— Nick ChesterWhile the standard guitar controller did a great job of getting folks accustomed to how to hold a guitar and the association between pressing a fret and strumming, there's really nothing like the real thing. That's exactly what the Squier is: the real thing [...] there are a lot of avenues for learning to play guitar, but there are few that are as enjoyable as this.
— Ben Reeves & Matt MillerThe guitar works great in concert with Rock Band 3’s excellent tutorials and growing library of Pro Guitar-enabled tracks [...] the [Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller] and [Rock Band 3] combine to great effect, making the slow process [of learning to play guitar] much more fun than learning from a book or video.
— Garrett MartinIt does a better job teaching guitar basics than my perm-coiffed, Jimmy Buffett-loving guitar teacher ever did.
— Griffin McElroyIf you are buying Rock Band 3 to learn to play guitar, you need to get the Stratocaster [...] because it works and it's not a bad price for a beginner guitar either.
— Neal RonaghanIt's truly the shot in the arm the franchise needed, as it reinvents the way the game is played. If you love Rock Band, and you want to learn guitar, I would definitely point you in the direction of this guitar, even if it might be a little costly.
— Matt BlackettAs a player, teacher, editor and someone who is concerned about the future of the guitar, I've been waiting a long time for someone to bridge the gap...no big shock, but it's Fender/Squier who finally broke the code in the form of this controller.
— Rebecca DirksThere are fewer Beatles, Jimis, or Eddie Van Halens leading kids to guitar like the pied piper. If it takes a game for the next Eddie or Slash to pick up a guitar in this day and age, so be it. At least now there's a tangible, affordable, and appealing link to push them to the next level.
— EngadgetIf you're willing to make a commitment to purchasing a first instrument and feel like you could use the encouragement, our gut impression is this is gonna make a powerful learning tool.
— Chris Watters...something truly unique in the realm of rhythm games: a way to turn time spent with Rock Band into skills that can help you learn to play an actual instrument.
— Michael McWhertorIf you're looking for a new way to challenge yourself in Rock Band 3, the Squier Stratocaster controller may be your best bet — especially if you're serious about actually playing music with the thing.
— Jacob LopezGateway drug often has a negative connotation, but this guitar coupled with Rock Band 3 may actually be the gateway drug that gets a kid learning the guitar — maintenance and all.
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