The G1D is a high-performance guitar synthesizer pickup/driver designed for use with the Yamaha G50 Guitar MIDI Converter. When properly installed and adjusted it can add high-performance MIDI guitar synthesizer capability to just about any electric or steel-string acoustic guitar. Please read this owner’s manual carefully, and follow the installation instructions within in order to ensure proper operation.
The Yamaha G1D is a high-performance guitar synthesizer pickup/driver designed to add MIDI guitar synthesizer capability to electric or steel-string acoustic guitars when used with the Yamaha G50 Guitar MIDI Converter. It converts the physical motion of guitar strings into electrical signals that can be processed and transmitted to the G50.
The document details precautions for handling and transporting the unit, explains the nomenclature of its components including the pickup, multi-pin cable connector, and volume control, and provides step-by-step installation instructions. Users are instructed on how to mount the controller unit using various methods such as screws, adhesive tape, or Velcro, and how to connect the necessary cables for proper operation and grounding.
| Compatible Guitars | Most electric and steel-string acoustic guitars |
|---|---|
| String Type Limitation | Will not work with nylon or other non-metallic strings |
| String Configuration | Designed for 6-string guitars |
| Controller Screw Size | Self-tapping round-head screw (3x16mm) |
You must use the specified multi-pin cable supplied with the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter to connect the G1D to the G50.
No, the G1D contains no user serviceable parts, and opening it can lead to irreparable damage or electric shock.