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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-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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OK, was sitting on this next guitar deal for a while waiting for it to drop to 200. But don't think it'll make it that low. So figure you guys can decide if you want a shot at it too.

Amazon has the Schecter PT (gloss black) for $264.14; normally sells for 500.
http://www.amazon.com/Schecter-PT-E...F8&qid=1351035193&sr=8-1&keywords=schecter+pt
Like all Amazon guitar deals, it might drop further if no one buys. But more likely to go up since I saw it hit another site today.

Amazon hits me with tax, so I busted out my price matching mojo:cool: and got it for 260 taxed&shipped from another site. So you can try the same and sit on the PM quote in case Amazon does increase the price.
Review: http://www.musicradar.com/gear/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/pt-365718/review
Some sites say the pups are tapped but the musicradar review says they're split. Either way you're getting versatility in a tele body. You could also compare it to the Fender Cabronita, but that's going for about 600

And Target'll have a b2g1 sale on video games next week. Might be a good way to get a discount on the new disc version of Rocksmith;) or get a bigger discount on the old version (currently 50 in-store)
 
Rbarb4, how many guitars do you have now??? Are you still playing a lot? I've been (finally) trying to tackle Sweet Home Alabama. Any self respecting southern guitarist needs to know that... :)
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Rbarb4, how many guitars do you have now???[/QUOTE]
:lol:Well more than I started with (zero) and a whole lot less than all the deals I've posted. But hey, I post these deals for the good of all CAGs, including those that don't know they want to play guitar:)

But technically haven't bought the PT yet (though most likely will:whistle2:#). Just have a price locked-in. It shoulda dropped more today but didn't. And that's when I saw the deal posted at the other site. Amazon is gonna hafta drop below 240 just to beat my current PM

But it sorta sucks cuz I REALLY am interested in getting a uke. But this model hits a whole bunch of points with me and I don't want to pass. Also wanted to cut back in prep for the WiiU

I really gotta stop looking for deals/trouble:lol:

[quote name='crazedracerguy'] Are you still playing a lot?[/QUOTE]
Still playing but not alot. Free time has taken a big hit lately. The little I do is offline; things like scales, chords, licks

Should get more free time by the end of Nov, hopefully. Definitely miss my time with RS

EDIT: And Good Luck with S.H.A. Consistently get my @55 handed to me by anything Lynyrd and/or Skynyrd. And I've greatly improve on both LS songs. Still remember when I could only break 10k on them. Now do about 75k but definitely a workout
 
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American Musical's new deal of the day is for the Peavey "Wolverine" electric guitar @ $70 (normally 100)
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
It's the 3/4 size version instead of the full size model. May not play nice but you'll still have something nerd-worthy:)

Music123 has the Squier Bullet @ $100 as their weekly deal (normally 120).
http://www.music123.com/guitars/fender-bullet-hh-w-tremolo-fsr-electric-guitar?icid=600073
Available in red, black or sunburst

And Amazon did kill the Schecter PT deal. It's back up to 500. Hopefully you at least got a PM to give yourself more time to think about it.
Think this is the 5th Schecter price tease; never the same model twice.
 
Damn those Squier Rock Band guitars... I fell into another one today at Best Buy. I was flipping some games from GS to BB for credit when I saw the guitar staring at me from across the video game section... Had it price checked - 179.99... I sold he other one for 350 when I found it. I couldn't pass that up, so I ended up using $90 of GS credit to get $180 of BB credit and then I used that on that damn guitar.

If any of you have ever thought about wanting to play RB Pro Mode, check your local Best Buy store... Some of these guitars are obviously still out there in the wild.
 
If the front cover has the little emblem that says "Learn Guitar and Bass" is it the newer model just released that is also bass guitar compatible?

I bought 2 of the PS3 versions on TRU because they were $39.99 and also part of the B2G1 Free and both copies they mailed me have that emblem on the front versus the old version that do not. I wasn't sure if the standard had a cover art change or if TRU mailed me the more expensive edition that just released and has bass compaitibility.

Anyone know?

P.S. the versions they sent me look like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Gui...&qid=1351293023&sr=8-4&keywords=rocksmith+ps3


Edit: It does look like TRU made a mistake and sent me the newer Rocksmith Guitar and Bass. The version they sent me has the following UPC 008888347293 which is different from the UPC on the invoice. I'm assuming someone missed up.
 
