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

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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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-
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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='DanteWarrior']What do you normally get in these goingtoday mystery items. Any past experiences?[/QUOTE]

None at all... I figure it's usually strings or something... then randomly, they send a guitar or a pedal or something...

Edit: Looks like a bunch of people on Woot did this last time and they got a Music stand light (it was just a cheap assed book light)... So, we'll see.
 
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[quote name='DanteWarrior']What do you normally get in these goingtoday mystery items. Any past experiences?[/QUOTE]

Never done it before. Bought in outta b.a.c. envy. Never been able to snag one. Eventually stopped checking woot altogether.
Here's hoping it's something decent.

Their sister site, moonlight special, did the same thing a week or two ago. But their items are more random. Like recently, they've been putting up a bunch weapon accessories/gear.
 
Couple of quick hits.

American Musical weekly deal is for the Audio Spectrum wireless guitar system for $29.95
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_...Email&utm_content=Inhouse&utm_campaign=120318
Small discount from the 34 they normally charge. But hey FREE shipping and the Amazon reviews seem ok. Gonna do some checks on other wireless units and see what they go for.

Some Details: battery powered, 1/4" to 1/8" cables included (means you'll need a 1/4" mono coupler to use with Rocksmith), 100' max range, come in either 169.5 Hz or 171.905 Hz

FYI, AM stopped listing the weekly deal on the site and only make it known to their email subscribers. Don't know if the link price will work if your not subscribed

Other deal is Musicians Friend Stupid deal of the Day. Only their listing a bunch of stuff again (really, its the same stuff as before)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid-deal-of-the-day-limited-quantities?icid=200493
 
Amazon keeps floating the price on Rocksmith. At least the
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is at $77

And now for the other instrument deals:
Amazon has the Kustom the Defender 5h tube amp for $73 (including the extra 15% discount you get on the final checkout page). Just make sure to choose Amazon as the seller.
http://www.amazon.com/Kustom-The-De...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1332845580&sr=1-1
Been reading alot lately about this model. Overall, a nice intro to the world of tube amps as well as a nice base that you can upgrade/mod as you go. Here's a sorta howto/review thread from the My Les Paul forums
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/squawk-box/96443-kustom-defender-5h-many-pics.html
And for my fellow noobs, remember you'll need a speaker cabinet to pair up with this head unit.
American Musical's daily deal is a 20' instrument cable for $6.95
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
The weekly deal is for the Monster Cable performance pack at $18.95
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_...Email&utm_content=Inhouse&utm_campaign=120318
Going today has the Hohner Old Standby harmonica for $8.99, free shipping
http://www.goingtoday.com/
Moonlight special has the Hal Leonard Guitar Chords Deluxe book for $10, free shipping. It's a bit cheaper at Amazon though
http://www.moonlightspecial.com/
 
Gotta say... Thank God for Guitar Hero and Rock Band... I just sold every bit of cheap assed Target clearance GH and RB stuff that was laying in my closet, and I have just about enough to buy a Line6 Half Stack... You gotta love Ebay!

I haven't done too bad... The PRS SE that I bought was mostly paid for by selling penny guides that had gone up in price while they sat in my bookcase :) CAG is so great!
 
Just noticed that Target's B2G1 free sale works on Rocksmith, online only.
http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=rocksmith&category=0|All|matchallany|all+categories
Should work out to no more than $60/copy. Maybe you can convince some buddies or sell off the extra copies

American Musical's deal of the day is the "A" frame guitar stand @ $5.
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
And goingtoday has the String Swing guitar hanger, but it's cheaper thru Amazon so here's the Amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/String-Swing-...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1333010239&sr=1-1

[quote name='crazedracerguy']Gotta say... Thank God for Guitar Hero and Rock Band... I just sold every bit of cheap assed Target clearance GH and RB stuff that was laying in my closet, and I have just about enough to buy a Line6 Half Stack... You gotta love Ebay![/QUOTE]
Damn that's good! Didn't realize GH/RB stuff was still worth anything. Now you got me thinkin'

[quote name='DeathDream']Any word on the mystery boxes?[/QUOTE]
my goingtoday box should arrive tomorrow.

But did get the moonlightspecial box. Got a Cal bears cap and mandolin string set. Did I mention moonlightspecial throws up random stuff:lol:. Guess I gotta play Craigslist Hero and see what I can get
 
I've never been fond of A-Frame stands that don't support the neck. Too easy to knock them over if you've got a bunch of guitars sitting in a room.

