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

[AFrostyOne]

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
>>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+

Spoiler

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

-available as a free download to all existing owners of RS2014 (across all 6 platforms         &Mac)

-available as a new retail package (     &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 

, 

, 

 & 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  

**GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for     (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

,

and

-

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)

, 

*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 

 and 

-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

    -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

Spoiler

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

Spoiler

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

**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
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

Spoiler

RS2014 Version*****

*GAME + CABLE version** 

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

-   is $30

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

-  /Mac is $35

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

 dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for      &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      &Mac (as of 11/23/16)

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

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

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for         versions (thanks mossfan) (as of 3/05/15)

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

 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

 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     & 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    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)

, 

 & 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)

, 

 & 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)

, 

 (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)

, 

 (12/08 to 12/14)

DEAD*Amazon: $43 for RS2014 (game+cable version)

, 

 (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) 

 (as of 12/01/13)

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

DEAD*Best Buy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)

, 

, 

 (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)

, 

, 

 (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  (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

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

 

[psunami]

The one thing that I really get from starting to play again is how small my hands are.  Watching the video tutorials in the game, they show the woman easily holding the pointer finger on the 2nd fret and putting the ring finger on the 4th fret and my hands just do not stretch that far.  I know that it's something that I just need to be patient with and keep working on though.   

Playing Next Girl by the Black Keys yesterday, I had a mental "click" where I realized that I was moving my hand too much and could "prepare" to play another string by putting another finger on a different string and fret while I was playing the first note so that I would be ready for the next one... crazy, huh?  

 

[Trusty Mutsi]

The one thing that I really get from starting to play again is how small my hands are. Watching the video tutorials in the game, they show the woman easily holding the pointer finger on the 2nd fret and putting the ring finger on the 4th fret and my hands just do not stretch that far. I know that it's something that I just need to be patient with and keep working on though.

Playing Next Girl by the Black Keys yesterday, I had a mental "click" where I realized that I was moving my hand too much and could "prepare" to play another string by putting another finger on a different string and fret while I was playing the first note so that I would be ready for the next one... crazy, huh?

Yeah, the lessons are REALLY good. I need to slow down and watch more of them.

I'm always learning something with this "game".

 

[psunami]

Yeah, the lessons are REALLY good. I need to slow down and watch more of them.

I'm always learning something with this "game".

I had to explain that to my daughter last night. She picked up the Rocksmith 2014 case and said, "What's this?" I wanted to say a game, just to be simplistic, but ended up telling her that it was software teaching me more about how to play guitar.

Of course, then she said she wanted to start playing on my new Blood Moon, and I said, "HELL, NO!" to that...

 

[Trusty Mutsi]

I had to explain that to my daughter last night. She picked up the Rocksmith 2014 case and said, "What's this?" I wanted to say a game, just to be simplistic, but ended up telling her that it was software teaching me more about how to play guitar.

Of course, then she said she wanted to start playing on my new Blood Moon, and I said, "HELL, NO!" to that...

Yeah, I'm VERY protective about my shiny new guitar. When I first got the guitar, I was like a mother bear

I let the kids try it with VERY close supervision.

 

[jsivley]

I have a question about the new version. Is there a code inside at all (besides preorder bonuses)? I know I was shocked to find a Uplay passport in my copy of Assassins Creed 3. I understand the whole "online pass" thing, but it even restricted access to the Uplay content. I don't want to get a used copy and find that I have to pay $10 to get access to the bonus arrangements

 

[crazedracerguy]

No code. I already had a uplay account and some points from AC2 that I used to get the extras for RS 2014.

 

[Trusty Mutsi]

Are the leaderboards cross platform? Like, can PC users and Xbox 360 users see each other on the leaderboards via Uplay?

 

[AFrostyOne]

No code. I already had a uplay account and some points from AC2 that I used to get the extras for RS 2014.

Same here.

Was able to link up right away; no extra code needed.

And I had a gutted copy from GS, so I wasn't sure if they gave me all pack-in stuff.

Used my points from SC Conviction. So I either setup my account from that or from when I registered on the UBI forums. Don't remember really.