Nice surprise from Amazon; they restocked their discounted guitar deals and included the Schecter PT again, but at $255. Plus there are a few other choices too

Schecter PT (black) @255.71
http://www.amazon.com/Schecter-PT-E...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1351290893&sr=1-1
Dean Dimebag camo ML @ 127.38
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Guitars-...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1351291046&sr=1-29
Kalos guitar bundle @ 56.08
http://www.amazon.com/Kalos-1EG-MBK...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1351290893&sr=1-15
They're tryin' to getya before you spend your paycheck ;)

And don't forget about the B2G1 video game sale at Target. Starts Sunday and Rocksmith should qualify. Well, don't know why it would be excluded
[quote name='crazedracerguy']Damn those Squier Rock Band guitars... I fell into another one today at Best Buy. I was flipping some games from GS to BB for credit when I saw the guitar staring at me from across the video game section... Had it price checked - 179.99...[/QUOTE]
Congrats man.
Local BB still has the one I saw early this year and it still rings up at 300:roll:. Ain't gonna happen
 
[quote name='GBAstar']If the front cover has the little emblem that says "Learn Guitar and Bass" is it the newer model just released that is also bass guitar compatible?

I bought 2 of the PS3 versions on TRU because they were $39.99 and also part of the B2G1 Free and both copies they mailed me have that emblem on the front versus the old version that do not. I wasn't sure if the standard had a cover art change or if TRU mailed me the more expensive edition that just released and has bass compaitibility.

Anyone know?

P.S. the versions they sent me look like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Gui...&qid=1351293023&sr=8-4&keywords=rocksmith+ps3


Edit: It does look like TRU made a mistake and sent me the newer Rocksmith Guitar and Bass. The version they sent me has the following UPC 008888347293 which is different from the UPC on the invoice. I'm assuming someone missed up.[/QUOTE]
Wow, you lucked out man:hot:
You're right the old version didn't say anything about bass
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Wow, you lucked out man:hot:
You're right the old version didn't say anything about bass[/QUOTE]

Yeah the boxes on the new ones also have hang tags for retailers and I don't remember the old ones having it.

After looking at it further it's an obvious mistake on their part; the packing slip says "Rocksmith - PS3" followed by the UPC for what I'm assuming is the original but that UPC doesn't match mine and further research in fact shows they mailed me the newer version.
 
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Pretty good Musicians Friend deal thru livingsocial.com, as seen over on HC:
Get a $50 MF coupon code for 25. Few days left unless there's some kind of total redemption limit.
http://t.livingsocial.com/deals/510584?ref=email-jp&rpi=90098096&rui=136948491
you can buy one for yourself and another to send as a gift (cough cough 2nd email;))

Haven't used my code but did a sample order. Took to the end and it kept the code valid. Only thing I couldn't do is get it to stack with their current sale codes

EDIT: by the way, MF has a couple a basic bass deals
Dean Hillsboro j bass for $203 (trans black)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/dean-hillsboro-j-bass-guitar
BC Rich Warlock One bass for $150 (black)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/b.c.-rich-warlock-one-electric-bass-guitar
 
Amazon has knocked down the old Rocksmith version to $37.27 for both
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http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Xbo...UTF8&qid=1351969284&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith
Today's also the last day for Target's B2G1 videogame sale. They sell the old version of RS at 50.
And the Kalos guitar bundle from before has gone up, so here's the same bundle in RED for $63.14
http://www.amazon.com/Kalos-1EG-MP-...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1351969196&sr=1-7

Next HelloMusic has a few things:
Dean Hillsboro j bass for $150 (same model from the MF deal, but in blue)
http://www.hellomusic.com/ec/DealMain.aspx?did=15743
Schecter goldtop solo-6 at $325
http://www.hellomusic.com/ec/DealMain.aspx?did=15759&cat=PROMO
Schecter Hellraiser c-1 w/floyd rose at $399
http://www.hellomusic.com/ec/DealMain.aspx?did=15552&cat=PROMO

And while looking at those Gibson Reverse Firebird tributes, saw that Sweetwater has the Vintage Sunburst at $649, while others have'm at 720 (street price was 850)
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DF70SVCH/
Just glad they're out of the silverbursts or I'd be in trouble.
Their front page also has the Gibson LP 50's tribute for $674.50
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPST5HCB

[quote name='crazedracerguy']
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/Randall-NBKING112-Nuno-Bettencourt-Signature-1X12-Combo.html

It's a Randall Nuno Bettencourt Signature ALL TUBE 30 Watt Combo amp... It's 1300 just about every where else... WMS has it right now for $529. I imagine that this is a pretty sick amp...[/QUOTE]

Looks like they also dropped some "Nuno" signature guitars from Washburn.
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search.aspx?si=&sp=nuno+bettencourt
Three different models from $250-330
 
Nothing new on Rocksmith deals. But keep an eye out for Black Friday deals

However, there are a bunch of new guitar deals + one bass deal.

