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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2012 3:02:11 GMT
HI ALL ,,I have a NEW-TOY,, HA.HAAr , Thanks first of all to Roger Bayliss ,for alerting me to this medium ,, with a comment on a GR55 ,, I asked him a question & BILL-  - [administator ] posted some info on these Units [thanks BILL] I -PM'd Bill and it went from there .. I dicovered Bill has a roland GR33 & helped me with Links & valuable info on the various models .. after much checking revies etc I came to the conclusion that the GR33 was the most poular unit prior to the GR55 release .. I then went hunting used units on the Net as the new GR55 was too expensive for me as a toy !! After much browsing I found a GR33 &GK2 package in Australia by posting a wanted to buy on a victorian [adjacent state to mine in OZ] buy sell music forum [''MELBAND'']. I now have it here & have not yet had time to really try-it out fully !! I fitted the GK2 hex Pick-up onto my Project Squier & am blown away with the very good tracking it has ..    I will have a Ball with this when time permits ,I have only 1x project to coplete and thenI am going to enjoy myself playing some music ,as I have built so many projects IT's time for a BREAK from that side of my hobby!! CHEERS to ALL & THANKYOU -''BILL;; for all the help Given,, BARRY.. |
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Post by eltrasero on Mar 30, 2012 8:39:22 GMT
Interesting guitar, Barry, Now are you sure you have enough switches on there? I think there's room for a few more.
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Post by colljaw on Mar 30, 2012 9:06:30 GMT
Hi Barry, I have the gr20 model that is really easy to understand. I also had the gr30 but found it too difficult to operate. Once you have all your favourite sounds, move them so that they are all together, then you can use the gk2 controller to access them. You will have fun with this Barry, enjoy!!! Just remembered that I did this video with the gr20. youtu.be/4ot8anr1oY8Regards, Jim. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2012 10:11:32 GMT
HI ELASTRO ,,, YES THERE have been more switches etc as you can see but eliminated by the extra five,way super switch fitted now , I moved the vol pot back etc out of the way as you see ,,
This is my project 20th annaverary Squier strat that was poly black bought as a wreck from a S/H shop ,, now stained & satin clear nitro-cellulose coating ,C/shp fat fifties [great p/ups Charlies recomendation at the time of my resto] 2 point wilky heavy trem with my H/made 10ozs block & my No-wear plasic tube trem arm fixture [no BL*&@# threads ]
iT playes & sound's much better than my genuine USA strat ..
1 more thing thats in there is JOHAN's mini J201 fet preamp , used only occasionally, LED indicator......
CHEERS MATE ,,,,,BARRY..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2012 10:24:30 GMT
HI COLLJAW ,, Nice to put a face to the name Mate , yes nice video, sound very good ,I know I will have Fun with my synth once I get time to play with it Good tip on the grouping the favorites together thanks.. ??WAs that a std patch you used if so what was it called , the GR33 may have different sounds  not sure . I was most taken by the tracking quality of the gR33 &gK2 .. i have another P/up coming a GK2A [found new old stock in here in OZ,[cheap], may go onto a lap-steel?? ..more fun ha.haar.. Once I get this Etap2-HW echo project finished ,it will be fun playing time for me ..[no more projects for a while ,if any!!!] CHEERS ,,MATE take it Easy ,,,,,,,,,,Barry |
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Post by loujones12 on Mar 31, 2012 11:29:06 GMT
Hi Barry. think you gonna love this unit. i have had mine for about 2 yrs. only difference i can see is the pick up. mine looks more like a pup. and is marked GK 2a. however its a bit mind boggling to work out. but the SOUNDS you can get out of it will blow you away. from 12 string to trumpet full orchestra. just a matter of putting it all together !!!!!!!! regards Lou
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Post by alanmckillop on Mar 31, 2012 13:14:38 GMT
I have the GR-20 with the GK-3 p/u, which came between the GR-33 and GR-55 and it's an amazing piece of kit. The important thing is getting the distance between strings and p'u correct and then adjusting the sensitivity. You'll have hours of pleasure I'm sure.
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Post by kipper on Mar 31, 2012 13:45:25 GMT
Hi Barry, I have the gr20 model that is really easy to understand. I also had the gr30 but found it too difficult to operate. Once you have all your favourite sounds, move them so that they are all together, then you can use the gk2 controller to access them. You will have fun with this Barry, enjoy!!! Just remembered that I did this video with the gr20. youtu.be/4ot8anr1oY8Regards, Jim. jim thats great very well done and belated birthday wishes. peter |
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Post by colljaw on Mar 31, 2012 14:09:35 GMT
Thanks for the comment Peter although I just put it here for Barry to let him hear some of the sounds.
My birthday is 12 May when I'll be 65.
Regards, Jim
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Post by rogerbayliss on Mar 31, 2012 22:39:13 GMT
Nice one Barry ! you are going to have fun with it I am sure ! One of the things that I heard Ecca doing was mixing two sounds together on the GR55 such as guitar and piano. Not sure if this one will but have a look in case.
I bought a Korg PA500 Keyboard some months back and the sounds in it are amazing. I was editing the Theme from Thunderbirds this week and it sounds very good I might post it !
Have fun with the toy Barry.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 0:25:16 GMT
HI ROGER, THANKS ,mate it was your post a while back mentioning Ecca having the later GR55 that got me interested Goodonyou..
BILL then added much help & it went from there , So, I now have one & its going to be much fun..
Yes the GR33 can do the guitar -piano & other together ..But as yet only briefly tried the unit as i am busy on another project but soon to play around with it ..
Thanks Again Mate [look after ''TWANG'' don't upset him HA,Haar] ,,,,,,,,BARRY..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 0:31:36 GMT
HI LOU ,, The GK2A !!!! This unit I bought S/H & it came with the older GK2 but tracks very well ,But I also have found a New-old-stock-GK2A & have bought it [not arrived yet]
going to be a fun-toy ..
CHEERS LOU ,,Barry..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 0:36:56 GMT
HI JIM ,, best wishes for May 25th ,, You are only a Boy-mate Here I am coming 73 in JUNE ,
We are only as old as we feel ..
Sometimes I feel 100 but when fiddling with music only 21 again HA.HAAar..
TAKE-IT-EASY-MATE ,,,,,,,,,,BARRY..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 0:49:10 GMT
HI ALLAN,, Thanks for your interest mate ,,, i did follow the set-up from the extensive Manual [137 pages],& yes the sensitivity adjustments seem a Must-do opperation ,have set it up OK here but will check all those things again when time permits,,..
SAying that i was most surprised at how well it does track as it is now ..
i believe the GK3 is the same electrically as the GK2A ,but the GK3 has curviture adjustment for various neck profiles???
YES Alan it will be hours of Fun once I get the Time Soon...
CHEERS MATE ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BARRY..
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- [administator ] posted some info on these Units [thanks BILL] I -PM'd Bill and it went from there ..
not sure .
