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='crazedracerguy']Best buy has GHS Boomers string 5 pack for $5 and free shipping today for the deal of the day...Cheap strings from best buy[/QUOTE]

Cool, thanks man

Always good to have extras on hand. Even better when they're a buck a pop.
 
If you're lookin for an amp, check out MF's amp sale
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...fT=&gP=1&pS=60&v=g&sB=bS&lP=pc&catId=10001055

Couple of standouts are the Kustom tube combo amps in 50w & 100w, for $200 & $300. Costco, for example, currently has the v50 for $550, so you can see this is a BIG drop
50w http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/kustom-the-defender-50w-1x12-tube-guitar-combo-amp
v50w http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/kustom-the-defender-v50-50w-1x12-guitar-combo-amp
100w http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...-the-defender-v100-100w-2x12-guitar-combo-amp

Or go with the Acoustic 10w bass amp for $70 and you'll have somethin you can use with both your guitar and bass
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/acoustic-b10-10w-1x10-bass-combo-amp

And going back to Costco, they have a Michael Kelly spalted maple top guitar for $400. Man that thing looks sweet:cool:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=2&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Nice way to spend any rewards credit you may have

[quote name='Psybuster']Pissed I missed the strings lol[/QUOTE]
I sorta lucked out on the deal. Was out checking the new Cars ride. But the frickin long lines had me doing stuff on my phone and that's when I saw crazed's post. Two breakdowns while in line:roll:

Even had time to look up my BB reward certificate and place a 2nd order
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Alright, who's brave enough to chance a Mystery Box sale. Going Today is at it again. 10 bucks a box
[/QUOTE]
In for one, hope it doesn't suck.
 
I've been playing guitar since 1986, but picked one up anyway since my kid wants to learn. He's got me to teach him and a full DVD set of instructional videos, but doesn't seem to want to learn that way. I hope this works. Thanks for the up! Should be easy trophies for vet guitarists, too.
 
I don't know if this is the right place to ask (and it's probably a long shot anyway) - but is anyone here in the Bucks County, PA region and want to play/practice/jam together? Been trying to learn guitar on and off for a few years, and definitely think playing with someone else would increase my interest. Don't have any friends locally who play.
 
Question for those who have it:

Does the stuff in the Best Buy exclusive edition make it worth buying there vs anywhere else? Or are the extras not all that interesting? I have credit at Amazon so wondering if I should get it there and save myself some money.

(It's $40 at Amazon now btw)
 
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Kujen's post got me to realize that Rocksmith is now $40 at Amazon as well.

[quote name='Stri26']I don't know if this is the right place to ask (and it's probably a long shot anyway) - but is anyone here in the Bucks County, PA region and want to play/practice/jam together? Been trying to learn guitar on and off for a few years, and definitely think playing with someone else would increase my interest. Don't have any friends locally who play.[/QUOTE]

Gonna have some fava beans ready?;) j/k
Probably try putting your psn or xbla id in your profile and people can decide if they wanna contact you

[quote name='kujen']Question for those who have it:

Does the stuff in the Best Buy exclusive edition make it worth buying there vs anywhere else? Or are the extras not all that interesting? I have credit at Amazon so wondering if I should get it there and save myself some money.

(It's $40 at Amazon now btw)[/QUOTE]

The extras are worth it if you plan on going into the amp an freestylin. But you won't miss it if you're mainly going to focus on playing the on-disc and dlc songs

Here's the BB extras:

• 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."
 
Thanks! The pedals do sound neat, but I just plan on playing the songs and not freestyling in it as I already have an amp for that. Im gonna get it on Amazon and maybe get some of the DLC since I'll be saving a bit. I bought the Best Buy one a week ago but haven't opened it, so I'll be returning that. Kind of annoying how that Best Buy stuff is exclusive though, I wish they'd stop doing that for games.

I'd wait for the new edition with the bass, but that one will probably not drop in price for a while. So getting it now at $40 then paying $30 for the download would save $10 vs buying the $80 bass one.

