Roland GKC5 5 Metre 13-Pin DIN Cable for GK Pickup to GR Synth

The Roland GKC5 is a specialised 5-metre audio cable featuring a 13-pin DIN connector, designed specifically to bridge the gap between Roland's GK-series guitar pickups and their GR-series guitar synthesizer units. This cable serves as the essential physical link that allows the analogue signal from a guitar's GK pickup to be transmitted to a compatible synthesizer for processing, enabling guitarists to access a vast array of synth sounds and modelling effects directly from their instrument. The cable's robust construction ensures reliable signal transmission over its 5-metre length, making it suitable for both studio setups and live performances where some distance from the amplifier or synth unit is required. The 13-pin configuration is proprietary to Roland's GK/GR system, carrying not only the divided pickup signals for each string but also control data. This specific compatibility means it is engineered to work seamlessly with units like the GR-20 Guitar Synthesizer, the VG-99 V-Guitar System, and the VB-99 V-Bass system, as well as with guitars like the Godin models equipped with synth access hardware. This cable is best suited for guitarists and bassists who are integrating Roland's guitar synthesis technology into their rig. It is a fundamental component for anyone looking to expand their tonal palette beyond traditional guitar sounds, enabling the use of synth pads, orchestral emulations, and other modelled instruments. Its practical length offers flexibility in stage positioning, allowing players to move freely while maintaining a solid connection to their sound processing gear.