Xbox 360 Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player's Edition Replica

by Mad Catz

Product Features

• Officially licensed Telecaster for Rock Band / Includes official Fender Guitar Strap
• Premium Fret Buttons and Strum Bar / Touch-sensitive technology for Overdrive activation
• Official Bigsby bridge tailpiece used for Whammy effect / Twice as quick recoil-action fret buttons
• Supports Overdrive Stomp Box / 84% to scale replica of Telecaster
• Compatible with Rock Band, Rock Band 2, The Beatles: Rock Band, and Guitar Hero 5

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002LAS6L2
• Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 11.2 x 3.3 inches ; 10 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: August 28, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,350 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #53 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Controllers > Guitars
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Mad Catz’ officially licensed Wireless Fender Telecaster Player’s Edition is the must-have guitar for every Rock Band enthusiast. The custom Road Worn distressed finish and strap both ensure your axe will look as though you have been rocking the crowd on tour for years. Also featuring twice as quick recoil-action fret buttons, their fast action allows you to blow through the speediest solos and chord progressions in the game with ease. With an all-new touch-sensitive button, Overdrive activation has never been easier – no more missed notes or lost focus from having to tilt your guitar! An upgraded Strum Bar lets you feel each note like never before and with the Bigsby® whammy tailpiece you can stylishly bend notes at will.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth your while if you're serious about rock band., October 10, 2009

By 

Miguel Sanchez - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Xbox 360 Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player's Edition Replica - Sunburst (Accessory)

I'm an avid RB player with literally 90% of the DLC, and got every official instrument so far, including all three Beatles guitars.

I WAS hoping to get the butterscotch for $100, but since amazon canceled my order due to unavailability, I just went for the sunburst.

- The whole body has a matte finish, which is fingerprint-less, which is a nice touch compared to my dust-magnet Beatles guitars.

- The buttons are awesome. Almost no click and no fret between buttons. I thought it would throw me off but my muscle memory knew where the buttons were. Might be harder for beginners. Anyway, these things are unbelievable in HOPOs. I was doing Stevie Ray Vaughn songs and crazy solos with ease. Chord changes were also a cinch. Definitely worthwhile if you feel your fingers tripping on a regular controller.

- The touch pad works great. any slight touch will trigger it but it's placed just right so your strumming doesn't accidentally touch it. The problem now is whether to tap or wail during alt-strumming parts.

- The strum bar is clicky, and it seems to register at the end of the strum instead of the beginning. Not too big a problem unless you strum really lightly. I also found myself breaking combo when wailing during alt-strumming parts. Then again I haven't played Everlong in a while. The alternating O-B while you're holding G part felt smooth though. If you start losing your focus or get lazy it will punish you.

- The whammy bar is slick. You have to use your whole hand though, so you can't sneak extra points on every hold. There's a felt piece attached to the bottom so it doesn't scratch your pickguard.

- The knob only goes one way for start, which made me think, 'why is there no back button?'

- I was ticked that there was no back button, then I realized back was overdrive, so ergo the touch pad was the back button. pretty cool.

- Overall, a better body, much better buttons, a more authentic whammy bar, and another useful way to hit overdrive. If you haven't wasted all your money on the Beatles yet, this is a worthy investment in your pursuit of rocking out. I won't recommend this to beginners or casuals. This controller puts your skills to the test, and will reward you if you can handle it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Guitar controller, but..., October 30, 2009

By 

Donan (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Xbox 360 Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player's Edition Replica - Sunburst (Accessory)

I was looking for a bass guitar, but saw this new one by Mad Catz and the sunburst, 'used' look was a selling point for me. The controller has a nice weight to it and fret keys a good feel. The strum bar seem's a bit loose and although a good idea, the 'overdrive' bar is way to sensitive for my liking. It initiates overdrive automatically way to often for my likes (especially when I'm trying to co-ordinate length of it between fellow players). The whammy bar is pretty stiff, but I like it actually. That and I'm starting to detect a squeaking noise with it. But it could be that it's just new and needs to 'settle in'. Overall I like it, but the sensitive overdrive bar is an issue that at times makes me switch to another guitar.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plastic guitar controller goodness, September 29, 2009

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Two Cents - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player's Edition Replica - Sunburst (Accessory)

In contrary to a prior review, my son and I actually love this peripheral. Yes the strum bar clicks a bit, but it's in no way obtrusive during game play. People complaining about this would likely also complain about the subtle "whirring" noise heard inside the newer rock band 2 guitars from the accelerometer...again something that is unnoticeable during gameplay. And, to clarify further, the whammy bar rotates out of the way just like all other rock band guitars. The spring is more firm, however I wouldn't down grade my review based on this as individual preferences in regard to feel are highly variable I am sure. The half frets are really nice and very responsive. I actually find it easier to move up in difficulty levels using this guitar. The touch sensitive star power/beatlemania activation bar is a nice addition. A simple light brush of the finger is all it takes to activate. You can still tip the guitar or use the plug in overdrive pedal as well. And finally, the aesthetics of this thing are amazing. Its priced a bit higher than original equipment RB2 guitars, but comparable to RB Beatles gear if you were considering those. Of note, Harrison played a real Fender Telecaster as well.

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