<P> For the pro guitar mode of Rock Band 3, a pro guitar controller is required . Unlike standard guitar controllers, pro guitars allow input of any fret / string combination, allowing accurate simulation of a real guitar . </P> <P> The Fender Mustang Pro Guitar controller, which is based on the Fender Mustang, has 102 buttons along its neck which simulate holding the guitar strings against the fretboard . All six strings are represented along 17 different frets . In order to simulate picking / strumming, the Mustang pro controller features a "string box" located on the body of the controller (around the position of the strum bar on standard guitar controllers, or the cavity / pickups on a real guitar). It consists of six short stainless - steel strings suspended between two sensors, which detect the vibration of the stings when plucked or strummed . In addition to pro mode use, the Mustang can be used to play the game in basic mode . It also functions as a full MIDI guitar, with a MIDI output connector providing compatibility with MIDI software sequencers and hardware devices . For use in gaming mode, each Mustang controller can only be used with the game console it was designed for . An unofficial workaround involves connecting it through a MIDI - Pro Adapter, although direction pad buttons, overdrive detection and Basic 5 - button game play are unavailable since they do not function through the MIDI port . The Mustang Pro-Guitar is only a few inches smaller in length than an actual guitar, but, being made of plastic, is much lighter than an actual guitar . The neck is removable from the body for easier storage and transport . </P> <P> The Fender Squier Stratocaster Pro Guitar is a specifically designed 6 - string Squier Stratocaster guitar which is compatible with Rock Band 3 pro mode . This is a true six - string electric guitar, with electronics built in to allow it to interface with the game to provide added features such as on - screen fret sensing . Additionally, the Squier Stratocaster Pro Guitar has full MIDI output capabilities . </P> <P> Unlike the Mustang Pro controller, the Squier is "console - neutral", as it is connected to the console via the MadCatz MIDI Pro-Adapter . The Squier, being a real guitar, has no buttons for gameplay and therefore is not usable for basic game play mode, only pro mode . </P>

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