 

[IronZombie]

I have a question about the new version. Is there a code inside at all (besides preorder bonuses)? I know I was shocked to find a Uplay passport in my copy of Assassins Creed 3. I understand the whole "online pass" thing, but it even restricted access to the Uplay content. I don't want to get a used copy and find that I have to pay $10 to get access to the bonus arrangements

Ubisoft actually just took down their entire passport system so you won't need a code for any of their games from now on.

But to answer your question, no, there's no code inside the box. The Smashing Pumpkins pre-order bonus comes printed on the receipt. Some GS stores might still have codes but you have to ask them for it and that's usually a crapshoot. Good luck.

 

[AFrostyOne]

The one thing that I really get from starting to play again is how small my hands are. Watching the video tutorials in the game, they show the woman easily holding the pointer finger on the 2nd fret and putting the ring finger on the 4th fret and my hands just do not stretch that far. I know that it's something that I just need to be patient with and keep working on though.

That's where Scale Runner helped me out so much.

It locked you in to the same 4 frets and had you move up and down the scale.

Helped me keep my fingers spaced out properly as well as improve finger dexterity on my fretting hand. And it also helped me move up and down the strings with my picking hand.

Haven't tried out the new games other than String skipper, so can't say how good they are. But String skipper woulda a been nice to have in the OG game. My practice came mostly from SuperDucks, Baseball and song play-thrus

 

[splattered]

Anyone have advice on a good Bass on sale right now? The wife wants one so she can start playing this with me..

 

[AFrostyOne]

Anyone have advice on a good Bass on sale right now? The wife wants one so she can start playing this with me..

Bass deals don't pop up as often but here are a couple for you to start your comparison shopping.

Washburn T14 for $140

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/Washburn-T14-Electric-Bass-Guitar-in-Silver-Sparkle.html

Another CAG got a similar (or mighta been the same) one. So maybe they'll speak up about it.

SX Ursa 1 p-bass for $80

http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa1mncar.html

Usually hear good things about rondo's bass guitars; as in they're good, solid starters

Otherwise, you could wait it out a bit more and see if anything pops up for Black Friday.

The game let's you emulate a Bass using your regular electric guitar, but it's just not the same.

Oh and... WIFE + BASS =

 

[blucadet3]

wtf...I thought the on demand version was supposed to come out today for xboxen 360.

 

[splattered]

Wife decided to splurge just a little and bought a peavey millennium 5 string in transparent blue with a decent looking hard case for $309 shipped. I bought the Smashing Pumpkins DLC pack too.. Pretty excited to see that up!

We can play guitar and bass same time same song together right..? Haha

 

[AFrostyOne]

Wife decided to splurge just a little and bought a peavey millennium 5 string in transparent blue with a decent looking hard case for $309 shipped. I bought the Smashing Pumpkins DLC pack too.. Pretty excited to see that up!

We can play guitar and bass same time same song together right..? Haha

Nice.

Just make sure you have 2nd RS cable or else one of ya is gonna have a bad day.

 

[blucadet3]

Looks like an Iron Maiden pack for this week teased on fb...no word on actual release date for on demand version

 

[DJP519]

I was at a Sam's Club yesterday that still had some original Rocksmith guitar bundles in stock - the first version (without bass) - and still priced at $188.  I even had it scanned to confirm.  They apparently clearanced out the updated bundle (with bass) as low as $49, but still have the original bundle basically at the original MSRP.  Silly, but whatever.

They did also had the standalone original game for $4.88 for both systems, and the updated game (with bass) for $9.88 for 360 only.  Very good deals there if you're looking for an extra cable.  Of course, at this point, there will only be a handful of stores that still have these in stock.  The two Sams that I stop at more often, they are long gone already.  This one was on the other side of town.

And it appears they aren't carrying Rocksmith 2014 at all at Sams, unfortunately.

 

[mpaullin]

Looks like an Iron Maiden pack for this week teased on fb...no word on actual release date for on demand version

Cool. I love Maiden, but I have a feeling their songs might be too hard for me at this stage. Who am I kidding, if the track selection is good, I'm in.

