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Roland GKC-5

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Roland GKC-5
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Great cable suited for its purpose
Phil8564 04.02.2014
I have had 3 of these cables over the past 8 years and there have been a few things I have learnt.

You really need to take care of this cable!

I use this cable for my VG99 effects processor and had it break on me, possibly due to carelessness on my part (Not storing it correctly/abused on stage) but what i had found was that the cables inside must have torn/worn out at a certain point in the cable which meant that certain strings themselves would not ring out whilst the rest of them did. It made it very difficult to discern what the problem was but also made it clear that this is a delicate cable indeed.

You need a backup!

Buy two or more of these things as if one goes you will be unlikely to be in a in a situation where you can easily go and buy one. Even shops that sell the VG/GR units rarely sell the GK cables so it's better to be safe than sorry especially since the cable is delicate.

All in all, you need it if you use the GK compatible equipment so just be carful with them!
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Okay, but not what they used to be
Anonymous 31.12.2014
I have a 13-pin cable from over fifteen years ago (still works), but sometime in the interim period, Roland changed their manufacturing/materials; sadly, not for the better. It works, and it?s useable, but the construction/material of the cable means it?s not very flexible (in comparison to the old cable), and has memory.

As I said, it works?it does what it?s supposed to?but your mileage may vary. (I wish there was an alternative short of soldering 13-pin DIN connectors yourself.)
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Hannu R. 16.01.2015
After using this cable I'll have had a permanent connection trouble with my Godin Multiac guitars: fourth string connection is poor. I ordered a new cable and I had the same problem with it with my other Godin Multiac guitars as well, so it must be a fault it the cable. Cable should be a little stronger. Every time I use this cable I'll have to spray a contact spray to the connection pins and after that I'll get the fourth string working but the sound is lower that the others.
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Original Cable
Stephen662 29.04.2021
I have not unpacked this yet; it is bought as a spare. I would hate for my guitar synth to be out of action. So, what's to get excited about? Well, it is a direct and official replacement cable. You know it will work and work well straight out the pack. Of course, no cable, especially a complex and delicate 13 pin job will last forever if used in the studio every day, or on stage. So having a spare is a smart move. Gotta love Roland gear.
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Alnico53 09.03.2020
Perfect cable. Perfect sending.
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Compulsive purchase if you use the roland GK pickups/synths.
Adri 06.10.2016
I think it's funny it does not come with the GR55 synthesizer and you have to buy it apart.

There is no other way out, you need this cable.

I'm writing reviews on Vovox cables and after having one of them all other cables feel flimsy but this one from Roland goes beyond, for such an specific connector you wish they'd come up with a better result and presentation.

I like my cables neatly coiled over-under and tied, but this one comes folded in an 8 shape, the outer rubber feels cheap, the connector pins are very thin so I'd rather be extra careful when plugging in.

All in all it seems like Roland wants you to buy a lot of cables in the long run, and it's probably wise to have always a spare one.
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Overpriced but necessary
Michael9841 11.07.2016
It's an unusual cable which is necessary for the Boss/Roland midi systems so you're stuck paying way too much for what amounts to a pretty mediocre cable. The build quality is good, but not great - it's stiff and the end plugs are plastic which means you need to baby it or you're going to be buying yet another one soon.
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expensive but necessary part of the guitar midi setup
frescobaldi 13.06.2020
too bad it is sold separately and costs so much, but well, part of the roland midi guitar experience, which allows me to play effectively without ghost notes nor latency.
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The right lead for the right job!
Sean567 28.01.2015
I have been gigging for 15 years with the Roland VG88. Its a fine & reliable piece of equipment but the Lead needs periodic replacement. This is my 3rd lead in that time frame so I can't complain about routine maintenance, I do think the lead is over priced though. If the sssnake company would produce a similar product I'm sure it would come in at a lower price than the €46.00 euros I paid for this replacement. Cheers S.
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in the total its ok but it costs too much for a cable
michalis karagiannis 17.01.2019
in the total its ok but it costs too much for a cable

if you press it with your feet by mistake many times...it will start cracking the sound ....i prefer the 3 m cable but they dont produce it anymore......

Roland must change the jack into metal .

and reduce the cost..........too many for just a cable
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