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(More customer reviews)Keeping in mind: (1) I currently play RB2 for PS3 mostly on EASY level - starting to move towards MEDIUM, yet (2) I actually play guitar and bass and I can play several of the RB2 and DLC songs on guitar (chords at least, some leads depending on the song) and/or bass (yet I LOVE playing RB2 - go figure, eh?It's fun to me!), and (3) I have my PS3 on a standard def TV which I'm about 6 feet from when I play, here are my observations on this controller:
While I was looking for a BASS controller to play BASS on, and this controller looked similar to an actual Fender Precision Bass that I own (albeit with a simulated maple fingerboard as opposed to my actual bass's rosewood fingerboard - I do prefer maple btw) I was concerned about the early reviews about connectivity, etc., but finally went for it and bought this.
When the controller arrived I had NO problems with connectivity (NOTE: I connected the USB dongle directly to the PS3, not to a USB hub or piggybacked onto the guitar dongle, and no other instruments were connected).I then played a few of the shorter RB2 songs in Quickplay mode, using this controller as both a bass and a guitar - no problems with the fret buttons in the lower register or in the upper "solo" register, nor with the strum/pluck bars.Last night I spent more time (about an hour) playing songs in Tour mode mostly on bass, and had no problems with anything - except my dexterity!
Even as someone who does "pluck" an actual bass with the non-fretting hand (though I do generally play bass mostly with a pick - especially if the song is fast), the dual strum/pluck bars take some getting used to if you're "plucking" (playing with 2 fingers of the non-fretting hand)!If you do pluck though, with the thumb rest it does make it a LOT easier to play a "Bass Groove" with upstrokes only.Note that you can use the strum/pluck bar(s) to "strum", so don't let the dual design deter you.
With the other reviews about connectivity issues, controllers arriving D.O.A., etc., I'm playing it safe and keeping my shipping box and materials intact just in case I have to return this controller after a more thorough "play in".So thus far, I'm leaving my review at 4-stars, though this controller works well for me so far!
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Product Description:
Mad Catz' officially licensed Wireless Fender Precision Bass Replica is the must-have bass guitar for every Rock Band enthusiast. The custom finish and strap both ensure your bass axe will look as good as the real thing on and off stage. With the premium-quality dual/split strum bar you can hit notes like never before. Its two-piece design allows for two-finger flicking like no other bass can offer, meaning the patent-pending technology provides the extra edge you need to excel in the game. A Whammy dial and an additional set of Fret Buttons for strum-free finger tapping allow the bass to double as a guitar, making it all you need to jam either role in-game. If you had to choose only one bass guitar for throwing down in Rock Band, this feature-rich Wireless Fender Precision Bass Replica from Mad Catz would be your only choice.
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