Rock Band 3's highly anticipated and "limited" Fender Squier has been priced and dated. The six-stringed fully functioning guitar and controller is 100% compatible with Rock Band 3's Pro mode and will be available for pre-order January 1st 2011 for $279.99 USD.

Don't Just Play Games—Play Guitar with the New Rock Band 3 Guitar & Controller

Fender, the name synonymous with rock 'n' roll, brings you the world's first electric guitar that is also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller*. Created for musicians and gamers alike, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller rocks both worlds—whether plugged into a guitar amp or into a video game console. Be the first to receive exclusive information about its release by signing up now!

Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar Features:

• The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is a full-size electric guitar made up of quality Fender components, including a contoured wood body, 22-fret maple neck, steel strings, enclosed tuners, adjustable bridge and custom bridge pickup.
  
• Elevate your rhythm gaming experience to real musical performance by learning and playing the actual notes and chords to your favorite songs to rack up the high scores!


• The high-tech position-sensing fingerboard responds to your touch in real time, giving you immediate on-screen feedback.


• Use the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller in conjunction with Rock Band™ 3's Trainer Modes to learn scales, chords, skills, drills and more. Get the basics of real guitar down before you dive in to your favorite song!


• Outside of Rock Band™ 3, plug into your favorite guitar amplifier for live performance, or use as a MIDI controller in your home recording studio.

It is important to note that the Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller requires the use of the Mad Catz® MIDI Pro adapter (sold separately).

Pre-Orders will be available from January 1st 2011, while the official release date for the guitar/controller is March 1st, 2011.

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