The following items are necessary for getting sounds from your GR-30:
● GR-30 base module, with included accessories (AC adapter, 13-pin cable)
● Amplifier, speakers, and cables (stereo system wholly preferred); alternatively, stereo headphones
● GK-2A synthesizer driver
● Metal-stringed guitar with GK-2A properly installed
In addition to the above items, you should also have the following items on hand if needed:
● Guitar amplifier, guitar effects (when adding guitar sounds)
● Expression pedal (e.g. model EV-5: optional) (p. 49)
● External bank shift switches (two Boss FS-5U foot switches, one branch cable (stereo x 1 → mono x 2, 1/4"
phone plugs): optional) (p. 19)
● MIDI foot controller (FC-200 or similar unit: optional) (p. 20, 69, 74)
Chapter 1: Producing Sounds
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❍ Installing the GK-2A
Before all the other equipment is connected, the GK-
2A must first be installed.
Following the procedure outlined in the GK-2A
owner’s manual, securely mount the driver in a posi-
tion that won’t hamper playing of the instrument.
(Assembly instructions for use with the GR-09 may
appear in the GK-2A owner’s manual; however, with
the GR-30, just use basic common sense in placement
of the driver.)
To confirm the integrity of the GK-2A installation,
please take special note of the following points:
● Make sure that the space between each string and
its pickup is exactly 1 mm when you press the top
fret. (Do not allow the string to come too close,
either.)
● Do not allow the space between the guitar bridge
and the GK-2A pickups exceed 20 mm.
● Be sure the placement of each of the pickups’ six
yokes (pole pieces) in relation to each string is cor-
rect.
For more detailed instructions, please refer to the GK-
2A owner’s manual.
<Guitars That Cannot Be Used with the GK-2A>
While the compact design of the GK-2A allows instal-
lation on many different guitars, please note the fol-
lowing types of guitars on which it cannot be used:
a. 12-string, pedal steel, and other specially strung
guitars; nylon-strung, gut-strung, and similar gui-
tars; and bass guitars. (Even if installed on such
instruments, the GK-2A will not function normal-
ly.)
b. Guitars which, due to their structure, lack the
space for proper mounting of the GK-2A.
Regarding situation “b.” above, there are ways to
complete the installation with a comparatively simple
remodelling of the guitar. Please consult the dealer
where you purchased your GK-2A.
➼
Guitar manufacturers are currently releasing guitars for
use as guitar synthesizers, not for use with the GK-2A,
but to be connected directly with the GR series13-pin
cable. For more information, please ask your dealer or
these guitar manufacturers.
✽
Take care when dealing with guitars having more than
25 frets, or with unusually high tunings, as the expres-
sion may be rather limited around the top fret.
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