Top 10+ Guitar / Bass Synthesizers 2021

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1. Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
2. Roland GK-Kit-GT3
3. Roland GR-55S Black
4. Roland GK-KIT-BG3 Bass
5. Roland GK-3
6. Roland GK-3B
7. Mooer E7 Polyphonic Guitar Synth.
8. Fishman Triple Play
9. Roland GR-55S Black Bundle
10. Graph Tech Ghost Acoustic MIDI Steel

1. Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer

Multi-effects pedal for electric guitar and bass

• Most powerful guitar / bass synthesis and modeling processor from BOSS
• Next generation synth engine with custom DSP and 48 kHz / 32 bit processing
• 3 Simultaneous instrument types and advanced real-time signal processing
• Pitch, level and panning of each string for instant alternative tunings and wide, layered voicings
• The new Dynamic Synth perfectly follows the guitar’s natural envelope
• 2 x 16-Part step sequencers for the progressive control of pitch, filter and amplitude
• Updated versions of historic BOSS / Roland guitar synth and modeling technologies: OSC Synth, GR-300, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Acoustic, VIO Guitar and Poly FX
• Premium effects and amplifiers derived from the flagship GT-1000
• Customise sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio Editor and download patches in BOSS Tone Central
• Current consumption: 800 mA
• Power supply with a 9 V DC power adapter (included)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 345 x 245 x 67 mm
• Weight: 2500 g

Note: no battery operation possible

Control elements:

• Controls: 1 to 6
• Output level
• Push buttons: Inst, Effects, CTL, Exit, Write, System, Page Up and Down
• LED: Backlit Graphic LCD (512 x 160 dots)
• Footswitches: Bank Up and Down, CTL 1 and 2, 1 to 4

Connections:

• GK pickup input (13-pin DIN)
• Instrument input (6.3 mm jack)
• Main Out R / Mono and L / Phones (2 x 6.3 mm stereo jack)
• Sub Out R / Mono and L (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
• CTL 3, 4 / EXP 1 (6.3 mm stereo jack)
• CTL 5, 6 / EXP 2 (6.3 mm stereo jack)
• USB B type
• MIDI In Out / Thru
• Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative polarity inside

Note: a Roland GK compatible pickup and 13-pin cable are required for full access to all synth and modelling functions.

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2. Roland GK-Kit-GT3

MIDI Pickup for guitar – Kit system

The new GK-3 Divided pickup for guitar was very well received at the last music fair, and along with many mechanical improvements, a massive cut in price is also part of the new offer.

• Includes all parts for installation into an electric guitar

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3. Roland GR-55S Black

Guitar Synth + Modelling

• 910 Different, editable Roland synthesizer sounds of the newest generation
• Piano
• Strings
• Wind instrument
• Soundscapes
• Vintage-Synths etc.
• Up to two sounds can be selected and combined
• Complete modelling sound chain (guitar/bass/synth/effects/amps) from the VG-99 including virtual tuning pickup can be fed into the modelling chain
• Two synth sounds can be combined with the modelling sounds – synth sounds can be fed into the modellin chain (e.g. blues-harp into distorted amp)
• 270 Preset-Sounds sorted by “lead”, “rhythm” and “others”
• 297 programs for custom sounds
• USB slot for connection of a USB-Memory device
• Playback of audio files via foot switch
• Control foot-Switch and expression pedal (assignable to a multitude of functions)
• 20-Second-Loop with an endless amount of overdubs
• The GR-55 provides a USB-Interface for audio and MIDI, plus conventional MIDI-In/Out sockets
• GK-Pickup – special pickup GK-3 (guitar) or GK-3B (bass) or GK-Ready Gitar/Bass is required (optionally available)
• Includs power adapter
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 405 x 78-106 x 244 mm
• Weight: 3.3 kg
• Suitable optional case: Art.266346 (not included)

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4. Roland GK-KIT-BG3 Bass

MIDI Pickup

• For bass
• Kit system, for installation of electronics into a bass

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5. Roland GK-3

Hexa Phonic Pickup

This GK-Pickup is the improved version of the GK-2AH. The size of the control unit was reduced by 30%, all other improvements as follows

A GK-Pickup (GK-2AH or GK-3 for guitars, GK-2B for basses) or a GK-Ready-Guitar is required, to use Roland GK-Devices like VG-88, V-Bass, GR-33, GR-20 and GI-20

• Adjustable curvature of the pickup to fit the fretboard radius of the guitar (to assure equal distance of the magnets to the strings)
• Adjustable cable length between pickup stick and controll unit
• Large jack socket (6.3mm) for feed in of standard pickups (short connection cable of the guitars jack socket to the socket of the controller is included)
• Larger and more smooth running volume knob
• New special fixture for single cut guitars
• Including complete fixture set and mounting instructions

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6. Roland GK-3B

GK Pickup

• For 4-, 5- and 6-string basses
• Improvement of GK2B: 30% smaller housing, adjustable cable length
• Large jack socket (6.3 mm) to feed in the normal pickup
• Larger and more smooth running volume knob
• The inter-magnet spacing can be adjusted to fit the H-G string spacing of the bass (from 19 mm “jazz-bass” up 16 mm “six-string”)
• Including all required fixtures

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7. Mooer E7 Polyphonic Guitar Synth.

Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar

• Polyphonic guitar synth effects pedal
• 7 Selectable presets with individually adjustable parameters
• Individually adjustable arpeggiator for each sound
• High cut and low cut functions
• True bypass
• Firmware update via USB port
• Controls for attack, speed, high cut, low cut, mix, save button
• Bypass foot switch
• Status LEDs
• Metal housing
• 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
• Power supply via 9 V DC power supply, 1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, polarity (-) inside (not included)
• Current consumption: 200 mA
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 93.5 x 42 x 52 mm
• Weight: 155 g

Note: Battery operation not supported

Note: Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the guarantee to 4 years.

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8. Fishman Triple Play

MIDI Pickup

• Set consisting of a wireless transmission unit (controller) with hexaphonic pickup
• Wireless USB receiver
• Installation accessories
• Quick charger
• USB charging cable
• Can be used with industry standard DAWs and virtual instruments
• Quick and easy installation on your electric guitar
• Range: Over 30 m
• Rechargeable battery included
• Controllers for software navigation are located on the transmitter unit
• Compatible with PC and Mac
• Software included
• Controller Dimensions: 82.5 mm x 74.4 mm x 12.9 mm
• Approx. 20 h Battery life
• Pickup Dimensions: 104.4 mm x 8.6 mm
• Receiver Dimensions: 68.6 mm x 20.8 mm x 9.1 mm
• Matching Fishman FC1 foot controller: Art. 373916 (not included)

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9. Roland GR-55S Black Bundle

Bundle offer comprising

Roland GR-55S Black

• Guitar Synth + Modelling
• 910 Different, editable Roland synthesizer sounds of the newest generation
• Piano
• Strings
• Wind instrument
• Soundscapes
• Vintage-Synths etc.
• Up to two sounds can be selected and combined
• Complete modelling sound chain (guitar/bass/synth/effects/amps) from the VG-99 including virtual tuning pickup can be fed into the modelling chain
• Two synth sounds can be combined with the modelling sounds – synth sounds can be fed into the modellin chain (e.g. blues-harp into distorted amp)
• 270 Preset-Sounds sorted by “lead”, “rhythm” and “others”
• 297 programs for custom sounds
• USB slot for connection of a USB-Memory device
• Playback of audio files via foot switch
• Control foot-Switch and expression pedal (assignable to a multitude of functions)
• 20-Second-Loop with an endless amount of overdubs
• The GR-55 provides a USB-Interface for audio and MIDI, plus conventional MIDI-In/Out sockets
• GK-Pickup – special pickup GK-3 (guitar) or GK-3B (bass) or GK-Ready Gitar/Bass is required (optionally available)
• Includs power adapter
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 405 x 78-106 x 244 mm
• Weight: 3.3 kg
• Suitable optional case: Art.266346 (not included)

Thon Case Roland GR-55

• Thon Case
• For Roland GR-55 Guitar effect device
• From 7 mm Birch plywood
• With 22 x 22 mm aluminium edges
• Min. 1 cm foam padding
• 1x Handle
• 2x Butterflys
• Small steel ball corners
• 4 Rubber feet
• Room for power adapter
• Device can be operated from the case
• External dimensions (W x H x D): 46.9 x 36.4 x 14.1 cm
• Weight: 3.9 kg
• Weight with Roland GR-55: 7.3 kg
• Colour: Phenol brown
• Made in Germany

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10. Graph Tech Ghost Acoustic MIDI Steel

Acoustic MIDI System for Steel String Guitars

• Allows for the addition of the Hexpander and Acousti-Phonic to any steel string guitar
• Access to the fastest working MIDI system
• Gives the instrument an extremely realistic acoustic tone

The Acoustic MIDI System includes:

• 3 Individual ghost loaded pickups with a wide string slot
• Ghost battery socket unit
• Ghost Tone Control preamplifier plate
• Ghost Acoustic – Hexpander preamplifier plate
• Hexpander interface cable harness (non form-fitting design)
• Ghost Pagoda shim – bridge insert with various steps for different heights
• Mounting plate with MIDI 13-pin
• Battery holder

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