I highly suggest avoiding a Line 6 stack. Just, no. Their cabinets are awful and below even Crate quality from the mid 80's.

Also, there's absolutely NO reason to have a cheap wireless deal. If a $30 wireless is appealing, you're not playing big stages. When you get to the big stages point of your guitar playing life, you're going to require substantially better than $30 wireless quality. Cheap wireless units are just goofy doodads with no purpose. Buy a Boss DS-1 instead and solder some different caps into the thing to have a really nice pedal that you'll have for your entire life.
 
[quote name='nasum']Also, there's absolutely NO reason to have a cheap wireless deal. If a $30 wireless is appealing, you're not playing big stages. When you get to the big stages point of your guitar playing life, you're going to require substantially better than $30 wireless quality. Cheap wireless units are just goofy doodads with no purpose. Buy a Boss DS-1 instead and solder some different caps into the thing to have a really nice pedal that you'll have for your entire life.[/QUOTE]

If you're just buying wireless for playing RS and stuff, a $30 wireless would probably suffice. I play through a Digital Reference system that works great. It's nice to be wireless walking around the room when you're playing.
 
Hellomusic.com has the Kustom half stack on sale today for $135. Use coupon code HM30NEW to knock off 30 bucks.
This includes the Kustom Defender amp I posted about, up above (Amazon deal) but also includes the Kustom 1x12 speaker cabinet.

[quote name='nasum'] If a $30 wireless is appealing, you're not playing big stages. [/QUOTE]

That's the whole point. Most of us aren't playing big stages. $30 wireless is about convenience. If there is a drawback, it's battery life. Receiver only runs off batteries; no AC connection
 
American Musical's new deal today is for D'Addario EXL Regular light gauge strings. 10-pack plus free string winder for $22; little over 2 bucks/pack
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
EDIT: should mention FREE shipping for orders of $30 or more, so add a cable or more strings to your order
Goingtoday has Danelectro effect pedals for 20 a pop. But again, better off checking Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_18?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=danelectro+effects+pedal&sprefix=danelectro+effects%2Caps%2C372
Guitar Center has a 20% off accessories sale
http://www.guitarcenter.com/accessories-sale-g26422t0.gc
and $100 off a single item 499+
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Promos/ClaimDiscountCoupon.aspx?pid=4967
Sam Ash still has those Fender string 3-packs w/free baseball for $10 each. Nice thing is free shipping and no tax (for most).
http://www.samash.com/p/Fender_Baseball and 3Pack of Guitar Strings Gift Set 1046_-49945856
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Got my mystery box from goingtoday. It's a chord book and a pack of goth picks. Kind of cool...[/QUOTE]
Got my box today:
*Dunlop pick holder
*mic stand pick clip
*6 foot 1/8" cable
Funny thing is I can use it all. Go figure.
How'd everyone else do?

[quote name='DanteWarrior']Got this red Guitar & case. The guitar is worth the price just for its looks. Its awesome!!![/QUOTE]
Congrats man:beer:, have fun!
A bit jealous. The lack of talk about those DBZs made it easier for me to ignore 'em

[quote name='Blade']I'm thinking about getting Rocksmith, and I have $40 credit or so on both Amazon and Best Buy. What's this unlisted Best Buy exclusive content? It doesn't mention anything about any incentives to make me purchase it.[/QUOTE]
Nothing too valuable. Nice to have but not a deal breaker; 3 effects pedals and unique Gibson guitar
From BB's site:
"Order your copy of Rocksmith and receive three Best Buy exclusive in-game effects pedals:

• The Powerchorder instant power chord harmony pedal allows players to easily execute complex shifting power chord riffs and 5th harmony leads simply by playing single notes.
• The Trem-Olé! vintage surf/Rockabilly/Western movie tone effect pedal couples a fixed speed, selectable tremolo with a slap-back delay.
• The Robo Crunch high-tech, low-fi synth simulator combines a bit reduction effect with a slow moving flanger.

Plus, you'll also get access to a unique in-game Gibson guitar. The S-1 guitar includes unique pickups that were designed so they could produce both humbucking and single-coil sounds."
 
