ROCKSMITH + ****closed beta @ rocksmith.com/beta ****

AFrostyOne

AFrostyOne

Salty I need to re-do my profile in CAG4.0
As the original deal morphed into a game deal and guitar advice thread, I decided to place the original BB deal behind spoiler tags for a reference point. And I listed the current deals below. The guitar purchase is the most difficult part for us beginners, so read the advice in the thread

Too busy to read the entire thread? Then try these following posts for the guitar advice. Thanks to SmileyMcSmiles for all the help :applause:
>>guitar advice, initial posts #26, 34, 35
>>guitar accessories, initial posts #49, 51, 56
>>learn about Rondo Music guitars on post 642
This should help get you started.

ROCKSMITH +... yeah, that's the new name. Announced 06/12/2021

-coming soon

-sign up for the closed PC beta

Don't bother with this spoiler.

Has nothing to do with Rocksmith+

ROCKSMITH 2014 "Remastered" Edition     -Released 10/04/2016

-available as a free download to all existing owners of RS2014 (across all 6 platforms :360:  :ps3:  :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:&Mac)

-available as a new retail package ( :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:&Mac), which includes download code for 6 songs (freebie songs to follow)

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers - "Three Little Birds"
  • Elvis Presley - "Suspicious Minds"
  • Fun - "Some Nights"
  • Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back"
  • Outkast - "Hey Ya!"
  • Train - "Drops of Jupiter
-Official Rocksmith FAQ about the remastered edition

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1478827-Rocksmith-2014-Remastered-Official-FAQ-Forums

**GAME + CABLE version deals** 

None (as of 08/30/17)

**GAME ONLY version deals** 

*STEAM store - RS Remastered is $20  (as of 11/26/2017) + Individual songs and Song packs on sale 40% off

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221680/Rocksmith_2014_Edition__Remastered/

dead*STEAM store - RS Remastered is $20  (as of 08/30/2017) + Individual songs and Song packs on sale 40% off

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221680/Rocksmith_2014_Edition__Remastered/

**RS CABLE ONLY deals**
-Cables retail for $29.99 and work on all versions of the game.
-Deals seem to be non-existant on the cable. Best to track down an older version of the game on clearance somewhere or wait for a deal on the bundle version.

ROCKSMITH 2014     -Released 10/22/2013

-available on 
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 & Mac (X1 & PS4 available NOW)

-available in TWO versions:  Game+Cable edition @ $80, No Cable Edition @ $60

-RS cable from original game WILL work with Rocksmith 2014

-all current DLC IS compatible and WILL work with Rocksmith 2014

-most On-disc songs from original game work with Rocksmith 2014, must buy Import Pack DLC @ $10

-Xbox One & Playstation 4 versions coming 11/04/2014 :hot: 

**GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for :360:  :ps3:  (as of 11/22/16)

https://www.amazon.com/dlp/49799fd5/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_49799fd5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F4891MFHCGJVJ54KM91T

**GAME ONLY version** 

Ubisoft Store - $12 for PC (download only)  (as of 11/22/17)

http://store.ubi.com/us/rocksmith-2014-edition-with-no-cable/57615162a3be1683708b458e.html

ROCKSMITH game + cable deals:
**GUITAR + BASS version**     released in 2012     aka the "Double-Dip" version
-out NOW for
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also available in a software only version (aka NO cable) for $49.99, but you still need to have the Real-Tone cable to play

*Amazon Games:  Digital download for $9, PC version only (as of 01/02/18)

https://www.amazon.com/Ubisoft-Rocksmith-Download/dp/B009GKT2W2

*SAM's Club in-store:  super YMMV  Guitar+Game bundle for $50 (MSRP was 200)
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*SAM's Club in-store:  super YMMV  Game+Cable for $5.00

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Important Note: a new disc version, which includes bass content, got released on 10/16/2012. Deals below are for the original disc version, which did NOT have bass content. You can buy bass as DLC for this version of the game
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**GUITAR ONLY version**     released in 2011     aka the "Original" version
-Available only on 
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-Bass content can be purchase as DLC for $30  $10 thru XBLA or PSN
DEAD*Best Buy online: $8 each, as of 11/1/2013 :hot:

    -Ship to Store for Free Shipping.

