The world’s first electric guitar that’s also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller • Compatible with the Pro mode of all Rock Band™ 3 game systems when used with the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately) • Position-sensing fingerboard turns your gameplay into real musical performances • Use as a MIDI controller with your favorite sequencer and recording software Gameplay with Rock Band™ 3 requires Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately)
Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Video Game and MIDI Connections 5 Guitar Amp Connection and Use 6 Video Game and Midi Use 9 FAQ/Problems and Solutions 11 Proper Care 11 Proper Setup 15 Service/Warranty
Congratulations on your purchase of the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller. Fender, the name synonymous with rock ‘n’ roll, brings you the world’s first electric guitar that is also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller.
Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller Enclosed Tuners Headstock Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for Wii™ Mad Catz® SKU# RB3 96071 Neck and 22-fret position-sensing fingerboard Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for Xbox 360™ Mad Catz® SKU# RB3 98071 Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for PlayStation® 3 Mad Catz® SKU# Sku RB3 97071 Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ REQUIRED FOR GAMEPLAY SOLD SEPERATELY BY MAD CATZ® On/Off Switch Battery Compartment (3 AA batteries included) Strap Button Truss Rod Adju
Rock Band™ 3 Gameplay When used for Rock Band™ 3 Pro mode gameplay, the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller connects to your Wii™, Xbox 360™ or PlayStation™ 3 video game console using the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately).
CONTROLLER/ MIDI GUITAR AMP CONNECTION AND USE In addition to gameplay and MIDI use, what makes your Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller so revolutionary is that it’s also a fully functional electric guitar that can be played on its own through any guitar amplifier.
Rock Band™ 3 Gameplay To use the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller with Rock Band™ 3, please refer to the Rock Band™ 3 user manual and Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ instructions. Note that for Rock Band™ 3 gameplay, the string mute should be engaged (by pressing on it so that it pops up and dampens the strings), and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller must be turned on via the rear power switch.
CONTROLLER/ MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES The Green and Red buttons on the pickguard are used to send “program change up/down” messages in order to change sounds. On startup, the default program is “27,” which is the general MIDI program for “Electric Guitar (clean).” OCTAVE CHANGES The Yellow and Blue buttons on the pickguard are used to transpose MIDI notes up or down by one octave. On startup, the low E string is set to E2.
To toggle the MIDI expression control, first press and hold the Back Button and then press the Blue Button. The fourth of the 4 LEDs will illuminate to indicate Expression Control is enabled (see diagram below).
FAQ/PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Q: Is the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller compatible with Rock Band™ 2 or The Beatles: Rock Band™? A: No. It is only compatible with Rock Band™ 3. FAQ Q: Can the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller be used in the Standard mode of Rock Band™ 3? A: No. It can only be used in Pro mode to play guitar parts.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Problem: The game doesn’t recognize my Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller. Solution: Make sure the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is properly connected to the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™, and that the Mad Catz® MIDI PROAdaptor™ is properly connected to the game console. FAQ Problem: My Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller shows up as a drum in the game.
PROPER CARE Proper Care of Your Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller Your Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is precision-crafted to give you years of exciting gameplay and musical enjoyment. As with all musical instruments—electric guitars in particular—occasional maintenance will go a long way toward keeping it in great condition for many years to come.
steel strings, gauges .009 to .042 (part number 073-0250-403). There is no better, faster and easier way to reinvigorate the sound of an electric guitar than by simply changing the strings. It’s easy to tell when strings are old, worn or dirty, because they’ll sound dull and lifeless, look corroded, and feel rough to the touch. The electrical conductivity of the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller's strings can be compromised when they accumulate excessive dirt or wear.
Truss Rod Adjustment If the neck is too concave, insert the 3mm hex wrench supplied with the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller into the hex nut and turn it toward the battery holder, clockwise a quarter-turn at a time until the relief is correct. If the neck is too convex, insert the 3mm hex wrench into the hex nut and turn it toward the headstock, counter-clockwise a quarter-turn at a time until the relief is correct (see diagrams below).
circumstances, shouldn’t require adjustment. As strings age, however, their intonation can deteriorate—if your Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller doesn’t play in tune, start by installing a fresh set of strings. If tuning problems persist, please visit www.fender.com/ support or contact your Fender dealer. PICKUP HEIGHT The pickup height of your Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller is factoryset for maximum sensitivity for Rock Band™ 3 gameplay.
SERVICE/WARRANTY SERVICE For service in the United States and Canada, please contact an Authorized Fender Service Center, which you can find by calling our Fender Consumer Relations Department (480.596.7195), emailing consumerrelations@fender.com or using the “Service Center Finder” link on the “Support” section of www.fender.com.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS The following items are not covered by this warranty. 1. Damage to the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller caused by the use of strings heavier than .009 to .042 gauge. 2. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 3. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any kind. 4.
NOTE: This warranty applies only to Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller and controller instruments purchased and serviced within the U.S.A. and Canada. Warranties outside these countries are as defined by the authorized Fender Distributor for your country or region, and may vary from the above in terms and/or length. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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