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Looks like Toys R Us has the best sale this week, unless Amazon decides to do something. Buy 1, Get 1 40%off: good on all video games and movies. So pair up Rocksmith with that pricey box set you've been wanting to get.
http://www.toysrus.com/search/index...origkw=rocksmith&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197&sr=1

Separately, goingtoday has a Dunlop Picks counter display with 216 picks for $43. Might as well open a store if you go for it:lol:
http://www.goingtoday.com/
Anyone with a VCR can get the Intro to Rock Guitar video for $5.15 from Moonlightspecial.
http://www.moonlightspecial.com/ Or you could buy the DVD version for $15 from Amazon
And Musiciansfriend started up an April Fools Sale; save 13% on a item priced $139+
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pages/fools-13?icid=200559

Think I've mentioned before that I stopped Event playlists to focus on the minigames, specifically Scale Runner. Now average 9mil per scale. Basically working on getting every version up to 9.

But man, its getting harder to keep my concentration. I'll rip a few good runs increasing my performance. Then, for whatever reason I lose it and get stuck at 5mil. Is it just me or does Scale Runner require a whole lot more concentration than the other modes?
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Think I've mentioned before that I stopped Event playlists to focus on the minigames, specifically Scale Runner. Now average 9mil per scale. Basically working on getting every version up to 9.

But man, its getting harder to keep my concentration. I'll rip a few good runs increasing my performance. Then, for whatever reason I lose it and get stuck at 5mil. Is it just me or does Scale Runner require a whole lot more concentration than the other modes?[/QUOTE]

I need to do that, as well. I've just been doing the songs that I've mastered over and over to reinforce them in my head... I did go back and play some songs that I didn't like just to get a score and am amazed at how high I go on the first or second run...

On a personal note, I'm now down to 6 guitars... 3 electric, 2 acoustic and a resonator/dobro. I'm watching a couple of dobro sales, though. If the value on Ebay is high enough, I'll get rid of that, too... That's as low as I've been in 10 years since I bought a bunch of them within a few months.
 
Quick update on the DBZ guitar deal. Buddy tried to order one today, but couldn't get the discount on the case. Called up WMS and found out the deal expired on 3/31. But they were cool and reactivated the deal.
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search.aspx?si=&sp=dbz+barlt
So, you have at least one more week to get the combo discount on the guitar + case. If you dig it, go for it

Now, if you want something more fierce, you can get the DBZ Venom II for $399 with discount code "venom2"
EDIT: forgot to add that it's available in Red or Black. And it comes with a hardshell case
http://www.beyondeleven.com/DBZ-VNM2-RE-p/vnm2-re.htm
No idea how long it'll last.

And moonlight special has patch cables for a buck a pop. Flat $5 for shipping, so just get a bunch of cables in one order to make it worthwhile.
http://www.moonlightspecial.com/
You got a few hours left before this deal expires
 
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Not much going on with Rocksmith deals. But want a $50 electric guitar? Then check out the Stupid Deal of the Day
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510
20 off its everyday price. Check out the reviews on the site

Goingtoday has a guitar chord rubber stamp for $5.01
http://www.goingtoday.com/
Easy way to write down chords as they get thrown at you in RS

Music123 is trying their hand at weekly deals. The powered pedal board deal seems good
http://www.music123.com/pages/123Deals

Oh, and go in person to Guitar Center for a $60 Epiphone acoustic. It's their weekly deal. I would think it's better than the First Act models on clearance at Target
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Big-Cool-Deal-g25903t0.gc
 
So I've always played on an acoustic/acoustic-electric guitar and I've never tried an electric before. The $50 one has good reviews for the price and I was wondering what the differences are between playing an acoustic and electric. Is it worth owning both?
 
New DLC Today:
*Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
*Bring Me to Life - Evanescence
*This Love - Maroon 5

EDIT: gently borrowed from SD;)
PRS SE "Evil Twin" Nick Cantanese signature electric for $398.20
http://www.samash.com/p/Paul Reed S...Evil Twin Signature Electric Guitar_-49952706


[quote name='momouchi']So I've always played on an acoustic/acoustic-electric guitar and I've never tried an electric before. The $50 one has good reviews for the price and I was wondering what the differences are between playing an acoustic and electric. Is it worth owning both?[/QUOTE]
Don't play acoustic, but everything I've read makes it sound like it'll be easier to play the straight-up electric vs. the a/e; lighter strings, thinner neck. That sorta stuff.
 
