The Fender® American Series VG Stratocaster® electric guitar is an incredibly versatile instrument that is not only a regular American Strat® it also gives you 37 different Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, humbucking, 12-string and acoustic sounds, plus five alternate tunings, all at the simple flip of a switch or twist of a knob.

It all comes in the gracefully familiar form of an American Series Stratocaster®, and it’s designed to deliver each sound with level, balanced tone and volume—no need to readjust your amp settings with each change in guitar sound.

Fender® and Roland® team up once again to bring you the revolutionary VG Stratocaster® guitar!

Wouldn’t it be nice to flip a switch on a Stratocaster® and all of a sudden be in an alternate tuning? Turn a knob on the pickguard and instantly have a clear acoustic sound, a raging humbucker pickup sound, the signature Tele snap, and the lush full sound of a 12 string.

These frequently asked questions and answers should give you a very good idea of what this amazing guitar is all about.

1. So what is the VG Stratocaster®? Is it a guitar synth or something?
It’s not a guitar synth—it’s an American Series Stratocaster® guitar with Roland® VG technology onboard. There is no synth interface, and no midi out—it is a fully functional, stand-alone unit that you plug in and play like any electric guitar—using a regular ¼” cable to any amplifier. In addition to it being an American-made Stratocaster, the VG circuitry expands the tonal palette to give you access to a total of 37 sounds and five tunings.

2. What’s the difference between the VG Stratocaster® and the Roland®-Ready Stratocaster®?
The Roland®-Ready Stratocaster® is built to interface with Roland’s outboard VG floor unit products. It does so using a 13-pin cable that speaks to the VG unit. On the VG Stratocaster®, there is no outboard unit—it’s all inside the guitar in a simple, easy-to-operate package!

3. What about tracking?
There is no tracking to worry about—you're hearing the actual strings. Only MIDI guitars have tracking issues, and this is not a MIDI guitar.

4. What other equipment do I need to operate the VG Stratocaster®?
Only a regular guitar cable, an amp and four AA batteries.

5. How long do the AA batteries last?
Several hours (if you use regular disposable ones). We recommend using the high-powered (2,500 mAh) rechargeable NiMh variety, which allows 10 hours of operation and can recharge in minutes, letting you avoid an expensive battery habit. The output jack activates the batteries, so unplugging the guitar when it's not in use helps prolong battery life.

6. Why batteries but not AC power?
The world is going wireless and hands-free, and we felt that preventing the need for auxiliary cables and similar extras was important. We felt that AC would just add an unnecessary layer of complexity and discomfort. Guitarists need freedom of movement; we felt that adapters aren't all that stage-efficient and that powered cables are cumbersome and easily misplaced. One of the most awesome advantages of the VG Stratocaster® is that it uses a regular guitar cable. Like your iPod® or your cell phone, you can take it wherever you go—you just need to recharge it every so often.

7. What happens if I don’t change the batteries and they go out?
The blue LED on the pickguard will flash, indicating low battery life, and eventually go out when the batteries are completely drained. The great thing about the VG Stratocaster® is that there is no emergency, even if you’re onstage—simply switch the Mode knob to “Normal” and play through the Alnico single-coil pickups, which don’t require battery power.

9. Why only five Modes and five tunings?
The VG Stratocaster®, for all its marvelous innovation, is the very model of true usability and simplicity. If the Mode knob had 20 positions, for example, you could never intuitively switch from, say, position 7 to 17 on the fly onstage. Since we’ve kept it to a “greatest hits” package, it’s as intuitive and easy as the five-way switching for which Fender® is already famous!

10. Why is there a “virtual” Stratocaster® when I already have the American Series pickups in “normal” mode?
The VG Stratocaster® setting enables use of the alternate tuning function with a Stratocaster® sound. So as to not offer redundant sounds, we used the opportunity to give you an ash-body Stratocaster® for a different tonality. Plus, the virtual Stratocaster® is free of 60-cycle single-coil hum.

