Roland GK-3 Musical Instrument User Manual
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4. children s reach so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY please read and observe the following Power Supply e Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunc tions and or damage to speakers or other devices Placement e Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference e Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temper ature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit e When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore
5. 10 Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar 4 5 6 How to Use the Clearance Gauge After removing the pickup carefully remove the double sided tape from the bottom of the pickup Adjust the height of the Pickup If you wish to add a spacer first completely remove the used double sided tape from the top surface of the existing spacers then add the new spacer If you need to remove any spacers remove the necessary number of spacers and completely remove the remaining double sided tape from the top surface Attach two pieces of the new double sided tape B to the bottom of the pickup 7 8 Attach the pickup to the top of the spacer that is applied to the guitar side Restring and tune the guitar then check the height of the Divided Pickup again Afterwards you will need to adjust the pickup sensitivity when connecting to GK devices However you may find that the sensitivity level on the GK device is too high In such instances you may be able to correct the problem by widening the clearance between the strings and the pickup Carry out Steps 1 through 8 again to lower the Pickup height slightly The divided pickup height must be adjusted so that the clearance between each string and the divided pickup is 1 0 mm 0 04 when the highest fret is fingered The clearance gauge supplied with the GK 3 is 1 0 mm thick place the gauge between the strings and the divided pickup as shown in the figure below then
6. different fingerboard string curves e Included with the GK 3 are special holders spacers and other accessories which allow you to easily attach the unit to any of a wide variety of guitar models e You can use the controller switches to control the various functions of connected GK devices About the GK 3 Warranty Roland guarantees the GK 3 and all included parts to be free of defects in materials and workmanship Contact your retailer or nearest Roland Service Center if repairs become necessary Roland cannot be responsible for any damage caused to your guitar or the GK 3 as a result of your attempt to install or remove the GK 3 If you are not confident with your ability to properly install the Pickup or Controller unit especially where drilling is involved please contact your Roland retailer or nearest Roland Service Center All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Panel Descriptions 6 DOWN S1 Switch 7 UP S2 Switch 8 Power Indicator x 3 GK Connector 2 GK Volume 4 Normal Pickup Input Jack Controller 1 Divided Pickup This pickup detects the vibrations of the guitar strings It is attached between the guitar bridge and the bridge pickup 2 GK Volume This controls the volume of the connected GK device Certain GK compatible devices also permit the GK Volume function to be changed For mor
7. make room for the divided pickup consult your guitar dealer Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar Confirm that the package contains all of the following parts for installing the GK 3 Flat head Screw 3x16 mm x 1 for installing he Controller Wood Screw 3x20 mm x 2 for installing he Divided Pickup Spring x 2 for installing he Divided Pickup Double sided tape A 4 x 3 for installing the Controller Double sided tape B lt 2 x4 for installing the Divided Pickup Holder A Normal Guitar Cable Pickup Cushion x4 for installing the Divided Pickup Pickup Spacer A x2 for adjusting the height of the Divided Pickup Pickup Spacer B x3 for adjusting the height of the Divided Pickup Pickup Spacer C x4 for adjusting the height of the Divided Pickup Holder B Clearance Gauge lt gt Cushion x 2 for attaching Cap Nut the Holder A x 1 for attaching the Holder B Spring Washer x1 for attaching the Holder B Flat Washer x1 for attaching the Holder B Pickup Holder Rubber Sheet or attaching he Divided Pickup to he Pickup Holder Rubber Tube x2 for attaching he Divided Pickup to he Pickup Holder Screw 3x8 mm x2 for attaching he Divided Pickup to he Pickup Holder Adjustment Template Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar Adjusting the Divided Pickup The surface of a guitar s finge
8. strings is about 1 0 mm 0 04 when the highest frets on the first and sixth strings are fingered Check the height using the supplied clearance gauge 1 0 mm Afterwards when connecting to GK devices you will need to adjust the pickup sensitivity again However you may find that the sensitivity level on the GK device is too high In such instances you may be able to correct the problem by widening the clearance between the strings and the pickup so try lowering the Pickup height slightly to see if this approach is effective If the springs are too long use a pair of wire clippers to cut them to the correct size 12 Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar E Attaching the Pickup with the Holder 5 1 Attach the divided pickup to the holder 6 Rubber Sheet __ Pickup Holder Tighten the screws until the pickup lightly presses down against the rubber sheet ad Remove the strings and the bridge from the guitar Lower the two bridge height adjustment screws of the guitar approximately 2 mm 0 08 If the bridge is of the type whereby the posts themselves are adjusted then lower the post height by 2 mm 0 08 gt Place the holder on the posts then cover it with the bridge f Pickup Holder Bridge Height Adjustment Screw of the Guitar Restring and tune the guitar Tune the strings with the divided pickup adjusted to the optimal position where all
