Specifications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com
ROLAND ANNOUNCES USA-MADE V-GUITAR
G-5A-CAR VG Stratocaster®, Built in the U.S. Fender Factory
Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 2013 — Roland is pleased to announce the G-5A-
CAR VG Stratocaster, a new addition to the acclaimed lineup of V-Guitar
instruments. Manufactured in the Fender® factory in Corona, CA, the G-5A-CAR is
an authentic American Standard Stratocaster guitar with Roland’s amazing COSM®
technology built in, providing players revolutionary tonal versatility in a top-level
instrument.
The G-5A-CAR represents the latest development in the ongoing partnership
between Roland and Fender, which aims to enhance and expand the potential of the
guitar through the seamless integration of familiar, world-class instrument design and
leading-edge digital processing.
Fender’s legendary American Standard Stratocaster is renowned among guitarists
for its classic tone, impeccable playability, and quality U.S. craftsmanship. As an
instrument, the G-5A-CAR is a genuine American Standard Strat in every way, from
pickups to tone woods to hardware. It features a gorgeous Candy Apple Red finish,
plus a 22-fret maple neck with rosewood fingerboard.
With its integrated COSM electronics, the G-5A-CAR gives guitarists an entire
collection of world-class tones to pick and choose from, all in the same instrument.
Using familiar Stratocaster controls, 20 COSM pickup and instrument tones are
instantly available, plus alternate tunings and 12-string sounds. With the G-5A-CAR,
guitarists can play a single instrument and change tones effortlessly, instead of
having to switch out guitars every time they need a different sound or tuning.
The 20 COSM sounds onboard the G-5A-CAR include Fender Stratocaster,
Telecaster®, humbucking, 12-string, acoustic models, and other unique, cutting-edge
tones. A Mode knob selects one of five distinct modeling modes, while the Tuning
knob allows players to apply alternate tunings such as open G, drop D, baritone, and
others to any currently selected model. In addition, a digital reverb effect is available
when an acoustic model is selected.
If desired, players can easily bypass the instrument’s COSM section entirely, using
the G-5A-CAR as a conventional Strat with its built-in single-coil pickups.
Distributed exclusively by Roland, the G-5A-CAR VG Stratocaster is a limited-edition
model available at authorized V-Guitar Station dealers. For more information, visit
www.RolandConnect.com.
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