 

[blucadet3]

wasted years 

 

[IronZombie]

Wasted Years would be epic.. but I'm actually kinda bummed it's Maiden to be honest. I'm nowhere near the skill level required to play fast metal songs. I would've preferred some classic rock or blues to get me learning. Oh well, here's hoping for something like that next week.

 

[kerouac kid]

The New DLC tracks are:

"Battle Without Honor or Humanity", "Bambina" and "Thrill" by Hotei
"Fear of the Dark", "Run to the Hills", "Aces High", "The Number of the Beast" and "2 Minutes to Midnight" by Iron Maiden
 
Nothing is on sale again this week.

 

[slainviper]

If I were to hook a guitar up to a PS3/computer, could I route all the sound to headphones and not have any sound come from the guitar itself? I live in an apartment so I don't want to make any/much noise to bother my neighbors.

If you didn't notice, I know nothing about guitar.

 

[kerouac kid]

You can set it up just like any other video game. The receiver/TV is your amp. The noise level is controlled by the volume & can be routed to headphones.  You won't have any problems living in an apartment. 

 

[kerouac kid]

If I were to hook a guitar up to a PS3/computer, could I route all the sound to headphones and not have any sound come from the guitar itself? I live in an apartment so I don't want to make any/much noise to bother my neighbors.

If you didn't notice, I know nothing about guitar.

You can set it up just like any other video game. The receiver/TV is your amp. The noise level is controlled by the volume settings & can be routed to headphones. You won't have any problems living in an apartment.

 

[slainviper]

You can set it up just like any other video game. The receiver/TV is your amp. The noise level is controlled by the volume & can be routed to headphones. You won't have any problems living in an apartment.

Oh, good. Thought I wouldn't be able to play this for a long while. Now I'll just have to find a guitar to pick up.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Trusty Mutsi]

I JUST went into the in-game shop last night and discovered you can buy the songs from the original game individually. I thought you could only import them. I'm excited

Is the Lenny Kravitz song missing?

 

[crazedracerguy]

I JUST went into the in-game shop last night and discovered you can buy the songs from the original game individually. I thought you could only import them. I'm excited

Is the Lenny Kravitz song missing?

The original ON DISK songs must be imported by purchasing the pack. The original game's DLC songs are individually downloadable ... As long as you're not on PC, since the purchase of original RS songs in RS 2014 is still jacked.

"Are You Gonna Go My Way?" was a RS1 on disk song. You have to buy the import pack to get it.

 

[nixmahn]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/null/pcmcat248000050016.c?id=pcmcat248000050016&ref=167&loc=01
 
BB deal of the day has
 
Maestro by Gibson - Single Cutaway Electric Guitar - Blue for 75 dollars

I have th game but don't know jack about guitars. Is this a good deal,even for a beginner, is it the cheapest quality guitar i can get?

 

[mpaullin]

The New DLC tracks are:

"Battle Without Honor or Humanity", "Bambina" and "Thrill" by Hotei
"Fear of the Dark", "Run to the Hills", "Aces High", "The Number of the Beast" and "2 Minutes to Midnight" by Iron Maiden

Nothing is on sale again this week.

Good selection of Maiden tracks, but I might have to wait for a sale. Maybe I will be good enough to play them semi coherently by then.

 

[jsivley]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/null/pcmcat248000050016.c?id=pcmcat248000050016&ref=167&loc=01

BB deal of the day has

Maestro by Gibson - Single Cutaway Electric Guitar - Blue for 75 dollars

I have th game but don't know jack about guitars. Is this a good deal,even for a beginner, is it the cheapest quality guitar i can get?

The way I understand it, the Maestro line is a maybe a step up from from the First Act guitars, if that. They are not made by Gibson, just owned by them. Supposedly they are not even sold in music stores, just box store retail chains like BB. I'd spend a little more on a better guitar, but it's up to you

 

[stevew817]

Did the $7.99 original rocksmith offer expire?

 

[DJP519]

If I were to hook a guitar up to a PS3/computer, could I route all the sound to headphones and not have any sound come from the guitar itself? I live in an apartment so I don't want to make any/much noise to bother my neighbors.

If you didn't notice, I know nothing about guitar.

