{"product_id":"boss-gk-5-gk-5b-divided-pickup","title":"BOSS GK-5\/GK-5B Divided Pickup","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBOSS GK-5\/GK-5B Divided Pickup for Electric Guitar or Bass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOSS GK-5\/GK-5B divided pickup system connects compatible steel-stringed electric guitars or electric basses to the BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer ecosystem. Choose the GK-5 for electric guitar or the GK-5B for electric bass; both use a compact divided pickup, separate control body, 1\/4\" TRS output, and drill-free mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for players who want to expand a conventional instrument with synthesized and digitally generated sounds, these pickups route the instrument signal through a compatible BKG-15 or BKG-30 TRS cable. The connection can feed a GKC-AD conversion box or connect directly to the GK input on a GM-800, depending on the system configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants share the same compact controller dimensions and pickup dimensions, making them practical additions to instruments where permanent modification is undesirable. The supplied mounting-parts set allows installation without drilling into the guitar or bass. The principal variant difference is instrument type: GK-5 is designed for electric guitar, while GK-5B is designed for electric bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Instrument Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the GK-5 for steel-stringed electric guitars or the GK-5B for steel-stringed electric basses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivided Pickup Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captures the instrument for use with compatible BOSS guitar-synthesizer workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGM-800 Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to deliver instrument signals to the BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" TRS Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses a standard-format TRS connection instead of the larger legacy divided-pickup connector format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect GK Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can connect to the GK input of a compatible GM-800 using the appropriate BKG-series cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGKC-AD Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports connection through a compatible GKC-AD conversion box when required by the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill-Free Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes mounting components that allow the pickup system to attach without drilling into the instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate pickup and control body keep the installed system relatively unobtrusive on the instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectric Guitar and Bass Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divided pickup designed for steel-stringed electric guitars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divided pickup designed for steel-stringed electric basses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GK-5 family provides the instrument-side pickup hardware required to send a compatible guitar or bass signal into the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer. This allows players to access synthesized and digitally generated sounds from their existing instrument rather than changing to a dedicated controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1\/4\" TRS Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models provide a 1\/4\" TRS phone output. The source specifies compatibility with BKG-15 and BKG-30 1\/4\" TRS cables, which are sold separately. The cable can run to a GKC-AD box or directly to the GM-800's GK input according to the chosen system configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Permanent Instrument Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mounting-parts set is supplied with each variant so the pickup can be attached without drilling into the instrument. This makes the GK-5 and GK-5B useful for players who want to add divided-pickup functionality while avoiding permanent body modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e GK-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e GK-5 Electric Guitar, GK-5B Electric Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5 Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e GK-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5B Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e GK-5B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divided Instrument Pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5 Instrument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel-stringed electric guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5B Instrument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel-stringed electric bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Synthesizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Conversion Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOSS GKC-AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e BKG-15 or BKG-30, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" TRS phone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounting parts supplied; drilling not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Body Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4\" W x 0.6\" H x 2.8\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" W x 0.3\" H x 0.3\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Body Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5 Pickup Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 0.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK-5B Pickup Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 0.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBOSS GK-5 or GK-5B divided pickup, according to selected variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Parts Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BOSS","offers":[{"title":"For Electric Guitar","offer_id":46900910850245,"sku":"BOSS-GK5","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"For Electric Bass Guitar","offer_id":46900910883013,"sku":"BOSS-GK5B","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3085\/3829\/files\/1-boss-gk-5_c0f538fc-4ddd-4317-a8a5-5de2d37bcbea.jpg?v=1789169195","url":"https:\/\/avlgear.com\/products\/boss-gk-5-gk-5b-divided-pickup","provider":"AVLGEAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}