Guitar Synths ⇝ Roland ⇝ Roland GR-500

The GR-500 is Roland's first guitar synthesizer. It is controlled using a MIDI guitar with a 24-pin connector. The GS-500 guitar was specifically designed to work with the GR-500.

Specifications

Year Released: 1977

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Roland GR-500 Manual

Roland GR-500 and GS-500 Service Manual

Items for Sale on Reverb

Roland GS-500 / GR-500 Guitar Synthesizer & Controller (Serviced / Warranty) RARE! ($5,255.58)

Vintage Roland Paraphonic Electric Guitar Synthesizer GS-500 and GR-500 Set with Cable and Instructions ($5,999)

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1978 Roland Color Promotional Ad Framed Roland GR-500 Synthesizer Original ($24.99)

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24 Pin Clone Guitar Synth Cable GR-300 GR-500 GR-700 for Roland & Ibanez 15 feet ($105)