GC-1
GK-Ready Stratocaster®
Information
Classic Strat, New Horizons
Since pioneering the GR-500 guitar synth in 1977, Roland has been dedicated to developing the ultimate electronic guitar. A perpetual and continuous quest for the next-generation guitar led to electric-guitar giant Fender®. Now, collaborating with Fender, Roland proudly introduces a new era of electronic guitar: V-Guitar!
Stratocaster Equipped to Drive the GR-55 and VG-99
The complete functions of the Roland GK-3 are perfectly and beautifully embedded in the authentic Fender Stratocaster, letting you drive the GR-55, VG-99, and other 13-pin compatible gear. As well as its futuristic functionality, it also provides classic Fender Stratocaster sound and feel.
- - Equipped with GK hex-divided pickup, 13-pin connector, and all controls to drive the GR-55 and VG-99
- - Controls are compatible with the GK-3
- - Simple and easy operation based on the Stratocaster design concept
Variation
GC-1-3TS
<Sunburst/Rosewood Fingerboard>
GC-1-BLK
<Black/Maple Fingerboard>
Stratocaster with Support for VG-99 and GR-55
The GC-1 has built-in divided pickup that adds infinite creative possibilities to the Fender Stratocaster. In addition to playing the GC-1 as a normal Stratocaster through your favorite amp, you can also connect it to the VG-99 V-Guitar System or GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer to dramatically enhance creativity.
One-Cable Connection
With a single GK cable, you can conveniently connect the GC-1 to a VG-99 or GR-55. This is all you need to tap into a world of sound through COSM modeling or guitar synthesis. The GC-1 is also capable of converting your performance into MIDI data via a VG-99 or GR-55, so you can use it as a MIDI controller to record your guitar performances directly to a DAW.
GR-55—A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance
The GR-55 compatible with the GC-1 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it`s the fastest ever. It`s also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before. Onstage or in the studio, you can instantly access the GR-55`s huge library of ready-to-use sounds, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons.
* GR-55 sold separately. Learn more...
VG-99—Powerful Sound Creating Capability with Dual-COSM Configuration
The GC-1`s another perfect partner is the VG-99 V-Guitar System. The VG-99 contains an incredible range of COSM-modeled guitars and amplifiers including new electric, acoustic and bass guitar models, a new GR-300 synth wave, and much more. It even models two signal paths at once. Complete dual processing of guitar modeling on the VG-99 allows you to play two different guitar sounds simultaneously. For example, one virtual guitar could be a Telecaster® in a vintage Tweed amp with full effects and the other a nylon-string guitar with just a hint of reverb. With three powerful new processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as Ribbon Controller and D BEAM, this remarkable instrument raises the bar in guitar-modeling and performance technology.
* VG-99 sold separately. Learn more...
Color variations
- Type 1 (GC-1-BLK)
- Body Color: Black
Neck:1-piece Maple neck - Type 2 (GC-1-3TS)
- Body Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
Neck: Rosewood (Fingerboard) on Maple
Common Specifications
- Body
- Alder
- Neck
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1cm)
Backshape: Modern "C" shape
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8cm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo - Pickups
- Single Coil type x 3
Divided type x 1 - Bridge
- Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Controls
- GK Controller section:
GK VOLUME knob, Select switch, UP(S1) button, DOWN(S2) button
Normal guitar section:
Guitar VOLUME knob, Guitar TONE knob, 5-Way switch - Connectors
- GK Connector (13-pin connector), Guitar Jack (1/4" phone type)
- Accessories
- GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster® Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FENDER® GUITARS
Tremolo arm
Hexagonal wrench
Special gig bag - Options (sold separately)
- GK Cables (GKC-5, GKC-10)
Size and Weight
- Weight
- 4.0 kg8 lbs. 14 oz.
All specifications and appearances are subject to change.
Roland and Fender®, two industry giants who have immeasurably shaped the sound of modern music through their innovative products, have come together to bring the guitar to its next evolutionary step. The new V-Guitar line reinvents the electric guitar as the electronic guitar, taking Fender’s classic Stratocaster® design and putting Roland’s cutting-edge technologies right inside to greatly extend the capabilities of the world’s most-loved instrumennt.
Roland has had a huge impact on the guitar world for over 35 years, bringing players incredible electronic music innovations such as digital guitar modeling and guitar synthesis, to name just two. Fender has invented some of the most influential guitar designs of all time, and the Stratocaster—still going strong after 50-plus years—is perhaps the most played and imitated instrument ever.
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