Roland Roland/Fender VG American Stratocaster - Candy Apple Red
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The G-5A VG Stratocaster brings you the power and versatility of Rolands V-Guitar technology in a top-level, limited-edition instrument made in the U.S.A. Built in the Fender factory in Corona, California, the G-5A is a 100-percent authentic American Standard Stratocaster guitar, complete with a gorgeous Candy Apple Red finish and 22-fret maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Enhancing the classic Strat sound and functionality are onboard Roland COSM electronics that provide a universe of modeled electric and acoustic guitar sounds. The amazing G-5A gives you the ability to completely change your tone at a moments notice, with fingertip access to a library of coveted vintage instruments, plus a selection of COSM-powered ideal performance pickups that deliver a unique, modern edge. To top it off, alternate tunings and 12-string sounds are instantly available for any COSM guitar tone, all with a simple twist of a knob!
- Authentic American Standard Stratocaster infused with COSM technology
- Modeled instruments onboard, plus unique pickup tones such as the extended-range Bright Humbucker and full, bold Wide Range single coil
- Instantly accessible alternate tunings and 12-string sounds for all COSM guitar tones
- Simple operation based on the Stratocaster design concept
- Classic Candy Apple Red finish
- 22-fret maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
The Worlds Most Versatile Guitar
Powered by Rolands amazing COSM technology, the VG Stratocaster guitar gives you an entire collection of world-class tones to pick and choose from, all in the same instrument. At your fingertips are 25 pickup and instrument tones, plus alternate tunings and 12-string sounds. Take a single guitar to the gig and change tones effortlessly, instead of having to switch out instruments every time you need a different sound or tuning.
Change Your Sound in an Instant
Using the VG Stratocasters five-way pickup selector and Mode knob, you can access a wide range of modeled tones, including vintage Strat, Telecaster, fat humbuckers, and even an archtop jazz box. Also onboard are unique, modern pickup sounds realized with COSM, including Wide Range single-coil variations and two Bright Humbucker options. Steel- and nylon-string acoustic tones are available as well, plus a neat, retro electric sitar sound. Of course, you can always dial up the built-in single-coil pickups and use the VG Stratocaster as a conventional guitar, bypassing the COSM section entirely.
Alternate Tunings and 12-String Sounds
Along with the great COSM instruments, the VG Stratocaster gives you the ability to change your tuning without touching the tuning keys! With any COSM tone, a quick twist of the Tuning knob lets you dial up Drop D, DADGAD, Baritone, or Open G tunings. Also available via the Tuning knob are 12-string tones, which can be applied to any COSM guitar sound.
Color variation type
G-5A Body Color: Candy Apple Red
Neck: Rosewood (Fingerboard) on Maple
Common specifications
Body: Alder
Neck:
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
- Backshape: Modern "C" shape
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Pickups:
- Single Coil type x 3
- Divided type x 1Bridge 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage Style Bent Steel Saddles
Controls:
MODE knob (5types)
- N: Normal (non-modeling mode)
- S: Modeled Stratocaster
- T: Modeled Telecaster
- H: Modeled Humbucking Pickups
- A: Modeled Acoustic guitar
TUNING knob (6types)
- N: Normal tuning
- D: Drop D
- G: Open G
- d: D Modal
- B: Baritone
- 12: 12 String guitar
TONE Control knob
- VOLUME knob
- 5-Way switch
Indicator: Power indicator
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 2 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 20 k ohms or greater
Connector: Guitar jack (1/4" phone type)
Power Supply:
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
Current Draw: 230 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use:
- Alkaline battery: 6 hours
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: 9 hours
• These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories:
- G-5A VG Stratocaster Owner's Manual
- OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FENDER GUITARS
- Tremolo arm
- Hexagonal wrench
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- Hard shell case
- Strap
- Cable
- Polishing cloth
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Roland/Fender VG American Stratocaster - Candy Apple Red | 388262 |
