Roland V-Bass modeller and GK-2b pickup - $650

Roland V-Bass modeling unit, with GK-2b detachable pickup.

Over 200 factory and user programmable modelled instrument, amp, and effects combinations, covering everything from a vintage P-bass through a B-15, to a decent "Jaco" fretless that's always in tune, to a Moog pedal bass, to some truly wacky synth sounds. Amps and effects, too, and no tracking issues whatsoever--this is modelling, not MIDI.

Normal playing/gigging wear, but in good condition--the only problem I've ever had is that the plug on one end of the 13-pin cable is a little wobbly. I'm just not using this thing anymore since leaving my progressive trio. Comes with a padded Carvin carrying bag.

Asking $650 plus shipping, or will drop $50 off if you buy it in combination with the Warmoth Jazz 5 I have the pickup installed on.

 

Hi Nick,

You can do some different things with different strings--the detuning and harmonizer stettings can be assigned on a per-string basis, for instance. I think you can also assign the modelled sound blend level on a per-string basis, but I'm not positive. You can't assign different sounds to different strings, however.

This system is closer to the VG-88 than the GR-33, I believe. Most of the modelled sounds are different types of bass (solid body, semi-hollow, fretless, acoustic, upright) with different programmable parameters, or various types of synth sounds, run through different amp and effects models.

Mike

 

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The GK-2b pickup does not produce MIDI output, so you can't drive a sound module with it.

It can be used with a MIDI converter if you happen to have one (like the Axon units), and from there could drive a MIDI sound module. However, the V-Bass unit itself does not provide MIDI conversion or output.