User manual ROLAND GK-2A MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you for purchasing the Roland GK-2A divided pickup. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: · USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2­3) · IMPORTANT NOTES (page 7) 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. [. . . ] * If your guitar is an arch-top (with a round body), the gap between the Controller and the guitar may make it difficult to secure the Controller. If this happens, attach the supplied LP spacers to the bottom of the Controller. The double­sided tapes and LP spacers should be attached to the three positions indicated as follows: fig. 30e fig. 06 MADE IN GK-2A JAPAN DOWN / S1 UP/ S2 MIX GUITAR SYNTH SYNTH VOL Put the screw (flat-head) through this hole. * If you'd rather not drill a hole in your guitar, you can secure the Controller using double-sided tape or the Velcro fastener. However, by using such alternatives you risk having the device come loose during the worst possible moment (ie. , a major solo!). Also, if the finish on your guitar is less than perfect, you may discover that the finish is also removed when you eventually remove the tape. The supplied tape is actually meant to be used only temporarily, while determining the best position to attach the Controller. The Velcro fastener is meant for those who intend to very frequently remove and reattach the GK-2A. 13 INSTALLATION 2. Attaching the Divided Pickup The Divided Pickup can be attached to your guitar using double­sided tape or screws. Attaching the Divided Pickup with screws requires a little more skill (and care), but it will allow you to easily adjust the height of the Divided Pickup later. s Attaching the Divided Pickup with double­sided tape 1. Place the Pickup as close to the bridge as possible, and center it with respect to the six strings. (One set of `yokes' (the actual sensors) should be directly under each string if possible. ) fig. 07 * When viewed from the front, the strings do not necessarily need to be aligned perfectly with the center of the yokes. It's all right as long as a string passes over some portion of its yoke. fig. 09 * if your guitar has a tremolo arm (whammy bar), be sure the Pickup does not interfere with its operation. * When using copper, brass or bronze wound strings, attach the Pickup about 15 mm (9/16") from the bridge. * Do not locate the Divided Pickup more than 20 mm (13/16") from the bridge. fig. 08 Front View Top View Carefully mark the position of the Pickup. (Depending on the finish of your guitar you may need to use felt-tipped pen or maybe even small pieces of masking tape, for example. ) * Be sure the Divided Pickup is correctly oriented: the cord from the Pickup should emerge from under the sixth string. Adjust the height of the Pickup by putting the supplied spacers under it (do not remove the backing from the tape yet!). Use either of the pickup spacers (thick or thin) depending on the height of the Pickup. When using an arch-top guitar, put the Pickup cushion under the pickup spacers. * When you attach the pickup to a guitar with curved surface, use two pickup cushions. fig. 10 4. Remove the backing from the tapes for the pickup cushion (if being used), the pickup spacers, and the Pickup, and carefully attach them to the bottom of the Pickup. Then carefully check the height of the Pickup with the clearance gauge. Play the guitar (especially in the upper range) to be sure the strings do not touch the Pickup. [. . . ] NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9982 8266 RUSSIA MuTek 3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1. k. l 107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: 095 169 5043 SAUDI ARABIA aDawliah Universal Electronics APL Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg. , 1st Floor SAUDI ARABIA P. O. Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081 EUROPE AUSTRIA Roland Austria GES. M. B. H. Siemensstrasse 4, P. O. Box 74, A-6063 RUM, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 26 44 260 ASIA CHINA Beijing Xinghai Musical Instruments Co. , Ltd. 6 Huangmuchang Chao Yang District, Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 6774 7491 SPAIN Roland Electronics de España, S. A. Calle Bolivia 239, 08020 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: (93) 308 1000 NEW ZEALAND Roland Corporation Ltd. 32 Shaddock Street, Mount Eden, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND TEL: (09) 3098 715 BELGIUM/HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG Roland Benelux N. [. . . ]