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• 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)

The world’s first electric guitar that’s also

an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video

game controller

Summary of Contents for Stratocaster Guitar and Controller

Page 1: ...on 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 The world s first electric guitar that s also an officially licensed Rock Band 3 video game controller ...

Page 2: ...f 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 ...

Page 3: ...onds 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 record...

Page 4: ... 3 MIDI PRO ADAPTER for Wii Mad Catz SKU RB3 96071 Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO ADAPTER for Xbox 360 Mad Catz SKU RB3 98071 Mad Catz MIDI PRO Adaptor REQUIRED FOR GAMEPLAY SOLD SEPERATELY BY MAD CATZ Battery Compartment 3 AA batteries included On Off Switch BACK OF GUITAR Yellow Button Blue Button Indicator LEDs Volume Knob 5 Pin MIDI connector side of body Recessed 1 4 Output Jack Neck and 22 fret positi...

Page 5: ...ng the Mad Catz MIDI PRO Adaptor sold separately The diagram below illustrates the proper connection to the gaming system Guitar to Mad Catz MIDI PRO Adaptor sold separately Use as a MIDI controller To use the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller as a MIDI controller for sequencers and recording software the diagram below illustrates proper connection Guitar MIDI connector Guitar to...

Page 6: ...plug one end of a standard guitar cable into the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller s recessed output jack and plug the other end into the amplifier just as you would with any electric guitar see the diagram below Guitar to Amp Connection When played through a guitar amplifier it is not necessary to engage the string mute or to turn the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Con...

Page 7: ...ecording on a computer MODES There are two modes of operation for MIDI use NORMAL and SYNTH Toggle between these two modes using the Start button located near the volume knob and closest to the strings In NORMAL mode the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller generates what are called MIDI note on events which means that a signal is produced when the strings are strummed NORMAL mode u...

Page 8: ...re used to transpose MIDI notes up or down by one octave On startup the low E string is set to E2 MIDI PITCHBEND To toggle the MIDI pitchbend first press and hold the Back Button and then press the Yellow Button The third of the 4 LEDs will illuminate to indicate Pitchbend is enabled see diagram below PRESS YELLOW WHEN 3rd LED IS ON Pitchbend is controlled by the angle of the neck as seen in the t...

Page 9: ...ion Control is enabled see diagram below PRESS BLUE WHEN 4th LED IS ON Expression output is controlled by the angle of the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller s body as seen in the three diagrams below PICKUP DOWN CC Value 0 PICKUP PARALLEL TO PLAYER CC Value 64 PICKUP UP CC Value 127 MIDI PANIC Simultaneously pressing the Start and Back buttons cancels all notes PRESS SIMULTANEOUS...

Page 10: ...he Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller have a string mute Do I need to use it when playing Rock Band 3 A The string mute helps stabilize the signal sent to the game console And yes it should be engaged when playing Rock Band 3 Q Should I engage the string mute when playing the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller through a guitar amp A No Q Can I connect the Squier b...

Page 11: ...for a microphone but I don t want to be the singer Solution This happens because when a stock controller is connected to the console the game will look for a microphone the controller is used to adjust the vocalist s settings 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 PRO Adaptor is properly co...

Page 12: ... any musical instrument If such exposure can t be helped however loosen the strings to minimize harmful effects Prolong battery life When the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is not being used for gameplay leave its on off switch on the back in the off position When finished with gameplay remember to return this switch to the off position Also as noted earlier it is not necessar...

Page 13: ...ed by lightly touching the string at specific points with a fretting hand fingertip and plucking the string with the other hand the 12th fret harmonic is used for tuning Note that pressing down too hard with the fretting hand will choke the string and mute the sound With a little practice however the light touch needed to sound the harmonic tone is easily developed TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT The truss r...

Page 14: ...IGHT AND INTONATION The bridge is where the strings are attached to the body end of the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller as is the case with all electric guitars Two important adjustments can be made at the bridge string height and intonation String height is mostly a matter of personal preference although a distance of about 4 64 1 6 mm from the bottom of each string to the top...

Page 15: ...ller is factory set for maximum sensitivity for Rock Band 3 gameplay As previously noted significant string height changes will require pickup height adjustment To determine and properly adjust pickup height fret the low E string at the 22nd fret and measure from the top of the pickup to the bottom of the string using a small ruler with 1 64 increments the distance should be no more than 1 16 1 6 ...

Page 16: ...quier Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein IMPORTANT PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Should a defect in parts or workmanship occur in any component of the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller return the product to the Authorized Squier Dealer from whom it was purchased with your sales rec...

Page 17: ...al usage wear and tear aging accidents neglect abuse or Acts of Nature 9 Any instrument whose serial number is missing altered or tampered with in any fashion 10 Any instrument purchased from anyone other than an Authorized Squier Dealer 11 Instruments that have been serviced by unauthorized persons any person other than an FMIC Certified Technician at an Authorized FMIC Service Center FMIC ASSUME...

Page 18: ...product safety certifications This warranty applies only to Fender instruments manufactured after January 1 1998 and 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 PR1186 Fender Musical Instruments Corp 8860 East Chaparral Road Sui...

Page 19: ... features appearance and specifications may be subject to change without notice Please retain this information for future reference US Patent No 5 990 405 IMPORTADO POR Instrumentos Musicales Fender S A de C V Calle Huerta 132 Col Carlos Pacheco C P 228890 Ensenada Baja California Mexico RFC IMF870506R5A Hecho en Mexico Servicio de Cliente 001 8665045875 18 18 ...

Page 20: ...P N 0081883000 Rev B 2010 FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP ...

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