 
**RS CABLE ONLY deals**
-Cables retail for $29.99 and work on all versions of the game.
-Deals seem to be non-existant on the cable. Best to track down the old version of the game on clearance somewhere.
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Old PC Info
PC version
Update #3: PC release is now on for Oct. 16, 2012 (announced during E3 2012)
Update #2: it now has a Fall release window. See link http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/666780
Update #1: delayed to May 2012, per game's producer. See link
http://www.facebook.com/rocksmithgame/posts/253166328074384
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OLD BASS DLC Info
BASS Guitar - Where is it?
Bass content coming in two forms, as announced during E3 2012:
1st option--Bass DLC (available in September 2012 )(arrives on 8/14/12 ) IS HERE for all existing RS owners.
xbox link http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Rocksmith-Bass-Expansion/714cbfbe-cb3c-4abf-ab35-1fecc80bb5d6
Cost to download is $29.99/2400ms points and it will give you bass tracks for all on-disc songs and any DLC songs you have downloaded. Plus you will get some new Guitarcade games, Journey mode, Technique challenges and Achievements/Trophies for Bass guitar
2nd option--There will be a new retail disc version for Rocksmith released in October. The new retail disc will include the Bass content, along with the original RS content, and it's MSRP will be $79.99 for the Game+Cable package

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**thanks to Syngamer for the logo:

Rocksmith DLC List
New DLC ONLY works on RS2014 or newer versions.



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Full DLC List:
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-US/downloads/index.aspx
Videos of DLC
http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/658935-Rocksmith-DLC-*Updated-2-21?
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Remember FREE Holiday DLC songs on XBLA & PSN. Thanks to Doctor Who for the DLC find:applause:
DLC link on XBLA: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/FREE-Rocksmith-Holiday-Song-Pack/c7bb93bd-d200-4505-b9d4-9002b3dc96ac

NOTE:  Holiday songs were pulled (probably because Seth Chapla went to work on Bandfuse).  No confirmation on when or if they'll return.

Electric Guitar Suggestions:

Example of pack-in guitar in the Official RS guitar bundle
http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0047YUM9O/ref=sr_1_10?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207032&sr=1-10

Example of Dean Vendetta XMT
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Vendetta-Guitar-XM-Tremelo/dp/B0025VLQVE/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207724&sr=1-5
Getting harder to find at sub-$100, but guitar center may be best option

Guitars from Rondo Music
http://www.rondomusic.com/
-->refer to post 642 for info on Rondo and the guitars they sell
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9291870&postcount=642

Xaviere guitars from GuitarFetish
http://www.guitarfetish.com/

Guitars from Monoprice (yeah, thaaat Monoprice)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=115&cp_id=11501&cs_id=1150101

DEAD Deals behind this spoiler
RS2014 Version*****

*GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Rocksmith Remastered w/cable is on sale at Amazon (as of 12/29/16)

- :xb1:  is $30

- :ps4:  is $40 (third-party vendor, fulfilled by Amazon)

- :pc: /Mac is $35

https://www.amazon.c...hone+pro+1&th=1

 dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc: &Mac (as of 11/22/16)

https://www.amazon.com/dlp/49799fd5/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_49799fd5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F4891MFHCGJVJ54KM91T

dead*Gamestop - $30 for :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc: &Mac (as of 11/23/16)

http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-rocksmith,28zu0

*Bestbuy:  $35 ($28 for GCU)  :xb1:  :ps4:   versions (CyberMonday sale, as of 11/30/15)

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for  :360: :ps3: :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:   versions (thanks mossfan) (as of 3/05/15)

dead*Amazon:  $40 for  :360: :ps3: :pc:   versions (as of 9/22)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411438609&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

dead*Amazon:  $40 for   :360:  :ps3:  version (as of 6/13)

:360: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included%2Fdp%2FB00D6PTMSW%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26amp%3Bqid%3D1402685765%26amp%3Bsr%3D8-1%26amp%3Bkeywords%3Drocksmith&pid=11840323

