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Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster (Black)

Item ID: StratVGBLK

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Onboard COSM modeling, Alder Body, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, 3 Single-coil Pickups, and 1 Divided Pickup - Black

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Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster (Black)

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Next-gen Strat

The Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster modeling guitar is infused with the company's COSM technology, giving you the classic Strat tones you know and love, plus a COSM-driven world of electric and acoustic guitar tones that you can shift into alternate tunings and 12-string modes on the fly! You also get an onboard library of great-sounding modeled pickup tones. Why should keyboardists have all the jollies? Dial up your own sonic inspiration, with the Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster.

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Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster at a Glance:
  • It's a Strat
  • Sharpen your performance
  • Unleash studio magic

It's a Strat
The Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster has been developed in coordination with Fender, so you get all the classic Stratocaster sounds, playability, and functionality you'd expect. With its comfort-contoured alder body, maple neck/fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, three single-coil pickups, and vintage-style Synchronized Trem, the G-5 VG is pure Stratocaster. The only inkling that there's high-technology lurking under the bonnet is the (barely-noticeable) Roland divided pickup sitting at the bridge and a pair of small control knobs.

Sharpen your performance
The Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster modeling guitar puts performance perfection within reach. Now you don't have to stop the show to go into an alternate tuning. Any tuning you want is just a pinky-twist away. Want a 12-string for the chorus? You got it. How about that big-strum acoustic in the bridge? Done!

Unleash studio magic
Of course the Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster's sonic versatility will be just as valuable to you in the studio. Think of the look on the faces of your bandmates when you unexpectedly unleash full-on full-on gainiac mayhem in the solo section of the song for which you're laying down rhythm tracks. And they expected you to record the solo as an overdub!

Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster Features:
  • Classic Stratocaster - infused with COSM technology
  • Modeled pickups onboard
  • Unique pickups such as ultra-wide humbucker and full, bold single coil
  • 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

Get your hands on the next-gen Strat - the Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster!
Specification Detail
Body Type Stratocaster
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Material Alder
Top Material Not applicable
Body Finish Polyester
Color Black
Neck Material Maple, bolt-on
Neck Shape Modern C
Scale Length 25.5"
Fingerboard Material Maple, 9.5" radius
Fingerboard Inlay Black dots
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
Nut Width 1.650"
Bridge/Tailpiece Synchronized tremolo
Tuners Standard tuners
Number of Pickups 4
Neck Pickup Standard Strat single-coil
Middle Pickup Standard Strat single-coil
Bridge Pickup Standard Strat single-coil; Roland divided pickup
Controls Volume, tone, 5-way blade; MODE knob, TUNING knob
Case Included Gig bag
Manufacturer Part Number G-5-BLK

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

roland g-5 vg stratocaster

by william nelson from durbin wv usa
May 16, 2012
Music Background: hobbyist
This guitar is amazing.The only complaint I have ,its rough on batteries.Other than that you cant beat it. I would like to thank the staff at sweetwater you are true professionals.A special thanks to ... read more [+]Aaron Regenold for his follow calls he made.Thanks sweetwater !!!!!!!!!! close [-]

First impression - a true instrument, this is no toy.

by Randall Birckhead from Cincinnati
May 14, 2012
Music Background: 50 years, Pro to pro/am all genres but Jazz (not that smart!!)
I bought the G-5 Roland Strat primarily for the 12 string capability, the open tunings and the Tele model. This guitar is, so far, incredible. The Variax cannot compete with the feel, fit and finish n... read more [+]ot to mention the superior "sounds" that flow out of this thing. I really worked out both and the G-5 clearly is more intuitive in its functionality and most importantly the sonic quality of the majority of the samples/patches. So far (I have had it about a month) the weakest model is the baritone. With some more work, perhaps I'll figure it out. The humbucker choice is really good, no Les Paul, but very close. Never been a humbucker kid of guy, so that really isn't an issue for me.

My take after a month. For those in need a 12 string model that actually works in a live mix, can take advantage of or need open tunings (specifically the open G) this is an answer. We play fair amount of the Byrds and the Ric 360/12 guys that come to hear us were blown away by the 12 string. The Tele model is superior to anything except a real Tele. The sitar model in DADGAD is too much fun.

This is no toy. This is a working musicians toolbox full of stuff you can actually use with your bands as opposed to sitting around and making "cool sounds". My expectations are more than met.

I love this thing. More to come as I get to know it better. close [-]


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Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster (Black)

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