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Chapter 1. Preparations for playing

Attaching the GK-2A/GK-3 to your guitar

First, you will need to attach the GK-2A/GK-3 divided
pickup to your guitar. To learn how, refer to the owner’s
manual for the GK-2A/GK-3.
The GK-2A/GK-3 cannot be used with the following types of
guitar. (When attached to one of these guitars, the GK-2A/
GK-3 will not function correctly.)
• Guitars with unconventional string structures, such as
twelve-string guitars or pedal steel guitars
• Guitars that use nylon or gut strings
• Bass guitars
•Other guitars that, for structural reasons, have no location
where the GK-2A/GK-3 divided pickup can be attached
correctly
About the GK-2A/GK-3 select switch
When using the VG-88, you can control the balance between
the divided pickup and the normal pickup for each patch.
We recommend that you normally leave the select switch in
the “MIX” position.
About the SYNTH VOL knob of the GK-2A
When using the VG-88, various functions can be assigned to
the SYNTH VOL knob of the GK-2A.
If the SYNTH VOL knob is programmed to control a
parameter other than the volume of the VG-88, the SYNTH
VOL knob will no longer control the volume of the VG-88.
If using a guitar equipped with a GK-3, substitute “GK
Volume knob” (of the GK-3) wherever “SYNTH VOL knob”
(of the GK-2A) appears in this document.

Connecting an amp etc.

Before you make connections

In order to play the VG-88, you will need the following
equipment.
•A guitar on which the GK-2A/GK-3 has been installed
• Amp/speaker or headphones
The following equipment will add additional functionality to
your VG-88 system.
• External expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5,
BOSS FV-300L)
• External pedal switch (sold separately: Roland DP-2,
BOSS FS-5U)
After you have prepared your guitar — by installing the GK-2A/GK-3 — connect your equipment as shown in the following diagram.
fig.1-01
Speakers with AmplifierGuitar with GK-2A or GK-3
Roland