In this paper, we address the universality problem in the mass-mixing representation of vector meson dominance. First, we stress the importance of using physical (mass eigenstate) fields in order to get the correct q² dependence of the pion form factor. Then we show that, when a direct coupling of the (proto-)photon to the pions is included, it is not necessary to invoke universality. Our method is similar to the delocalization idea in some deconstruction theories.

PACS numbers: 12.40.Vv, 13.40.Gp, 14.40.Aq