Music 123's deal of the week has a Dean Edge 09 bass for $120 and an Acoustic bass amp for $70
http://www.music123.com/pages/123Deals
And someone on SD found that they have a hidden sale price for the Epiphone Les Paul JR guitar (like the pack-in RS model) for $99. Lower price ONLY shows up in the cart and it ONLY works for the CHERRY finish
http://www.music123.com/guitars/epiphone-les-paul-junior-special-electric-guitar/518678000001000

Musicians Friend has the Epi Worn '66 Wilshire w/Tremotone for $299 as the Stupid Deal of the Day
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/

Hello Music has a new coupon code for $20. Save 20 of of 150 with code "IVOTED". If you missed out on the Schecter PT deal, then check out the Fender Cabronita at $498
http://www.hellomusic.com/ec/DealMain.aspx?did=15851
And saw that Aria guitar again at $198
http://www.hellomusic.com/ec/DealMain.aspx?did=15779

Finally, SamAsh.com dropped the price on all the Gibson 70's Tribute guitars. Cheapest are the SG's at $499, followed by the Les Pauls at 529 and the Firebirds at 599
EDIT: should mention that there are LEFTY Firebirds at $599 as well
http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/st...Id=-1&iptext=GSG70STRIB+GDF70STRIB+GLP70STRIB
Argh... been lusting for one of those Silverburst Firebirds since I first saw it and they go and drop it under 600. I'm considering dropping a bunch of WiiU game preorders solely to justify a buy#-o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyJB-RsG9dc
How do I resist with vids like this. I have no shame
 
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Amazon has Rocksmith with Bass on sale for $60: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088MVQIM?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
 
Urgh...wondering if I should buy the bass DLC or the new boxed version with the bass included. I'd have to sell my used one tho.

Does anyone think it will drop lower than $60 during Black Friday?
 
I've signed up for their emails but I never seem to get any of the coupon codes and newsletters from World Music Supply for some reason...how are people getting these?
 
I asked them about black friday, and they gave me a preview, saying the public release was eminent, so it didn't really matter at this point. Enjoy!
 
Wow... Super Rush Pack hit today for the
New DLC Day!!!
*Headlong Flight -Rush
*Limelight - Rush
*Red Barchetta - Rush
*Subdivisions - Rush
*Tom Sawyer - Rush
*YYZ - Rush

Gamestop killed the Rocksmith sale, but Amazon still has the new version for $60 (who knows how long w/out the competition). And Target-online shows that Rocksmith qualifies for the Buy 1, Get 1at50%off
http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=rocksmith&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all+categories

Now for some guitar deals:
World Music Supply has the Washburn RX12 on sale. Various colors available and there's also one Floyd Rose trem model. Prices range from $105-120
http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search.aspx?si=&sp=washburn+rx12
American Musical has the Gibson Les Paul Junior on sale as their Weekly Big Deal for $499.95; pretty nice substitute if you missed the Sam Ash deals
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/weeklydeals.aspx
Link shows the gloss yellow model, but click thru and you'll see the satin cherry model is also on sale.
And if you've collected a few pedals along the way, their Daily deal is for the Gator G-bone pedal board for $40 (looks like it comes with a power supply)
http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx
Not too bad if you don't mind the red carry bag
[quote name='E-Z-B']Washburn Electric Bass T14B Black Guitar $140 after $40 coupon code WorldMusicSupply.com

Will be part of their Black Friday specials. Use the following coupon code to get $40 off:

zebsbass

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/Washburn-T14B-Electric-Bass-Guitar-in-Black.html[/QUOTE]
That's a nice deal.
[quote name='kujen']Urgh...wondering if I should buy the bass DLC or the new boxed version with the bass included. I'd have to sell my used one tho.

Does anyone think it will drop lower than $60 during Black Friday?[/QUOTE]
Real slim chance but you never know. RS is the only UBI title I can think of that never took the steep price plunge that's so common for their games

It was about this time last year that Bestbuy had the first real sale for Rocksmith. And shortly after, Guitar Center's BF ad leaked with their sale price. It'll be interesting to see if any store tries to do a Bass Bundle w/RS this year. Of course, stores will probably be more tempted to clear out the old version first

[quote name='crazedracerguy']Please God, allow Samash to sell out of the 70's tribute Les Paul Silverbursts... They keep tempting me and I am losing my resistance.[/QUOTE]
:)
Almost all the 70s tributes are gone
 
Shameless plunder from the BF thread but Gamestop will have the new version of the game with bass for 50 bucks on Black Friday for anyone interested. Personally I'm hoping for a Steam sale.
 