You will always have SOME sound come from the guitar itself, as the pick hits the strings. No avoiding that. Even an unplugged electric guitar makes SOME noise this way, but, unless you're super-heavy handed on the strings, it will be relatively quiet, (but not silent) and shouldn't disturb the neighbors. A solid-body electric guitar doesn't resonate sound the same way a hollow-body acoustic guitar does. It makes noise, but not a lot. Hope that makes sense.

 

[AFrostyOne]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/null/pcmcat248000050016.c?id=pcmcat248000050016&ref=167&loc=01

BB deal of the day has

Maestro by Gibson - Single Cutaway Electric Guitar - Blue for 75 dollars

I have th game but don't know jack about guitars. Is this a good deal,even for a beginner, is it the cheapest quality guitar i can get?

No. Avoid.

Much better off going to guitarcenter and looking for one of those deals they had for the guitar-a-thon sale, like the Schecter Riot6 or Dean Custom250.

Sale was suppose to end on 10/27 according to this

http://www.guitarcenter.com/guitar-a-thon-g26926t0.gc

but there's a chance it's still going as an unadvertised sale. As in the guitars can be had at the lower price, BUT YMMV since you may need the store manager to approve it.

And there's still the BB.com deal where you buy the Game+Cable bundle and you save $50 on select guitars. Know you said you had the game, so you'd have to see about selling off the spare.

The selection has been picked over a bit. But best choice I see right now would be the Duo-Sonic @ $150

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/squier-174-classic-vibe-duo-sonic-174-50s-electric-guitar-desert-sand/9298574.p?id=1218087594543&skuId=9298574

IIRC, they were priced at 200 when the deal first popped up, so $100 after the entire promo is really good.

And if you end up hating it, you should have no trouble getting at least that much for the guitar.

Otherwise you could try hunting Sams Club for the old RS guitar bundle. If the store has it in stock, it should be priced around $50 for the guitar+game+cable, SUPER YMMV.

The Maestro line is Gibson slapping an old brand name onto a cheapo bundle just so that Gibson name is visible in a place that normally wouldn't carry guitars.

It's the same thing that Fender did with their Starcaster line of guitars.

Gives them a retail presence in places like Walmart, Target, etc. Quality is the last thing they're thinking of when they made these.

Though the exception to that is this Starcaster:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StarMACB

Wouldn't mind some time with this.

 

[Trusty Mutsi]

The original ON DISK songs must be imported by purchasing the pack. The original game's DLC songs are individually downloadable ... As long as you're not on PC, since the purchase of original RS songs in RS 2014 is still jacked.

"Are You Gonna Go My Way?" was a RS1 on disk song. You have to buy the import pack to get it.

DOH!! I have the PC version

 

[SOLGarion]

Did the $7.99 original rocksmith offer expire?

It was a 2 day sale at BB. They had them sold out less than one day in, and they stayed that way for the last 2 days or so. Now they have more for shipping back at $29.99. Look out for another weekend sale with it soon. Was $10 forever through Gamers club then $8 right when that ended. They seem hell bent on getting rid of em.

 

[slainviper]

You will always have SOME sound come from the guitar itself, as the pick hits the strings. No avoiding that. Even an unplugged electric guitar makes SOME noise this way, but, unless you're super-heavy handed on the strings, it will be relatively quiet, (but not silent) and shouldn't disturb the neighbors. A solid-body electric guitar doesn't resonate sound the same way a hollow-body acoustic guitar does. It makes noise, but not a lot. Hope that makes sense.

Yeah, that's kind of what I was thinking, but wasn't sure how loud it would be. I'll have to try out a guitar once and see how loud it is.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Jumblez]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/null/pcmcat248000050016.c?id=pcmcat248000050016&ref=167&loc=01

BB deal of the day has

Maestro by Gibson - Single Cutaway Electric Guitar - Blue for 75 dollars

I have th game but don't know jack about guitars. Is this a good deal,even for a beginner, is it the cheapest quality guitar i can get?

I actually own this guitar and have for 1 year and a half. I bought it when it was on sale for about the same price (late night drunk decision, but always wanted an electric guitar but could never rationalize spending $300 + for guitar and amp). Anyhow, I got it home and was very pleasantly surprised. I'm no stranger to guitars. I own a vintage Epiphone acoustic, and it is an amazing instrument. This guitar is no Epiphone. HOWEVER, it is a great starter guitar, and for the price, an amazing deal. The only issue I have is the lack of tonal customization. You have a single humbucker, pickup and that is it. It sounds decent enough, but if you wanted to spend $150-$200 on a better guitar, you'd get a much better guitar.