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11. Roland DIVIDED PICKUP DK Owner s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Roland GK 3 divided pickup Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled e USING THE UNIT SAFELY page 2 3 e IMPORTANT NOTES page 3 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit Owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2003 Roland CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland CORPORATION S P Za H VS X USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Z WARNING injury should the improperly Used for instructions intende the user to the risk of death or severe unit be to alert used damage should the unit improperly CAUTION animals or pets Used for instructions intende the user to the risk of injury or material to alert e used Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home an furnishings as well to domestic all its INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About A the Symbols The A sym
12. allation with no modification of the guitar required Attaching the Controller Unit with Double Sided Tape and Screws p 16 This allows you to position the controller where you like on the guitar and by not using the holder reduce the thickness of the controller However attaching the controller with the tape and screw is difficult to do with arched top guitars E Adjusting the Length of the Pickup Cable Place the controller where it is actually to be attached to the guitar to check the pickup cable length If the cable is too long wind it up in the space behind the controller 14 Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar E Attaching with the Holder 1 Remove three screws from the underside of the controller then attach the GK 3 to holder A Holder A 2 Loosen the guitar s end pin and insert holder A 3 Screw in the end pin 4 Attach holder B so that the guitar body is sandwiched between the two holders Cap Nut Oo zf v Pa Holder B Flat Washer Spring Washer 5 Tighten holders A and B using the flat washer the spring washer and the cap nut When attaching the GK 3 to an arched top guitar place the cushion between the guitar and holder y Cushion O n Holder A Guitar Body Cap Nut Holder B Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar E A
13. ate features slits for setting 250R and 300R curves If the curve for your guitar is 250R adjust the yoke at 250R so that the yoke is at the same height as the template s surface If a curve of 300R is used adjust the yoke at 300R so that the yoke is at the same height as the template s surface R Adjustment Screw When completely extended i e with the adjustment screw turned fully clockwise the yoke is set to approximately 184R when the yoke is in the fully lowered position the setting is approximately 400R If the curve for your guitar differs from any of these settings first adjust the settings to the nearest position that best matches your guitar then fine adjust the settings after installation of the pickup is completed Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar Attaching the Divided Pickup There are three ways to attach the divided pickup Attaching the Pickup with Double Attaching the Pickup with the Holder Sided Tape p 9 p 13 This provides the simplest way to attach the This is the simplest method for guitars with pickup to flat top guitars the bridge mounted on posts embedded in Attaching the Pickup with Screws p 12 tPe guitar body This method features the benefit of allowing the pickups to be finely adjusted later on but it is somewhat difficult to carry out Do not place any unnecessary strain on the cable connecting the pickup and the controller This m
14. ay result in breaking Do not bend or twist the pickup Use particular care when removing the pickup E Attaching the Pickup with Double Sided Tape 1 Place the pickup between the guitar s When viewed from the front the strings do not body and strings and determine the necessarily need to be aligned perfectly with the P center of the yokes Each string need only pass over position for attachment an g some portion of its yoke In principle the pickup should be centered with respect to the six strings as close to the bridge as possible ik Forth String a Fifth String 7 O Sixth String 0 e fofojofololFfo ofolo If your guitar has a tremolo unit whammy bar then attaching the pickup at the bridge position may bring the pickup into direct contact with the tremolo unit Position the pickup so that it will not interfere with operation of the tremolo unit Attach the pickup about 15 mm 9 16 from the bridge if your guitar is strung with copper brass or bronze wound strings such as with an acoustic guitar Be sure the divided pickup is correctly oriented The cord from the pickup should emerge from under the sixth string Regardless of the guitar do not position the divided When you have determined the position pickup more than 20 mm 13 16 from the bridge in which the pickup is to be attached mark the position with a pencil Maximum 20 mm cellophane tape or o
