User manual

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. Blending state-of-the-art

gaming and guitar technology with the authenticity of Fender design and engineering, the

Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is created for musicians and gamers alike

and rocks both worlds—whether plugged into a guitar amp or into a video game console.

Designed for the Rock Band™ 3 Pro mode, your new Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar

and Controller elevates the gaming experience to the level of real music making by letting

you play the actual notes and chords to your favorite songs while racking up high scores.

Its position-sensing ﬁngerboard responds to your touch, turning your gameplay into real

performances.

The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is a full-size electric guitar loaded with

quality features such as a contoured wood body, maple neck, steel strings, enclosed tuners,

adjustable bridge and custom bridge pickup. Plug into your favorite guitar ampliﬁer and turn it

up, or use it as a MIDI controller in your home recording studio.

If you’re not already a guitarist, you soon will be. If you’re already a guitarist, you’ll be a better

one. The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is compatible with the Wii™,

Xbox 360™ and PlayStation™ 3 systems. When used as a controller for Rock Band™ 3, the Mad

Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately) is required. Be sure to get the proper adaptor for

your console.

In this manual, you’ll ﬁnd an overview of your Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and

Controller’s features, use as a guitar, use as a game controller, general care, and service and

warranty information.

So read on, and remember: Don’t just play games—play guitar.

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