:ps3: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRocksmith-2014-Edition-Playstation-Cable-Included%2Fdp%2FB00D6PTMB4%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26amp%3Bqid%3D1402686350%26amp%3Bsr%3D8-2%26amp%3Bkeywords%3Drocksmith&pid=11840323

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for  :360:  :ps3:  & PC/Mac (as of 6/13)

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fbrowse%3Fnav%3D16k-3-rocksmith%2C28zu0&pid=11840323

dead*Best Buy in-store & online:  $40 for :360:  :ps3: version & PC/Mac (week of 6/15 - 6/21)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list

 DEAD*Amazon: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 & PC/Mac edition(as of 01/21)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390459138&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*Gamestop online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 & PC/Mac edition (as of 01/21)

http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-rocksmith,28zu0

DEAD*BestBuy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 12/23)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocksmith-2014-edition-playstation-3/9635311.p;jsessionid=513B69E8C00C74D3961CA57F952061C0.bbolsp-app04-108?id=1219034544219&skuId=9635311&st=rocksmith&lp=2&cp=1

DEAD*Target: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (12/08 to 12/14)

DEAD*Amazon: $43 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 12/03/13)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386100900&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*UBI Store: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version) 
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 (as of 12/01/13)

http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-us/buy/

DEAD*Best Buy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 11/25/13)

DEAD*Best Buy online: YMMV -save $80 off select guitars when you purchase RS2014 (game+cable version)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/save-80-on-electric-guitar-with-rocksmith-2014-edition-software/pcmcat317700050007.c?id=pcmcat317700050007 (website is only taking 50 off the guitar, so YMMV on them honoring the 80 off)

DEAD*Amazon: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 11/25/13)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385433606&sr=8-2&keywords=Rocksmith

**GAME ONLY version** 

dead*PSN store - $20 :ps4: (12/20/16 - 12/27/16)

https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/rocksmith-2014-edition-%e2%80%93-remastered/cid=UP0001-CUSA00692_00-RS2014REMASTERED

dead*Fry's Electronics (online & in-store):  $30 for PS3 version (thanks fidodido) (10/07/14 to 10/09/14)

dead*Gamestop (online):  $15 for download version (thanks Caine) (as of 9/1/14)

http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/rocksmith-2014-edition-no-cable-included/112382?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-LM.Adf2ls8hsKVWQaxpR3Q

dead*HumbleBundle(online):  $15 for Steam download version

 https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/rocksmith2014_storefront

(thanks Pr0f1t)

dead*Newegg(online):  $15 for download version (72hr special) + save extra 10% with code EMCPDW47 (thanks sp00ge)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832138366&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=1312731&SID=

dead*Mac Store(online):  $24 for download version, (as of 5/2)

*Newegg(online):  $15 for download version (72hr special) + save extra 10% with code EMCPDW47 (thanks sp00ge)

 

*Amazon:  $40 for NO Cable version, (as of 12/23)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387218323&sr=8-2&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*Amazon:  $33 for NO Cable version, TODAY Only 12/3

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=br_lf_m_8070796011_grlink_3?ie=UTF8&node=8070796011&plgroup=3

Guitar+Bass Version*****

Original Version*****

Original DEAL behind this Spoiler
Bestbuy has a separate, two week flier for music gear and they're advertising Rocksmith game bundle+ Epiphone guitar for $199.98 and you get a $50 giftcard with purchase of the game/guitar bundle.

Ad is a bit odd in that they only list sku's for the game bundle and standalone guitar (#2633103, 2633149, 2273055), so they may be doing in-store bundling. Plus they list the game + guitar bundle as a 10 savings over buying everything separate

I'll let the musician CAGs speak to the quality of the guitar;)

UPDATE: Bestbuy finally got the site updated with the offer.
Link Dead
Like I said before, seems like they are doing an in-store bundle instead of selling the official Rocksmith guitar kit. Won't know for sure until it's bought

UPDATE #2: deal is definitely an in-store bundle of standalone guitar + game bundle. Guitar is an Epiphone LP jr with a cherryburst finish and no strap or picks are included. Asked about substituting a different guitar model but bundle price won't activate if you switch it out

 
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[quote name='drastion']On a playing note. Does anyone find it hard to play looking at your hands?

