Roland US-20 GK13 A/B/Y Selector box
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=13953.0 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=13953.0)
or third party versions here
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10935.0 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10935.0)
Look for new vendors selling Gk 13 pin accessories here:
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=174.0 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=174.0)
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GK Accessories
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Ricky Graham Septar kit:
(split a 13 pin input into 6 outputs, one per string)
http://rickygraham.com/pages/septar-kits (http://rickygraham.com/pages/septar-kits)
ROLAND GKP-4 Parallel Box
http://www.roland.com/products/en/GKP-4/ (http://www.roland.com/products/en/GKP-4/)
ROLAND US-20 Unit Selector
http://www.roland.com/products/en/US-20/ (http://www.roland.com/products/en/US-20/)
Roland US Knowledge base for all above
http://backstage.rolandus.com/knowledge_base/index.php (http://backstage.rolandus.com/knowledge_base/index.php)
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RMC FanOut Box
http://www.rmcpickup.com/fanoutbox.html (http://www.rmcpickup.com/fanoutbox.html)
Klausschock SW41 GK Router (Routes Multiple GK13 Guitars into One GK13 target)
http://www.klausschock.com/Products/products.html (http://www.klausschock.com/Products/products.html)
SGUS-3 : Synth Guitar Unit Selector
http://www.chd-el.cz/index.php?id=140 (http://www.chd-el.cz/index.php?id=140)
PROIX - Japan GK / VG Custom hardware
http://www.proix.com/accessory.html (http://www.proix.com/accessory.html)
http://www.proix.com/ (http://www.proix.com/)
Dr. Jones GK Accessories
http://www.joness.com/gr300/ (http://www.joness.com/gr300/)
GK World - German THE WORLD OF GK-READY GUITARS
http://www.gkworld.de/startseite/main.html (http://www.gkworld.de/startseite/main.html)
Bill Bax's New 13 pin Cable and Powered Break out box
Be sure to check out his updated web site:
www.separate-strings.co.uk (http://www.separate-strings.co.uk)
Can you recommend a good website for translating some of these pages to English?
Thanks,
Ken
http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Perfect - thanks!
Wish to Rack your VG gear - at any price?:
http://tinyurl.com/3ex7tq
I have a VG99 and a GR20. I just got a GKP4 to run them both in parallel. However, when both units are plugged in, I get a ground-loop kind of hum out of the VG99 that is especially prevalent when a COSM Amp model is used. Both units are plugged in to the same electrical source. I use a GK-3 pickup on my guitar. If I unplug the 13 pin cable from the GR20, the hum on the VG99 goes away (even leaving it plugged in to the GKP4). The problem is really bad on the vg99 LA-Lead patch and similar.
Have submitted this issue to Roland. Any thoughts here? Does the US20 pedal exhibit any behavior like this?
Thanks.
Ok, solved my own problem. Major hum when USB cable plugged into VG99 while using the GKP4 with GR20. Unplug USB, all hum problems go away.
Right angle DIN13 from a VW CD changer - custom added to a Planet Waves Cable. It does lack the retention release tab - but it could make life easier for some GK installations.
BTW - This was posted to the Yahoo VG-8 Group by "hamerman409"
A Reference for the Kenwood 13 pin connections
http://www.phathack.com/index.cgi?page=pinouts
Note these are NOT Roland Compatible.
(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg12.imageshack.us%2Fimg12%2F1416%2Fpinoutdin13kenwood1kb.gif&hash=5efd872909d6ea979471cfff746ede38bf163e3b)
But a few have right angle 13 pin plugs which can be removed and reattached to a Proper Roland cable.
Dunno if anyone has seen this yet- and I have no affiliation with the guy other than I did order one...
Check this Gk3 hole saving strat mounting bracket out...!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pickup-mounting-plate-Roland-GK-2A-GK-3-GR33-VG88-Strat_W0QQitemZ230229943212QQihZ013QQcategoryZ42455QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
enjoy... 8)
15 foot 13 pin with right angle connector $17
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenwood-CD%2FDVD-Changer-Cable-%2F-Sirius-Cable-13-Pin-13px_W0QQitemZ150264908494QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0806291456r20293
Quote from: sustainiac on July 01, 2008, 05:06:04 PM
15 foot 13 pin with right angle connector $17
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenwood-CD%2FDVD-Changer-Cable-%2F-Sirius-Cable-13-Pin-13px_W0QQitemZ150264908494QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0806291456r20293
I do not know if this cable exhibits this same issue but I know for sure that some cables wired for Kenwood CD changers only use a few conductors of the 13pin cable. Therefore, there are some cables that have 13 pin connectors on either end, but do not actually have all 13 pins connected internally. I have seen a kenwood cable with 13pin on each side and 6 conductor cable.
Again, I have no idea if the cable mentioned here has all 13 pins connected or not.
Vance
See page 61 here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3281847/Kenwood-TS570G-TS570Gpdf-Owners-Manual-English
you are right - looks like a no connect on pins #1,#7, #10
At $17 - could use it for parts - but must be careful
I think that VW modular right angle 13 pin plug looks better (see above)
Kenwood TS-570..........
