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Version History
v0.6 11-21-05
> I am aware of the partial quotes. I wasn't quick enough to type them.
will hopefully finish them up on the next update.
v0.8 11-26-05
>Fixed typos.
>Split Techniques into Categories.
>Updated FAQ.
>Updated Loading Screens.
>Added all the artists next to the songs on the song list section.
>Added Hammer-on/Pull-off + Skipping.
>Completed Codes & Secrets section.
v0.9 01-30-06
>Updated Loading Screens.
>Completed Character Bios.
>Updated Guitar Descriptions.
>Updated FAQ.
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**** TABLE OF CONTENTS ****
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1.Controls
>Guitar Controller
>PS2 Controller
2.Techniques
>Basic Techniques
>Using The Pinky
>Shifting
>Reaching
>Skipping
>Hammer-on/Pull-off
3.Song List
>Opening Licks
>Axe-Grinders
>Thrash And Burn
>Return of the Shred
>Fret-Burners
>Face-Melters
>Bonus Tracks
4.Loading Screens
>Random
>Bonus Songs
5.Unlock Shop
>Guitars
>Skins
>Songs
>Characters
>Videos
6.Character Bios
7.Guitar Descriptions
8.Codes & Secrets
9.FAQ
10.Legal Information
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**** 1. CONTROLS ****
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===========================
=====Guitar Controller=====
===========================
START Button - Pause
SELECT Button - Activates Star Power
Green Fret Button - Activates the Green Note / Confirm
Red Fret Button - Activates the Red Note / Cancel
Yellow Fret Button - Activates the Yellow Note
Blue Fret Button - Activates the Blue Note
Orange Fret Button - Activates the Orange Fret Button
Strum Bar - Press the strum bar up or down to activate the fret button(s) you
have pressed. To navigate menus press the strum bar up or down.
Whammy Bar - Press in towards the guitar on long notes to alter the sound of
the song or gain star power off Star Power notes.
Tilt Sensor - Tilting the neck of the guitar controller vertically it will
activate Star Power
===========================
======PS2 Controller=======
===========================
START - Pause
SELECT - Activate Star Power
L2 - Activates the Green Note / Confirm
L1 - Activates the Red Note
R1 - Activates the Yellow Note
R2 - Activates the Blue Note
X - Activates the Orange Note
Triangle - Cancel
Left Analog Stick - Move it up and down to activate the Whammy Bar.
Note: There is no strum button. Buttons are activated as the corresponding
button is pushed.
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**** 2. TECHNIQUES ****
***************************
===========================
======Basic Techniques=====
===========================
-High notes do not require the release of the lower notes. This means you
can keep the green fret held down and you can hit any other colored fret
as long as it is not a chord or two frets at the same time. Two frets at the
same time require only those frets. This becomes useful when you need to
constantly go from one note back to another.
Example: G Y G Y G Y
You can hold the green button down at all times and simply be tapping the
yellow fret when it comes up. This saves effort from your fingers.
--------
-Fast notes that are unable to use the hammer-on/pull-off technique
become tiring on your thumb if you are always pushing the strum bar down.
Learn to use the strum bar alternating between hitting the string up and
down. For faster notes it will be almost required.
Example: G G G G G G
It seems simple enough but when the notes are 16th notes, it becomes quite a
different story. When this comes up constantly through a song, for example
Bark at the Moon on Hard difficulty it is good to be comfortable with this
technique.
===========================
======Using The Pinky======
===========================
-Using your pinky seems difficult at first but once you become aware of where
the blue button is positioned it will be easier to press the more it is used.
It isn't always neccissary to reach for the blue button if you feel
comfortable shifting your hand one fret but on later difficulties it becomes
easier if you just used 4 fingers instead of the 3.
Example: G R Y B Y B Y R G
When you see alot more activity on 3 frets than you do on another button it
is wise to shift your hand to make hitting faster notes easier because the
pinky can not always keep up with your 3 main fingers.
Example: R Y B R Y B R Y B
Becoming accustomed to shifting your hand can cause problems. If you see
you are shifting your hand too much when chords come with 2 frets of space
or consistant notes from the end fret to the first you might have quite a
bit of trouble and a tired wrist.
Example 1: GB GB RO RO
Example 2: Y B O Y G O O G R G
===========================
=========Shifting==========
===========================
-Shifting your hand is something that comes with experience with the guitar.
They will slowly lead you into shifting and when you should shift. For me
personally hitting the red and blue fret using the pinky is quite a bit of
trouble. Shifting your hand may be in order or when you are doing chords
across the neck.
