Best Buy will begin taking pre-orders for the "Pro" peripheral on December 15, both in-store and online. Don't forget, you need a MIDI Pro Adapter to use this guitar with Rock Band 3. To use it like a regular guitar, you need ... an amp!
Best Buy to carry Rock Band 3 Stratocaster early, pre-sales start Dec. 15
by JC Fletcher 
on Dec 7th 2010 3:21PM
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Best Buy will begin taking pre-orders for the "Pro" peripheral on December 15, both in-store and online. Don't forget, you need a MIDI Pro Adapter to use this guitar with Rock Band 3. To use it like a regular guitar, you need ... an amp!
Reader Comments (26)
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:22PM Ospov said
Best Buy release date: Feb 28th confirmed!
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:31PM Xpike said
So...how many bucks is this guitar?
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 4:33PM GuitarHero666 said
@Xpike 280$
For something that is a real guitar PLUS a high-tech videogame controller...good price.
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For something that is a real guitar PLUS a high-tech videogame controller...good price.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:37PM DJ Tama said
"Don't forget, you need a MIDI Pro Adapter to use this guitar with Rock Band 3. To use it like a regular guitar, you need ... an amp!"
Nice quote... except if I remember the E3 presentation properly, the guitar has the controller built into the guitar itself (look at the photo, see the 4 LED under the console logo?) The MIDI controller is for those who already have a MIDI capable guitar and/or keyboard.
Nice quote... except if I remember the E3 presentation properly, the guitar has the controller built into the guitar itself (look at the photo, see the 4 LED under the console logo?) The MIDI controller is for those who already have a MIDI capable guitar and/or keyboard.
Posted: Dec 9th 2010 2:24AM firehawk71 said
@DJ Tama
You will need the adaptor for this to work. Check there web site and look down towards the bottom right of page it shows and states that the adaptor is requierd
http://admin.fender.com/features/rockband3/thecontroller.php
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You will need the adaptor for this to work. Check there web site and look down towards the bottom right of page it shows and states that the adaptor is requierd
http://admin.fender.com/features/rockband3/thecontroller.php
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:49PM Hutty said
DJTama, you still need the MIDI adapter for the guitar since the midi adapter for each system is different. The guitar only puts out a MIDI signal, not a console specific one.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:49PM Hutty said
@Xpike ... $280 plus $40 adapter
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 4:13PM Protege420 said
To use it like a regular guitar, you need ... an amp!
This statement is not entirly true, for one becuase it is flawed as a regular guitar (or acoustic) does not need an AMP, and two i play electric guitar and havent used my AMP in months. Its amazing what the right cables and computer software can do for you now days.
This statement is not entirly true, for one becuase it is flawed as a regular guitar (or acoustic) does not need an AMP, and two i play electric guitar and havent used my AMP in months. Its amazing what the right cables and computer software can do for you now days.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 4:29PM smoothy said
Why would anyone want.....a Squier?
*shudders*
*shudders*
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 4:45PM smoothy said
@Haggard
Lol.
Well, they're acceptable for someone who doesn't know how to play but anything past "beginner" stage, and it's just...no. They're pretty much held together by duct tape and Elmer's glue.
If you're thinking Start, think Fender...and one that's made in the US.
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Lol.
Well, they're acceptable for someone who doesn't know how to play but anything past "beginner" stage, and it's just...no. They're pretty much held together by duct tape and Elmer's glue.
If you're thinking Start, think Fender...and one that's made in the US.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:13PM FriedConsole said
@smoothy
Actually the newer Squires are of really good construction. However the pickups are still terrible. I have one that I replaced all the pickups in and it sounds awesome. American Strats are way overpriced at $1000+. At least go for the Japanese or Mexican Strats if you are afraid of being uncool with the word "Squire" on your guitar.
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Actually the newer Squires are of really good construction. However the pickups are still terrible. I have one that I replaced all the pickups in and it sounds awesome. American Strats are way overpriced at $1000+. At least go for the Japanese or Mexican Strats if you are afraid of being uncool with the word "Squire" on your guitar.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:14PM Poor Tom said
@smoothy
you couldn't be more ignorant about Squier these days. Maybe ten years ago what you say is true, but I and many other musicians have no issues performing with the newer squiers such as the classic vibe series or the vintage modified series. They are amazingly gig-able and well constructed for their price point.