Hey thats a transceiver from my peeps.
W9WCR
Cool - We are your one stop web destination for owners manuals -in PDF form for all your tech toys. ;)
http://www.scribd.com/search?query=service+manual
and hhmm marketing?
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3744542/A-synthesis-of-the-Russian-brainwashing-manual
http://www.scribd.com/doc/288184/THE-MANIPULATION-OF-HUMAN-BEHAVIOR?ga_related_doc=1
Nice find, dude. What, do have links to every manual and tech document in the audio industry bookmarked or something? ;D
Quote from: sustainiac on July 01, 2008, 05:50:24 PM
See page 61 here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3281847/Kenwood-TS570G-TS570Gpdf-Owners-Manual-English
you are right - looks like a no connect on pins #1,#7, #10
At $17 - could use it for parts - but must be careful
I think that VW modular right angle 13 pin plug looks better (see above)
QuoteNice find, dude. What, do have links to every manual and tech document in the audio industry bookmarked or something?
Even Worse - its stored in grey mater in my head, due to years of being a Roland Warranty service manager.
Quote from: Elantric on May 22, 2008, 11:16:04 AM
Right angle DIN13 from a VW CD changer - custom added to a Planet Waves Cable. It does lack the retention release tab - but it could make life easier for some GK installations.
BTW - This was posted to the Yahoo VG-8 Group by "hamerman409"
I'm assuming you mean solder it to an existing cable with straight end? Where is the cheapest easiest place to this angled connector?
I am still new to the GR-55 but making good steady progress largely because of the good info on this forum. Here is a simple question. Does anyone make a good quality off the shelf 13pin connector cable for the Roland unit. When I purchased my gr55, I bought two cables from Roland and am already having issues with one of them. I am not into building or soldering anything. Quality is more important to me than price. Any ideas??
Quote from: JLL115 on February 12, 2012, 05:16:28 AM
I am still new to the GR-55 but making good steady progress largely because of the good info on this forum. Here is a simple question. Does anyone make a good quality off the shelf 13pin connector cable for the Roland unit. When I purchased my gr55, I bought two cables from Roland and am already having issues with one of them. I am not into building or soldering anything. Quality is more important to me than price. Any ideas??
I got one of these and it works well.
http://www.uneeksupply.com/20FT-LOCKING-ROLAND-13-PIN-DATA-CABLE-GKC-GK-A2-GR-20-Feet-COPY_p_16781.html (http://www.uneeksupply.com/20FT-LOCKING-ROLAND-13-PIN-DATA-CABLE-GKC-GK-A2-GR-20-Feet-COPY_p_16781.html)
I've never had a problem with the original roland cable, though.
Wow... there's a lot of great stuff in the links at the top of this thread! My GAS didn't need to see those breakout boxes.
I too am having problems with one of my roland cables. It's only a few months old and has been used pretty carefully. Yesterday, I noticed that I was getting a lot of static from the low e string, particularly when using the COSM section of the GR-55. After checking the connections, I noticed that if I moved the cable near the plug, the signal would correct itself. However, eventually it would slip back out.
I'm interested in learning how to repair these cables if it can be done without a tremendous amount of soldering, or if there have been any "new" solutions. I read another thread on here regarding aftermarket cables and the consensus seemed to be that they are crap. That said, I can't keep dropping $50 on a new roland cable ever few months either.
Your contacts get dirty over time.
This works good. Got mine at Amazon.com
I loved the 5' cable I bought from this company. Worked for me if you need a short GK cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Pin-Guitar-Synth-Cable-5-FT-for-Roland-GKC-3-GKC-13-Pin-/181118786588?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2a2b855c1c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Pin-Guitar-Synth-Cable-5-FT-for-Roland-GKC-3-GKC-13-Pin-/181118786588?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2a2b855c1c)
Quote from: drjoness2001 on April 09, 2013, 07:00:15 AM
I loved the 5' cable I bought from this company. Worked for me if you need a short GK cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Pin-Guitar-Synth-Cable-5-FT-for-Roland-GKC-3-GKC-13-Pin-/181118786588?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2a2b855c1c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Pin-Guitar-Synth-Cable-5-FT-for-Roland-GKC-3-GKC-13-Pin-/181118786588?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2a2b855c1c)
Thanks for the link! These will make great backups/replacements for my US-20 cables.
No - this "2 IN / 1 Out" type switch box has always been a home brew custom - Roland never offered one.
EDIT see new GK Source selectors ideal when running multiple GK guitars here
GKMX-42 Project – Box with 4 GK/4 Jacks in 2 GK out
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=9143.75 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=9143.75)
(https://www.primovasound.com/gfx/gkmx_42_side.jpg)
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Be sure to check this new gear area for all currently available GK-13 Accessories
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=174.0 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=174.0)
Hi Elantric,
Any chance of changing my old website address billbax110mb.com into www.separate-strings.co.uk (http://www.separate-strings.co.uk)
The 110mb site passed away two years ago.
Thanks again,
Bill
done
Dont forget
Bill Bax Products area here
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=182.0 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=182.0)
Masterful stroke Elantric. 8)
Thanks,
Bill ;D