Fender VG Strat ... (watch demonstration) |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Topic: Fender VG Strat ... (watch demonstration) Posted: May 13 2007 at 10:28 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akJJ8cajMQQ
thoughts? IMO it's a really interesting concept, it combines cutting edge digital technology with 100% authentic analog technology. |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: May 15 2007 at 17:21 |
anyone? Come on, the video includes a stunning performance by Greg Koch playing a country rendition of Stairway to Heaven!
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rileydog22
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Posted: May 15 2007 at 22:11 |
Looks interesting. Is there a price set?
Not that I'd buy one (I'm a bassist, rather than a guitarist), I'm just curious. |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: May 16 2007 at 02:26 |
In Germany it cost around 1800 EUR ... a fair price, considering that it is an American Series Strat + all the digital extras.
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Terra Australis
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Posted: June 23 2007 at 09:39 |
Wow I want one. Re-tuning on the fly without actually changing the tuning...
Hang on I just saw the price in Australia $4000!! Edited by Terra Australis - June 23 2007 at 09:43 |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: June 23 2007 at 13:23 |
^ It's essentially an American Strat (which sells at approx. 1400 EUR in Germany) plus the digital circuitry and the Roland pickup ... based on these figures (1400 EUR, 1800 EUR) the VG Strat should cost about 30% more than an American Strat. Seems reasonable to me!
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MusicForSpeedin
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Posted: June 23 2007 at 13:41 |
This is very cool.
I love it when guitarist make those facial expression when they change chords and they look shocked....as though they have no idea what is going on.
Fair enough!
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N Ellingworth
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Posted: June 23 2007 at 16:58 |
Speaking as a bit of a traditionist I like my guitars to be simple and don't trust digital technology for music creation, I'm much happier with simple analog electronics, mainly because I can service, modify and even design the electronics myself.
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Terra Australis
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Posted: June 24 2007 at 07:26 |
Speaking as a Guitarist; I resemble that remark! |
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Terra Australis
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Posted: June 24 2007 at 07:29 |
My problem is: I already have a strat, a GR20 synth and a modelling amp. It's the appeal of having so much stuff inside the guitar and not having to plug everything in all the time. Perhaps I need a roadie! |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: June 24 2007 at 11:11 |
Of course there is a cheaper solution: the Line6 Variax. But then again it's not as "sexy" as the Fender guitar ...
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Snow Dog
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Posted: June 24 2007 at 11:28 |
Great guitar. Thanks Mike!
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