Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup Kit 7
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Customization Designed for 7-String Guitars and Modern Setups
The Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup Kit G7 (GK-5-KIT-G7) is aimed at guitarists who want to transform their 7-string into a true synth controller without sacrificing their instrument's character. Once installed, the system integrates into the guitar's standard wiring and allows simultaneous use of the "normal pickup" signal and the Serial GK signal, ideal for layering traditional guitar sounds with synth textures, modeling, or V-Guitar effects.
Advanced Controls to Manage Your Guitar Synth Live
Whether on stage or in the studio, ergonomics make the difference. The GK-5-KIT-G7 includes the necessary components to logically position your controls according to your playing style: a 3-way toggle switch to select the GK output, the normal pickup output, or a mix of both; a 3-way momentary switch providing access to assignable S1 and S2 controls (depending on the connected compatible device); and a GK button usable as volume or parameter control. A dedicated LED confirms system power for worry-free use.
Serial GK: Stable Digital Connection Ready for Compatible Devices
Designed for the Serial GK ecosystem, this kit ensures stable digital signal transmission and includes dedicated wiring suitable for active or passive pickups. For optimal performance, it is intended to work with dedicated Serial GK cables (BGK series). If you want to control GK 13-pin format devices, using a GKC-DA GK converter (sold separately) extends your setup's compatibility.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Active |
| Category | kit |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| Winding | simple |
| Position | set |
| Color | Black |
| Reference | Boss GK-5-KIT-G7 |
| Type | integration kit for divided pickup (hexaphonic pickup) GK-5 |
| Instrument compatibility | 7-string electric guitars with steel strings |
| Interface | Serial GK |
| Operation | simultaneous use possible with the instrument's usual pickup signals |
| Transmission | stable digital signals |
| Wiring | dedicated for active or passive pickup signals |
| Selector | 3-way toggle switch (GK, normal pickup, mix) |
| Controls | 3-way momentary switch activating assignable S1 and S2 (depending on connected device) |
| Control | GK button (volume or assignable parameters depending on connected device) |
| Indicator | power LED |
| Pickup format | flat and thin pickup designed to fit most standard electric guitars |
| Kit contents | GK-5 unit, printed circuit board, Serial GK connection plate, level potentiometer, switches, LED, wires, springs, screws |
| Compatible accessories | dedicated BOSS Serial GK cables (BGK series) available separately |
| Extended compatibility | GKC-DA GK converter (sold separately) to control GK 13-pin devices |
| Installation | requires instrument modifications; professional installation recommended |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup Kit G7 compatible with a 7-string guitar?
This kit is designed for electric 7-string guitars equipped with steel strings.
Can the guitar’s pickup sound be retained along with the synth signal?
The 3-way switch allows selection between the Serial GK signal, the regular pickup, or a mix of both. Simultaneous use of the regular pickup signal and the GK signal is thus supported.
What devices and cables should be used with the Serial GK output?
The connection requires BOSS Serial GK cables of the BGK series, sold separately. To operate a device with a 13-pin GK format, a separately sold GKC-DA GK converter is required.
What controls are included in the GK-5-KIT-G7 kit?
A 3-way momentary switch provides access to assignable S1 and S2 functions depending on the connected device. The GK knob can control volume or an assignable parameter. An LED indicates system power.
Does the installation of the GK-5-KIT-G7 require modification of the guitar?
Installation requires modifications to the instrument and professional assistance is recommended.
