Detail 01
13-pin connector
Carries individual string signals plus power and control data in one cable, not a single mixed guitar signal.
Product detailSKU #1274034491842
RolandGKC 13-Pin Cable 30 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 30-foot 13-pin cable for connecting a GK-equipped guitar to a Roland 13-pin guitar synth or modeling unit. Replacement or long-run use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who stand well back from a floor-based 13-pin unit
- Replacing a worn or intermittent 13-pin cable on an existing rig
- Stage setups where the guitar synth sits offstage or in a rack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone whose guitar has no 13-pin GK output
- Players needing a short patch run in a small pedalboard footprint
- Standard 1/4" guitar signal — this is not an instrument cable
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
30 ft. length
Enough slack to move around a stage; longer than most stock cables shipped with 13-pin units.
Detail 03
Locking-style 13-pin ends
The connector seats and holds, so stage movement is less likely to pull the link mid-song.
Detail 04
Black
Disappears on a dark stage and against most floor coverings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your guitar needs a GK pickup or built-in 13-pin output — the cable adds neither.
- 02Cable only. No pickup, adapter, or interface is included.
- 03Longer runs mean more cable to dress and tape down at the pedal end.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work as a regular guitar cable?
No. The 13-pin connector will not fit a standard 1/4" jack. It only links 13-pin equipment.
02Do I need a special pickup to use it?
Yes. The guitar must have a GK-style divided pickup or a factory 13-pin output for the cable to carry anything.
03Does 30 feet hurt the signal?
It is the standard long length Roland offers for 13-pin runs, intended for stage distances rather than short patching.
04Does it carry power to the pickup?
Yes. The 13-pin connection sends power to the pickup along with the string signals and switch data.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