11. What tunings are offered?
Drop D, Open G, D Modal (DADGAD), Low B (Baritone), and 12-string. The tunings work across all of the VG pickup tones.

12. I play tuned down a half-step. Do I need to be in A440 to use the alternate tunings?
No. The tunings work relative to however you’re tuned. If you’re already down a half-step, for example, Drop D becomes C#. Tune as you like; it still works!

So there you have it… The exciting and revolutionary Fender® VG Stratocaster® can pretty much handle any musical situation you throw at it!

Fender® American Vintage 62 Stratocaster® Left Handed Electric Guitar This all-time rock classic updated the '57 Strat® with a fresh look and faster action. It has all the vintage features of the '57, but added a rosewood fretboard and a slimmer, quicker neck shape that allowed surf era rockers to push the envelope. 3 Color Sunburst w/ Rosewood Fretboard.

Fender® American Vintage Reissue '57 Strat® Electric Guitar A remarkably authentic replica! Recreates a famous design, true to all the original specs and detailing, including neck and headstock shapes, body radii and contours -- even the original hand-beveled pickup magnets. Comes fitted with American Vintage pickups, the original synchronized tremolo (with ashtray included), nickel silver frets, and other vintage appointments. Maple fretboard. Includes tweed hardshell case ($179 value) Specifications: Model Name: American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Model Number: 010-0102-(Color#) Series: American Vintage Series Body: Comfort Contoured Alder Body (**Ash On (801) White Blonde) Neck: 1-Piece Maple, "V" Shape, (Nitro-Cellulose Lacquer Finish) Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" Radius (184 mm) No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets Pickups: 3 New American Vintage Strat Single-Coil Pickups Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup) Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade, Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Middle Pickup, Position 3. Neck Pickup (5-Way Switch Included in Kit) Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines Hardware: Chrome Pickguard: 1-Ply White, (8 Hole) Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm) Width at Nut: 1.650" (42 mm) Unique Features: "V" Shape Maple Neck, Vintage Styling Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel, Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046), p/n 073-0250-006 Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit Case: Vintage Tweed Case Introduced: 1/1998

Fender Amp Can The ultimate in battery powered portable amplifiers, this is the amp for musicians on the go. The Amp Can was created for the player looking for a small, rugged, high quality amp for acoustic guitar, voice, electric guitar, keyboard, etc. Specifications: Series: Battery Powered Amplifiers Type: Battery Powered Solid State Amplifier Output: 15 watts Ohms: 4 ohm Speakers: 1-6" Fender Special Design 4 ohm, 30 watt Speaker, p/n 0050543000 Channels: 2 Fully Independent Channels (Guitar and MIC/LINE) Features: Battery (P/N 0050548000) or AC Power 2 Fully Independent Channels Guitar & Line/Mic Distortion Switch in Guitar Channel Guitar Input Mic/Line Input 1/4" Input in Mic/Line Channel Which will Accept an Assortment of Mics, Synths, Drum Machines etc. Charger Input Charger Light Rugged PVC-Cylinder Housing Controls: Guitar Volume Guitar Tone Mic/Line Volume Mic/Line Tone Guitar Distortion Switch in Guitar Channel Charger Input Charger Light Covering: Black PVC with Black Metal Grille Weight: 13 lbs. (5.89 kg) Dimensions: Height: 8.75" (22.3 cm), Width: 7.75" (19.7 cm), Depth: 6.75" (17.2 cm) Power Handling: N/A Tube Complement: N/A Shipping Weight: 15 Lbs. Cover: None Accessories: None Introduced: 1997 Footswitch: None

Fender BG-31 Acoustic-Electric Bass Acoustic basses are becoming an essential part of many different musical styles, and the BG-31 is a great addition to any bass rig. With its mini-jumbo body shape, this bass sounds great and plays like a dream. The BG-31 features Fishman Classic 4 electronics. Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been an American icon for over 50 years. In that time, Fender's contribution to the evolving sound of contemporary music has been global and continuous. By introducing the first commercially viable solidbody electric guitar, the first electric bass and countless classic amplifiers, Fender musical instruments have left their mark on jazz, blues, country, rock and many other styles of popular music.