[quote name='Stri26']I don't know if this is the right place to ask (and it's probably a long shot anyway) - but is anyone here in the Bucks County, PA region and want to play/practice/jam together? Been trying to learn guitar on and off for a few years, and definitely think playing with someone else would increase my interest. Don't have any friends locally who play.[/QUOTE]

Are you looking for people to play guitar with or Rocksmith specifically? Cos there's lot of great guitar forums online, you might have a better chance of finding something there. Even if you can't find someone locally you'll at least have some people to learn with online.
 
If you get emails from SamAsh, make sure you look for one from last night. It's a free $25 coupon (no minimum purchase). I have a Sam Ash about 30 minutes away and was planning on going out that way, anyway, today... So a free tab book and picks for me it will be!
 
[quote name='kujen']
I'd wait for the new edition with the bass, but that one will probably not drop in price for a while. So getting it now at $40 then paying $30 for the download would save $10 vs buying the $80 bass one[/QUOTE]
Yeah, if it follows the pattern of the original release, it'll hit $50 for a black friday deal.
I definitely want the bass content but plan on waiting for a disc deal. Have a 120gb drive but space is getting tight and well I'd prefer it all in one spot.

[quote name='crazedracerguy']If you get emails from SamAsh, make sure you look for one from last night. It's a free $25 coupon (no minimum purchase). I have a Sam Ash about 30 minutes away and was planning on going out that way, anyway, today... So a free tab book and picks for me it will be![/QUOTE]
No coupon for me:cry:. Maybe it's because I only buy from them online
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']If you get emails from SamAsh, make sure you look for one from last night. It's a free $25 coupon (no minimum purchase). I have a Sam Ash about 30 minutes away and was planning on going out that way, anyway, today... So a free tab book and picks for me it will be![/QUOTE]

What was the title of the email?
 
- A $25 gift for you - use it or lose it!

Went by tonight and grabbed 2 Hal Leonard Play Along book (Nirvana and Tom Petty) for $9.xx out of pocket! I think I was the first person at the Richmond store to use the coupon... And for all the blather about one time use in the email, the cashier didn't even care... So they're gonna get a second printout tomorrow and I'ma get some more cheap shit...

Rbarb4 - I don't know what triggered the email. I have never walked in that store. I bought my PRS from their online store... I will say one thing - that is one trashy music store. Guitar Center is soooo much nicer... and in Richmond, they're right beside one another.
 
Well, Rocksmith sales are done for now. Prices have gone back to $60

At least here are a couple guitar deals:

American Musical's daily deal is fir the Ibanez Artcore @ $350
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
The racing stripe and speed holes will help you play faster;)

Musicians Friend has the BC Rich asm1 for $120. Only the red model is that cheap
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/b.c.-rich-asm-1-electric-guitar/516089000005000
And they also have the You Rock midi guitar for $140, if you want to try out Rock Band 3's pro mode
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/you-rock-guitar-yrg-1000-midi-controller-electric-guitar
 
Hey iOS users, you can download 50 Blues Guitar licks for FREE! Dimms posted it over in the apple thread and here's a link
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9730382&postcount=4288

Plus it's New DLC Day!!!
*Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult
*Hit me with your best Shot - Pat Benatar
*My Sharona - The Knack

[quote name='crazedracerguy']
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remember this bad boy? There's a slight chance it's available

Hello Music shows it in the 1st secret store, right-hand side. But the link kicks back to the home page
http://www.hellomusic.com/ec/Home.aspx?cat=secretstore1
They recently redesigned the site to show expiring & sold out deals. So there might be a glitch keeping you from buying it OR the glitch is showing you a deal that it shouldn't. Who knows

I say contact them if you really want it. And these are the most recent coupon codes I know of: first20, twitter20 and hm20new.
Try 'em and see which one's still good

[quote name='crazedracerguy']Best buy has GHS Boomers string 5 pack for $5 and free shipping today for the deal of the day...Cheap strings from best buy[/QUOTE]
Got shipping confirmations for both my orders. Woot woot!
Check your email and see if you got yours

[quote name='rbarba4']
Couple of standouts are the Kustom tube combo amps in 50w & 100w, for $200 & $300. Costco, for example, currently has the v50 for $550, so you can see this is a BIG drop

v50w http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/kustom-the-defender-v50-50w-1x12-guitar-combo-amp
[/QUOTE]

And if you ordered the Kustom v50 amp from Musicians Friend, chances are high that they cancelled the order
But as a consolation, they're sending out $20 account credits to use on your next purchase. So keep an eye out
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Alright, who's brave enough to chance a Mystery Box sale. Going Today is at it again. 10 bucks a box
http://www.goingtoday.com/[/QUOTE]

Anybody ever jump on this? I'm curious to find out what kind of stuff people got from it just in case the do it again. They claimed there could be amazing stuff like expensive guitars, or some not so amazing stuff. I was too skeptical (chicken?) to order myself.
 