I look at the fretboard when I am trying to memorize a new rift or scale. Once I memorize it and just stare off into space it becomes easy. Then I miss a note and look at my hand to make sure I am pressing the right frets. Automatically my hand goes retarded. I am guessing my fingers know where to go. Then while I look I think they should be positined differently. Then my fingers try to go where they are suposed to go my eyes tell them differently and I f up with fret buzz and putting my fingers on wrong strings or tripping them on a sting.

Very frustrating and strange. Usually watching what your doing helps you do it better. Must be that muscle memory thing. Sad to think my fingers are smarter than me at playing guitar.[/QUOTE]

Just depends on what I'm playing... Almost EVERY great guitarist that I've ever watched still watches his fingers during solos. For the most part, I still do, too. Although some songs, I know so well that I don't need to look at all, other than to get my fingers down to the right fret at first. The rest is just muscle memory. "High N Dry " and "In Bloom" are like that for me.
 
Got to love those bestbuy people. Called in to see if they had any fenders on clearance. Apparently they thought I was trying to order a car part.

I still look at the board when I am shifting postion. Really need to play ducks more but it is far from my favorite mini game.
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Once, I just called the store and shot the shit with the guy to figure out what they had (Jaguar). The next time, I called the other store and talked to the guy about what they had. The guitar that I bought, he told me about (It was not on the web) (Amer. Tele). The last one, it was on the web clearance, but I figured it was wrong. He had to search for it when I got there (60's tele).

If you know what stores have guitars, the sales people are the best resource. They should be able to tell you what the good deals are.

Of course, there is one other store that I haven't gone to and every time I call them, they're like monkeys fucking a football. They literally did not know what a Fender was when I called last time - and this was the guy working the music store. :roll: No wonder BB is going out of business.[/QUOTE]

Is there a way to find out which bestbuys around you have the music stores? I know the one that is closest to me doesn't. Most of the others are over 80 miles away from me.
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Crazed you're driving me nuts with those PRO guitars. You're gonna turn me into a reseller:lol:

There was one store near me that still had one and just got back with it (thanks for the heads-up). I actually wanted it to try RB's pro mode.

But don't think I can justify opening it with those crazy resale prices. I've never sold anything this big before so have no idea how much shipping&insurance would be. Argh, this is tough and sooo tempting[/QUOTE]
RB's pro mode is awful. Keep the thing boxed and resell it. I got one for a steal locally from a guy who won one in a contest - apparently he sits around and enters contests for random stuff all day and didn't really know what he had. It's a bad guitar, and RB's pro mode is infuriating after playing Rocksmith. You know how in Rocksmith you can choose to play a chord in a few different ways, or change up fingerings to fit your style? Not so in RB Pro. And the awful part is that sometimes their tab is so awful and their fingerings are completely wrong, but guess what? That's how you have to play it, since the sensors are under the fretboard and not based on sound.
 
[quote name='DeliveryPizza']Is there a way to find out which bestbuys around you have the music stores? I know the one that is closest to me doesn't. Most of the others are over 80 miles away from me.[/QUOTE]

Go to bestbuy's career page andsearch for keyword 'music'. It will bring up the locations with music sections.
 
[quote name='E-Z-B']Go to bestbuy's career page andsearch for keyword 'music'. It will bring up the locations with music sections.[/QUOTE]

Might be easier to just use the online store locator and check Musical Instrument Clearance.

If there's more than 20 items on clearance, it most likely has the MI department. I've noticed that my local stores with the MI dept have at least 80 items on clearance. And the stores without the MI dept only have about 5 items on clearance
 
[quote name='Pookymeister']Don't think i've ever seen a BBY with a dedicated music section - at most half an aisle with some keyboards and stuff.[/QUOTE]

I had walked in stores that had one and never knew it. It was kind of hidden in the back of the store.

A lot of people must not know, since the '60's Classic Strat I bought had a ship date on the box of 12/2008... That's a long time to sit on a shelf.
 
