Guitar Hero World Tour fan makes repair guide
by Justin McElroy 
{ Apr 27th 2009 at 6:30PM } 
But if you're in the general populace rather than a key influencer, you may have use of the thorough Guitar Hero World Tour repair guide. In an interview with Ars Technica, the guide's author, Josh Straub, said that he believed instrument failure was almost guaranteed with high use, so even if you haven't had problems, you might want to make a bookmark for yourself. You know, just in case.
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MystileArmor @ Apr 27th 2009 6:35PM
Very helpful for those like me, who like to pretend their Keith Moon once in a while.
Ferdasyn @ Apr 28th 2009 7:51AM
Dead?
xandeR- @ Apr 27th 2009 6:40PM
Working at a retailer, I can tell you firsthand how many people have had broken Guitar Hero: World Tour drums and guitars. There was a lot of broken stuff from Rock Band 1 as well, but little to none from Rock Band 2.
However, the difference is that Rock Band's instruments actually have a return policy. If it's within a certain time, Harmonix will cover shipping and get you a new instrument for free. Red Octane forces you to pay for shipping, which is pretty lame since they were the ones who made the product that was defective.
Still, it's nice to see someone putting out a way to fix some of this stuff. The only problem is that I suspect that a lot of this will void the warranty.
MystileArmor @ Apr 27th 2009 6:45PM
Why would you want a warranty when you fix it yourself?
Jeffrey @ Apr 27th 2009 6:47PM
I get extremely mad when trying to fix something voids the warranty!
I understand it, but seriously can't we get some credit for effort? (And I'm talking all things here, not just Guitar Hero instruments).
http://gameium.blogspot.com/
jdawg @ Apr 27th 2009 9:46PM
PROPAGANDA.. you have no proof of anything.
Lars @ Apr 28th 2009 2:00AM
"When our fake plastic instruments kick the bucket, we toss them out the window..."What the hell? ....You guys must love wasting money. Every time my RB instruments broke, I just fixed them in whatever way I could think of. I'm still using my release-day RB set. It's probably sturdier now with all the reinforcements than it was brand new.
Dr Dave @ Apr 27th 2009 6:48PM
How about making them to last. There problem solve. Stop the through away generation. If it isn't new and shinny it's crap.
Wonderflex @ Apr 27th 2009 7:11PM
Agreed. We should be encouraged to fix something instead of adding waste. A scratched up, but fixed and working, guitar works never-the-less. And if you can't fix it, then mod it up into something new.
MystileArmor @ Apr 27th 2009 7:14PM
And thus, the guitar hero bong was born!
Martin @ Apr 27th 2009 9:08PM
That's a favorite piece in my collection, MystileArmor.
DW124 @ Apr 27th 2009 10:22PM
You'd hope that by now, the drums wouldn't need fixin.
jalannom @ Apr 27th 2009 10:22PM
Is that really glue? seems like someone was having fun in the hole.
fffunfarm06 @ Apr 28th 2009 12:10AM
they know how to make their instument kits better; a little more metal and better pads and buttons, or higher quality plastic. they know what their doing.
Bennyishere @ Apr 28th 2009 12:26AM
Hm, I do need to fix my strum bar, but medium repair skill is way above me it seems (I'd have to get the equipment shipped as well). Oh well, I'm used to not being able to downstrum anyway. Even so, the guides look very thorough, so kudos to Josh.
Punishment4Gluttons @ Apr 28th 2009 12:46PM
I'm using my Roland drum set for drums, but the guitar repairs are much appreciated.
jimi hendrix @ Apr 28th 2009 1:42PM
I'm glad I have Rockband (they have way better songs anyway) plus you CAN'T BEAT the BEATLES.