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you couldn't be more ignorant about Squier these days. Maybe ten years ago what you say is true, but I and many other musicians have no issues performing with the newer squiers such as the classic vibe series or the vintage modified series. They are amazingly gig-able and well constructed for their price point.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:48PM smoothy said
@Poor Tom
Lol...
Squier's have always been junk. They're cheap, because they're made cheap. Just like Epiphone Les Pauls, they're basically made for beginners who don't want to invest in a quality instrument, but want the stylings of one.
If you want a Strat, there's American made Fender and then there's nothing.
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Lol...
Squier's have always been junk. They're cheap, because they're made cheap. Just like Epiphone Les Pauls, they're basically made for beginners who don't want to invest in a quality instrument, but want the stylings of one.
If you want a Strat, there's American made Fender and then there's nothing.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 6:14PM Brian Griffin said
@smoothy
Not *every* Squire has always been cheap crap. Yes, it's the lower price point strat, but that doesn't always equate to crap. Poor Tom is dead on.
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Not *every* Squire has always been cheap crap. Yes, it's the lower price point strat, but that doesn't always equate to crap. Poor Tom is dead on.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 7:48PM Styli said
@smoothy
Squiers aren't the best but they're far from awful. As for American or nothing, American strats are overpriced for the difference in quality. A Mexican Strat is just as well made except for the pickups and tuners. These can be replaced with better components and you could pay for a setup for less than the price of an American Strat.
I paid €400 for a Mex Strat, then replaced the pickups with EMG active ones, the tuners with Fender locking ones, the string tree and nut with graphite ones, an aluminium pickguard, strap locks and had it set up - all for around another €400. So I spent €800 all in all and it sounds, looks and plays amazing. There's a very high SNR. It's been borrowed a number of times by live bands.
So I may not be able to sell it for any more than €400 because it's still a Mex but I paid way less than an equivalent American Strat.
Oh, and I put the original bits from the Mex in a Hohner Strat-copy and it's a pretty good practice guitar.
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Squiers aren't the best but they're far from awful. As for American or nothing, American strats are overpriced for the difference in quality. A Mexican Strat is just as well made except for the pickups and tuners. These can be replaced with better components and you could pay for a setup for less than the price of an American Strat.
I paid €400 for a Mex Strat, then replaced the pickups with EMG active ones, the tuners with Fender locking ones, the string tree and nut with graphite ones, an aluminium pickguard, strap locks and had it set up - all for around another €400. So I spent €800 all in all and it sounds, looks and plays amazing. There's a very high SNR. It's been borrowed a number of times by live bands.
So I may not be able to sell it for any more than €400 because it's still a Mex but I paid way less than an equivalent American Strat.
Oh, and I put the original bits from the Mex in a Hohner Strat-copy and it's a pretty good practice guitar.
Posted: Dec 8th 2010 7:20AM Dewgstrom said
The guitar comes with a MIDI adapter, doesn't it? I definitely remember that being said before. Everything you need for one system comes in the box with the Squier, it's one of the reasons it costs so much.
Posted: Dec 12th 2010 6:10PM ChodTheWacko said
@Dewgstrom
It hasn't been stated, but the general opinion is that it won't include a midi adapter. If you had it include the (console specific) adapter, that would require 3 different SKUS and packaging. Not to mention the people who are buying the squier are hard core enough that it is quite likely they already have a midi adapter to play with a real drum/keyboard.
The reason it is so expensive is simple - it's a specialty item.
Given that it's a squier + controller + new fretboard technology, and the limited sales it is going to have, $300 is a pretty fair price. It's expensive sure, but so is say, an ION drum kit.
- Frank
- Frank
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It hasn't been stated, but the general opinion is that it won't include a midi adapter. If you had it include the (console specific) adapter, that would require 3 different SKUS and packaging. Not to mention the people who are buying the squier are hard core enough that it is quite likely they already have a midi adapter to play with a real drum/keyboard.
The reason it is so expensive is simple - it's a specialty item.
Given that it's a squier + controller + new fretboard technology, and the limited sales it is going to have, $300 is a pretty fair price. It's expensive sure, but so is say, an ION drum kit.
- Frank
- Frank
Posted: Dec 8th 2010 5:29PM evilspoons said
When does Canada get the RB3 keyboard, ffs?
Posted: Dec 14th 2010 10:39PM GitGod said
I stay with OFFBEAT Guitarist. (http://JamOrigin.com). Its free and works with ANY guitar...