[quote name='jsivley']Anybody ever jump on this? I'm curious to find out what kind of stuff people got from it just in case the do it again. They claimed there could be amazing stuff like expensive guitars, or some not so amazing stuff. I was too skeptical (chicken?) to order myself.[/QUOTE]

It's kind of like a woot mystery box - they drop 1 tv, a nice stereo, a few iPods, etc. into the mix an random people may get 1. I got a set of picks and a flip book of scales last time. It was ok, but $10 is about what I would have paid of I had gone to Guitar Center and bought them there.
 
Wanna go wireless? Then get the Stupid Deal of the Day over at MF. They have the AKG sr40 @ $100
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510
I've got the mini40 version and it works great. So if this is anything like that, then you'll be really happy with it

And Guitar Center is prepping for their 4th of July sale. Couple of straight-up deals are
--Ibanez GRG120 guitar for $129 (black or white)
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-GRG120BDX-Electric-Guitar-107282030-i2521944.gc?esid=107282030
--Fender gdec3 Thirty amp at $170
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-G-DEC-3-Thirty-30W-1x10-Guitar-Combo-Amp-105797658-i1509960.gc
Plus, they're doing a LIST sale again. Deals vary from location, so pick your local GC and see what they got
http://www.guitarcenter.com/4th-of-July-Deals-g26477t0.gc

EDIT: forgot to include Amazon's deal on the Dean Razorback guitar @ $225 (metallic white)
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Razorbac...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1340908810&sr=1-2
And it comes with a case
 
Well, it's been 4 months since I ordered my Dean and yet another email about how they expect to have more within 30 days. I think I'm done waiting, I intend to see if they will give me a better deal on that Ibanez in place of the one I actually ordered at this point. Does it seem like a good starter guitar?
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']Well, it's been 4 months since I ordered my Dean and yet another email about how they expect to have more within 30 days. I think I'm done waiting, I intend to see if they will give me a better deal on that Ibanez in place of the one I actually ordered at this point. Does it seem like a good starter guitar?[/QUOTE]

I thought I was the only one waiting this long. :wall:They canceled my order on Tuesday and couldn't give me back the $79.99 price I ordered it at. I gave up on it anyhow so now it's time to search amazon for free shipping $100 guitars. And I say that because I'm not in the contiguous 48 states dammit.
 
Damn. That sucks for you guys. You all have more patience than me... That ibanez will be fine. It has a tremolo, so you'll have to tweak the tuning more than a fixed bridge guitar, but it isn't that big of a deal. Guitar Center has a shit ton of specials this weekend, including a cool looking Dean Dime guitar for like $125, I think... I saw a thread on slickdeals about it.
 
EDIT: forgot to include some new Hello Music coupon codes:
JULY30 - 30 off 150 purchase
JULY50 - 50 off 300
JULY100 - 100 off 500

Bunch of stuff on sale at Music123 and Musicians Friend.
Link to M123 http://www.music123.com/on-sale
Now, find what you like at M123 and see if it's also on sale at MF because they have their "savejuly4" coupon going right now (save 20 off 99, 50 off 300, etc).

