Roland GKC-5

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Roland GKC-5

Roland

GKC-5

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Product Info

Article Number: 150593
Brand: Roland
Model: GKC-5
Price: $75.90

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This little cable is a crucial link for Roland guitar synth users. It’s a no-frills, reliable way to connect your guitar’s GK pickup to a Roland synth like the VG-99 or GR55, letting you access those classic synth tones. Perfect for players already invested in the Roland ecosystem looking for a dependable connection.

Product Description

  • Roland GKC-5
  • Connector cable
  • GK2A to GR55GK
  • GR55S
  • VG99
  • VB99
  • GR33-VG8-VGA7/5-Axon AX100
  • Length 5 m
PROS
  • • Reliable connection between Roland guitar synths and pickups
  • • Durable, shielded cable minimizes noise and signal loss
  • • 5-meter length provides ample cable reach for stage use
  • • Specifically designed for Roland's GK series pickup systems
CONS
  • • Limited to Roland guitar synthesizer systems; not universally compatible
  • • Cable thickness can be slightly cumbersome for some players
  • • Simple connector – lacks advanced features like locking mechanisms

Product Video

Key Features

Tracking Type GK-series magnetic pickup tracking
Sounds Provides synthesized sounds based on tracked guitar signal
Presets Dependent on connected Roland synth unit (VG-99, GR55, etc.)
Controls No controls on the cable itself; relies on synth unit's interface
Connections GK2A connector on one end, GR55GK/VG99/GR33 compatible connector on the other
Power Supply Draws power from the connected Roland synthesizer unit

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, it’s specifically designed for guitars and basses equipped with a Roland GK-series magnetic pickup.
Unfortunately, no. It’s designed to interface with Roland’s proprietary GK-series connection standard.
The shielding helps, but like any long cable, it’s best to keep it away from power sources to minimize potential noise.

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