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.
In Depth
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
Body: Alder
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: 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
Item Number:
Roland G-5 Black VG Stratocaster [G-5-BLK]
64835 1-1
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