BOSS GK5-KIT-B GK Pickup / Guitar Synth Kit
BOSS GK5-KIT-B GK Pickup / Guitar Synth Kit
BOSS GK5-KIT-B GK Pickup / Guitar Synth Kit
BOSS GK5-KIT-B GK Pickup / Guitar Synth Kit

BOSS GK5-KIT-B GK Pickup / Guitar Synth Kit

One-stop solution for connecting electric basses with BOSS guitar synth products

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  • All-in-one kit flawlessly integrates BOSS’s next-generation GK-5B Divided Pickup with steel-string electric basses
  • Supports the Serial GK interface used in the latest BOSS guitar synthesizer products
  • Stable digital signal transmission
  • Includes dedicated wiring for regular active or passive pickup signals
  • Three-way momentary switch activates two assignable device function controls (S1 and S2)
  • GK volume pot continuously controls synth volume and other assignable parameters
  • Three-way toggle switch selects GK, regular pickup, and mixed signal outputs
  • LED indicator illuminates when power is supplied
  • Flat, slimline pickup fits on most electric basses with four, five, or six strings
  • Adjustable sensor spacing to match most bass bridges
  • Specially designed BOSS Serial GK cables (BGK series) available for stable and accurate operation with your Serial GK product
  • Drives 13-pin GK devices using GKC-DA GK Converter (available separately)

ADVANCED DIVIDED PICKUP INTEGRATION

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

Dedicated Kit for Ultimate Serial GK Integration

The GK5-KIT-B Divided Pickup Kit has been designed exclusively for electric basses with four, five, or six strings. It contains the necessary parts for complete professional installation of BOSS’s GK-5B 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-5B unit itself, a bespoke circuit board, the Serial GK connector board/plate, volume pot, and switches, plus an LED, wires, springs, and screws.

About the GK-5B Divided Pickup

Expanded Fingertip Control

Once installed, the GK5-KIT-B 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, while the GK volume knob adjusts synth level, it can also be used to continuously control a variety of assignable parameters. A handy LED lets you know when the GK5-KIT-B 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.

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
BASS/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 bass 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 bass x 4
Screws for attaching the main board unit onto the bass x 4

Maximum input level on normal bass 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 138 mm 5-7/16 inches
Depth 14.1 mm 9/16 inches
Height 8.8 mm 3/8 inches
Weight 25 g 0.9 oz

WEIGHT (OTHERS)
Weight 50 g 2 oz

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

"This kit has everything I needed to power up my bass with synth gear - and it was so easy to install."

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