Comments on: Logitech Wireless Guitar Review

By: Stan Smith

Stan Smith — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:25:10 +0000

Ooh it’s six pounds! TRY a freaking Les Paul on sometime! Ye weak backs…

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:45:55 +0000

I got my X-Box 360 version the other day with no problems and it works great. I’ve missed notes every once in awhile but not sure if it’s me or guitar. I did get my Mad Catz premium wooden Strat today and have been playing it the past few hours and LOVE IT! Haven’t missed notes playing it, go figure. Only complaint would be that when you use whammy bar, the back button usually gets pushed in, which activates star power when I don’t want it to. It is a beaut, tho.

By: Kevin Kent

Kevin Kent — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:29:49 +0000

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By: zzxxima

zzxxima — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:50:03 +0000

Hey Jeff I ordered one of these about a week ago it should come very soon, in a earlier post you recommend it to me, and when it comes I’ll compare it to my real guitar and get back to you.

By: Joe Rybicki

Joe Rybicki — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:55:58 +0000

Great review, Jeff. I only wish they offered this thing in a color other than orange. I mean, ew.

By: Ian Potter

Ian Potter — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:09:31 +0000

That “black bridge to the left of the strum bar” is actually called a pickup, and the chrome thing left of the whammy bar is the bridge.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:58:14 +0000

love it… lack of bluetooth is important in my opionion, tough. I’ll try to get the 360 version if it’s available on Amazon UK (amazon US won’t deliver to my address :( )

By: Jeff Atwood

Jeff Atwood — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:32:59 +0000

Yes, like any other modern Guitar Hero wireless guitar controller it works fine in Rock Band 1 and 2 — at least on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

By: Barden

Barden — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:21:13 +0000

Jeff,

Did you try it out on Rock Band? I heard that the ps3 version works fine but was wondering about it on the 360. If it’s good for RB then I’m in for one. Can’t resist those premium instruments :)

Thanks for the great review.

By: Jeff Atwood

Jeff Atwood — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:35:42 +0000

Here’s an Amazon review of the PS3 (black) model. This is from a guy who owned six (SIX!!) of the first generation red models, so he knows what he’s talking about… and is even more obsessed than I am.

This version is a vast improvement on the first edition (red). The physical manufacturing and styling have slightly different elements that add up to a much greater guitar.

I bought 6 of the red editions and didn’t get one that was acceptable. The major problem was that the neck experienced a lot of stress during play. The new version corrects this problem by using a tongue and groove design. This one is built to last.

Additionally, the coloring is slightly different for this version. Obviously, the guitar is black. The faceplate is also black. And, not immediately noticeable, the neck is a darker wood. The overall effect is a much sleeker style.

As far as play goes, the guitar is a dream to hold and use. The buttons are solid, easy to find without looking, and fast. The strum bar is actually a light activated device – rather than mechanical. The lack of mechanical parts means it will last for a long time.

The guitar works fine with Rock Band 2. It lacks the wammy style selector – but, this is no great loss. The timing matches RB guitars – so no worries there if you mix guitars.

The guitar has a star-power button that I find works better than swinging the guitar up to activate special powers. The other buttons are hidden in the design and don’t get hit on accident during play.

Many have complained about the lack of Bluetooth. Not a big deal to me. The included dongle works fine. The wireless is accurate and the batteries last a long time.

My only reservation with the guitar is the weight. It gets heavy after a few sets – just like a real guitar. So, younger players may have some trouble.

Overall, it is a great addition to your playing experience. I recommend this version over the original.