Various things that caught my eye were:
Rock Steady leather strap for $3
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/rock-steady-rsle01-embossed-leather-guitar-strap
Musicians Gear thin picks for $1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/musicians-gear-premium-pearloid-celluloid-pick--12-pack
Skull Guitar case by coffin cases for $50
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/tantrum-sdkle320-skull-guitar-case-by-coffin-case
Rogue Rocketeer Deluxe guitar for $72 (sunburst)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/rogue-rocketeer-deluxe-electric-guitar
Rogue Rocketeer rr100 for $60 (black or blue)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/rogue-rr100-rocketeer-electric-guitar
Dean Blackbolt ML for $186
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/dean-black-bolt-ml-electric-guitar
Epi Limited Edition Wilshire (white)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-limited-edition-wilshire-pro-electric-guitar
On-stage guitar cases starting at $38 (tweed's a little more, snakeskin more still)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/on-stage-stands-electric-guitar-case
Clayton pick pack for $1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/clayton-garage-band-10-plus-pick-pack
Rock Steady medium picks for $1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/rock-steady-deluxe-guitar-picks--1-dozen

Many more things out there, just dig thru ad see what you find
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Yeah, sorry to hear that guys. But also check out Musicians Friend.
Actually just got done with an order#-o
So last night I see all these things on sale at Music123. Check out MF and see they have the same sale prices. Coupon won't apply since some things are excluded. But, I call in and get them to apply it anyway.

So, I got a Epi LE Wilshire, two skull guitar cases, bunch of leather straps and a bunch of picks for about $300 (stupid CA tax)

Played a Wilshire a while back and it left a positive impression. Really liked it (especially the coil taps) and well, how am I suppose to ignore this deal. If you think about it, it's the gaming industry's fault for not making games for me to buy that are better than RS;)
 
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LOL rbarb4 - I thought that the other day. The only thing I play other than RS is a tiny bit of Mw3 multiplayer and, the last week, SSX. All I ever want to do is play RS. And buy guitars... I'm resisting the buying guitars part right now.

I will say, the more I play, the more I LOVE my Fenders. They just feel right. I don't know if it's the jumbo frets or the long neck, but my PRS and ESP don't feel near as nice to play...
 
If Music123 is serious about their free shipping on almost everything regardless of order size it's time to pick up some 5 dollar guitar stands, been waiting for those suckers to come down in to the same price since Black Friday.
 
[quote name='Psybuster']If Music123 is serious about their free shipping on almost everything regardless of order size it's time to pick up some 5 dollar guitar stands, been waiting for those suckers to come down in to the same price since Black Friday.[/QUOTE]

I tried to buy that leather strap for 2.99 but they want about 3.50 shipping. Still seems like a pretty good deal, but it turned it from an instant purchase to something I have to think about. I checked the stands & found the same thing. Let us know if you manage to get free shipping. They did say no minimum
 
A few more things from the MF and M123 sites:
Perri's suede strap for $10 (burgundy only)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/perris-2-1-2-suede-leather-guitar-strap
Rogue Tremelo pedal for $21
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/rogue-tremolo-guitar-effects-pedal
Rogue Compressor pedal for $24
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/rogue-vintage-compressor-guitar-effects-pedal
Rogue stereo chorus 40 watt amp for $72
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/rogue-sc40r-40w-2x8-stereo-chorus-guitar-combo-amp

[quote name='Psybuster']If Music123 is serious about their free shipping on almost everything regardless of order size it's time to pick up some 5 dollar guitar stands, been waiting for those suckers to come down in to the same price since Black Friday.[/QUOTE]
&
[quote name='jsivley']I tried to buy that leather strap for 2.99 but they want about 3.50 shipping. Still seems like a pretty good deal, but it turned it from an instant purchase to something I have to think about. I checked the stands & found the same thing. Let us know if you manage to get free shipping. They did say no minimum[/QUOTE]

Try doing the order thru Musicians Friend. Did a test order for one of the 3 buck straps and it kept Free Shipping 'til the end. Do't know about the other stuff but at least that worked
 
About Rocksmith specifically... I recently sold most of my 360 towards the purchase of a PS3 (missed out on a lot of games over the past few years) so I'm curious if I can use the same cord that came with the 360 version for the PS3... And if so does anybody know where I can get the disc-only for the PS3?
 
[quote name='JKSonic']About Rocksmith specifically... I recently sold most of my 360 towards the purchase of a PS3 (missed out on a lot of games over the past few years) so I'm curious if I can use the same cord that came with the 360 version for the PS3... And if so does anybody know where I can get the disc-only for the PS3?[/QUOTE]

Yes, you can use the same cord.
No, there is no disc only version (get a second guitar and multi)
 
Best Buy sells disc only Rocksmith used but I'm pretty sure it's like 34.99 anyway. You could probably score a disc only copy on Ebay for less than 20 bucks though.

