adjusted before installing the G1D.
■ Hardware ■ Installation Procedure The following parts are provided for installation of the controller unit. Please make sure you have all the parts. 1. Determine the optimum location for installation. • Self-tapping round-head screw (3x16mm) ........................... 1 • Double-sided adhesive tape .................... 3 Normally, the controller should be attached somewhere behind the guitar’s bridge, as shown in the illustration.
2. Mark and drill the controller screw hole (see “NOTES” below). ■ CAUTION! • Make sure the multi-pin cable and direct guitar's cable are disconnected from the controller before installation. 3. Attach the controller. (screw/adhesive tape) Remove the protective backing from one side of the adhesive tape patches and attach them to the bottom of the controller as shown in the illustration.
The Re-usable Adhesive Pads The re-usable adhesive pads can be used in the same way as the standard double-sided adhesive tape for controller unit installation. They can be reused many times, and if their adhesive qualities deteriorate due to accumulated dust and dirt, they can be restored to virtually like-new conditions by washing carefully with a neutral detergent.
Installing the Pickup Once you’ve installed the controller, the pickup can be installed using either double-sided tape or screws. Although the tape is convenient, screwinstallation is recommended because it provides greater security and allows pickup height adjustment for optimum performance. ■ Hardware The following parts, supplied with the G1D, are required or optional for installation of the pickup. Please make sure you have all the parts. • Self-tapping round-head screws (3x25mm) ......
2. Set the pickup height. 3. Attach the pickup. First make sure the truss rod and string height are adjusted properly, then tune the strings to their normal pitch. Adjust the height of the pickup — using the appropriate spacer or combination of spacers (see “NOTES” below) — so that the distance between the top of the pickup and the bottom of each string is about 1 millimeter (0.04") when each string is fretted at the highest note on the neck.
If you need to readjust the pickup height … ■ Installation Procedure — Screw If the pickup height needs to be re-adjusted, remove the strings and carefully pry the pickup from the guitar by sliding a thin, flat object (e.g. a small knife blade) under the sixth-string end of the pickup — between the pickup and top spacer — and gently lifting the pickup away from the spacer.
■ NOTES • The pickup should be located as far as possible but no more than 20 millimeters (3/4") from the bridge. 4. Re-string and adjust the pickup height. • Make sure the pickup does not interfere with the operation of a tremolo arm or other guitar controls. Re-string and tune the guitar, then carefully adjust the pickup height by loosening or tightening the pickup screws. The distance between the top of the pickup and the bottom of each string should be about 1 millimeter (0.
Setup Once installation is complete, you’re ready to connect and check out your MIDI guitar system (assuming you also have a G50 Guitar MIDI Converter and appropriate tone-generator/sound hardware). 1. Connect the direct guitar cable. 2. Connect the G1D to the G50. After making sure that the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter power is OFF, plug one end of the multipin cable supplied with the G50 into the G1D multi-pin connector, and the other end into the DIVIDED INPUT connector on the G50.
• See the G50 owner’s manual for G50 setup and operation details. • The multi-pin cable plug release button must be pressed when unplugging the multi-pin cable from the G1D. DI I RM GU C R TE ER V ON 1. Press release button. ITA D IDE DIV 2. Unplug cable by gripping the puing firmly. 3. Turn on the G50. When the G50 power is turned ON, the G1D power indicator should light indicating that it is receiving power from the G50. 4. Play.
Specifications ■ Functions • • • • • • • Volume Control (VOL) GUITAR/MIX/SYNTH Selector UP/DOWN Buttons Power Indicator Pickup (individual-string synthesizer output) Direct Guitar Input Jack Multi-pin Cable Connector (individual-string synthesizer output + direct guitar sound) ■ Package Contents • Pickup & Controller Unit • Direct guitar cable (1/4" mono phone <--> mono mini-plug) • Installing hardware parts ■ Dimensions (W x H x D) 85.1mm x 75.9mm x 28.8mm (3-1/3" x 3" x 1-1/8") ■ Weight 70 g (2.
M.D.G., EMI Division © Yamaha Corporation 1996 VU83880 706POCP5.
