Detail 01
GK cable, 3 m / 5 m / 10 m options
Cable length is chosen to match your stage distance from the synth unit; the shorter runs suit seated or desk setups.
Product detailSKU #1274034492113
RolandGK-3 Guitar Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Divided pickup that lets a guitar drive Roland GK-compatible synth and modeling gear. For players adding a guitar synth rig to an instrument they already own.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding synth or modeling voices to a guitar you keep stock
- Players who want string-by-string tracking, not a mono signal
- Rigs built around Roland GK-input gear
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a normal magnetic pickup swap for tone
- Anyone without a GK-input synth or modeler to plug into
- Players unwilling to mount hardware on the guitar body
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
US-20 unit selector
Lets you switch between two GK-equipped guitars or two synth units without repatching mid-set.
Detail 03
GKP-4 parallel box
Splits one GK signal to multiple GK devices, so a single guitar can feed more than one synth or modeler.
Detail 04
Divided pickup design
Each string gets its own sensing element, which is what allows per-string pitch tracking instead of one blended signal.
Detail 05
Body-mounted unit
Sits on the guitar top near the bridge and adds a control box on the treble side, changing how the guitar feels under your arm.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a GK-input device to be useful; it is not a standalone pickup
- 02Mounting position and string-to-pickup spacing affect tracking; expect setup time
- 03Check clearance on carved tops, tremolo routes and thin-bodied guitars first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this with a regular amp?
No. The GK output carries separate per-string signals over a 13-pin connection and needs a GK-compatible synth or modeling unit to interpret them.
02Do I have to drill my guitar?
The unit mounts to the body and the controller attaches to the side. Mounting method and whether you use adhesive or screws depends on the guitar.
03Does it replace my existing pickups?
No. It sits alongside them, so the guitar's normal output stays intact and you run the GK signal separately.
04Which cable length should I get?
GKC-3 at 3 m for seated or short runs, GKC-5 at 5 m for typical stage use, GKC-10 at 10 m if the synth unit sits far from you.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsOther
- Gk Cable
- GKC-3 (3 m), GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m)Unit Selector: US-20GK Parallel Box: GKP-4
