Tuesday, Jun 19th 2007 by Chris Scott Barr


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Now this is what I call a guitar controller.

Rock Band Fender Strat

Look closely, that’s not a real Fender Strat, that’s the new controller for the upcoming Rock Band title from Harmonix. Looks aren’t everything here, what I’m impressed by is that the fret buttons are nearly flush with the fretboard and the colors are visible from the side of the guitar.

Rock Band Fender Strat

This is apparently the prototype for what we will actually see when the game makes its debut. I’m really excited about the higher fret buttons. I’m not sure how it will improve gameplay since they are essentially the same buttons only in a different spot. But there’s not doubt that you’ll impress your friends when you slide your hand down the neck and start wailing on a solo.

Rock Band’s Fender Strat [via kotaku]

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  1.  Toby   View all comments by Toby  Neutral  Add karma Subtract karma Quote

    This isn’t the first guitar with the high frets:

    http://www.theantcommandos.com.....eedom.aspx

    I haven’t tried it, but the idea looks solid - and better implemented on this new guitar

    I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS GAME.
    I play with my best friend all the time but, come the next semester of college, we’re 600 miles apart.
    Say hello to online multiplayer =)

  2.  Chris Scott Barr   View all comments by Chris Scott Barr  +1  Add karma Subtract karma Quote

    Yes, it’s not the first guitar with 10 frets, but this will be the first “officially licensed” one. I’m definitely looking forward to online multiplayer, it’ll be great to jam with some new people.

    Which one are you looking forward to more, Rock Band or GHIII?


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