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Post subject: Strat VG 2007 possible upgrade?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:17 pm
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Hi All. I've just bought a 2007 American Strat VG and then realised that the latest G-5, with its COSM is perhaps what I should have gotten. I speculate the acoustics will sound better with the G5. Also, it has the nylon string sound.
Anybody is in the know whether I can have mine upgraded to the G5? Many thanks.


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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:44 am
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I have an '08 Deluxe VG. It was part of a Factory Special Run ordered by Guitar Center that year. I bought it new and dirt cheap when the first generation VG's were discontinued. I am not aware of any discussions with respect to upgrading the electronics. However, Roland does make an AC powerpack now which eliminates the need for batteries. You might try an archive search for VG Stratocaster in the Forums to see if any info with respect to electronics upgrades has been been posted. Also contact consumerrelations@fender.com, as well as the Roland Corporation. I'd be interested in what you learn. My guitar model is a rare bird and I'd be interested in what the cost of an upgrade might be if available.

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Post subject: Re: Strat VG 2007 possible upgrade?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:41 am
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ZZDoc wrote:
I have an '08 Deluxe VG. It was part of a Factory Special Run ordered by Guitar Center that year.


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Post subject: Re: Strat VG 2007 possible upgrade?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:54 am
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nikamzain wrote:
Hi All. I've just bought a 2007 American Strat VG and then realised that the latest G-5, with its COSM is perhaps what I should have gotten. I speculate the acoustics will sound better with the G5. Also, it has the nylon string sound.
Anybody is in the know whether I can have mine upgraded to the G5? Many thanks.


The G5A as the A prefix suggests is the MIA version of the G5. It's a limited-edition guitar which was recently discontinued. The price is far higher than the MIC G5.


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Post subject: Re: Strat VG 2007 possible upgrade?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:57 am
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chromeface wrote:
ZZDoc wrote:
I have an '08 Deluxe VG. It was part of a Factory Special Run ordered by Guitar Center that year.


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Precisely. Thanks for saving me the time and trouble. The guitar features all the upscale specs of the DLX Strat...bridge, SCN pups, Schallers, V-neck, and Aged Cherry Burst finish. It's a rare bird that offers a lot of sonic fun.

The OP should note that reference to the Roland G5 Stratocaster is accessed through the Roland website. could find nothing about that guitar thru Fender.

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Post subject: Re: Strat VG 2007 possible upgrade?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:07 am
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ZZDoc wrote:
chromeface wrote:
ZZDoc wrote:
I have an '08 Deluxe VG. It was part of a Factory Special Run ordered by Guitar Center that year.


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Precisely. Thanks for saving me the time and trouble. The guitar features all the upscale specs of the DLX Strat...bridge, SCN pups, Schallers, V-neck, and Aged Cherry Burst finish. It's a rare bird that offers a lot of sonic fun.

The OP should note that reference to the Roland G5 Stratocaster is accessed through the Roland website. could find nothing about that guitar thru Fender.


The US Deluxe VG has the features you mentioned above except for the absence of the S1 switch.


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Post subject: Re: Strat VG 2007 possible upgrade?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:37 pm
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Owner of a 2008 VG USA model and would love to find out if a mod can be made to utilize the Roland pickup with a 13 pin out. It would be great to go straight to the Roland GR-55!


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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:02 pm
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Owner of a 2008 VG USA model and would love to find out if a mod can be made to utilize the Roland pickup with a 13 pin out. It would be great to go straight to the Roland GR-55!

Welcome aboard. Best bet IMHO would be to contact Roland directly and asked tech support. The new VG series are marketed through Roland, not Fender.

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