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[quote name='momouchi']So I've always played on an acoustic/acoustic-electric guitar and I've never tried an electric before. The $50 one has good reviews for the price and I was wondering what the differences are between playing an acoustic and electric. Is it worth owning both?[/QUOTE]

They do play a little differently. Electrics play a bit "easier" than acoustic, meaning the strings are usually easier to press down, the neck is thinner and you don't need to put as much force in the strumming. So if you've only played acoustic types, going to electrics might be easier to play for you.

I know if I only play my acoustic for a week then go to my electric, it's like someone hit the easy button.

If you want to play both, it really just depends on your style.
 
Rocksmith is $60 at Walmart in-store, price rollback. Posted by someone over on the RS forums. YMMV, unless your Walmart is like mine. Which would mean there is no rollback, EVER.

Moonlight special has hanger bras on sale. Says they're design for pegboard hangers, but look like they should work with those String Swing hangers or guitar stands with neck supports
http://www.moonlightspecial.com/

You can get a fatty (3.5") leather strap for $10 from American Musical. Just remember you need to spend $30 for free shipping
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx

Also noticed that Amazon carries a grommet version of the Dunlop strap, for $12.71
http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Dunlop-D3...XFX8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333570317&sr=8-3
 
Guitarfetish has a bunch of Xaviere guitars on clearance; most in the 130-150 range
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Clearance-Xaviere-Guitars_c_185.html
Amazon has been playing with the price of the Schecter c1 Pro., another Amazon exclusive model. It hit $399 the other day, but it's up to $470 today. Might be worth watching in case they drop it again. (by the way, the Schecter at BB went back up to $599:roll:)
http://www.amazon.com/Schecter-C-1-...089G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333702095&sr=8-1
American Musical's daily deal is for the Digitech multi-effects pedal.
Model #rp155 @ $69.95 and if you prefer the fancier model, go to zzounds.com for the rp255 @ $129.95
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-DOD-RP155?src=W0808NDNENEWDAYP
Pretty good reviews and a easy way to connect to your computer with all the included effects or use it with headphones.
Here's a couple of vids of it in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBZwQHu_NuM&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jre_sJP9feA&feature=channel
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Quick update on the DBZ guitar deal. Buddy tried to order one today, but couldn't get the discount on the case. Called up WMS and found out the deal expired on 3/31. But they were cool and reactivated the deal.
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search.aspx?si=&sp=dbz+barlt
So, you have at least one more week to get the combo discount on the guitar + case. If you dig it, go for it [/QUOTE]

So would anyone recommend the DBZ guitar? I've had my eye on it since I sold off my crappy RB3 Pro Squier for ~275 bones. Now I'm guitar-less but I wanted something decent.
 
[quote name='jraypeon']So would anyone recommend the DBZ guitar? I've had my eye on it since I sold off my crappy RB3 Pro Squier for ~275 bones. Now I'm guitar-less but I wanted something decent.[/QUOTE]
Well, they're spec'd out nice and coming from the founder of Dean guitars. But DBZ hasn't been around very long. The few reviews out there are for the higher end stuff. So who knows how that translates to this model.

Do know the red barchetta woulda been mine if my buddy had bought the XMT from me instead of the DBZ:bomb:. He's suppose to get it any day now. And I expect to get some time with it since he comes over to my place for his RS fix;)

Someone else mentioned getting it, so maybe they'll give their impressions. And IIRC, the guy who posted pics over at Harmony Central really liked it

UPDATE:
Buddy came over with his DBZ today and I got a chance to play it. Aside from being outta tune, it was in real good shape. Plays as fast as the XMT, but it doesn't tire my hands out like the XMT. The neck is just a touch thicker and the fretboard is a little wider

Spent some 15min with it going thru scale runner and harmonics. Never ran into problems. Notes played cleanly and all harmonics rang out nicely

Overall, sounds nicer to me than the XMT. But do not know if it's the pickups or the different wood. Man it's gonna be torture seeing it and not using it:cry:
UPDATE #2:
Checking WMS and saw the DBZ guitar is still $159 but the $40 case deal is dead.
 
