BOSS - GK-5 | Divided Pickup

Next-Generation Divided Guitar Pickup

The GK-5 is a user-installable guitar pickup designed for the advanced Serial GK digital interface. Offering improved performance over the previous analog 13-pin interface, Serial GK opens a universe of new sonic possibilities in synthesis and modeling for guitarists and bassists.

Standard Features

Next-generation divided pickup for guitars with steel strings
Supports the Serial GK interface in the latest BOSS synthesizer and V-Guitar products for guitar and bass
Stable digital signal transmission
Light and streamlined connector housing with a lower profile than previous GK pickups
Flat, slimline pickup fits on most standard electric guitars
Includes an attachment plate for the bridge on Les Paul-style guitars
Connector housing mounts securely to the instrument’s strap button with the included bracket
Specially designed BOSS Serial GK cables (BGK series) available for stable and accurate operation with your Serial GK product

Expand Your Creative Range with a BOSS Divided Pickup

The GK-5 Divided Pickup is a specialized guitar pickup that drives the powerful synthesis and instrument modeling technologies in select BOSS gear. Unlike standard guitar pickups—which send all string signals to a combined output—the GK-5 senses each string individually, sending their signals to separate outputs within the Serial GK system. This isolated string information allows your compatible BOSS product to perform all sorts of advanced processing feats not possible with standard pickups.

About the Next-Generation Serial GK System

Serial GK is a new digital instrument interface developed for the latest generation of BOSS synthesizer and V-Guitar products for guitar and bass. It features a secure, space-saving connection that offers a lower profile than the previous 13-pin GK interface. BOSS BGK series cables are specially designed for optimum performance with the Serial GK system, and they’re more durable and easier to handle than 13-pin analog cables.

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Specifications
Connector: GK OUT jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)
Accessories: Mounting Parts Set
Owner’s Manual
Leaflet Notes
Options (sold separately): Serial GK cable: BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)
Size and Weight (Body)
Width: 38 mm
1-1/2 inches
Depth: 73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Height: 16 mm
41/64 inches
Weight: 30 g
1.1 oz
Size and Weight (Pickup)
Width: 103 mm
4-1/32 inches
Depth: 8 mm
21/64 inches
Height: 9 mm
23/64 inches
Weight: 10 g
0.04 oz
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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 phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.