Example: GY RB YO
It would come as natural just to shift your hand over a fret, and do it
again.
It takes time to realize where your fingers are at times. The plastic
line on the yellow fret helped me briefly to know where my fingers are at
without having to look away from my television. Over shifting can do that
to you when first learning on hard with all 5 frets. It is wise to
have your pinky there to see where you are. If there isn't a button on your
pinky then you have an idea where you are on the neck.
===========================
=========Reaching==========
===========================
- Reaching on the pointer finger is something to use in a song that is
mainly focused without the Green fret and it is thrown in every once
in a while on a particular guitar part. Shifting your hands may just
help lose where your finger positions are already placed to take on the
next set of notes. Reach your pointer over from the Red fret you are on
to the Green.
Example: O Y O B B R Y B G B O
Becoming comfortable with this can help you land chords two frets apart
without moving your pinky.
===========================
==========Sliding==========
===========================
-The sliding of fingers over frets is often used when it is fast
paced going down all the frets and back again or in a situation that
you know you will end up shifting anyway. This can be used with either
the pinky or pointer finger.
Example 1: G R Y B O B Y R G
Example 2: G R RB
===========================
=========Skipping==========
===========================
-If you are having trouble passing a song because you are not used to
using your pinky as much or shifting in a particular song can be hurting
you more than it is helping, skip the note. One some of the harder levels
I found attempting to reach out for the note resulted in missing the note
and then having trouble getting back to the rest of the song. If it isn't
for score purposes, this can help you pass a song. Messing up on the note
seems to be more hurtful to your meter than if you were to just miss it all
together. Or maybe it just seems that way because it makes it harder to get
on track with the rest of the notes in the song.
===========================
====Hammer-on/Pull-off=====
===========================
There is an in game tutorial that can help you with this if you are having
trouble replay it again and then play earlier songs to get the hang of it
or at least the idea. Notes without the black ring around it can be used to
preform either the hammer-on or pull-off. Notes with the black rings you need
to hit with the strum and proper fingerings no matter what.
If you didn't already know, you can hold lower notes when going to hit higher
notes as long as it isn't a chord. That meaning, you can technically hold
the green fret for the entire song if you wished because the green fret is the
lowest. Taking that idea forms the Hammer-on and Pull-off.
Example: G R Y
Green will have the black ring which you will have to strum.
For the Red fret you will have to hold down the Green and then let your finger
down on the red as soon as it comes up.
For the Yellow Fret you only have to hold on the previous Fret or in this case
the Red Fret. Then place your finger down on the yellow at the time it comes
up.
--------
Pull-off are the same idea except you are pretty much doing it backwards. I
seem to think of these as a bit more complicated because you need to get ahead
of yourself by watching what notes are coming up and being ready with your
fingers in position or at least be prepared.
Example: B Y R
You will need to have the Yellow Fret held and you can use the Red as well if
you want but it is not necissary to hold them all down at once as the tutorial
shows.The same goes for Hammer-ons.
Strum for the Blue Fret.
Release your finger from the Blue when the Yellow note comes up.
Release your finger from the Yellow when the Red note comes up.
Both techniques can be used with sliding your fingers which is often the case
when you are doing some insane solo on expert. You just need to be aware that
you need to hit them on the exact time so it is wise to hit every other note
with a strum sometimes in case you miss one setting all the rest off because
you need to get in another strum to start it again. Any of the hammer on notes
can be strummed if you miss the hammer-on/pull-off opportunity.
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**** 3. SONG LIST ****
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===========================
======1.Opening Licks======
===========================
I Love Rock & Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
I Wanna Be Sedated - The Ramones
Thunder Kiss 65 - White Zombie
Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple
Infected - Bad Religion
===========================
======2.Axe-Grinders=======
===========================
Iron Man - Black Sabbath
More Than A Feeling - Boston
You Got Another Thing Comin' - Judas Priest
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
===========================
====3.Thrash And Burn======
===========================
Killer Queen - Queen
Hey You - The Exies
Stellar - Incubus
Heart Full of Black - Burning Brides
Symphony Of Destruction - Megadeth
===========================
===4.Return of the Shred===
===========================
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
Fat Lip - Sum 41
Cochise - Audioslave
Take It Off - The Donnas
Unsung - Helmet
===========================
======5.Fret-Burners=======
===========================
Spanish Castle Magic - Jimi Hendrix
Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers
No One Knows - Queens of the Stone Age
Ace Of Spades - Motorhead
Crossroads - Cream
===========================
======6.Face-Melters=======
===========================
Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult
Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Frankenstein - The Edgar Winter Group
Cowboys From Hell - Pantera
Bark at the Moon - Ozzy Osbourne
===========================
=======Bonus Tracks========
===========================
Fire It Up - Black Label Society
Cheat on the Church - Graveyard BBQ
Caveman Rejoice - The Bags
Eureka I've Found Love - Boston's Upper Crust
All of This - Shaimus
Behind The Mask - Anarchy Club
The Breaking Wheel - Artillery
Callout - The Acro-brats
Decontrol - Drist
Even Rats - The Slip
Farewell Myth - Made in Mexico
Fly On The Wall - Din
Get Ready 2 Rokk - Freezepop
Guitar Hero - Monkey Steals the Peach
Hey - Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives
Sail Your Ship By - Count Zero
Story of My Love - The Model Sons
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**** 4.LOADING SCREENS ****
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===========================
==========Random===========
===========================
Always keep an empty bottle in the van. You'll see.