[quote name='sladeums']Anyone happen to know when trading this in to Amazon whether or not they expect the cable to be included with your trade-in submission?

I already own the original version but my cable is getting kinda spotty.
I'd like buy the Guitar and Bass version from Amazon, keep the cable, and trade back just the game.

Anyone tried this ?

Any help would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]

So answering myself definitively here, this worked just fine.

I bought the PS3 Guitar and Bass retail box from Amazon for $37.99 while simultaneously submitting a 'Good Condition' Trade-In request at $30.00.

Received the shipment, pocketed the cable, threw away the box and sent them back the sealed game.
Trade-In was accepted, leaving a net price of $7.99 to get myself a new cable.
 
New DLC next Tuesday... Looks like the classic rock pack that was leaked a while back.

Guess Who - American Woman
Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild
Cheap Trick - Surrender
 
The dating on the bb guitars is not unusual, the jag, strat, and squier bass I ended up with are all from 2008 too, and the Pete wentz basses still around are 07 or 08. Pretty sure most of the Gibson and schecter stuff is the same if I bothered to check them. The vast majority of their stuff sadly never sold from the time they opened the instruments section.
 
[quote name='drastion']
warpedsoul

Thanks for the idea I am going to go check it out. Are there any good sites to get everything you would need like sheilded wires and switches. I know stew mac sells good tools. I want to do a split coil mod to a guitar I am going to get and want to get everything ready to go.[/QUOTE]

I would say your best bet is to buy a prewired harness unless you just want to do it yourself. I recommend Martin Six String Custom. High quality stuff, and great customer service. They aslo sell just the parts and you put it together. There are a few other sites like that if you want them.
 
warpedsoul

Thanks for that site wire looks cheap enough. Definitely want to wire it myself. Want to try and build myself a guitar this summer or at least veneer and refinish a guitar or two. The cost of the look I want is far beyond what I want to play. Not like refinishing is hard just need the right tools and good place to do it in.

www.guitarelectronics.com/category/wiring_resources_guitar_wiring_diagrams/

Lots of great setups here just need to get the right parts together. Hoping the pickups in my new guitar have four conductors. It has split coil built in but I am not sure if that requires the pickup to have four leads.
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Alright, what would you choose?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...itar-project-by-j-backlund-design-guita/posts

I would've gone with the metallic red, white pickguard and rosewood fretboard. But the green with tort pickguard is looking better, even if it isn't a true sea foam green. It just seems to fit the whole vibe of the guitar[/QUOTE]
While those guitars don't really do anything for me, i would have gone purple
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Alright, what would you choose?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...itar-project-by-j-backlund-design-guita/posts

I would've gone with the metallic red, white pickguard and rosewood fretboard. But the green with tort pickguard is looking better, even if it isn't a true sea foam green. It just seems to fit the whole vibe of the guitar[/QUOTE]

Call me crazy, but I would've gone pink first, then green. I like that shell pink kind of color.
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Call me crazy, but I would've gone pink first, then green. I like that shell pink kind of color.[/QUOTE]

Welll you are a crazedracerguy;)

But I was kinda crushing on the pink too.
 
Here are a few low-cost starter guitars from Amazon:
Dean Z in black @ $138.xx
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Bolt-Cla...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1359360815&sr=1-4
AXL headliner strat in black @ $83.xx
http://www.amazon.com/AXL-Headliner...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1359360815&sr=1-9
AXL headliner strat in white @ $64.xx
http://www.amazon.com/AXL-Headliner...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1359360815&sr=1-12

[quote name='wilflare']still trying to look for a cheap cable.
my local retailer (non-US) sells the game+cable for about 57USD[/QUOTE]
Was gonna say try Toysrus.com, but their int'l shipping price kicks the price up close to 57.

