Roland G5 V-Guitar Fender Stratocaster in Black Finish

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 Roland 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.

 

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(R). 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

 

Color variations

Type 1 (G-5-BLK):

- Body Color: Black

- Neck:1-piece Maple neck

Type 2 (G-5-3TS):

- Body Color: 3-Tone Sunburst

- Neck: Rosewood (Fingerboard) on Maple

 

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

 

Pickups: Single Coil type x3, Divided type x1

Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

 

Controls:

MODE knob: 5-types

- 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 ImpedanceL: 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 Included: G-5 VG Stratocaster(R) Owner's Manual, OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FENDER(R) GUITARS, Tremolo Arm, Hexagonal wrench, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, Special gig bag