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2. Changes in the string height following installation of the divided 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 set so that the clearance between the strings and the pickup is approximately 1 5 mm 0 6 when the top and bottom strings are pressed at the highest fret Adjust the number of spacers while confirming the clearance with the included 1 5 mm thickness clearance gauge p 12 If the top and bottom string heights differ greatly when the highest fret is fingered compensate by adding the appropriate half length or one third length spacers until the clearance for both strings is the same When using an arch top bass put the pickup cushions under the pickup spacers _ Pickup Spacer QO Pickup Cushion Adjust the pickup cushion thickness as required for example by using two pickup cushions The pickup spacers and the pickup cushions are attached to the bass with double sided tape When affixing the tape however the tape s thickness ts reduced by 0 1 mm 0 004 when the backing of th
3. DIVIDED PICKUP DK3 3Z Owner s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Roland GK 3B 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 2004 Roland CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland CORPORATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About A WARNING and A CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly A WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets a OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING About the Symbols general cautions warnings or alerts to danger means that the unit mu
4. 17 18 and 19 mm is printed on the GK 3B package and you can also determine the spacing by placing this gauge against your bass Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Attaching the Divided Pickup There are two ways to attach the divided pickup Attaching the Pickup with Double Sided Tape p 9 This provides the simplest way to attach the pickup to flat top basses Attaching the Pickup with Screws p 12 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 may 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 You decide on the location in which to install the pickup For a 4 string bass Attach the divided pickup so that the center marker is between strings 2 D and 3 A the 2nd string marker is directly below string 1 G and the 5th string marker is directly below string 4 E Viewed from above 4 3 2 1 String 2nd string marker 5th string marker Depending on the GK compatible device it is possible to install the pickup so that the center marker is between strings 1 and 2 or between strings 3 and 4 Refer to the manual for your GK compatible device For a 5 string bass Attach the
5. compatible even with six string basses e Spacings between the pickup coils are adjustable in a range from 16 mm 0 68 to 19 mm 0 75 allowing mounting on a wide variety of different basses Included with the GK 3B are special holders spacers and other accessories which allow you to easily attach the unit to any of a wide variety of bass models e You can use the controller switches to control the various functions of connected GK devices About the GK 3B Warranty Roland guarantees the GK 3B 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 bass or the GK 3B as a result of your attempt to install or remove the GK 3B 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 Panel Descriptions 6 DOWN S1 Switch 7 UP S2 Switch 2 GK Volume 4 Normal Pickup Input Jack Controller 1 Divided Pickup This is a pickup that senses the vibration of the bass strings Attach it by the bridge of your bass 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 more detailed inform
6. ensure the holder is attached correctly _ 2 Attach holder B so that the bass body is sandwiched between the two holders Make sure that Holder A is firmly pressed against the side surface of the bass body Holder A 5 x 20 mm 15 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Mounting Over the Bridge 1 2 Attach holders A and B so that the bass body is sandwiched between the two holders Holder A attaches to the back surface of the bass Make sure that Holder A is firmly pressed against the side surface of the bass body 4 Screw 5x20mm Holder B Holder A Remove three screws from the underside of the controller then attach the GK 3B to holder C Holder C GK 3B 3 Secure Holder c with the controller attached to it to Holder B using the flat washers spring washers and screw 5 mm x 8 mm Spring Washer Pad Screw 5 x 8 mm If Holder C makes contact with the strings and interferes with performance attach the controller cushion to Holder C so as to lift Holder C away from the instrument and prevent it from reaching the strings First insert the controller cushion between the bass and the holder and determine a position that ensures that none of the string vibration will be disturbed Then affix the cushion gt Controller S 4 Cushion Holder C Controller A Un a
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10. a cable from Roland to make the connection It using some other make of connection cable please note the following precautions 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 0000 3 Panel Descriptions 5 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass ccccccccccsesece Precautions Before Installing 6 Adjusting the Divided Pickup 8 Attaching the Divided Pickup 9 Attaching the Pickup with Double Sided Tape ticteadniseaceis steeds neat 9 Attaching the Pickup with Screws 12 Attaching the Controller 13 Adjusting the Length of the Pickup Cablen asanarea ncaah sails 13 Attaching the Controller with the Holdet r a a 14 Attaching with Double sided Tape oand a CreW hetincriadoraist cetursasinan Sauce 18 How to Connect the GK 3B cccccescsssees 19 Specifications cccccece 21 The GK 3B is a special divided pickup which when installed on an ordinary bass allows you to use the bass to play the sounds of GK compatible bass devices Roland GR 20 or V BASS etc e With the pickup section featuring six individual pickup coils this unit is