I couldn't get the free shipping on Music123 with less than 49 or 50 in my cart either, oh well.
 
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[quote name='Psybuster']

I couldn't get the free shipping on Music123 with less than 49 or 50 in my cart either, oh well.[/QUOTE]

I tried musicians friend as recommended above and got free shipping on my $3 strap. Give it a shot for your stands
 
Yeah, seems to work with Musician's Friend despite that site not being the one that advertises the no minimum free shipping lol

Now to decide whether I want to get that Rogue amp or repackaged Digitech RP155 to also use the savejuly4 code or just grab a couple stands/straps and call it a day...
 
Looks like it's TRU's turn to sell Rocksmih @ $40
Toys R Us online:
iconxbox360.gif
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11953079
iconps3.gif
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11953078
Don't know what it is in-store

And Amazon has the 360 version for $46. Maybe they'll price match TRU

[quote name='Psybuster']Now to decide whether I want to get that Rogue amp or repackaged Digitech RP155 to also use the savejuly4 code or just grab a couple stands/straps and call it a day...[/QUOTE]

Well, I'd toss out a third option in the Fender G-dec3 Fifteen for $100 thru Guitar Center. Put in your zip and find the closest store with stock
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-G-DEC-3-Fifteen-15W-1x8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-105797641-i1509959.gc They first popped up whem Sam Ash was clearing them out.
You'll have a bunch of modelling effects built into the amp and you can download more to the amp. And crazedracer pointed out a while ago that you can buy book/song packs to use with it.
Stuff like this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/book...-hard-rock-guitar-play-along-songbook-sd-card
 
It looks like a new version is coming out this year based on a Newegg pre-order promotion, may be the reason for the drop. Also, MY GUITAR FINALLY SHIPPED o_O
 
[quote name='Psybuster']How does the phone in discount work if you don't mind me asking?[/QUOTE]

Get the order in your cart so you have totals. Call the 800 number and tell then you have an order in your cart, but the discount won't apply. They'll tell you that the exclusion list contains these items, but they'll go ahead and apply the discount because you're such a great customer.
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']It looks like a new version is coming out this year based on a Newegg pre-order promotion, may be the reason for the drop. Also, MY GUITAR FINALLY SHIPPED o_O[/QUOTE]

The "new" version is the one with bass support on disk. Everyone else will pay $30 to get it as DLC when it's released.

Congrats on the axe! :)
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Get the order in your cart so you have totals. Call the 800 number and tell then you have an order in your cart, but the discount won't apply. They'll tell you that the exclusion list contains these items, but they'll go ahead and apply the discount because you're such a great customer.[/QUOTE]

Nice, although with $41 in shipping charges (cabinet classified as oversized, unless they'll waive that with the call too) and $25ish in taxes I'll have to pass. I'm not any good anyway, not yet, since I've only been able to play maybe twice a month on average. Should've known the bass add-on was going to result in the Street Fighter effect lol; I'll likely just hold off on that until there's a significant discount.
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Hmmm... Nice for a lead guitar stack...

Acoustic 120W Half Stack Cab for $116.99
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...ries-g412a-4x12-stereo-guitar-speaker-cabinet

Acoustic G120H Amp Head for $139.99
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...-guitar-series-g120h-dsp-120w-guitar-amp-head

Call the order in and get $50 knocked off... You have a pretty nice half stack for a little over $200... Must... Resist... Temptation...[/QUOTE]

I'm glad I don't know what half of that shit does yet. Ignorance is saving me money :lol:
 
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UPDATE: Amazon went ahead and lowered the PS3 version a well. Both Rocksmith versions are selling for $45.70
http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Xbo...UTF8&qid=1341388035&sr=1-1&keywords=rocksmith
Guitar Center's weekly in-store deal is for a double cut Daisy Rock Elite (black) for $199
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Big-Cool-Deal-g25903t0.gc
And Musicians Friend has a couple other Epi guitars on sale
First a '66 Wilshire with Tremotone (worn cherry) for $337.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-worn-1966-wilshire-with-tremotone-electric-guitar
Second, a Limited Edition Les Paul Studio Deluxe (black)for $270
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...studio-deluxe-electric-guitar/581254000001000