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No Rocksmith deals advertised this week. But try Walmart and see if your local store did the rollback to $60

Now, check Amazon's lightning deal at 9:00am cuz they're throwing the Schecter c1 Pro in there. It was $400 a few days ago before they raised the price (probably for this LD)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27
Update: pretty good deal. Sold @ $300

Then there's the Stupid Deal of the Day. Rogue Analog Delay Effects pedal for $29.99
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510

Guitar Center has 18' Live Wire instrument cables for $6 each
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Live-Wire-Instrument-Cable-100044584-i1128459.gc
Plus a 15%off 299+ purchase sale
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Promos/ClaimDiscountCoupon.aspx?pid=4982
 
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Here we go!
Best Buy and Walmart have Rocksmith
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for $60 each, online price. Ship to store for free shipping
Walmart http://www.walmart.com/search/searc...cksmith&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0
Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

Amazon has the Ibanez Black Night GRGA32T guitar on sale at $220
http://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-GRGA32...struments&ie=UTF8&qid=1333996073&sr=1-1-fkmr0
And you can pair it up with American Musical's daily deal. Ibanez 25th anniversary guitar strap for $10
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
Finally, the Stupid Deal of the Day is a Squier Bullet Blackout telecaster for $150
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510
 
[quote name='Javery']I can't believe I got this for Christmas and it is still shrinkwrapped. Not. Enough. Time.[/QUOTE]

You could have been playing solos by now. :)

That Ibanez is a nice axe for $220... But stay away from it if you're gonna use it for Rocksmith... Floyd Rose tremolos are not fun to go to alternate tunings and back.
 
The Bestbuy ad thread says Rocksmith will be $50 during the week of 4/15 -4/21. So if you buy/bought now, go back next week for a price adjustment.
BB ad thread http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319166

Don't like Bestbuy? You can get RS for $58 at Amazon, only choose J&R music as the seller (free shipping).
http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Xbox-360/dp/B004S5PBM0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334133350&sr=8-1

And those DBZ guitars, thru WMS, have the deal going again. Only this time they're including other models as well. So buy the LT model @ $160 and get the case for $40. Or buy the LT FR trem model @ $260 and get the case for $40
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search.aspx?si=&sp=dbz+bar+lt
Or go for the Pro Barchetta models @$500 and get the case for $40
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search.aspx?si=&sp=dbz+bar+pro
Specs are a bit different between the models so head over to DBZ guitars for more details
http://www.dbzguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitar/barchetta

PSA time:
If you're still rocking the stock strings, STOP. And change those suckers! You'll notice a huge difference in tone and playability, as long as you're putting on a decent set of strings

Just did my 2nd change last night and man, it really wakes things up:hot:
 
[quote name='rbarba4']
PSA time:
If you're still rocking the stock strings, STOP. And change those suckers! You'll notice a huge difference in tone and playability, as long as you're putting on a decent set of strings

Just did my 2nd change last night and man, it really wakes things up:hot:[/QUOTE]

No doubt. I never changed strings until Rocksmith... It makes a huge difference in playability and comfort. Luckily (or unluckily), I'm busting more strings since I play RS, so I change strings more often. I've been using some Dean Markleys I picked up a few years back at GC during one of their big sales (it was like 20 sets for 20 bucks), so they don't last as long.
 
Hit up a Target and Best Buy earlier today and both stores had Rocksmith priced at $60. And checking Gamestop and Target, online, they also have it at $60. So a lot of choices available.
If anything, Ubi may have finally made the decision to lower the MSRP.

Oh, and the Target I hit was clearing out First Act guitar stands at about $5

American Musical's daily deal is for Roadie lights, aka mini flashlights @ $5. Never know when you'll need 'em
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
EDIT: forgot to add that Guitar center has a Friday the 13th sale, good 'til 4/16. Save 13% on an item priced $130+
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Promos/ClaimDiscountCoupon.aspx?pid=4993

[quote name='crazedracerguy']No doubt. I never changed strings until Rocksmith... It makes a huge difference in playability and comfort.[/QUOTE]
Makes a bigger impact on me since I tend to milk'em for all they got, and then some.

