Squier Stratocaster Guitar and Controller Manual

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The world's first electric guitar that's also

an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video

game controller

• Compatible with the Pro mode of all

Rock Band™ 3 game systems when used with the

Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately)

• Position-sensing fingerboard turns your

gameplay into real musical performances

• Use as a MIDI controller with

your favorite sequencer and

recording software

Gameplay with Rock Band™ 3 requires

Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™

(sold separately)

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Page 1 The world’s first electric guitar that’s also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller • Compatible with the Pro mode of all Rock Band™ 3 game systems when used with the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately) • Position-sensing fingerboard turns your gameplay into real musical performances •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Features Video Game and MIDI Connections Guitar Amp Connection and Use Video Game and Midi Use FAQ/Problems and Solutions Proper Care Proper Setup Service/Warranty...
Page 3: Features
Its position-sensing fingerboard responds to your touch, turning your gameplay into real performances. The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is a full-size electric guitar loaded with quality features such as a contoured wood body, maple neck, steel strings, enclosed tuners, adjustable bridge and custom bridge pickup.
Page 4 Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller Enclosed Tuners Headstock Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for Wii™ Mad Catz® SKU# RB3 96071 Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for Xbox 360™ Neck and 22-fret Mad Catz® SKU# RB3 98071 position-sensing Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for PlayStation® 3 fingerboard Mad Catz®...
Page 5: Video Game And Midi Connections
Guitar to Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately) Use as a MIDI controller To use the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller as a MIDI controller for sequencers and recording software, the diagram below illustrates proper connection: Guitar MIDI connector...
Page 6: Guitar Amp Connection And Use
Simply plug one end of a standard guitar cable into the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller’s recessed ¼” output jack, and plug the other end into the amplifier, just as you would with any electric guitar (see the diagram below).
Page 7: Video Game And Midi Use
Rock Band™ 3 gameplay, the string mute should be engaged (by pressing on it so that it pops up and dampens the strings), and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller must be turned on via the rear power switch.
Page 8 PROGRAM CHANGES The Green and Red buttons on the pickguard are used to send “program change up/down” messages in order to change sounds. On startup, the default program is “27,” which is the general MIDI program for “Electric Guitar (clean).” OCTAVE CHANGES The Yellow and Blue buttons on the pickguard are used to transpose MIDI notes up or down by one octave.
Page 9 (see diagram below). ← PRESS +BLUE WHEN 4th LED IS ON Expression output is controlled by the angle of the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller’s body, as seen in the three diagrams below: PICKUP DOWN PICKUP PARALLEL TO PLAYER...
Page 10: Faq/Problems And Solutions
Rock Band™ 3? A: No. It can only be used in Pro mode to play guitar parts. Q: Is the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller wireless? How do I connect it to Rock Band™ 3? A: It is not wireless; it must be connected to a gaming console using the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™...
Page 11 Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™, and that the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO- Adaptor™ is properly connected to the game console. Problem: My Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller shows up as a drum in the game. Solution: Make sure that the “Instrument Select Switch” on the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™...
Page 12: Proper Care
STRINGS The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is designed for use only with strings of .009 to .042 gauge. Heavier strings may damage the instrument. The warranty is void if strings of a heavier gauge than .009 to .042 are installed.
Page 13 If there is too much relief or none at all, the truss rod should be adjusted. Your new Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller has a unique hex nut truss rod adjustment mechanism, easily accessible through the small hole in the side of the neck just below the 20th fret (see diagram below).
Page 14 Truss Rod Adjustment If the neck is too concave, insert the 3mm hex wrench supplied with the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller into the hex nut and turn it toward the battery holder, clockwise a quarter-turn at a time until the relief is correct. If the neck is too convex, insert the 3mm hex wrench into the hex nut and turn it toward the headstock, counter-clockwise a quarter-turn at a time until the relief is correct (see diagrams below).
Page 15 As strings age, however, their intonation can deteriorate—if your Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller doesn’t play in tune, start by installing a fresh set of strings. If tuning problems persist, please visit www.fender.com/ support or contact your Fender dealer.
Page 16: Service/Warranty
The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is designed for use only with strings of .009 to .042 gauge. Heavier gauge strings may cause damage to the instrument. This warranty is void if strings of a heavier gauge than .009 to .042 are installed.
Page 17 6. Any damage to an instrument resulting from customization or modification. 7. Normal wear and tear on any part of the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller, including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, hardware etc.
Page 18 NOTE: This warranty applies only to Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller and controller instruments purchased and serviced within the U.S.A. and Canada. Warranties outside these countries are as defined by the authorized Fender Distributor for your country or region, and may vary from the above in terms and/or length.
Page 19 All other product names and images are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Made in China. All rights reserved. Product features, appearance and specifications may be subject to change without notice. Please retain this information for future reference. US Patent No.