At some point, you should think about buying a real guitar.
Buy a second guitar controller and engage your friends in rampaging
head-to-head Guitar battles!
Chords are worth twice as many points as regular notes!
Don't eat anything that get tossed on to the stage.
Don't let the drummer have a microphone. It'll just end in tears.
Don't let the drummer have an "extended solo" unless you really have to go
to the bathroom.
Don't let your drummer handle the money.
Don't let your lead singer steal all the attention. Singers are egomaniacs.
Don't wear your guitar higher than your belt - you're not in The Beatles.
Eleven IS louder than ten.
Go spend your hard-earned cash at the Unlock shop. You'll find cool stuff
like secret Characters, customized Gibson Guitars, and Bonus Songs.
Hit 10 notes in a row for a x2 score multiplier. Longer note streaks are
rewarded with higher multipliers.
If anyone insists on wearing a white belt, kick them out of the band.
If you're having trouble getting through an especially fast solo, check out
the Advanced Techniques Tutorial.
Just like a real guitar player, you don't need to release Fret Buttons on
lower notes when you play high notes.
Left-handed and want to flip the guitar around? Go to Options and turn on
Lefty Flip
Long notes are worth more the longer you hold them. Keep that fret button
held down!
Play perfectly for a few nots and you'll get a streak multiplier. Keep the
streak going and your score will skyrocket!
Practice strumming both up and down to nail those super fast passages.
Save your Star Power for sections with many notes. You'll get more points and
bigger Rock Meter boosts.
Star Power can be a life saver! If you're deep in the red use that Star Power
to win the crowd back.
Take a break to rest your hands. Rocking out is hard work!
They don't really want you to play "Freebird." They're just heckling you.
Turn it up!
Use Star Power to drive the crowd wild. Learn how to control this awesome
energy in the Star Power Tutorial.
Use your pinky
Wait until you have a x4 multiplier going, and then use Star Power to max out
your score.
===========================
=======Bonus Songs=========
===========================
Fire It Up
Before Black Label Society, Zakk tore it up as the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne.
Cheat on the Church
The WINNERS of the Be A Guitar Hero contest supply you with slippery red-hot
slingin' Quality American Dirtcore. All Hail the Graveyard BBQ!
Caveman Rejoice
Traffickers of meaty, aggressive rock, The Bags have successfully avoided
fame and fortune for over 20 years.
Eureka I've Found Love
Boston's Upper Crust are a tribute to men who wear tights all over the world.
All of This
Shaimus Singer Phil Beaudreau and Bassist Johannes "Rash" Raasina work on
the Harmonix QA team. Phil is gullible, Rash is less so.
Behind The Mask
A member of the Harmonix QA staff, former C60 frontman Keith Smith, belts
out the vocals for Behind the Mask.
The Breaking Wheel
When not working for the Harmonix audio staff, Jeff Allen beats the skins
for his band Artillery.
Callout
The Acro-brats are the most brattiest band in Boston. Guitarist Daniel
Sussman will steal your lunch money.
Decontrol
Marcus Henderson, guitarist for Drist, pulls out the solos for a bunch of
Guitar Hero songs, including "Bark at the Moon" and "Godzilla."
Even Rats
Ah, the soothing sounds of The Slip. Accessible Boston Rock. What's not to
love?
Farewell Myth
Made in Mexico is from Providence, Rhode Island, home to H.P. Lovercraft's
body.
Fly On The Wall
A band of destiny, Din features two siblings of Boston rock legends, Tribe.