That being said, It is comfortable to play, it stays in tune, and for all intents and purposes is a great starter guitar. I'd never play it outside the apartment, but for something that you're going to use to play Rocksmith, or d*ck around playing along your favorite songs via the included amp, the guitar is an amazing deal for $75. AND if you buy Rocksmith, you get an additional $50 off, essentially making this guitar package $25.

I've owned this guitar for a year and half and have no problems. I love playing it. I play it daily. Just make sure to buy better stringsthen the ones included in the package. Those included are awful (they sound awful and they break easily).

If this deal comes back in stock, jump on it. After a year or two, if you still enjoy playing, buy your $500 midrange.

 

[EYEL1NER]

Maiden songs? Fear of the Dark and Aces High?

Damnit... now I have to buy this game and a guitar.

I've been putting buying a guitar off for a while now, seems like what...about two decades since I probably ever first thought "I wanna play guitar!" Now I have to I guess.

 

[blucadet3]

Still waiting on on demand and getting impatient due to wanting like hell to play this game and having $75 still banked in microsoft bucks...

 

[io]

So my son just right now (like 5 minutes ago) finally took the $10 copy of this game (the original) I got from the MS store way back when. It has been sitting in my office for a year. He is a guitar player and wants a bass for Christmas. So I figure if he likes the first Rocksmith I'll get him the 2014 version for Christmas as well. Now I need to start looking into all the DLC options...

He's an 8th grader and him and his friends just formed a band. He's actually the drummer for them, but has taken guitar lessons for a while and like I said also wants to get into bass. I'm assuming Rocksmith 2014 would be a nice intro to bass for him. His short-term goal is to be in the Jazz Band in high school next year.

 

[AFrostyOne]

Nice IO.

Was that $10 version the one that included bass content?  

Honestly don't remember.  

But if it does, there's an option to play emulated bass with any electric so that'll give him an idea of what the bass tracks are like 

 

[kerouac kid]

Nice IO.

Was that $10 version the one that included bass content?

Honestly don't remember.

But if it does, there's an option to play emulated bass with any electric so that'll give him an idea of what the bass tracks are like

No, it was the vanilla version. However, the songs can be imported into RS14. The imported tracks will have bass support. $20 for 50 songs and a cable to go along w/ RS14 is a pretty good deal.

 

[crazedracerguy]

I've been so disinterested in the DLC so far that I'm sitting here mulling over paying out $60 of what was supposed to be my RS DLC slush fund to buy COD:Ghosts on Demand...

 

[sp00ge]

So my son just right now (like 5 minutes ago) finally took the $10 copy of this game (the original) I got from the MS store way back when. It has been sitting in my office for a year. He is a guitar player and wants a bass for Christmas. So I figure if he likes the first Rocksmith I'll get him the 2014 version for Christmas as well. Now I need to start looking into all the DLC options...

He's an 8th grader and him and his friends just formed a band. He's actually the drummer for them, but has taken guitar lessons for a while and like I said also wants to get into bass. I'm assuming Rocksmith 2014 would be a nice intro to bass for him. His short-term goal is to be in the Jazz Band in high school next year.

In all honesty, at least for me anyhow, bass is far easier to learn than guitar. I dabbled with regular guitar off and on and could never get my hand/chord coordination down.

I've only really started playing bass last week with Rocksmith and feel far more confident. I still have some issues, but simpler songs like "Float On" I can almost completely nail at full difficulty.

