The Beatles: Rock Band X360 Wireless Gretsch Duo-Jet Guitar Controller
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Published in Xbox 360 | 5 Reviews
As played by George Harrison, The Beatles: Rock Band Wireless Gretsch Duo-Jet Guitar Controller will feature an authentic chrome Bigsby bridge and tremolo bar, a fast, accurate strum bar, custom fret inlays, five-way chrome knob, and auto-calibration sensor to make syncing up with any TV a breeze.... More >>
- Authentic chrome Bigsby bridge and tremolo bar
- Fast, accurate strum bar
- Custom fret inlays
- Five-way chrome knob
- Auto-calibration sensor to make syncing up with any TV a breeze
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December 9th, 2009at (#)
The graphics are amazing and the music is, of course, the best. What else would you expect from The Beatles? HOWEVER, I found the game disappointing in the song choices. You get 34 songs in the game – none that you unlock – and no more available for purchase/download yet. It definitely set itself up for Beatles II and Beatles III and Beatles IV…
Feel a bit gouged. Haven’t they made enough money off of their music? They’re going to dole it out a tiny bit at a time. If we have to purchase a new game everytime, it’s not going to be worth it.
Also resent that the only way you can get Paul’s guitar is to buy the whole bundle. For those of us who already have the whole set (and purchased a better drum set), buying the bundle for 34 songs and Paul’s guitar at $250 is insane.
Disappointed. Lots of hype. Lots of let down.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 9th, 2009at (#)
As a huge fan of both Rock Band and The Beatles, I was really excited to get my hands on this release. The graphics, story line, and of course the music, did not disappoint. The controllers, while a bit pricey, are step up from the standard Rock Band 2 instruments. Auto calibration is a nice addition. My only complaint is about the limited number of songs included on the disc – we were able to play through the entire game in just one evening. I’m guessing that Harmonix has a bunch of new tracks that they will be happy to sell you from the online store for $3 a pop. And I’m guessing that I’ll end up shelling out at least another $60 to complete my Beatles experience.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 9th, 2009at (#)
As a raving Beatlemaniac, it was a given that I would be preordering the Beatles: Rock Band game as soon as it was announced. As one of my old guitars was finally giving out, I decided to pick up one of the replica instruments as a replacement. As the bundle was out of my price range, it came down to This guitar, or the replica Rickenbacker. As I’ve always liked the design of the Gretsch Duo-Jet, it was a no-brainer!
This guitar arrived at my door literally right before I as about to play “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in the game, so I connected it to my console, and it immediately took over for my trusty Les Paul. It was a bit uncomfortable to hold at first, until I got used to adjusting my grip. This guitar is far and away the quietest guitar controller I’ve ever had the pleasure of using; one of my only problems with previous guitar controllers was the incessant CLICKCLICKCLACKETTYCLACK as I strummed away while playing the game. The frets and strum bar on the Gretsch are whisper-quiet. The strum bar does not feel mushy as some past Rock Band controllers have, which prevented me from buying any of them until now. Despite its size, the Gretsch is as light as previous guitar controllers. It plays like a dream! The “start” button now requires you to hold it down for a couple of seconds, thus preventing accidental pausing while playing(I have never known this to happen while I or any of my friends were playing, but apparently, some people have experienced problems with this in the past).
Visually, there’s not much out there to match it. As you can see in the photos, it has a beautiful design, and the chrome really pops. As good as it looks in these photos, they don’t do it justice.
In the end, I think the higher price tag on this guitar is completely worth it. There has been a lot of grumbling these past few months about the price on these replica instruments, but the added cost has clearly gone into making these guitar controllers the very best to date. After over a month of frequent use, it still looks brand new, with no signs of wear, and still plays like a champ. If you still have older guitar controllers lying around, the upgrade is completely unnecessary, but if you need another instrument, you really can’t go wrong with the Gretsch.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 9th, 2009at (#)
Ok, to start things off great guitar, very nice design,but there is a couple of GOOD things to talk about.
.it bigsby is the only thing that is really i mean really nice(but there is other things too)
.same old les paul design but with new features.
.lot of plastic that LOOKS like chrome but is not chromre
.nice neck,head and upper body design
durability 9/10
design 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000/10
comfort 8/10
and finally,workings(does it work good/bad) 1110
thanks for reading
sincerly, jack
Rating: 4 / 5
December 9th, 2009at (#)
Ever since my Gretsch controller arrived, it’s been my instrument of choice in playing any version of Rock Band or Guitar Hero. It’s slightly larger and longer than the stock Rock Band 2 Stratocaster, and feels a bit more like a real guitar as a result. It’s also gorgeous, with several little details, like the chrome clip on the pickguard, or the plate on the headstock, adding up to make a pretty convincing replica of the real guitar. At first glance, it might easily be mistaken for the real thing.
The feel of the strum and buttons is about the same as the Rock Band 2 Strat, which may or may not be your cup of tea, as some prefer the clicky strum bar and raised buttons on the Guitar Hero controllers. I prefer the Rock Band “feel,” so this guitar suits me fine. As some have mentioned in other reviews, the right-angled edge of the guitar can feel a bit uncomfortable when you first start playing it, as it can press into your wrist. I’ve just adjusted the way I hold the guitar, and don’t even notice that small problem anymore.
There are a few little things that keep me from giving the guitar 5 stars. One, my whammy bar has an annoying squeak, and at some point I suppose I’ll have to open up the guitar and hit the innards with some lube. Also, the whammy is supposed to be a Bigsby, and while it has some cosmetic detailing to approximate one, it’s actually the same whammy as the Strat with a flat plastic “shell” over the thin metal bar. I understand the cost savings in recycling parts, but this results in a less authentic design. When compared to the actual Bigsby-style whammy that Mad Catz put on their recent Telecaster controller (and compared to the accurate in-game version of the Gretsch seen in Beatles Rock Band), this cut corner just keeps the guitar from being the full replica and visual treat it could be. But it plays beautifully, which is why the “fun” rating is five stars, while the overall is just four.
While the connection to the Beatles is a bit tenuous (George only played this model in the early days of the band), the classic Duo-Jet design is still lovely, and was preferable to my eyes over the more iconic Rickenbacker, at least when comparing these replicas. While I’m a Beatles fan, I chose the Gretsch less for it’s connection to the band, and more for overall looks.
As a final, silly note, I put this guitar next to my original PS2 guitar for Guitar Hero 1, and it’s just amazing how this whole concept of fake game instruments has come since then. The original Guitar Hero controller looks like a tiny Fisher-Price toy next to this gorgeous Gretsch controller.
Rating: 4 / 5