GC-1

GK-Ready Stratocaster®

GC-1
Discontinued

Stratocaster Equipped to Drive the GR-55

The complete functions of the Roland GK-3 are perfectly and beautifully embedded in the authentic Fender Stratocaster, letting you drive the GR-55 and other 13-pin compatible gear. As well as its futuristic functionality, it also provides classic Fender Stratocaster sound and feel.

Stratocaster with Support for 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 GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, GR-D V-Guitar Distortion, GR-S V-Guitar Space, or VG-99 V-Guitar System to dramatically enhance creativity.

One-Cable Connection

With a single GK cable, you can conveniently connect the GC-1 to a GR-55, GR-D, GR-S, and VG-99. 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.

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!

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 kg
8 lbs. 14 oz.
All specifications and appearances are subject to change.

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support through Roland Backstage.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

Owner’s Manuals