Was in Bestbuy today, checking on a couple of things and saw that they still had a floor model Squier Pete Wentz bass. Only they had it on clearance at $150 (same as back in summer). Still sells in the 250-300 range at other places.
Since it's not on their website, you'll most likely have to hunt in person to see if they have any in stock. It'll probably help if the store has music section. Also saw a Schecter Raiden 4-string bass for $140 (sells around 180). YMMV for either deal.

And Black Friday instrument deals are starting to leak. Someone on SD got a mailer. Can't find the thread over there, but remember seeing Epi LP jr guitars in sunburst or black for $90 (ok, not killer). And the Fender g-dec3 Thirty amp for $100:hot:. Good in-store only

Over on HC someone posted that Sam Ash is gonna sell the PrS se245 guitar at $360 (black or white):hot:, in-store. Thought this was great choice when the website had a red fm top around 500, early in the year. That white one is oddly sexy:drool:
(Still crazy how fast they sold thru those 70s models)

Psybuster already posted Gamestop's BF deal for Rocksmith. But remember to watch Amazon too. Good chance they'll PM gamestop's deal. Think that's how it all went down during last year's Black Friday

EDIT: D'oh! Forgot to mention that Guitar Center is starting their own guitar string club. You sign up in-store
http://www.guitarcenter.com/String-Club-g26620t0.gc?rel=email&source=4TP2LDB
Pricing seems screwy though. At the top of the screen it says 20 gets you strings for a year, which is fine if you get fresh strings each month. But down below it says they'll charge 5 bucks each month. Already have a healthy stash so I'm not gonna look into it further
 
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Bought this months ago because I stumbled upon a brand new guitar. Damn guitar is really hard. My hand is all fucked up from playing it. I think I'm going to quit cuz I don't want to deal with carpal tunnel or anything. Had some serious numbness in my hands from too much videos games 2 years ago and I can feel it coming back from playing rocksmith. Wonderful game though.
 
[quote name='mr_burnzz']Bought this months ago because I stumbled upon a brand new guitar. Damn guitar is really hard. My hand is all fucked up from playing it. I think I'm going to quit cuz I don't want to deal with carpal tunnel or anything. Had some serious numbness in my hands from too much videos games 2 years ago and I can feel it coming back from playing rocksmith. Wonderful game though.[/QUOTE]

Yup, real hard at first and gets easier with practice. But it sounds like you're putting in too much time with it

Maybe try stretching out your fingers and hands. And cutting back playing to an hour/day or something. Good luck with that.

Oh and fuck yeah it's AWESOME!!! \m/
 
The GC Strings Club is kinda weird. What's supposed to happen is you pay 20 bucks up front, they give you a card with $5 on it that you can spend only on strings. Every month the balance on the card resets to $5 for a year (well 11 months plus the initial $5 on the card). So basically you have to go into the store and pick up strings every month or you'll end up wasting those funds because the card never carries more than $5 in credit. The fine print part is just saying that you're only getting $5/month; if the strings you want cost more than you have to pay the difference. It's not a terrible deal but it's likely a move to try to get you in the door to buy more stuff, and probably not a good use of time/gas.
 
Got my second guitar on Wednesday. Its an old 87 ibanez rg570 the paint and hardware was in almost perfect condition. Plays real nice I just wish I would have more time to play.

What is the one song that you think helped you improve the most? Im thinking sweet home Alabama would be challanging yet fun to play.

When is master mode for a song triggered? I think it is close on one of my favorite songs. But the way people said it stays permanently master mode. I don't want that to happen if true.

I wish I had a sam ash near me that semi hollow prs looks super nice. Just wish the se 245 came in tobacco burst at that price.

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mr_burnzz

What might help is getting one of thosd exercise balls with the finger strings. That or like I do put a couple rubber bands around your finger tips and exercise opening your hand. Helps ballance your hand strength and increase blood flow.
 
[quote name='drastion']
What is the one song that you think helped you improve the most? Im thinking sweet home Alabama would be challanging yet fun to play.

When is master mode for a song triggered? I think it is close on one of my favorite songs. But the way people said it stays permanently master mode. I don't want that to happen if true.

[/QUOTE]

Sweet Home Alabama is pretty challenging. Most important is picking a song you like. The songs I REALLY like on the game, I have 40+ playthroughs and have them down by heart... Some I have 2 plays across 3 arrangements. Doesn't matter what you learn if you hate the song.

Master mode for a song is triggered when you have unlocked the song 100% (all blocks to the top) and then score 100,000 without leveling down any blocks during the playthrough.
 
