The Ant Commandos announce new music gear

As games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero continue to gobble up market and mind share, it's a safe bet you're going to continue to see more manufacturers trying to one-up the originals with their own take on the fake instruments. To that end, longtime guitar crafter The Ant Commandos is back with a new line-up of gear coming this spring.

First are two new wireless products, The Widow Maker Wireless Bass Guitar and The Double Range Guitar, compatible with Rock Band and Guitar Hero 1, 2 and 3 for the PS2 and PS3. Also this season, look for a wireless Rock Band mic (we're still trying to find out for which platforms) and illuminated drumsticks from the company. Most intriguing though is a new listed guitar feature called FreedomClip, "a special belt clip that allows for strap-free play." Will this finally allow us to pull off the fabled ZZ Top guitar spin? We're ashamed to admit it ... but we called TAC's PR firm to confirm that it indeed will. Guess we'll be adding another guitar to our increasingly crowded living room.

Check out the gear with descriptions from TAC in the gallery below.