USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Owner’s Manual
Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the Thank you for purchasing the Roland GK-KIT-BG, a divided pickup kit. The GK-KIT-BG is a specialized kit for internal
improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for installation of the included bass divided pickup. Installing the components in the bass allows the bass to be used with
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert GK-compatible devices for bass.
the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
must not be done is indicated by the design contained These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. To ensure proper installa-
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
tion – which is critical – and operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully. The Owner’s manual should be
* Material damage refers to damage or
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- IMPORTANT NOTES
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” please read and observe the following:

Roland assumes no liability concerning any damage to Be sure to use the special cable supplied by us to connect
the bass and GK-KIT-BG upon installing the GK-KIT- the GK-KIT-BG to the GK-compatible device for bass.
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BG. Please proceed with the installation using cation Use of any other cable may cause unnecessary problems.
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the • Immediately turn the power off, and request and care at your own risk.
instructions below, and the Owner’s servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland 402 To avoid damage, be sure there is no unnecessary strain
Manual. Service Center, or an authorized Roland Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any on the cables.
.................................................................................................. distributor, when: kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
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• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has deformation. Never bend, twist or otherwise place undue pressure on
• Do not open or perform any internal modifi- 553 the Pickup. Be especially careful when removing it. Also,
been spilled onto the unit; or
cations on the unit. • The unit has been exposed to rain (or Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s make sure no force is applied to the yokes.
.................................................................................................. otherwise has become wet); or buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its
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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace • The unit does not appear to operate jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to mal- Make sure the power to the GK-compatible device for
normally or exhibits a marked change in functions. bass is off when connecting GK-KIT-BG and the GK-
parts within it (except when this manual
performance. 901 compatible device for bass.
provides specific instructions directing you
.................................................................................................. To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, 013
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an • In households with small children, an adult can be caused by static electricity, please be careful GK-KIT-BG cannot be used with basses that have
authorized Roland distributor. should provide supervision until the child is whenever you handle or store the board. unusual or customized string setups, or basses strung
.................................................................................................. capable of following all the rules essential with nylon, rubber, or other non-metallic strings.
004 To properly drive the GK-compatible device for bass
• Never use or store the unit in places that are: for the safe operation of the unit.
.................................................................................................. with the GK-KIT-BG, you must adjust the height of the
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., 014 Divided Pickup and the sensitivity of the GK-compatible
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, • Protect the unit from strong impact. device for bass. Be sure to make these adjustments cor-
near a heating duct, on top of heat-gener- (Do not drop it!) rectly, in accordance with this manual and the owner ’s
ating equipment); or are .................................................................................................. manual for the GK-compatible device for bass.
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
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• Should you remove screws or springs, make
Adjusting the Divided Pickup
• Subject to high levels of vibration. In the case of basses, the distance between each string differs between instruments, so you will need to adjust the divided pickup according to
sure to put them in a safe place out of the distance between each string of your bass.
.................................................................................................. children's reach, so there is no chance of
011 2. Loosen the screws (2) in the sides of the pickup, move the
them being swallowed accidentally. 1. Measure the distance between strings on your bass. markers so that they are correctly positioned according to the
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
.................................................................................................. To determine the distance between each string, you can measure distance between the strings, then retighten the screws.
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind the distance between string 1 and string 4 (or depending on the
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. number of strings, 5 or 6) at the location in which to install the 2nd string marker 5th string marker
Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION pickup, and divide by one less than the number of strings (i.e., in loose tight loose tight
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced the case of a four-string bass, divide by three).
in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPO- Measure the
.................................................................................................. RATION. distance between 4 3 2 1 String 19 18 17 16 mm 16 17 18 19 mm
these two strings
Position

For EU Countries * Be careful not to tighten the screws excessively.

* This adjustment made so that both 2nd string marker and 5th string
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. marker are at the same position.
(Example)
a distance of 57 mm
57 divided by (4 - 1) = 19 mm

center center

Supplied parts contents Attaching the Divided Pickup

● Divided Pickup ..........................1 Wirings ● GK Volume (50 kΩ ± 20 % B curve) ...........1
● Amp Board .................................1 ● For GK Connector-A 7-pin ...1 ● LED .................................................................1 1. Attach the divided pickup so that the screws on the side of the 4. In order to position the center marker as shown in the following
● GK Connector Board .................1 ● For GK Connector-B 8-pin ...1 ● DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch pickup face toward the neck. figure, attach the divided pickup with the 2nd string marker and
● Plate .............................................1 ● For GK Volume 3-pin ...1 (momentary type switch, push: ON) .........2 5th string marker directly under the specified strings.
● Screw ...........................................2 ● For Bass Signal 2-pin ...1 ● GK/MIX/BASS Select Switch
Screw For a four-string bass (1G–4E):
● Screw (for installing the Divided Pickup) ...2 ● For Switch, LED 6-pin ...1 (1 pole ON-OFF-ON toggle switch) ............1
● Spring (for installing the Divided Pickup) ...2 ● Nut (for GK Volume) ....................................2 Center Marker
● Washer (for GK Volume) ..............................2 5th string marker 4E 3A 2D 1G 2nd string marker
Parts should be arranged separately
● Screw ...4 ● Ground Wire ...3 (*1)
Bridge