Oh ok didn't get that close I thought it was 90k or something. I just wish they would put more blues type songs in there like the one cream song. I was really hoping for an on disk track pack. All the bass content does is make me want to buy a bass.
 
[quote name='Psybuster']The GC Strings Club is kinda weird. What's supposed to happen is you pay 20 bucks up front, they give you a card with $5 on it that you can spend only on strings. Every month the balance on the card resets to $5 for a year (well 11 months plus the initial $5 on the card). So basically you have to go into the store and pick up strings every month or you'll end up wasting those funds because the card never carries more than $5 in credit. The fine print part is just saying that you're only getting $5/month; if the strings you want cost more than you have to pay the difference. It's not a terrible deal but it's likely a move to try to get you in the door to buy more stuff, and probably not a good use of time/gas.[/QUOTE]

I had considered posting about the string club a couple of weeks ago when I got the email but couldn't decide if it was really a deal or not. It's got it's pros and cons for sure. Basically for $20 you get $60 in credit towards whatever strings you want but ONLY in $5 increments on a monthly basis. I don't like that they expire. I just know I wouldn't make it in every month, as the only GC is about an hour away. I'd probably lose half my credits. Now if they had rollover balances, I'd be in.
 
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The one thing I really wish this game had was a way to turn off the game part and make it just a practice tool. Like being able to practice scales without a score so I would not have to be stopped every minute to pick the controller back up to restart it again.

That way you could just keep on playing as long as you wanted. That or like having a rift repeater on an endless loop. So you could play without all the jaring starts and stops.
 
[quote name='drastion']The one thing I really wish this game had was a way to turn off the game part and make it just a practice tool.[/QUOTE]

Go into options. Turn off song sound. This might help you out.
 
Not sure if this is YMMV, but I was at Walmart this morning, and they had both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the Guitar-only game+cable for $19.96 each. I wasn't able to find it at Sears the other day (Sears in my area are now few and far between, not worth the gas to check the next closest one), so I picked it up. Are there any significant differences between the PS3 and 360 versions?
 
[quote name='guessed'] Are there any significant differences between the PS3 and 360 versions?[/QUOTE]

The 360 is the superior version. Even after the patches, there are some freeze issues with the PS3 version.
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']The 360 is the superior version. Even after the patches, there are some freeze issues with the PS3 version.[/QUOTE]
Thanks.
 
[quote name='drastion']mr_burnzz

What might help is getting one of thosd exercise balls with the finger strings. That or like I do put a couple rubber bands around your finger tips and exercise opening your hand. Helps ballance your hand strength and increase blood flow.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I was thinking about doing some exercises but I think I just need to play a little less. I will have to try both. Probably going to have to give it up though if the discomfort continues. It's crazy not being able to feel sensations in your hand.
 
Some Black Friday info. Both SamAsh and Guitar Center sent me emails to their BF sales. But only Samash included a link, so here ya go:
SamAsh BF-in store http://www.samashmusic.com/content/black-friday.asp
The PRS is still my fav of their deals. But also look at the Epi LPjr deal. It's 10 bucks more than GC's deal but it's for the white and cherry models

And zZounds also sent an email that they're blowing out their stock of Gibson LP juniors from $500-550 (their sister site, AMS, had'em on sale last week). Includes both p90 or humbucker models.
Two links for some reason
#1 http://www.zzounds.com/item--GIBLSH
#2 http://www.zzounds.com/item--GIBLS90

Going back to GC's string club, I can see it being worthwhile if you wanna experiment with different brands. And you remember to get in there every month. Looks to be good for acoustics as well

[quote name='drastion']Got my second guitar on Wednesday.

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[/QUOTE]
Congrats man :beer:
And that red guitar looks familiar;) (I got one too!)
 
Got a surprise email today. Amazon has the amott tyrant bloodstorm guitar I ordered months ago. Totally forgot about it looks like I have a third guitar now.
 
[quote name='drastion']Got a surprise email today. Amazon has the amott tyrant bloodstorm guitar I ordered months ago. Totally forgot about it looks like I have a third guitar now.[/QUOTE]

Yes! Me too. Wasn't really expecting it to go through since its been so long, but I'll take it.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DGS87G/ref=wms_ohs_product

For reference(Was $299 at time of order, due to Amazon matching another 3rd party who was listing them wrong/shipping different version - so really a steal)
 
Yeah it was like a what the heck I will order one it will probably get canceled anyways.

I made a promise to myself I would only buy two guitars over the holidays. Since I ordered it months ago I don't think I will count this one.
 
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