11. aler When attaching the GK 3B to the bass you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged and handle with care to avoid dropping it or allowing it to fall or tip over Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Confirm that the package contains all of the following parts for installing the GK 3B Flat head Screw 3x16 mm x 1 for installing the Controller Wood Screw 3x20 mm x 2 for installing the Divided Pickup Spring x 2 for installing the Divided Pickup Double sided tape A 4 x 3 for installing the Controller Double sided tape B x 2 for installing the Divided Pickup Controller Cushion x 1 tor installing the Controller Hoider A Normal Guitar Cable oneal Pickup Cushion x4 for installing the Divided Pickup Pickup Spacer A Thickness 3 mm x2 for adjusting the height of the Divided Pickup Pickup Spacer B Thickness 1 mm x5 for adjusting the height of the Divided Pickup Pickup Spacer C Thickness 0 25 mm x4 for adjusting the height of the Divided Pickup Holder B Hexagon Socket Screw Key x1 Screw 5 x 20 mm x 1 for attaching the Holder B Screw 5 x 8 mm F x2 for attaching the Holder C Spring Washer x2 for attaching the Hoider C Flat Washer eB x2 for attaching re the Holder C Clearance Gauge Holder C Screwdriver Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Ad
12. aths washrooms on wet floors or are e Humid or are Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are e Subject to high levels of vibration Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit e 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 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 e Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it l A CAUTION 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 Sh
13. ation 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 bass s normal pickup signals to the GK 3B Connect using the normal guitar cable included with the GK 3B Pickup Cable Center Marker GAN 1 Divided Pickup Pickup 5 Select Switch This switches between the output from the connected GK device and the normal bass 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 1 and S2 switches varies according to the connected GK device 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 3B Power to the GK 3B is supplied by the connected GK device via the GK cable No batterv or other power source is required 2 5 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass The GK 3B can be attached to and used with conventional electric basses Please read the following precautions before installing the GK 3B Precautions Before Installing Do not use the GK 3B on basses with doubled strings or other highly customized basses piccolo basses and other basses with unusual tunings or basses with other
14. ay form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Maintenance 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 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 the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to 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 the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equiv alent packaging materials e Use
15. been determined place the controller in position and carefully drill a pilot hole in the bass body where the controller s attachment hole is located The diameter of the hole should be about 2 mm 0 08 Confirm that there are no other problems in attaching the controller before drilling the pilot hole After attaching the double sided tape A to the underside of the Controller attach the controller to the bass 4 Secure the controller with the supplied flat head screw 3 x 16 mm Put the flat head screw 3x16 mm through this hole i If you d rather not drill a hole in your bass you can secure the Controller using only the double sided tape or the holders However if only the double sided tape is used to secure the unit shocks from rough handling during performances and from use over an extended period will cause the tape to deteriorate with the GK 3B shifting out of position as a result Furthermore if the finish on your bass is less than perfect you may discover that the finish is also removed when you later remove the tape How to Connect the GK 3B To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers The GK cable is a locking cable When disconnecting or other devices always turn down the volume and the cable do not pull on it with undue force but turn off the power on all devices before making any instead release the lock and gently disconnect the connections cable You can disconne
16. ct the cable simply and When all devices are properly connected turn on the gt easily by holding down the locking portion with power to the various devices in the order specified your thumb and gently pulling on the plug below Turning on devices in the wrong order may result in malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices 1 Make sure that the power to the device being connected is turned off then connect the device to the GK 3B s GK connector using the GK cable 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 bass or the GK 3B GK device Connect the GK 3B only with 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 19 How to Connect the GK 3B 2 Use the included normal guitar cable to connect the output jack on the bass to the GK 3B s normal pickup input jack aN Normal Guitar Cable Connect using the included normal guitar cable or a commercially available guitar cable Note that the use of connection cables that introduce additional resistance may result in lower normal bass volume This connection is necessary not only for playing the bass s normal straight sound as well as the bass s straight sound mixed with the sound from the connect
