Rock Band 3 Squier Pro Guitar Controller In Depth Review - Part 3

Part 3 of an in depth review of the new Squier Stratocaster Rock Band 3 Pro Guitar controller.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85NomT87i7g
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxvPun0-J-g

Rocksmith video review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5B5FtVbJnM

I play guitar in a real band, Rose of Jericho. If you liked this video take a second and check us out:

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Rose of Jericho Songs in the Review:
0:01 Signed With Love - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roseofjericho3
3:53 - Signed With Love
4:46 - Buried Cold - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roseofjericho2
6:50 - Romancing the Ordinary - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roseofjericho3
9:24 - Romancing the Ordinary - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roseofjericho3

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http://www.rockband.com/songs/artists/Rose%20of%20Jericho

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[tomzjamz]

Is it a bolt on neck, if so could you not just replace the neck to fix the weak neck and intonation? also whats the action like?

[roseofjerichoband]

@tomzjamz the action is ok when compared to similarly priced guitars.  Also the neck contains a lot of the electronics to the make the guitar work in RB3 so replacing it really isn't an option.

[CallMeDizzzy]

I'm a bass player, since there isn't a MIDI bass available for my price range (plus no guarantee it would work with RB3) could I still play finger-style on the Squier guitar? Or would I be forced to play Rush with a pick and feel dirty about it?

[roseofjerichoband]

@CallMeDizzzy I'm not sure. I haven't tried finger picking on the squier. My best guess is that it would work but don't quote me on that.

[CraziMEXICAN96]

if i had a real guitar can i use that to play the game?

[roseofjerichoband]

@CraziMEXICAN96 No, the game only works with the rock band 3 squier controller.

[TFormerfan252]

OMG what are you playing at 6:51 it sounds amazing!?!?!

[ccook1525]

Part 1- this things great

Part 2- this things good

Part 3- this thing is a piece of crap!

[pauldangerkile]

It now works with Fender Mustang Pro, which has switches on the neck instead of strings. The tuning issues aren't there, but it's not a real guitar.

The Fender Mustang Pro appears to have better "action" (for lack of a better word), than my You Rock Guitar controller. I only play bass-- fingers not picks-- but I can get OK performance out of the You Rock Guitar, so that might be something for +CallMeDizzzy

[TKmallet]

@hms2407 I have both, if your more into wanting to learn guitar, and ur in some really early stages of guitar, defintaly get Rocksmith. If you want to have a little more fun, but more of a challenge, go rockband 3. Rockband teaching tool (in my own opinion) isnt that good. It didnt really help me that much, just made me feel more frustrated. Rocksmith has a unique way of teaching that i like and that is at my pace, so it helps alot for me.

[provencalv]

@jakeandaustin Nope, since it wouldn't have the touch-sensor in the neck, and the buttons and electronics on the body. (Though the buttons would be on the rock band pro-adapter)

[mouse2482]

it's too bad that they don't make this guitar anymore

[RedneckDemoCrew]

Wow the part you were saying about the weak neck makes me not want to get it where as rocksmith uses any electric guitar. Only upside to rocksmith?

[hms2407]

should i get rb 3 wit pro guitar or rocksmith???

[Tiwaking]

@ccook1525 It should really be: Part 1 - This thing is great!

Part 2 - This thing is good

Part 3 - You play real guitar? Why are you playing games for?!

[Tiwaking]

I find it funny that you are good enough to hurl abuse at the game. I have yet to achieve that level of expertise.