Squier (by Fender) Stratocaster Guitar & Rock Band 3 Controller

Works really well. Needs some adjustment before it works perfectly in the game, but after 5 minutes of small adjustments, works perfectly. Plays well enough as a guitar, and is amazing in game.

It's hard - I'm by no means a guitar player, I've been played Rock Band for some time, and can handle all but the hardest songs on expert. Pro mode is a completely different beast, and it'll take a *lot* of time and practice to get right. That said, it's a lot of fun, and Harmonix have put a lot of trainers and stuff into the game to help you get used to it.

The only small annoyance is due to Microsoft not allowing certain things, the buttons on the guitar (and tilt overdrive activation) don't work. You have to use the midi adaptor - it's not the end of the world as you can mount it on the guitar, but it's not perfect. Again, that's Microsoft's fault - if you are on a PS3 or Wii you are fine.

This is the first guitar I have owned, and have bought it to learn along with a few lessons and on Rock Band 3. First impressions were very good. Even the staff at the local music shop were impressed with its looks. (They had never heard of the guitar before I asked about ordering it, hence why I bought one from Andertons).

Played through my Fender practice amp, it sounds just as good as my Dads old Fender copy with its multiple pickups. Maybe from a more accomplished player's point of view it may not be too hot, but certainly for a novice, or above, its definately got a good enough sound.

It will need setting up though, not just for playing through the console game, but to play with through the amp - and as it is very easy to snap the truss rod, if you are not sure - then take it to a professional who can do it for you.

Playing with Rock Band - using the mute does spoil the sound a little, so you may find it better to adjust the pickup sensitivity (again, ask a Fender dealer). Nearly set up perfect now, it will play through both game and amp unmuted with very few miss hits. (If you have rock band 3 you will know what I mean).

Yes there are more expensive better sounding Strats out there, and better performing midi guitars - but for a hybrid like this which combines all 3, especially for the price, it is a craacking guitar.

I got this to play rock band - I wasn't a guitarist. It converted me so I'm learning now. I can't tell you whether it plays better than other guitars but it got me to take up the guitar for real and is easy enough for a beginner to play.

I hear rumours that the product has been cancelled - if that's true then it's a shame.

Items I bought (Fender Squier Strat for Rock Band 3 and MIDI controller) arrived well-packaged.

The guitar itself is, well, a real guitar - no doubt about that. It looks and feels like a proper guitar because it is, albeit one that can also run in MIDI mode with PC software or for the Rock Band 3 game.

I've only used it for the game so far because up to this point I've never used a real guitar in my life. My own unit required the pickup height before the signals could be accurately picked up by the game. Thankfully there are several places adjustments can be made and I instantly made the unit more responsive.

Love it!

Pre-Ordered this item back in January and it arrived on next day delivery courier as soon as it was released. I also received great communication from Andertons in the lead up to the release.

Overall I am really happy with the service I received, as well as the product.