 

[AFrostyOne]

Nice timing for deals on strings at BestBuy.com... Act fast before SD finds out

*Free shipping for orders over 25

10-pack of D'Addarios electric guitar strings for $10

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nickel-super-light-electric-guitar-strings-10-pack/9378764.p?id=1218109006152&skuId=9378764&st=guitar%20strings&cp=1&lp=71

EB Hybrid Slinky bass strings for $5

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hybrid-slinky-round-wound-bass-guitar-strings/8557439.p?id=1218008589952&skuId=8557439&st=guitar%20strings&cp=1&lp=53

GHS Boomers bass strings for $5

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/bass-boomers-nickel-plated-steel-bass-guitar-strings/7644356.p?id=1218317362828&skuId=7644356&st=guitar%20strings&cp=1&lp=62

More stuff if ya wanna dig thru the site; like acoustic string deals, ukulele string deals, etc.

 

[colbytheshortie]

I actually own this guitar and have for 1 year and a half. I bought it when it was on sale for about the same price (late night drunk decision, but always wanted an electric guitar but could never rationalize spending $300 + for guitar and amp). Anyhow, I got it home and was very pleasantly surprised. I'm no stranger to guitars. I own a vintage Epiphone acoustic, and it is an amazing instrument. This guitar is no Epiphone. HOWEVER, it is a great starter guitar, and for the price, an amazing deal. The only issue I have is the lack of tonal customization. You have a single humbucker, pickup and that is it. It sounds decent enough, but if you wanted to spend $150-$200 on a better guitar, you'd get a much better guitar.

That being said, It is comfortable to play, it stays in tune, and for all intents and purposes is a great starter guitar. I'd never play it outside the apartment, but for something that you're going to use to play Rocksmith, or d*ck around playing along your favorite songs via the included amp, the guitar is an amazing deal for $75. AND if you buy Rocksmith, you get an additional $50 off, essentially making this guitar package $25.

I've owned this guitar for a year and half and have no problems. I love playing it. I play it daily. Just make sure to buy better stringsthen the ones included in the package. Those included are awful (they sound awful and they break easily).

If this deal comes back in stock, jump on it. After a year or two, if you still enjoy playing, buy your $500 midrange.

This. It's a great starter guitar. The Meastro LPJ was my first guitar that I got 7 years ago and I still have it and play occasionally. It's the guitar that I learnt on and its served its purpose well.

 

[crazedracerguy]

Wow... Those D'Addario strings would be fine... They're 9s, but I know a lot of people that play 9s. Hmm... I have the $5 surprise GC from BB... Make it $5 for 10 sets of strings... Hmmm...

 

[sp00ge]

Nice!  Ordered a set of the EB Hybrids with free expedited (Silver has it's benefits, still). Too be there aren't any 5-string strings, though...

And of course, Best Buy found more stock of the Oscar Schmidt Electric/Acoustic Mandolins, almost a year later.  I told my fiance that's what I wanted for Christmas last year and when she went to order one, they were sold out.  They were on clearance then, but aren't any longer, but the price is only $10 higher now.  And now I have no extra money.. :\

 

[AFrostyOne]

EDIT: didn't mention it earlier, but a quick reminder to AMEX members; sign up for the BB promo (25 credit for purchases of 250)

Nice! Ordered a set of the EB Hybrids with free expedited (Silver has it's benefits, still). Too be there aren't any 5-string strings, though...

Here's a 5string set at $9 for GHS Boomers nickel-plated

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nickel-plated-steel-bass-guitar-strings/7644338.p?id=1218078411901&skuId=7644338&st=categoryid$pcmcat157700050040&cp=2&lp=35

And since I have some free time, here's some other things that are still available:

EB Regular Slinky Bass strings @ $5

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/regular-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar-strings/4734999.p?id=1218518551156&skuId=4734999&st=categoryid$pcmcat157700050040&cp=2&lp=26

EB Super Slinky Bass strings @ $12

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/super-slinky-cobalt-electric-bass-guitar-strings/4734899.p?id=1218518549897&skuId=4734899&st=categoryid$pcmcat157700050040&cp=2&lp=45

EB Extra Slinky Bass strings @ $12

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/extra-slinky-cobalt-electric-bass-guitar-strings/4734962.p?id=1218518551568&skuId=4734962&st=categoryid$pcmcat157700050040&cp=2&lp=46

 

[TehMuff1nM4n]

Am I crazy or am I the only one that has trouble with palm mutes? I finally figure out how to do them but I find it hard to transition into them. For some reason I had a hell of a time figuring out that the bridge was at the very end and not that middle part.