Amazon has the PC retail version for $38. Don't know if you'll get'em to ship it to you

[quote name='Not_Taken']For people who like funky-designed guitars or backing Kickstarter projects, here's a cool looking guitar:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/366997931/bohemian-guitars-oil-can-guitars?ref=home_leanback[/QUOTE]

Interesting, but all it does is make me wanna build my own instead of buy:)

And speaking of Kickstarter, saw this post over on the HC forums.
http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Electric-Guitars/Retronix-Updates/m-p/34666397#U34666397
"Call Keviin this tuesday and you can still get in on the deal, but don't wait! We place the final order this friday. after that you'll have to get one from your local Dealer"
So looks like they're gonna let the "slackers" piggy-back on the initial order;)
 
So Rocksmith froze on me tonight. When I logged back in I got an in game message that some downloadable content is no longer available and any part of the game requiring it would be inaccessible. I don't have a tone of dlc so I looked for my holiday songs & they're missing. Anybody hear that this would happen or have it happen to them?
 
Wow, someone's trying ta be ALL Harmonix-like;)
New DLC Day!!!
*American Woman - The Guess Who
*Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf
*Surrender - Cheap Trick

[quote name='jsivley']So Rocksmith froze on me tonight. When I logged back in I got an in game message that some downloadable content is no longer available and any part of the game requiring it would be inaccessible. I don't have a tone of dlc so I looked for my holiday songs & they're missing. Anybody hear that this would happen or have it happen to them?[/QUOTE]
Haven't noticed but my console isn't on the webz right now. Switched ISP's and haven't updated the connection for it.

Did try the Holiday Song link in the OP and dead-ends. Wonder if they pulled it because Chapla left
 
I can't find anything when googling about the holiday songs being pulled except that they were available as of last month on pc.

Anyhow, newegg has the Realtone cable for $21.99. Not as cheap as some of the bundles even, but if you can't find it at Walmart or Sears this might be good for someone.
 
Talked about the DBZ Imperial sometime last year. But just noticed that the flame-maple top models got dropped down some more.

The FM top models in Cherryburst or Honey burst are now $339.99 each. And the page for each also advertises the DBZ hardshell case for $39.99, when bought together.
Cherryburst http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/DBZ-IMFM-CSB-Electric-Guitar.html
Honeyburst http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/DBZ-IMFM-HB-Electric-Guitar.html
So, $380 gets the package for either of those two models.

They still have the black and gold-top models at $289.99 and you can buy the case for 60; so $350 each for these two models

EDIT: ok, found the original post here with vids
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9949278&postcount=1234
 
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Apparently the Guitar+Bass version of the game is $29.99 in next week's Best Buy ad. Damn good price, especially since the bass DLC alone is $30 retail value.
 
Well I've stumbled in here due to BB having this on sale for cheap next week. Had a question before buying, though:

My wife bought me a cheap guitar off of Amazon years ago (like $130 and it came with a little amp and whatnot). When I went to go play it, it just never sounded right. Multiple tuners told it was in tune, but everything I played sounded "off". My buddy who is pretty knowledgeable about such things said the action was probably off and he tried to fix it, but he couldn't get anywhere with it. He just chocked it up to being a cheapy. My question is, will the sound still sound off when I play Rocksmith? I get the impression that it just sort of detects the notes that you are playing and outputs its own sound. If that's the case I will totally pick this up. But if it sounds funky, I'd rather not waste the money.
 
[quote name='mpaullin']Well I've stumbled in here due to BB having this on sale for cheap next week. Had a question before buying, though:

My wife bought me a cheap guitar off of Amazon years ago (like $130 and it came with a little amp and whatnot). When I went to go play it, it just never sounded right. Multiple tuners told it was in tune, but everything I played sounded "off". My buddy who is pretty knowledgeable about such things said the action was probably off and he tried to fix it, but he couldn't get anywhere with it. He just chocked it up to being a cheapy. My question is, will the sound still sound off when I play Rocksmith? I get the impression that it just sort of detects the notes that you are playing and outputs its own sound. If that's the case I will totally pick this up. But if it sounds funky, I'd rather not waste the money.[/QUOTE]

If your guitar sounds off, it could be the intonation. You may need to adjust the bridge saddles as well. However, if you've tried everything and it still doesn't sound "right", you're not going to enjoy playing Rocksmith. Rocksmith will output whatever your guitar "sounds like". So if a particular note on your guitar is too flat, Rocksmith will output it's own "sound" but the sound will also be flat and it will record it as incorrect hit. So unless you don't care about scores, etc. It's not going to be fun. You'll have a ton of missed notes and it won't be an enjoyable experience. If your guitar sounds good in real life, your Rocksmith experience will be much better.
 