Wiring Diagram Divided Pickup When connect the wiring, check the number of pin
and direction accordingly
BASS/MIX/GK Hold like this when
Check the connecting /
Select Switch
number of disconnecting.
This side 2. Make sure that the divided pickup and the bridge are no more
pin.
here!! than 50 mm apart (15–25 mm is recommended). For a five-string bass (1G–5B):
5th string marker 2nd string marker
8-pin less than 50 mm
5B 4E 3A 2D 1G
DOWN/S1 Amp Board For GK Connector-B
(*1) Black
Switch
White 8-pin 8-pin GK Connector
Red Board
Blue 6-pin
UP/S2 Yellow 7-pin For GK Connector-A 3. Adjust the height of the divided pickup so that there is
Switch (*1) Orange approximately 1.5 mm of clearance between the string and
For Switch, LED 7-pin pickup when the string is pressed on the highest fret.
Mark (red)
(+) String For a six-string bass (1C–6B):
LED 3-pin 1.5 mm 5th string marker 2nd string marker
(*1) 3-pin For GK Volume
6B 5E 4A 3D 2G 1C
N.C. 3
Red
White White 2
Black Black
For Bass Signal 1
Output jack
* Max input level is 12 Vp-p GK Volume
of Bass
Curcuit of Bass 50 kΩ ±20 % B curve

Dimensional Drawing of the Hole (If necessary, a hole for a rotation-stopper can be drilled.)
● LED ● GK Volume ● GK/MIX/BASS Select Switch ● DOWN/S1 Switch
UP/S2 Switch
Dimensions Unit: mm
Ø 8.5 mm 7.5 mm 6.4 mm ● GK Connector Board ● Amp Board ● Divided Pickup
Ø 9.0 mm Ø6.2 mm Ø 15.0 mm
138
128
23.0

36.0

3
3.

for a rotation-stopper 118

Ø

Ø 3.2 mm for a rotation-stopper

Ø 2.4 mm 28.0 32.0
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Installation Notes ● Plate

45.0
50.0
12.0

8.7

4-Ø3.3
GK Connector Board For GK Volume Wiring 37.0
22.2 2
1. Attach the connector to the plate with the supplied screws. 1. Solder each signal wire of GK volume wiring with
2. Attach the plate to the bass with the screws. volume 50 kΩ ±20 % B curve. 2-Ø3.2 ● Screw
* Mount GK Connector board so that small connection port should be Pan Sems M3 x 10
28.0
20.0

C.L
placed top toward bass surface. For Switch, LED Wiring ● Screw (for installing the Divided Pickup)
(Select Switch, DOWN/S1 Switch, UP/S2 Switch, LED) C.L Ø16.3 Tapping Pan M3 x 20
1. Ground wire for each wiring is common.
small connection port ● Spring (for installing the Divided Pickup)
230.0±10

Do wiring as “Wiring Diagram (*1).”

* Do not take power source from this circuit except for LED.
Wirings
2. Using a toggle switch of 1 pole ON-OFF-ON momentary
● For Bass Signal ● For GK Connctor-A ● For GK Connctor-A ● For GK Volume ● For Switch, LED
for DOWN/S1, UP/S2, mounting can be simpler.

Black 4: Blue DOWN/S1

For Bass Signal Wiring Connect ground
1. Do not exceed 12 Vp-p for input signal level. 5: Yellow UP/S2
2. Solder uncovered wire (silver) to the earth (ground) of the bass. 1: Blue 1str
* In case of above, it is not possible to use simultaneous pressing for
180±5
170±10

2: Green 2str
260±5
150±5

150±5

120±5

230±5

3. Solder the white wire to the bass signals. DOWN/S1 and DOWN/S2 switches. 3: Yellow 3str
uncovered ➔ earth (ground) of the bass 4: Orange 4str
5: Red 5str
white ➔ bass signal 6: Brown 6str
7: Black GND
About Transcription for Each Controller 8: Shield GND
1: N.C. 1: Red 1: Yellow 1: Red 1: Black
When you transcribe each controller into bass itself or owner’s manual, please transcribe as below: 2: White 2: White 2: White
3: Black 2–7: White 2–8: Blue 3: Black 3: Red
GK Volume ...GK VOL Select Switch ...BASS 4: Blue
5: Yellow
DOWN/S1 Switch ...DOWN/S1 ...MIX 6: Orange
UP/S2 Switch ...UP/S2 ...GK