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Hey, if you've come to like the Black Keys stuff on RS, you can download the "El Camino" album (mp3) for $1 on Amazon. Only a couple of hours left
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1263340922&pf_rd_i=507846
They also have other random albums for a buck
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1375551542&pf_rd_i=B006BXTOFC

Guitar Fetish has a 4th of July sale. Select deals on their Xaviere guitars, but you can get a Candy Apple red strat, with 3 single coil pickups for $139. Or a Lemon Drop les paul for $169
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Fourth-of-July-Sale_c_399.html
And as always you can look thru the clearance section for other deals

And "As Seen on SD!!!" World Music Supply has a Washburn black strat for $100
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/Washburn-RX123B-Special-Edition-Black-Electric-Guitar.html
[quote name='elrobo8']It's $40 in-store too, and it's a permanent price drop.[/QUOTE]Good to know. The other stores have been raising the price up to 60 after the initial drop

[quote name='crazedracerguy']The "new" version is the one with bass support on disk.[/QUOTE]
The new disc version, with bass, is also gonna retail for $80. If anyone plans to wait, you probably won't see a deal 'til BF

[quote name='Keegs']I'm glad I don't know what half of that shit does yet. Ignorance is saving me money :lol:[/QUOTE]
Lucky you. Not so much for me.

Just one of the risks you run with Rocksmith;)
 
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Got a nice surprise today. My order of stuff came in two days early:bouncy:

Won't get to really play the guitar 'til tonight. But liking what I see so far.

The Skull case is great. It's pretty sturdy and finished very well. Has gunmetal hardware, quilted liner and comes with a mini pillow to support your guitar's body. And there's a little strap to hold the neck in place. Not a fan of the skull pattern but I can live with it.

Those straps seem really good too. But I'll get a better idea over time. Easily worth $3. There's also some padding in there, not much though.

Also grabbed some thin and medium picks. Been slowly working my way back down from the 1.5 picks I've been using. Gonna be interesting using those thin ones cuz they feel like paper to me

I say go for the straps and case if possible and use the 20 off coupon

[quote name='rbarba4']

Various things that caught my eye were:
Rock Steady leather strap for $3
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/rock-steady-rsle01-embossed-leather-guitar-strap
Musicians Gear thin picks for $1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/musicians-gear-premium-pearloid-celluloid-pick--12-pack
Skull Guitar case by coffin cases for $50
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/tantrum-sdkle320-skull-guitar-case-by-coffin-case
Epi Limited Edition Wilshire (white)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-limited-edition-wilshire-pro-electric-guitar
Clayton pick pack for $1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/clayton-garage-band-10-plus-pick-pack
Rock Steady medium picks for $1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/rock-steady-deluxe-guitar-picks--1-dozen[/QUOTE]
 
Toys r Us(online) and Amazon are holding steady on Rocksmith pricing (40 & 46 respectively). And someone mentioned it being $40 in-store, for good now. Other stores are holding at $60

Those Musicians Friend deals are a little less awesome. Current coupon deal is save $10 off 99, 40 off 349 using coupon code "summersale".
They fixed the free shipping glitch so it's gonna cost you $3.50 to ship those straps (unless you're doing a big order). Really like them and I'm thinking of ordering more. Hey, 12.50 for another 3 is still pretty sweet.
Also found a Road Runner LP case for $42 (graphite color)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...e-looking-single-cutaway-electric-guitar-case

[quote name='jsivley']Anybody ever jump on this? I'm curious to find out what kind of stuff people got from it just in case the do it again. They claimed there could be amazing stuff like expensive guitars, or some not so amazing stuff. I was too skeptical (chicken?) to order myself.[/QUOTE]
Finally got my mystery box and got let down this time. My last order was good enough so that I try again. But this one sucks

Got two mic holders (cheap plastic that'll break under any real use), 3 Fender thin picks (couldn't even send me a dozen, really????) and the crap de resistance... a Ranger Boats baseball cap (WTF!!!). What's a boat cap gotta do with musical instruments?
 