[quote name='mpaullin']Well I've stumbled in here due to BB having this on sale for cheap next week. Had a question before buying, though:

My wife bought me a cheap guitar off of Amazon years ago (like $130 and it came with a little amp and whatnot). When I went to go play it, it just never sounded right. Multiple tuners told it was in tune, but everything I played sounded "off". My buddy who is pretty knowledgeable about such things said the action was probably off and he tried to fix it, but he couldn't get anywhere with it. He just chocked it up to being a cheapy. My question is, will the sound still sound off when I play Rocksmith? I get the impression that it just sort of detects the notes that you are playing and outputs its own sound. If that's the case I will totally pick this up. But if it sounds funky, I'd rather not waste the money.[/QUOTE]

The game outputs the sound of your guitar with the appropriate effect pedals for whichever song you're playing. So it should sound fine, unless the guitar is just giving off a bunch of screeches.

But, curious if you happen to have switched out the strings on the guitar. Even cheapy guitars will sound ok with a fresh set of strings. That is, if there's nothing messed up with the electronics of the guitar;).

Other thing that could be wrong is the Intonation. It'll sound wrong when playing fretted notes, even if it's in tune when playing open strings. Pretty straight-forward adjustment to make and plenty of vids you could google.
 
mpaullin

That might be a problem. The game tries to match the sound your guitar makes to a library of sound files to get an idea of what you are playing.

Not sure what you mean by funky. Intonation is off? If you check it with a tuner at with an open string and again at the 12th fret on the same string the notes need to match. That might be your problem but a tech would have picked up on that right away.

If you don't have a tuner here is a perfect one for the price you can't beat it.

www.amazon.com/Snark-13-JQCT-G3R2-S...F8&qid=1359662269&sr=8-1&keywords=snark+tuner

For a little more this one comes with a mic for tuning

www.amazon.com/Snark-Instrument-Cli...F8&qid=1359662269&sr=8-2&keywords=snark+tuner

Both are great and have built in metronomes. Although its a flashing heart symbol so it doesn't make a sound to go by ear.
 
Hey CAG's, im pretty excited about getting this, but I'm wondering If I buy a PC version of the game that was before the bass expansion do I still get the bass expansion?
 
[quote name='Jackstylez']Hey CAG's, im pretty excited about getting this, but I'm wondering If I buy a PC version of the game that was before the bass expansion do I still get the bass expansion?[/QUOTE]

PC version was released with the bass expansion. So you'll be good

The old version (guitar only) was originally a 360/ps3 joint. But you can still buy the bass expansion as DLC this version
 
Thanks for the input everybody. I will try those suggestions and see what I can't figure out. My buddy just plays guitar a lot, so I wouldn't call him a tech. I'm sure if I was at all knowledgeable about music I could describe what was "off" about the sound. Nothing electrical or anything like that... just like the notes aren't correct... so yeah, it might be intonation. Never tried using the tuner on anything but open notes, though (I have an electric one that I find to be pretty intuitive, so I should be good to go there).

This seems to be the best price I am likely to find this game for, so I will probably just go for it. I also have an acoustic that works wonderfully. If worse comes to worse I could get a pickup for it, but I'd prefer to save the extra $40 or whatever.
 
mpaullin

Sorry got you post mixed up with another one i was reading. Its probably your intonation then. If its off your fretted notes all the way across that string will sound out sharp or flat. So it would sound what I would call off. That shouldn't be a problem for a cheapie guitar. The main things you would have problems outside of bad solder joints would be poorly dressed frets and loose tuners. So if your not getting a bunch of fret buzz with a reasonable amount of relief in the neck and she stays in tune well you should be good to go.

To setup you intonation

1 pluck you open e and tune it to perfect pitch
2 pluck again at the 12 fret
3a if it comes out sharp move your bridge saddle away from the neck and go back to step one
3b if it comes out flat move the saddle towards the neck and go back to step one

If your intonation is off enough to pick it up by ear the game will probally not pick up you notes very well. I have this problem with songs played in drop d. The game says I am in tune. Once the song starts I have to drop the tuning down and restart the song a few times to make sure it is right. To much of a hassle for me so I mostly ignore those songs.
 