15. before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Maintenance e For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impreg nated with a mild non abrasive detergent After wards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth e Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions e Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions e When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp he connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to he cable s internal elements e To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer o use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night e When you need to transport the unit package it in he box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equiv alent packaging materials e Use a cable from Roland to make the connection If using some other make of connection cable please note the following precaution
16. bol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is etermined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual gt Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page Never use or store the unit in places that are Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or are e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are e Subject to high levels of vibration The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thin
17. check and adjust the height Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar E Attaching the Pickup with Screws The steps for determining the position for attaching the pickup and for checking the height are exactly the same as when using the double sided tape Refer to Attaching the Pickup with Double Sided Tape p 9 The height of the strings from the body must be no less than 13 mm 9 16 when the pickup is attached with screws Determine the position for attaching the pickup When you have determined the positioning mark the position of the holes at each end of the pickup on the guitar s body Remove the strings from the guitar Using a drill or similar means open pilot holes where the attachment screws are to go in If the pilot holes are not made in the correct positions then the pickup will not be attached in the correct position either Use extra care when drilling the pilot holes Make the pilot holes approximately 2 mm 0 08 in diameter Drill pilot holes slightly more than 2 mm in diameter if the guitar body is made of a particularly hard material Place the springs between the pilot holes and the pickup as shown in the figure below then secure the pickup with the screws cm Wood Screw 3x20 mm ia Pilot Hole N 5 Restring and tune the guitar 6 Adjust the height of the pickup The pickup height should be adjusted so that the distance between the pickup and the
18. ched to the guitar with double sided tape When affixing the tape however the tape s thickness is reduced by 0 1 mm 0 004 when the backing of the tape is removed Therefore when using several pickup spacers take this fact into account and set the height slightly higher to compensate Remove the strings from your guitar Remove the backing from the tapes for the pickup cushion the pickup spacers and the pickup and carefully attach the pickup to the guitar Restring and tune the guitar then carefully check the height of the divided pickup once more Measure with the clearance gauge to confirm that the clearances between the pickup and the strings are approximately 1 0 mm 0 04 when you press the first and sixth strings at the highest fret then finish up by making sure that the strings do not touch the pickup when you play the guitar Take the steps below if the height of the divided pickup is not right 1 Carefully examine the pickup in its current state and add a suitable number of spacers if the pickup is too low or remove one or more spacers if the pickup is too high 2 3 Remove the divided pickup from the guitar Remove the strings from the guitar Use care in handling the divided pickup bending or twisting it may cause breaking in the coil elements Carefully insert something thin and flat like a table knife under the Pickup from the sixth string side then gently pry the pickup upwards
19. e detailed information refer to the Owner s Manual for the GK device being connected 3 GK Connector Connect the GK device to this connector 4 Normal Pickup Input Jack This jack is for inputting the guitar s normal pickup signals to the GK 3 Connect using the normal guitar cable included with the GK 3 Pickup Cable Yoke N R Adjustment Screw e o See 1 Divided Pickup Pickup 5 Select Switch This switches between the output from the connected GK device and the normal guitar output Changing the GK Volume function also changes the function of this switch For more detailed information refer to the Owner s Manual for the GK device being connected 6 DOWN S1 Switch 7 UP S2 Switch The function of the S1 and S2 switches varies according to the GK device connected For more detailed information refer to the Owner s Manual for the GK device being connected 8 Power Indicator This indicates that power is being supplied to the GK 3 Power to the GK 3 is supplied by the connected GK device via the GK cable No battery or other power source is required Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar The GK 3 can be attached to and used with conventional electric and acoustic guitars Please read the following precautions before installing the GK 3 Precautions Before Installing e Do not use the GK 3 with 12 string e If only the double sided tape is used to gu
