Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup
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GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup
Product Info
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The GK-5 is a solid upgrade over the older 13-pin system, offering more reliable tracking for synth guitar. It’s a great option for players wanting to expand their sonic palette without major guitar modifications, especially those already invested in a Boss synth. Just be prepared for the need of a specific, and sometimes hard to find, cable.
Product Description
- Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup
- Guitar Synthesizer Pickup for Guitar
- Next-generation split pickup for steel-string guitars and BOSS guitar synthesizer products using the Serial GK interface
- Improved performance compared to the previous 13-pin interface
- Stable digital signal transmission
- Light and slim connector housing
- Flat
- slim pickup that fits most standard electric guitars
- The connection housing is securely fastened to the strap pin of the instrument with the supplied holder
- Pickup dimensions (W x D x H): 103 x 8 x 9 mm
- Dimensions of the connection housing (W x D x H): 38 x 73 x 16 mm
- Includes a mounting plate for guitars with TOM-style bridge
*Note:* required for operation: a 6.3 mm stereo jack cable (Boss BGK-15 Serial GK Cable, Art. #571693# or BGK-30 Serial GK Cable, Art. #571693# or BGK-30 Serial GK Cable, Art. #571697# - (not included)
- • Improved Serial GK interface offers significantly better tracking stability.
- • Slim profile minimizes impact on guitar feel and string clearance.
- • Robust construction ensures reliable performance under gigging conditions.
- • Secure strap pin mounting provides a stable and convenient connection.
- • Requires a dedicated Serial GK cable, adding to the overall cost.
- • Tracking, while improved, still isn't perfect for extremely fast passages.
- • Sound quality is heavily reliant on the synthesizer unit it’s paired with.
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