12 Strings Create The Illusion Of Two guitars!

This Fender CD-160E 12 String acoustic/ electric guitar is a fantastic bargain! To begin with, this guitar produces full, rich bass without a “muddy” or “boomy” sound, and a clean clear treble without a “tinny”, “brittle” sound, with good projection whether fingerpicked or strummed.

When strummed aggressively, chords are still articulate without breaking up. And that is just playing it unplugged. Plugging it in opens new vistas of sonic possibilities.

It has a mahogany body with a spruce top for a balanced tone, along with a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge with a compensated saddle, and chrome die-cast tuners.

The pick-up/pre-amp is a sure winner with responsive, sensitive controls including a brilliance control that can remove the "quack" to which piezo pick-ups are prone.

The built-in Fender/Fishman Classic 4T™ preamp features flexible controls including volume, bass, mid, treble, brilliance and easy battery access, along with a built-in tuner.

Recommended for guitarists on a budget who want to add a 12-string to their arsenal!

A Clean Distinctive Natural, Exotic "Wood Tone!"

This Fender CD-220SCE cutaway acoustic/ electric guitar is a fantastic bargain! To begin with, this guitar produces full, rich bass without a “muddy” or “boomy” sound, and a clean clear treble without a “tinny”, “brittle” sound, with good projection whether fingerpicked or strummed.

When strummed aggressively, chords are still articulate without breaking up. And that is just playing it unplugged. Plugging it in opens new vistas of sonic possibilities.

It has an exotic laminated Bubinga hardwood body with a solid spruce top for a balanced tone, along with a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge with a compensated saddle, and gold die-cast tuners.

The pick-up/pre-amp is a sure winner with responsive, sensitive controls including a brilliance control that can remove the "quack" to which piezo pick-ups are prone.

The built-in Fender/Fishman Classic 4T™ preamp features flexible controls including volume, bass, mid, treble, brilliance and easy battery access, along with a built-in tuner.

Everyone knows an acoustic sounds better with age, but this one sounds amazing right out of the box!

Fender CG-11E Natural Non-Cutaway Electric Quality features and value in a classical guitar. Great as a main instrument or as a second guitar for those who play electric or steel string. Spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, nato back and sides complete this fine guitar. Same as the CG-11 with the exclusive Fender passive Piezo® electric pickup with separate volume and tone control.

Fender CG-24 SCE Natural Cutaway Electric Old world meets new with this nylon stringed classical acoustic/electric guitar. Traditional craftsmanship is employed to build this guitar with its solid cedar top, ovanghol back and sides, and rosewood fingerboard. Adding a bit of new world flavor are the built in Piezo-active 4 band EQ and the cutaway body shape, which allows easier access to the higher frets. The CG-24SCE also features the gold "F" logo on the headstock, as well as the three on a side gold plated tuners with white plastic buttons.

Fender® Commemorative 1957 Stratocaster® electric guitar with white blonde finish is…The Spirit Of Rock-N-Roll® for players and collectors. To celebrate the iconic 57 Strat® electric guitars turning the big 5-O, Fender® is rolling out these 57 Stratocasters® in a popular old cosmetic- white blonde with gold hardware. These limited production electrics also include a special neckplate, and will only be produced in 2007 marking the gold 50th anniversary of 1957.

Although the Strat® officially debuted in 1954 (ash body, U shaped neck), the year 1957 is important, as this is the year that the specs all came together (alder body, V shape neck), making the guitar icon we know and love today.

The Vintage Reissue Series 1957 Commemorative Stratocaster® is a special edition 1957 reissue made in Corona, CA. USA celebrating one of the quintessential years of the Stratocaster®!