As most readers may have noticed in my Rock Band 3 review, the Mad Catz Pro Fender Guitar is lacking in playability for the more experienced guitar players. Like most fans of the Rock Band series, I have been waiting anxiously for details about the Fender Squier Guitar and Controller. Incorporating technology within the neck of the guitar to allow playability in Rock Band 3‘s Pro Mode, the new Squier is an actual guitar that can run through an amplifier to truly bridge the gap between guitar gameplay and playing real guitar.
The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller will be available for pre-order starting January 1, 2011 and will be available in stores on March 1, 2011. Retailing for $279.99, this would make a great entry level guitar for beginning guitar players. For more information and to sign up for Fender’s e-mail list, visit www.fender.com.