17. divided pickup so that the center marker is between strings 2 D and 3 A the 2nd string marker is directly below string 1 G and the 5th string marker is directly below string 4 E 5 4 3 2 1 String Q C Depending on the GK compatible device it ts possible to install the pickup so that the center marker is between strings 3 and 4 Refer to the manual for your GK compatible device i For a 6 string bass Attach the divided pickup so that the center marker is between strings 3 D and 4 A the 2nd string marker is directly below string 2 G and the 5th string marker is directly below string 5 E 1 String Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass a A I TE BN IRE eT ET EE EEE DS TT SEE TS oe The divided pickup must be installed in the correct orientation Make sure that the cable from the divided pickup is extending from the bridge side When mounting the pickup on a left handed bass orient the pickup with the cable extending towards the neck 10 Install the divided pickup close to the bridge In any case do not install the pickup more than 50 mm away from the bridge maximum 50 mm When you have decided on the location in which to install the pickup use pencil or tape to mark that location l Tune each string to its normal tuning and then be sure the neck curvature and string height are set properly Any adjustments to the neck bow or string height should be done at this point
18. e tape is removed Therefore when using several pickup spacers take this fact into account and set the height slightly higher to compensate 4 Remove the strings from the bass Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass 5 Remove the backing from the tapes for the pickup cushion the pickup spacers and the pickup and carefully attach the pickup to the bass After affixing these items press them so that the items adhere firmly Wipe off any dust that may be on the location to which you re affixing the double sided tape If the location is dusty or dirty the double sided tape may not adhere sufficiently Restring and tune the bass 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 5 mm 0 06 when you press the top and bottom strings at the highest fret then finish up by making sure that the strings do not touch the pickup when you play the bass Then attach the cord hook near the bridge and fasten the pickup cable in the hook so that it does not lift up or touch the strings Cord Hook 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 Remove the strings from the bass 3 Remo
19. e Gauge _ The divided pickup height must be adjusted so that the clearance between each string and _ the divided pickup is 1 5 mm 0 06 when the highest fret is fingered The clearance gauge supplied with the GK 3B is 1 5 mm thick place the gauge between the strings and the divided pickup as shown in the figure below then check and adjust the height E Attaching the Pickup with Screws The steps for determining the position for Make the pilot holes approximately 2 mm 0 08 in attaching the pickup and for checking the diameter height are exactly the same as when using Drill pilot holes slightly more than 2 mm in diameter if the double sided tape Refer to Attaching the bass body is made of a particularly hard material the Pickup with Double Sided Tape p 9 4 Place the springs between the pilot If mounting the GK 3B with screws ensure a holes and the pickup as shown in the minimum string clearance of 15 5 mm 0 6 from the figure below then secure the pickup 3 body at the position where the pickup is positioned a i PESA with the screws onl 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 bass s body eau 2 Remove the strings from the bass 3 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 t
20. e Rd e AAA Bie 16 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Mounting on the Back of the Bass 1 Remove three screws from the 3 Tighten holders A and B using the underside of the controller then attach screw 5 x 20 mm the GK 3B to holder A 5x20mm Holder B HolderA Holder A has six screw holes Refer to the figure to ensure the holder is attached correctly 2 Attach holder B so that the bass body is sandwiched between the two holders Make sure that Holder A is firmly pressed against the side surface of the bass body ie Holder B 17 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass E Attaching with Double sided Tape and a Screw 1 Place the controller in an appropriate position on the bass 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 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 cable 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
21. ed GK device but also for connecting the bass s ground and the GK 3B s ground Even if you are not going to use the bass s straight sound at all always make this connection because of the noise reduction benefits it provides 3 Turn on the power to the connected GK device The Power indicator on the controller lights up Now when you play your bass you ll hear the sound of the connected GK device The power indicator lights up when the GK 3B 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 SSS a mR a A ST SE I SI a Ne 20 Specifications GK 3B Divided Pickup Controls GK Volume DOWN S1 Switch UP S2 Switch Select Switch Indicator Power Indicator Connectors GK Connector Normal Pickup Input Jack Weight 70g 302 Accessories Normal Guitar Cable Parts for installation Owner s Manual Options GK Cables GKC 3 GKC 5 GKC 10 GK Parallel Box GKP 4 Unit Selector US 20 Dimensions 138 0 5 7 16 128 0 5 1 16 118 0 4 11 16 Unit mm inch In the interest of product development the specifications and or appearance
