V-Guitar's Lineup

GR-D V-Guitar Distortion
GR-S V-Guitar Space

Housed in the popular Twin Pedal format and equipped with connections for easy integration with amps, the GR-D and the GR-S deliver wide, high-clarity tones that can only be achieved with GK processing.

G-5A VG Stratocaster
G-5 VG Stratocaster

Classic Stratocaster infused with 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.

GC-1
GK-Ready Stratocaster

The complete functions of the Roland GK-3 are perfectly and beautifully embedded in the authentic Fender Stratocaster, letting you drive the GR-55, VG-99, and other 13-pin compatible gear.

GR-55
Guitar Synthesizer

Onstage or in the studio, you can instantly access the GR-55's huge library of ready-to-use sounds, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons. Welcome to a groundbreaking new era in guitar synthesis!

VG-99 V-Guitar System
VB-99 V-Bass System

In the history of guitar modeling, no manufacturer has devoted more time, resources, and passion into this market segment than Roland — from the world’s first guitar modeling processor to its popular V-Guitar predecessors.

GK-3
Divided Pickup

The GK-3 is carefully designed for guitar performance by having a big and smooth GK knob, and a Select Switch to change from synth, to normal guitar tone, or both of them mixed.

Roland V-Guitar — a coveted classic meets future technology.

With state-of-the-art COSM modeling and divided pickups that capture the signals of each string, the V-Guitar System takes guitar, bass and amp sound design to a new level. Previous GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer used two types of synth modules and COSM guitar modeling. Today, with the V-Guitar, a new generation has arrived. Introducing the G-5 VG Stratocaster® and GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster®!

New expression for guitarists

GR-500 (1977)

The world's first guitar synthesizer debuted.

1977 was the year the world's first guitar synth, the GR-500, was born. This also represented the beginning of the history of the V-Guitar. The debut of the GR series sparked the evolution of guitar expression based on divided pickups. The accumulation of Roland's state-of-the-art technology and know-how was embodied in subsequent GR-series guitar synths, and eventually in the VG series that employed modeling technology. Now, in 2012, an advanced generation of products has arrived — the G-5 VG Stratocaster and GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster — which combine the latest guitar modeling technology with the classic Fender® Stratocaster. This special collaboration between Roland and Fender empowers the world's most beloved guitar with advanced technology for the ultimate in expression and creativity.

GR Series

GR-300 (1980)

The world's first polyphonic guitar synthesizer.

GR-700 (1984)

MIDI support and programmable functions are added.

GR-1 (1992)

First in the series to be integrated with PCM synth module.

GR-55 (2011)

Hybrid model, combining synth and guitar modeling.

VG Series

VG-8 (1995)

The world's first COSM guitar-modeling processor.

VG-88 (2000)

Onboard effects and pedal functions with evolved COSM.

VG-99 (2007)

Processing capability improved dramatically; also equipped with D-BEAM and ribbon controller.

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Roland invites all guitar and bass players to discover a new world of sound and creativity with our world-leading lineup of V-Guitars, including Stratocasters powered by Roland technology, GR-series guitar synthesizers, V-Guitar and V-Bass products, and GK-series pickups.