Fender Creates Strat Controller For Rock Band

Sick of playing Rock Band™ with the plastic-y standard guitar controller? Have no fear... Fender has teamed up with the game's developers to build a full-scale wooden Stratocaster replica!

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The Strat controller is compatible with Rock Band™, Rock Band™ 2 and The Beatles Game and is sure to become an instant collector´s item.

Available in three-colour sunburst, the controller is also compatible with other rhythm and music video game titles.

It retails at around $299.99 (around £180) and is currently only available in the US from the
Mad Catz online Rock Band store.

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