{"product_id":"boss-gk5-kit-g6-g7-divided-pickup-installation-kit-for-electric-guitar","title":"BOSS GK5-KIT-G6\/G7 Divided Pickup Installation Kit for Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBOSS GK5-KIT-G6\/G7 Divided Pickup Installation Kit for Electric Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOSS GK5-KIT-G6\/G7 divided pickup installation kit permanently integrates the GK-5 Serial GK system into a steel-string electric guitar. Choose the GK5-KIT-G6 for six-string instruments or GK5-KIT-G7 for seven-string guitars; both include the divided pickup, internal electronics, expanded controls, connector hardware, and wiring required for professional installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for guitarists using compatible BOSS synthesizer and V-Guitar equipment, the system works alongside the instrument's existing active or passive pickups. A three-way toggle selects the regular guitar signal, GK signal, or a blend of both, while the S1\/S2 momentary switch and GK knob provide assignable fingertip control from the instrument itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants use the BOSS Serial GK digital interface for stable transmission and can also drive compatible legacy 13-pin GK products through an optional GKC-DA converter. Installation requires modification of the guitar and is intended for a qualified repair technician or luthier. Power is supplied by the connected Serial GK device, so no separate battery is required for the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix- and Seven-String Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose GK5-KIT-G6 for six-string electric guitars or GK5-KIT-G7 for seven-string instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated GK-5 System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanently installs BOSS divided-pickup technology and Serial GK electronics directly into the guitar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive or Passive Pickup Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wiring allows the GK system to operate alongside the instrument's existing pickup electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Way Signal Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selects the regular guitar signal, GK output, or a combination of both from the installed toggle switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssignable S1\/S2 Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e A three-way momentary switch provides two functions that can be assigned according to the connected GK-compatible device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous GK Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 50-kohm GK knob controls volume or other supported parameters on compatible connected equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial GK Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports current BOSS Serial GK synthesizer and V-Guitar products using compatible BGK-series cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy GK Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports compatible 13-pin GK equipment through the optional BOSS GKC-DA converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSix-String and Seven-String Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK5-KIT-G6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed exclusively for six-string steel-string electric guitars with a 4\" divided pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGK5-KIT-G7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed exclusively for seven-string steel-string electric guitars with an extended 4.4\" divided pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePermanent Serial GK Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GK5-KIT series places the main electronics, connector hardware, pickup, and controls inside or directly on the guitar rather than using the external controller housing found on user-installable GK pickups. Individual controls can be positioned during customization to suit the instrument shape and the player's preferred operating layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGK, Guitar, and Mixed Signal Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied three-way toggle integrates the divided pickup with the guitar's conventional pickup system. Players can select the normal guitar sound, the GK processing path, or a combined signal. Dedicated wiring supports instruments equipped with either passive pickups or battery-powered active electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpanded Fingertip Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S1\/S2 momentary switch provides two assignable commands for compatible processors. The GK volume control offers continuous adjustment of volume or another supported parameter, and the included LED provides a visual indication when the installed GK system is receiving power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Installation and Pickup Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires modification of the guitar and should be completed by an experienced repair technician or luthier. BOSS specifies positioning the divided pickup near the bridge, with each guitar string aligned over its corresponding pickup element. 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