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Roland GK-3B Divided Bass Pickup – New Roland Guitar Effect Pedal

£172.00

The GK-3B is similar to its guitar counterpart the GK-3 but catered for bass players.

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The Roland GK-3B Divided Bass Pickup is in New condition and made by Roland , it is a great Pickup Bass Divided GK-3B Roland Guitar Effect Pedal- The GK-3B is similar to its guitar counterpart the GK-3 but catered for bass players. . Available from Just Pedals for only £ 172 Bass players looking to expand their tone palette wont want to miss Rolands new GK-3B pickup designed for driving synth-bass rigs such as the popular Roland VB-99 and GR-20 guitar synthesizer. Much smaller and thinner than its GK-2B predecessor the GK-3B is similar to its guitar counterpart the GK-3 but catered for bass players. Features/Specifications: Enables connection to synthesizers such as Rolands VB-99 and GR-20 v.2 Ultra-thin design Large smooth-action volume knob Select switch for normal bass tone synth sound or mixture of both Easy installation Further Specs: Controls GK Volume Down/S1 Switch Up/S2 Switch Select Switch Connectors: GK Connector Normal Pickup Input jack Accessories: Normal Guitar Cable Owners Manual Options: GK Cables: GKC-3 GKC-5 GKC-10 Size and Weight (Controller): Width: 87 mm Depth: 74 mm Height: 23 mm *Please note: GKC-5 13-Pin Cable NOT included*

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About Roland

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Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, audio equipment, and music production gear, renowned for its innovative products and cutting-edge technology. Founded in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi, Roland has become a dominant force in the music industry, with a wide range of products that cater to musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts worldwide.

Among Roland’s product lineup, their synthesizers and electronic keyboards stand out as some of the most influential and widely used in the world. From classic analog synths like the Roland Juno and Roland Jupiter series to modern digital workstations like the Roland Fantom and Roland FA series, Roland synthesizers offer musicians a wealth of sonic possibilities and creative tools.

In addition to synthesizers, Roland produces a variety of electronic drums, digital pianos, guitar synthesizers, and MIDI controllers, as well as a range of audio interfaces, studio monitors, and recording equipment designed for music production and performance.

With a legacy of innovation, quality, and reliability, Roland continues to be a trusted name in the music industry, providing musicians and producers with cutting-edge technology and inspiring tools to fuel their creativity.

Bass

In the realm of guitar effects, “bass” pedals are designed specifically for bass guitars, enhancing their low-end frequencies and allowing bassists to shape their tone and explore new sonic possibilities. These pedals cater to the unique characteristics of the bass guitar and provide various effects to modify its sound. For instance, overdrive and distortion pedals add gain and saturation, giving the bass a gritty or distorted tone. Compression pedals help even out dynamics by smoothing out the volume of loud and soft notes, resulting in a consistent and punchy sound. EQ pedals enable bassists to sculpt their tone by boosting or cutting specific frequencies, allowing them to emphasize certain parts of the sound or compensate for room acoustics.

Other popular bass effects include envelope filters, which produce dynamic filter sweeps in response to playing dynamics, adding rhythmic groove to bass lines. Octave pedals generate harmonies one or two octaves below the original note, creating a fuller and more powerful sound. Modulation effects like chorus, flanger, and phaser add depth and movement by modulating the pitch or phase, creating swirling textures and enhancing the overall presence of the bass line. Lastly, delay and reverb pedals introduce ambience and spatial depth, adding echoes and reflections that enhance the sense of space in music. These diverse effects allow bassists to expand their sonic palette and express their creativity in numerous ways.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Guitar Pickup

A guitar pickup is a device installed on an electric or acoustic guitar that captures the vibrations of the strings and converts them into an electrical signal. This signal can then be amplified and processed to produce sound through an amplifier. Pickups are essential for electric guitars, as they do not produce much sound acoustically and rely on pickups to be heard at performance levels.

There are several types of guitar pickups, each with unique characteristics:

  1. Single-Coil Pickups: These pickups consist of a single coil of wire wrapped around magnets. They are known for their bright, crisp sound and are commonly used in styles like rock, blues, and country. However, they can be prone to picking up electromagnetic interference, which can lead to a hum.
  2. Humbucker Pickups: Humbuckers use two coils of wire to cancel out the hum and electromagnetic interference often picked up by single-coil pickups. This design results in a thicker, warmer sound with higher output, making them popular in genres like rock, metal, and jazz.
  3. P90 Pickups: A variation of the single-coil pickup, P90s offer a fuller sound with more midrange punch. They are versatile and can be used in a variety of music styles, bridging the gap between the bright tone of single coils and the warmth of humbuckers.
  4. Acoustic Pickups: For acoustic guitars, pickups can be either piezoelectric or microphone-based. Piezo pickups are placed under the saddle and capture the vibration of the strings and the body, while microphone pickups capture the sound acoustically, often blending with piezo signals for a more natural sound.

A pickup plays a significant role in shaping the tone and character of a guitar, allowing musicians to select pickups that best suit their playing style and genre preferences.

 

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