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[quote name='drastion']mpaullin

Sorry got you post mixed up with another one i was reading. Its probably your intonation then. If its off your fretted notes all the way across that string will sound out sharp or flat. So it would sound what I would call off. That shouldn't be a problem for a cheapie guitar. The main things you would have problems outside of bad solder joints would be poorly dressed frets and loose tuners. So if your not getting a bunch of fret buzz with a reasonable amount of relief in the neck and she stays in tune well you should be good to go.

To setup you intonation

1 pluck you open e and tune it to perfect pitch
2 pluck again at the 12 fret
3a if it comes out sharp move your bridge saddle away from the neck and go back to step one
3b if it comes out flat move the saddle towards the neck and go back to step one

If your intonation is off enough to pick it up by ear the game will probally not pick up you notes very well. I have this problem with songs played in drop d. The game says I am in tune. Once the song starts I have to drop the tuning down and restart the song a few times to make sure it is right. To much of a hassle for me so I mostly ignore those songs.[/QUOTE]

Thanks again for the tips. First and foremost I ordered myself a new set of strings since they haven't been changed in years. Will go from there. Gonna pick up the game either way, though. Too good a deal to pass up.
 
Here is my newest addition

IMG_20130130_125230_zps926a0d15.jpg


Love the 25" scale. Got smaller hands so it is not such a stretch on the lower frets. Hopefully some 10s on there will give me some string tension back. Split coil on it is nice. Not a strat but got to save something to pick up this christmass. Doubt I will get a ps4 so hopefully rocksmith 2 will get announced soon.
 
[quote name='drastion']mpaullin

Sorry got you post mixed up with another one i was reading. Its probably your intonation then. If its off your fretted notes all the way across that string will sound out sharp or flat. So it would sound what I would call off. That shouldn't be a problem for a cheapie guitar. The main things you would have problems outside of bad solder joints would be poorly dressed frets and loose tuners. So if your not getting a bunch of fret buzz with a reasonable amount of relief in the neck and she stays in tune well you should be good to go.

To setup you intonation

1 pluck you open e and tune it to perfect pitch
2 pluck again at the 12 fret
3a if it comes out sharp move your bridge saddle away from the neck and go back to step one
3b if it comes out flat move the saddle towards the neck and go back to step one

If your intonation is off enough to pick it up by ear the game will probally not pick up you notes very well. I have this problem with songs played in drop d. The game says I am in tune. Once the song starts I have to drop the tuning down and restart the song a few times to make sure it is right. To much of a hassle for me so I mostly ignore those songs.[/QUOTE]

Okay, here's an update on my progress. I put new strings on my guitar, got it tuned, and bought the game. I played for a few hours yesterday and everything seems to be okay except for my E string. When I play, the game says the string is in tune and recognizes open notes. When I go to play a fretted note, however, it tells me that I am not playing the right one. I've been mostly testing "Go with the Flow". It tells me to play the fifth fret, I do, but it says I am playing the sixth. If I play the fourth, it is recognized as the fifth and accepts it.

Based on the feedback on here, it looks like my intonation is off on that string, right? Specifically, my notes are sharp, so I should be moving the bridge saddle away from the neck, right? Well I went through several iterations of moving it a little bit, retuning, and still getting the same problem. Finally, I tightened it to the point where it doesn't look like it will go anymore. But I'm still having the same problem (fifth fret recognized as sixth). Anyone have any tips for me fixing this? Thanks in advance!
 
Well... One RB Squier gone, 1 to go. Why is it SO hard for me to actually get motivated to get rid of this last one? I so want to get the MIDI adapter and try out Pro Mode... Especially since I know this is the last RB Squier in 3 states :) Maybe. I really am trying to keep it sealed until Bandfuse comes out, just to see if I like it (and the promised DLC) better than Rocksmith or what's available in Rock band. It helps that my Fender buying frenzy seems to be over due to lack of available options ;)
 
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