ohboy10451
Banned
GH: World Tour Band Kit OR Rock Band 2: SE? Assume that both are the same prices. Mainly interested in the guitars but drums as well.
Better OVERALL instruments? GH vs. RB
- Thread starter ohboy10451
- Start date
- Status
Well, I've only personally used the GH:WT stuff, but my brother has used both, and quite often, and told me that he finds the GH instruments to be a bit nicer, especially when it comes to the drums. I've heard people say the opposite though, so I'd say if you get a chance, play around with each set and see which one seems nicer to you.
To me RB guitars feel better than the GH guitars, but I know people like the clickiness of the GH guitars for precision. For me though the GH guitars feel cheaper in quality. The clicking makes it feel like more of a toy than it already is, while the RB guitar strummer is springy with no clicking and makes me feel more like I'm strumming a string. But, I mean it is what it is, playing either of the guitars is nothing like playing a real one, so I don't know if this even matters to you. Not that you can't be precise with the RB guitars, but the GH guitars feel more precise to me because you definitely know when you hit the button because of the click.
The GH Drums are more fun to play than the RB drums because they have the 2 high hats (I think they are called that, I dunno, not a drum expert), and even with the RB attachments the GH one is still more fun because you are not required to hit the RB ones and their position is just strange. However, the RB drums are WAY better quality than the GH drums. Go to any Best Buy and 9/10 times you'll see that the GH drums are either completely broken, or the high hats are extremely insensitive. Also the GH drum set does not have a bar to hold the pedal. Whether you have carpet or hardwood flooring, it is just horrible because the pedal will be sliding around everywhere unless you do some modifications or self-fixes to keep it in place.
So in the end I think both have their merits, but as for durability, I definitely like the RB ones better.
The GH Drums are more fun to play than the RB drums because they have the 2 high hats (I think they are called that, I dunno, not a drum expert), and even with the RB attachments the GH one is still more fun because you are not required to hit the RB ones and their position is just strange. However, the RB drums are WAY better quality than the GH drums. Go to any Best Buy and 9/10 times you'll see that the GH drums are either completely broken, or the high hats are extremely insensitive. Also the GH drum set does not have a bar to hold the pedal. Whether you have carpet or hardwood flooring, it is just horrible because the pedal will be sliding around everywhere unless you do some modifications or self-fixes to keep it in place.
So in the end I think both have their merits, but as for durability, I definitely like the RB ones better.
ohboy10451
Banned
unfortunately I am not able to try them out before purchase. Considering the lack of space in my room, Now I might be considering just the guitars. How are the games without the drums?
punkmaggit
CAGiversary!
- Feedback
- 240 (100%)
If you're going to get a drumset, get the GH version. As a drummer, they're far superior. The yellow (high-hats) and orange (cymbal/ride/whatever) makes for a much more dynamic experience.
Admiral Moo
CAGiversary!
- Feedback
- 24 (100%)
My personal preference is for the Rock Band 2 guitars. This could all be in my head, but I just found the buttons to be a little bit wider than GH, which makes me feel more comfortable and confidant knowing which butter my finger is on.
Not a big drummer, but I do have the Rock Band drums.
Not a big drummer, but I do have the Rock Band drums.
UnderHero5
CAGiversary!
I like the Guitar Hero guitars a lot more. I can't stand the RB guitars. The buttons feel like crap and are way too imprecise when playing on expert.
As for drums... I have never tried Guitar Heroes. I have the RB2 drums, and I like them, but I can't compare them to GHWT.
As for drums... I have never tried Guitar Heroes. I have the RB2 drums, and I like them, but I can't compare them to GHWT.
TctclMvPhase
CAGiversary!
- Feedback
- 104 (100%)
[quote name='ohboy10451']unfortunately I am not able to try them out before purchase. Considering the lack of space in my room, Now I might be considering just the guitars. How are the games without the drums?[/QUOTE]
I didnt have space from drums either so I just went for guitars. There is plenty to do with just guitars, so unless you really crave variety you can probably hold off on getting the full band sets. Then again, whenever I play with friends we always go to someone's house who has the drums...
If you go with just guitars, you may want to check for the special GH:WT 2-guitar bundles. I managed to get it for $65 awhile ago, but it was a really good deal. The second guiatr is from GH 3 so it doesnt have that touchpad, but it works great for bass. Also there is a pretty extensive guide online for modding the GH guitars, which I found quite helpful for increasing sensitivity and fixing any problems that pop up.
I didnt have space from drums either so I just went for guitars. There is plenty to do with just guitars, so unless you really crave variety you can probably hold off on getting the full band sets. Then again, whenever I play with friends we always go to someone's house who has the drums...
If you go with just guitars, you may want to check for the special GH:WT 2-guitar bundles. I managed to get it for $65 awhile ago, but it was a really good deal. The second guiatr is from GH 3 so it doesnt have that touchpad, but it works great for bass. Also there is a pretty extensive guide online for modding the GH guitars, which I found quite helpful for increasing sensitivity and fixing any problems that pop up.
- Status
bread's done