20. g that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit Immediately turn the power off and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when e If smoke or unusual odor occurs e Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or e The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or e The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it A CAUTION e Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children e Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit e Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit e Should you remove the parts of installation Q make sure to put them in a safe place out of
21. itars or guitars with other unusual or customized string setups guitars strung with non metal core nylon strings The unit will not function properly with these instruments Make any adjustments to the guitar neck string height and other such modifications before installing the GK 3 Try placing the divided pickup and the controller unit on the guitar before actually attaching them to confirm that there will be no problem with the installation When using the screw to attach the controller we recommend that you first attach the GK 3 temporarily using the special holder then after confirming that there are no problems when actually performing with the unit secure it with the screw attach the controller shocks from rough handling during performances and from extended use will cause the tape to deteriorate with the controller shifting out of position as a result Also if the finish on your guitar is less than perfect you may discover that the finish is also removed when you later remove the tape The supplied tape is intended to be used only very temporarily to help you determine the optimum position for the controller With certain guitars the space between the pickup at the bridge position and the bridge itself is too narrow to allow installation of the divided pickup In such instances it may be possible to attach the pickup by modifying the guitar for example by moving the bridge pickup more towards the neck to
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23. rboard is not flat but describes a large arc from the first string to the sixth string and the strings themselves are laid out in roughly the same curved arrangement The divided pickup uses independent coils to pick up the vibrations of each separate string so variations in the clearance between the strings and their corresponding pickups may result in discrepancies in sensitivity for each string The GK 3 s divided pickup features a mechanism that allows you to adjust the curve outlined by the pickups making the GK 3 compatible with different types of guitars 1 Check the curve of the fingerboard on the Be sure not to turn the adjustment screw too much guitar to which the GK 3 is to be attached When raising the yoke rotate the adjustment screw slowly clockwise and stop turning the screw at the point where you feel further resistance Continuing to turn the screw beyond this point may result in If you are not sure of your guitar s curve attach the damage to the unit pickup to the guitar with the yokes left in the lowered position then adjust the yokes after the pickup has been installed Refer to the guitar manual or catalog or consult the guitar manufacturer N Adjust the pickups with the supplied screwdriver Place the included adjustment template gt over the third and fourth string yokes i Adjustment and turn the R adjustment screw to adjust gt a Template the coil height gt The adjustment templ
24. release the lock and gently disconnect the cable You can disconnect the cable simply and easily by holding down the locking portion with your thumb and gently pulling on the plug connect the device to the GK 3 s GK connector using the GK cable GK cable GK device Connect the GK 3 only with OTE dedicated GK cable supplied with Roland GK compatible devices and optional GK cables sold by Roland Use of any other cable may result in damage or malfunction 17 How to Connect the GK 3 Before playing be sure to wrap the cable around the guitar strap near the end pin This will prevent the excess strain on the cable that can end up damaging the guitar or the GK 3 ditt H HN Tno gt e Al O Use the included Normal guitar cable to connect the output jack on the guitar to the GK 3 s Normal Pickup input jack CHIDO a OM ETERS a Lali Lata O FRR Q Normal Guitar Cable This connection is necessary not only for playing the guitar s normal straight sound as well as the guitar s straight sound mixed with the synthesizer sound but also for connecting the guitar s ground and the GK 3 s ground Even if you are not going to use the guitar s straight sound at all always make this connection because of the noise reduction benefits it provides 3 Turn on
25. s e Some connection cables contain resistors Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For information on cable specifications contact the manufacturer of the cable Contents Main Features USING THE UNIT SAFELY 2 IMPORTANT NOTES 000 3 Panel Descriptions 5 Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar SOOHOHSOHHOSSHSHSOHOHSHSOHHSEHOCOOEOCE Adjusting the Divided Pickup Attaching the Divided Pickup Attaching the Pickup with Double Sided Tape ccccscecesee 9 Attaching the Pickup with Screws 12 Attaching the Pickup with 6 Precautions Before Installing 6 8 9 the Holder cccceseeesseeeeeeees 13 Checking and Finely Adjusting the Pickup Height 08 14 Attaching the Controller 14 Adjusting the Length of the Pickup Cable cccseesceeeees 14 Attaching with the Holder 15 Attaching with Double sided Tape and a SCLOW oeesessssssesessssesesesteseeeeeesees 16 How to Connect the GK 3 17 Specifications 00 19 The GK 3 is a special divided pickup which when installed on an ordinary guitar allows you to use the guitar to play the sounds of GK compatible guitar devices Roland GR 20 or VG 88 etc e The pickup s adjustable curve mechanism makes the GK 3 compatible with guitars with