I got my $5 mystery package today from goingtoday.com that we were talking about a few pages back. The contents included an obscenely red hat, a few picks and a microphone holder. Yay?

In any case it might have been worth the $10 total ($4.99 shipping) to somebody haha. Was a fun little gamble though.
 
I need to stop beating myself up for waiting until the actual July 4th holiday before trying to order at MF, missing out on the free shipping glitch and not having anyone around to pick up the phone that day to be able to apply the 20 off 100 coupon (because it didn't seem to work on like...anything on the site) :(

To make things worse I got up to 50 for free shipping by ordering stands and straps in semi-bulk plus a guitar bag only to find out that I actually ordered a bass bag instead of an electric guitar bag when I reviewed my shipping confirmation. At least it'll still [probably] fit inside, just with a lot of extra space. I bought it with the intent of using it to take it to a community college guitar class I'm signing up for though, so hopefully it doesn't wiggle around too much; it'd probably cost me more to return the bag than it would to just keep it.

Think I'm just going to sit it out for a while until there's another fire sale deal similar to the DBZ Barchetta with case for 200 or the Schecter Damien Special for 240.
 
Hey, hey, hey it's
New DLC Day!!!
*I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness
*Paralyzer - Finger Eleven
*Redneck - Lamb of God
xbla: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Rocksmith/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80255530873

[quote name='Keegs']I got my $5 mystery package today from goingtoday.com that we were talking about a few pages back. The contents included an obscenely red hat, a few picks and a microphone holder. Yay?

In any case it might have been worth the $10 total ($4.99 shipping) to somebody haha. Was a fun little gamble though.[/QUOTE]
Your box sounds real similar to mine

[quote name='Psybuster']I need to stop beating myself up for waiting until the actual July 4th holiday before trying to order at MF, missing out on the free shipping glitch and not having anyone around to pick up the phone that day to be able to apply the 20 off 100 coupon (because it didn't seem to work on like...anything on the site) :(

To make things worse I got up to 50 for free shipping by ordering stands and straps in semi-bulk plus a guitar bag only to find out that I actually ordered a bass bag instead of an electric guitar bag when I reviewed my shipping confirmation. At least it'll still [probably] fit inside, just with a lot of extra space. I bought it with the intent of using it to take it to a community college guitar class I'm signing up for though, so hopefully it doesn't wiggle around too much; it'd probably cost me more to return the bag than it would to just keep it.

Think I'm just going to sit it out for a while until there's another fire sale deal similar to the DBZ Barchetta with case for 200 or the Schecter Damien Special for 240.[/QUOTE]
Well, try calling if they haven't shipped yet. They should be able to switch it

Same goes for the DBZ deal. That's what my buddy did back when they first pulled the case. And looking at their site, they still have the case since they're giving it away for free with the purchase of those "bare bones" models.
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/DBZ-BBR-DVL-Bare-Bones-Series-Electric-Guitar-Devil.html

***** ***** ***** *****
Last night I noticed I'm about 4 million points away from hitting level 11.:bouncy:
I'm at 16+change and kinda estimate I need to hit 20. Let's just say I'm surprised that I'm this close, especially since I had one month where I didn't play at all and there was the following month where I went on a Scale Runner binge. And all w/out sandbagging events. Played almost everything as it was tossed at me

Of course, every event is now loaded with 90k songs; like 5-6 90k songs to 1 at 40-50k. So I'm avg about 500k per event

And really enjoying the Wilshire Pro I got. Neck is really similar to my LPjr. Feels the same to me anyway. It's really light and the thin contoured body makes it very comfortable. Coil tap's not as noticeable as my friends DBZ while in RS. But really makes a difference when plugged into an amp

Only issue I'm having is with the ebonized fretboard. My fingers turn black after about an hour of play. At which point it becomes harder to play since my fingers don't slide as easily . Most noticeable during bends. Haven't oiled the fretboard or changed strings cuz of this.

Near as I can tell, it's common enough issue. Just trying to find a way to eliminate it. Otherwise I'll just hafta wear it out
 
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