GK5-KIT-G6

Divided Pickup Kit

GK5-KIT-G6
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Advanced Divided Pickup Integration

The GK5-KIT-G6 allows for immaculate customization of six-string electric guitars with BOSS’s advanced GK-5 Divided Pickup system. Featuring expanded fingertip controls, players can take advantage of the innovative Serial GK digital interface while operating a BOSS guitar/bass synthesizer or V-Guitar product alongside their instrument’s regular pickup signal.

Dedicated Kit for Ultimate Serial GK Integration

The GK5-KIT-G6 Divided Pickup Kit has been designed exclusively for six-string electric guitars. It contains the necessary parts for complete professional installation of BOSS’s GK-5 Divided Pickup with expanded controls. For ease of use, controls can be appropriately positioned at the player’s discretion during the customization process. Parts include the GK-5 unit itself, a circuit board, the Serial GK connector board/plate, a level pot, and switches, plus an LED, wires, springs, and screws.

About the GK-5 Divided Pickup

Expanded Fingertip Control

Once installed, the GK5-KIT-G6 system works in complete harmony with the instrument’s standard pickup harness. Both outputs can be selected independently or blended using the three-way toggle switch. A three-way momentary switch activates two controls (S1 and S2) that can be assigned to various functions depending on the GK-compatible device attached. Similarly, the GK knob adjusts the volume level or a variety of assignable parameters. A handy LED lets you know when the GK5-KIT-G6 is receiving power.

Installing this product requires modifications to your guitar/bass. Ask a dealer or repair shop that specializes in modifying and installing guitar/bass parts to do this work. Note that any issues or accidents that may occur during installation, as well as repairs that may be required after installation, are the customer’s responsibility, and Roland offers no guarantees or repairs in this regard.

Specifications
Supplied parts contents
Divided pickup x 1
Main board unit x 1
GK connector board x 1
GK connector plate x 1
Installation screws for the divided pickup (M3 x 20) x 2
Divided pickup installation springs x 2
GUITAR/MIX/GK select switch (toggle switch) x 1
S1/S2 switch (momentary switch) x 1
GK volume (50 k ohms B curve) x 1
LED indicator (with wiring) x 1
Wiring
Wiring (3 cores) for guitar signal x 1
Wiring (6 cores) for GK switch x 1
Wiring (3 cores) for GK volume x 1
Wiring (5 cores) for GK connector x 1
Parts should be arranged separately
Screws for attaching the GK connector installation plate onto the guitar x 4
Screws for attaching the main board unit onto the guitar x 4
Maximum input level on normal guitar input
INPUT: +11 dBu
Accessory
Owner's Manual
Options (sold separately)
Serial GK cable: BGK-3 (3 ft./1 m), BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)
Size and Weight (Main board unit)
Width
100 mm
3-15/16 inches
Depth
54.4 mm
2-3/16 inches
Height
13.4 mm
9/16 inches
Weight
70 g
3 oz
Size and Weight (Divided pickup)
Width
102.3 mm
4-1/16 inches
Depth
7.8 mm
5/16 inches
Height
8 mm
3/8 inches
Weight
10 g
0.4 oz
Weight (Others)
Weight
50 g
2 oz
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

Owner’s Manuals