26. strings ride over their respective yokes Adjust the height of the pickup The pickup height should be adjusted so that the distance between the pickup and the strings is about 1 0 mm 0 04 when the highest frets on the first and sixth strings are fingered Check the height using the supplied clearance gauge 1 0 mm If the pickup ends up being too low use two rubber sheets layered together But the pickup still sits too low even after layering the two rubber sheets then use the rubber tubes Holder Afterwards when connecting to GK devices you will need to adjust the pickup sensitivity again However you may find that the sensitivity level on the GK device is too high In such instances you may be able to correct the problem by widening the clearance between the strings and the pickup so try lowering the Pickup height slightly to see if this approach is effective 13 Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar Checking and Finely Adjusting the Pickup Height Use the clearance gauge to confirm that the clearance between each string and the pickup is about 1 mm If the gap is greater than 1 mm 0 04 make fine adjustments to the height of the pickup itself and to the pickup curve refer to p 8 Attaching the Controller There are two ways to attach the controller Attaching the Controller Unit with Holder p 15 With this method the holder is secured using the guitar s strap pin This permits easy inst
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28. the power to the connected GK device The Power indicator on the Controller lights up Now when you play your guitar you ll hear the sound of the connected GK device The power indicator lights up when the GK 3 and the GK device are properly connected with a GK cable and the power to the GK device is turned on Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power Even with the volume all the way down you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Specifications GK 3 Divided Pickup Controls Dimensions GK Volume DOWN S1 Switch UP S2 Switch Select Switch Indicator KS Power Indicator ale 73 6 2 15 16 Connectors GK Connector 87 0 3 7 16 Normal Pickup Input Jack Weight ne 60 g 3 oz Q ja Accessories Normal Guitar Cable Parts for installation Owner s Manual Options i GK Cables GKC 3 GKC 5 GKC 10 fo bs 2 Sen 2 So GK Parallel Box GKP 4 Unit Selector US 20 Unit mm inch 102 3 4 1 16 7 8 5 16 In the interest of product development the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice 7 6 5 16 6 3 8 8 2 3 8 _ with yokes at maximum height Unit mm inch 19 nz25 For EU Countries C This produc
29. ther appropriate marking bom l O UUU 9 Attaching the GK 3 to the Guitar 2 Be sure the neck curvature and string height are set properly then tune each string to its normal tuning Changes in the string height following installation of the GK 3 pickup may cause the clearance between the strings and the pickup to change which can result in poorer sensitivity Adjust the height of the pickup Insert the supplied spacers under the pickup until it is at the required height do not remove the backing from the tape yet There are three types of pickup spacers A 3 mm B 1 mm and C 0 25 mm combine these as necessary to achieve the proper pickup height The pickup height should be adjusted so that the distance between the pickup and the strings is about 1 0 mm 0 04 when the highest frets on the first and sixth strings are fingered Check the height using the supplied clearance gauge 1 0 mm and adjust the height as necessary p 11 If the first and sixth string heights differ greatly when the highest fret is fingered compensate by adding the appropriate half width or one third width spacers until the clearance for both strings is the same When using an arch top guitar put the pickup cushions under the pickup spacers Adjust the pickup cushion thickness as required for example by using two pickup cushions 6 The pickup spacers and the pickup cushions are atta
30. ttaching with Double sided Tape and a Screw 16 Place the controller in an appropriate position on the guitar surface to determine where it is to be attached Pay attention to the following points at this time Install on a level surface Position the controller so it does not interfere with your playing If your guitar includes a fine tuning control position the controller so it does not interfere with operation of the fine tuning Position the controller so you can comfortably operate the select switch the S1 and S2 switches and other controls Position the controller so that it does not place undue strain on the Normal Pickup Input jack divided pickup or GK connector cables Make sure that the plugs connected to the GK connector and Normal Pickup Input jack do not stick out as this may result in damage should undue strain be placed on the GK connector or Normal Pickup Input jack Once the controller position has been determined place the controller in position and carefully drill a pilot hole in the guitar body where the controller s attachment hole is located The diameter of the hole should be about 2 mm 0 08 inches Confirm that there are no other problems in attaching the controller before drilling the pilot hole 3 After attaching the double sided tape A to the underside of the Controller attach the controller to the guitar 4 Secure the controller with the supplied screw flat head 3x16 mm
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