Boss GK-5B Electric Bass Guitar Divided Pickup

£259.99

Boss have impressed us with this New Boss GK-5B Electric Bass Guitar Divided Pickup in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The Boss GK-5B is a user-installable bass pickup designed for the advanced Serial GK digital interface found in the latest Boss guitar synthesizer products. Offering improved performance over the previous analogue 13-pin interface, Serial GK opens a universe of new sonic possibilities in guitar and bass…

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Boss have impressed us with this New Boss GK-5B Electric Bass Guitar Divided Pickup in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The Boss GK-5B is a user-installable bass pickup designed for the advanced Serial GK digital interface found in the latest Boss guitar synthesizer products. Offering improved performance over the previous analogue 13-pin interface, Serial GK opens a universe of new sonic possibilities in guitar and bass synthesis.

Key Features

  • Next-generation divided pickup for electric basses.
  • Supports the Serial GK interface used in the latest Boss guitar synthesizer products.
  • Stable digital transmission.
  • Light and streamlined connector housing with a lower profile than previous GK pickups.
  • Flat, slimline pickup fits on most electric basses with four, five, or six strings.
  • Adjustable sensor spacing to match most bass bridges.
  • Connector housing mounts securely to the instrument’s strap button with the included bracket.
  • Specially designed Boss Serial GK cables (BGK series) available for stable and accurate operation with your Serial GK product.

Specifications

  • GK OUT Jack: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Type (for BGK Cable Only)
  • Body Dimensions (W x D x H): 38 x 73 x 16 mm / 1.5 x 2.874 x 0.63 inches
  • Pickup Dimensions (W x D x H): 138 x 15 x 9 mm / 5.43 x 0.59 x 0.354 inches
  • Body Weight: 30 g / 1.1 oz
  • Pickup Weight: 20 g / 0.08 oz

Accessories (Included)

  • Mounting Parts Set
  • Owner’s Manual
  • Leaflet Notes

Options (Sold Separately)

  • Serial GK cable: BGK-15, BGK-30

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Stuff About Bass Guitars

Bass guitars form the backbone of a band’s sound, sitting between rhythm and harmony to give music depth, weight, and movement. Available in electric and acoustic forms, they focus on delivering strong, controlled low frequencies while remaining clear and responsive to playing dynamics. Factors like scale length, string type, and pickup design all influence tone and feel, allowing bass guitars to suit a wide range of styles and techniques. Whether laying down solid grooves or exploring more melodic lines, a good bass guitar anchors the music and brings everything together.

Stuff About Electric Bass Guitars

Electric bass guitars provide the low-end foundation that supports rhythm, harmony, and groove within a band. Designed for clarity, punch, and control, they translate string vibration into a focused, amplified signal that locks in with drums and drives the music forward. Different scale lengths, pickup configurations, and electronics influence feel and tone, from deep, rounded lows to tight, articulate attack. Whether used for simple supportive lines or more expressive playing, electric bass guitars are essential for shaping the feel and energy of a track.

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