I believe they're renders of the final product.

As in, they were just captured through the V-Ray software and the images were sent out to the press.

So these aren't final models, but the ones we will see will likely have the same body/shape. Colors may vary.

to #Charron

Likely renders as you noted. But still likely similar, if not identical to the final version. (products are usually designed completely via computer before going through the process of making the molds necessary to mass-produce them.)

(for note: they have sheen (so not diffuse lighting) yet produce no shadow (diffuse lighting))

That's what I figured. I just ask 'cause, with these images, it looks like the Wiimote would be very hard to get in or out. Also, a flap to cover it would be nice.

Judging by the size of the Wii remote in the picture, I'm getting that the Wii guitar is about 2.66 feet (0.81 meters) long, which is obviously not right. So, yeah, I'd say you guys are correct in assuming this to be a render.

Yes to using old guitars.

Wii-mote functionality? Remains to be seen. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a way, though. After all, you can play GHII with a controller.

me too

"I'm not real crazy about the flat front with the square edges. I understand that it's probably to make the swappable faceplates easier, but I don't see it helping the ergonomics."

It's more likely because that's the shape of the real guitar. Les Paul's have squared edges. Most of them are also bound (which makes any rounded edge square), but even the unbound ones are still squared-off on the edge... see here: http://www.stevesmusiccenter.com/GibsonLPStudio.html

oh, ps3, wii, and 360 are all les paul shapes. even better! this will be the first guitar hero i buy

I suppose it might be like a Wii remote, with nunchuk in one package. I think I'd almost buy one of those, out of sheer coolness..

man thats not a 2nd wii model its the ps3 model, ps3 controllers have 4 leds that let you know which controller number your controller is.

ok heres how i see it the wii version takes the wii remote. the one with the four lights is the ps3 version as like its controllers and notice no analog stick like the on the wii remote version. the other one with no lights as far as i can see unless it has the xbox360 controller light somewhere is for exactly that the 360.

personally i think all the older controllers should be still usable as its a bit of a rip to make us buy two to play 2player. and id much rather pay out for the new strat one.(rock band)

also why didnt they just make a choice of shapes and allow them to work all consoles wireless as then you can play at friends and not need to waste money on more controllers for the same game and a diferent console.all 3 console have up to four players after all.

one other thing is their any cross over of controllers between rock band and guitar hero?