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23. he correct positions then the pickup will not be attached in the correct position either Use extra care when drilling Pilot Hole the pilot holes E aA 12 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass 5 Restring and tune the bass 6 Adjust the height of the pickup Attaching the Controller Adjust the mounting screws loosening or tighten them as required so that the clearance between the strings and the pickup is approximately 1 5 mm 0 06 when the top and bottom strings are pressed at the highest fret Check the height using the supplied clearance gauge 1 5 mm thickness 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 There are two ways to attach the controller Attaching the Controller Unit with Holder p 14 This allows the controller to be mounted easily with no modification of the body required Attaching the Controller Unit with Double Sided Tape and Screws p 18 This allows the controller to be mounted at any desired position on the bass and without the use of the holder ma
24. justing the Divided Pickup As string spacings vary with the model of the bass the spacing between each of the coils in the pickup must be adjusted to match the particular bass Unless this adjustment is made accurately the GK compatible device will not function at its full potential or may not operate correctly Please make this adjustment with care 1 Measure the distance between strings 2 Use the included screwdriver to loosen on your bass the screws move the markers to the To determine the distance between each position of the appropriate distance string you can measure the distance between each string and tighten the between string 1 and string 4 or screws depending on the number of strings 5 or 6 at the location in which to install the pickup p 9 p 12 and divide by one less Be careful not to tighten the screws excessively 2nd st k Sth st k than the number of strings i e in the case ee a eae ose aS aose CAO of a four string bass divide by three gt r 19 18 17 16 18 37 16mm 16 7 8 19mm 4 3 2 1 String Position etal j LT rT 9 e excessive force Senter pale Be especially careful with those at both sides of the Measure the distance l markers between these two strings This adjustment made so that both markers are at the same position Be careful when moving the markers do not use Example a distance of 57 mm 57 divided by 4 1 19 mm A gauge with pitches of 16
25. kes for a thinner controller following installation However it is somewhat difficult to carry out E Adjusting the Length of the Pickup Cable Place the controller where it is actually to be attached to the bass to check the pickup cable length If the cable is too long wind it up in the space behind the controller 13 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass E Attaching the Controller with the Holder Refer to the following figures showing examples of ways to mount the controller then select the most suitable method for the bass at hand Installation Examples Example 1 Mounting on the Front of the Bass Example 3 Mounting on the Back of the Bass This method is recommended for basses If there is insufficient space to install the with sufficient space on the bass s top to controller on the bass top you can use this mount the controller p 15 method to mount the controller to the back of the bass p 17 Example 2 Mounting Over the Bridge If there is insufficient space to install the controller on the bass top you can use this method to mount the controller over the bridge p 16 14 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Mounting on the Front of the Bass 1 Remove three screws from the 3 Tighten holders A and B using the underside of the controller then attach screw 5 x 20 mm the GK 3B to holder A Screw 5 x 20mm Holder A has six screw holes Refer to the figure to
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27. non metallic core strings The pickup may not function properly in such cases Make any adjustments to the bass neck string height and other such modifications before installing the GK 3B Try placing the divided pickup and the controller unit on the bass 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 3B temporarily using the special holder then after confirming that there are no problems when actually performing with the unit secure it with the screw If only the double sided tape is used to 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 bass 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 basses 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 bass for example by moving the bridge pickup more towards the neck to make room for the divided pickup consult your bass de
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29. ould you remove the parts of installation screws washers and springs make sure to put them in a safe place out of 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 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 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 m
30. st never be disassembled cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is A determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for 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 The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is ee indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power Ss Z WARNING O 7AWARNING__ Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual 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 Sey generating equipment or are A gt Damp e g b
31. ve the divided pickup from the bass 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 bottom string side then gently pry the pickup upwards 4 After removing the pickup carefully remove the double sided tape from the bottom of the pickup 5 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 6 Attach a piece of the new double sided tape B to the bottom of the pickup 7 Attach the pickup to the top of the spacer that is applied to the bass side 8 Restring and tune the bass then check the height of the Divided Pickup again 11 Attaching the GK 3B to the Bass Sag na aR SA TR Ts SSS Pd a OTR ES TL OS 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 ii ee EE e Clearanc

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