Roland G5 VG Fender Startocaster Electric Guitar

Description

Roland rewrote guitar-tech history with the debut of COSM technology, which first appeared on the pioneering VG-8 guitar-modeling system. Today, the new G-5 infuses a coveted Fender Stratocaster with advanced features realized by Roland’s COSM technology. In addition to offering all classic Stratocaster sounds and functionality, the G-5 provides a new world of electric and acoustic guitar tones recreated by COSM — including instantly accessible alternate tunings and 12-string sounds for all COSM guitar tones! The G-5 also offers a built-in library of coveted modeled pickup tones, and, thanks to COSM technology, also enables unique “ideal-performance” pickups, such as a humbucker with ultra-wide tone and a single coil with full, bold tone.

• From traditional guitar sounds to the unimagined

  The G-5 comes with five different modes: Normal Stratocaster, Modeled Stratocaster, Telecaster, Humbucking Pickups, and Acoustic. With its five-way switch, you can create tonal variations with different pickup combinations from any of these modes. In addition, the G-5 enables tonal options that are not available on traditional electric guitars, including Wide Range (which gives you a fat tone while maintaining the wide range of single coil pickups) and Bright Humbucker (that delivers highs that cut through while maintaining the rich mids and lows hat are characteristic of humbuckers). You can also enjoy the sounds of Jazz Guitar and Electric Sitar in acoustic mode, all from a single guitar!

• Instantly retune to alternative tunings

  The G-5’s Tuning function lets you instantly retune to alternative tunings such as Drop D, Open G, D modal, and Baritone at the turn of a knob. You can switch to a variety of alternative tunings without touching the tuning pegs or switching to another guitar, keeping your string tensions unchanged. A 12-string guitar mode is also provided, which you can use with both acoustic and electric guitar sounds.

• Fast, easy control

  The G-5 is as easy to use a regular electric guitar. After you plug in your guitar cable, all you have to do to set your tone is turn the Mode and Tuning knobs, and set the five-way switch. It’s fast and friendly to use yet feature-filled and powerful.

• 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!

FEATURES:

• Classic Stratocaster infused with COSM technology
• Modeled pickups onboard, including unique pickups such as ultra-wide humbucker (“Bright Humbucker”) and full, bold single coil (“Wide Range”)
• Instantly accessible alternate tunings and 12-string sounds through COSM guitar tones
• Simple and easy operation based on the Stratocaster design concept
• 22-fret neck with medium jumbo frets
• American inline tuning keys.

SPECIFICATIONS:

COLOR VARIATIONS

• Type 1:
  • (G-5-BLK)Body Color: Black
  • Neck:1-piece Maple neck
  • Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Type 2:
  • (G-5-3TS)Body Color:3-Tone Sunburst
  • Neck: Rosewood (Fingerboard) on Maple
  • Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

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
• PickupsSingle:  Coil type x3, Divided type x1
• Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
• 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, or
  • Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
• Current Draw: 230 mA (DC 6 V)
• 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-5 VG Stratocaster® Owner’s Manual, OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FENDER® GUITARS, Tremolo Arm, Hexagonal wrench, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, Special gig bag

SIZE AND WEIGHT

• Weight: 3.8 kg8 lbs. 7 oz.