Also did more of a setup on this string change. Cleaned/oiled the fretboard, switched to 10's, from 9's, and lowered the bridge. I've had a couple of days now since the changes and it plays so much faster and easier. Also uncovered a couple extra notches on volume and tone;)

Did my scale runs and quickly jumped up to 11-12mil on all, save for the last two scales. No way I could do that with my LP jr before all this

Now I'm thinking about changing the tuners and nut when I do my next string change
 
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[quote name='Psybuster']What sort of stuff do you use for cleaning and general maintenance? I have to get on that soon...[/QUOTE]

Roche-Thomas Fingerboard oil
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item...G0HAMS0000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&
Had been reading a bunch about different stuff. And settled on RT because it had good reviews. So at least it wouldn't do much damage:). Besides, I needed something to trigger Free shipping on a order

Pretty happy with the results. Couple of drops go a long way. I'll let others debate if this stuff and its kind are overpriced and no better than mineral oil
EDIT: yeah, like crazedracer mentioned, I just use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the body after use. Don't bother with any sorta liquid. Haven't needed it
 
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[quote name='Psybuster']What sort of stuff do you use for cleaning and general maintenance? I have to get on that soon...[/QUOTE]

Dunlop makes decent stuff. I just tend to use a microfiber cloth to grab the dust. I occasionally spray the cleaning fluid on the guitar and wipe it down. Dunlop has a fretboard cleaner, too - I use that occasionally - not every time I change strings... I think the kit I got a long time ago had carnuba wax and shit, too. That's just overkill. I've never waxed my guitar.
 
Aw yeah! Goingtoday has Didgeridoos for $25.
http://www.goingtoday.com/
Now you can get your uh... Well, you can be like these guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlf1C98kWVk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B59w1j43Vzc
Actually surprised there WERE any vids. Its not a combo you normally think of:???:

Amazon got in on the $60 price for Rocksmith. Just remember that it's suppose to be $50 at Bestbuy, starting Sunday

And Sam Ash has some B-stock Epiphones available. They're about 10% cheaper than the regular models.
http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/st...own____?cm_sp=Sliders-_-HP-_-epiphone+b-stock
 
Don't know about anyone else, but it's been about 2 months since I ordered the Dean XMT from GC, and they haven't been able to fulfill it yet. I get an email every 2 weeks or so saying it's high priority, and the one a month ago said they expected to ship within 30 days. Well it's 30 days later and I got another one of those :\ I've had other stuff going on so it hasn't been infuriating, but I think it may be time to look elsewhere.
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Oh, and the Target I hit was clearing out First Act guitar stands at about $5[/QUOTE]

Do you have the DCPI of the stand? We ended up getting the cheap First Act electric to toss around without care for $30, our store had no stands to be found.
 
[quote name='lostdecoy']Do you have the DCPI of the stand? We ended up getting the cheap First Act electric to toss around without care for $30, our store had no stands to be found.[/QUOTE]
Here ya go
#057-12-0186

[quote name='Psybuster']Sent a lower price thing to Amazon for the PS3 version, the one I needed, and they matched only the 360 version...:roll:[/QUOTE]
Seems to be working now. Both versions are showing up as $50
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S5TDL0/ref=dra_a_cs_mr_fd_it_P1400_1000?tag=dradis-20
 
In case it wasn't clear, best deals on Rocksmith are at Best Buy and Amazon this week. They each have it on sale for $50

Separately, the Stupid deal of the day is for the Korg Pitchblack+ tuner @ $60 (red model). About 30 bucks cheaper than next best price
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510
Two inputs, multiple tunings and store personal tuning preferences

Rondomusic has a lefty guitar for $70. B-stock so probably only one available. Read description for deets on the damage
http://www.rondomusic.com/product5045.html

Sweetwater has some Vox b-stocks amps
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=s:voxfactory

And goingtoday has the Dunlop dc-brick power supply @ $95
http://www.goingtoday.com/
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']Don't know about anyone else, but it's been about 2 months since I ordered the Dean XMT from GC, and they haven't been able to fulfill it yet. I get an email every 2 weeks or so saying it's high priority, and the one a month ago said they expected to ship within 30 days. Well it's 30 days later and I got another one of those :\ I've had other stuff going on so it hasn't been infuriating, but I think it may be time to look elsewhere.[/QUOTE]

I got the same emails. I called to extend the backorder since they said they need to after the second email. The csr said they're expecting 2 shipments witht he first one in early May. Those have already been set aside for orders and there's not enough. However the second shipment is a few weeks after and is much larger with more than enough to settle all orders. He was confident that our orders will be settled in May, but not sure from which shipment. I thought about canceling but just decided to wait it out since my backlog is tremendous anyhow. :cry:
 
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