Get Ready 2 Rokk
Fans of previous Harmonix games will recognize synth pop masters Freezepop -
bet you didn't expect them in this game!
Guitar Hero
Monkey Steals the Peach is a Harmonix super group. It is made up of 3
artists and a producer: Swid Swiderek, Ryan Lesser, Jason Kendall,
Daniel Sussman
Hey
Veteran Harmonix programmer Dan Schmidt sings and strums for Honest Bob and
the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives.
Sail Your Ship By
Izzy "Sparks" Maxwell plays bass for Count Zero. He's also a member of the
crack Harmonix audio team.
Story of My Love
Venue artist, Scott Sinclair, is the bass player for The Model Sons.
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**** 5. UNLOCK SHOP ****
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===========================
=========Guitars===========
===========================
$600 - $850
WE ARE A GIBSON EXLUSIVE DEALER. WE LOVE 'EM, WE PLAY 'EM...AND WHAT DO YOU
KNOW? WE WELL 'EM TOO!
++TOTAL INVESTMENT++ : $4650
GIBSON ES-355
$600
An instant success at its birth in 1958, the ES-355 combined the traditional
elements of an f-hole archtop guitar with modern features like double cutaways
and a thin, semi-hollow body. Blues legend B.B. King and session ace Larry
"Mr. 335" Carlton represent its versatility.
GIBSON EXPLORER
$600
The angular lines of the 1958 Explorer pushed the envelope of guitar design to
the breaking point. This "modernistic" creation had to wait until the 1970s for
music to catch up with it. Hard rockers like James Hetfield found the right
sound with the Explorer.
GIBSON FIREBIRD
$600
The Firebird's unconventional body style literally reversed traditional body
designs. Innovative guitarists such as Johnny Winter use the Firebird to make
both a visual and musical statement that still defies tradition.
GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL
$600
The original Gibson Les Paul left little room for improvement, but the
combination of a double-cutaway body with the original carved-top design has
been embraced by guitarists who want the ultimate combination of tradition and
preformance.
GIBSON CORVUS
$700
The Corvus series ran from 1982-1984 and consisted of 3 versions. The guitar
was also referred to as the "can opener" guitar. The main differences between
the models were the pickups and the switching configurations.
GIBSON MODERNE
$700
The Moderne was first blueprinted in 1958 and was part of a trio of
"modernistic" models. Interestingly, Gibson's shipping and production records
show that none have ever been made though the records do describe some
"futuristic models" being shipped.
GIBSON EDS-1275
$850
Gibson's doubleneck guitars made it possible to switch from 6-string to
12-string and back instantaneously. The bold, agressive SG body serves up the
perfect combination of lightweight and powerful sound.
===========================
===========Skins===========
===========================
$150 - $250
CUSTOMIZE YOUR GUITAR WITH A NEW SKIN. FROM CLASSIC TO PUNK, WE'VE GOT A LOOK
FOR EVERY STYLE.
++TOTAL INVESTMENT++ : $7000
WORN WHITE GIBSON SG
$200
This classic white Gibson SG has been around for a while, but we still hold up
to whatever you throw at it.
EBONY GIBSON SG
$150
This ebony Gibson SG has a custom tailpiece. An axe with style, this guitar
will not dissappoint.
CUSTOM FLAME GIBSON SG
$250
This custom Gibson SG is a beauty. Its hot rod finish will surely get those
major label bigwigs interested.
EBONY GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD
$150
This classic Gibson Les Paul standard comes in an Ebony finish. It isn't fancy
but it rocks!
GOLDTOP GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD
$200
The Goldtop finish was originally offered from 1952-1958, returning in 1968
and still going strong today.
ZAKK WYLDE GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM
$250
Zakk Wylde's signature Les Paul Custom can be yours. Can you rock hard enough?
WORN CHERRY GIBSON FLYING V
$150
This Gibson Flying V has some history to it, as evidenced by stickers and wear
and tear. Are you in its future?
NATURAL GIBSON FLYING V2
$200
A rare find, this Gibson Flying V2 deserves a spot in anyone's collection.
CRACKED BLUE GIBSON FLYING V
$250
The Harmonix custom shop works its magic again with the blue and white paintjob
on this Gibson Flying V.
EBONY GIBSON ES-335
$150
As classy as they come, you'll definitely raise some eyebrows playing this
Ebony Gibson ES-335.
BIRDSEYE MAPLE GIBSON ES-335
$200
The beautiful wood grain is accentuated in the Birdseye Maple finish on this
Gibson ES-335
CUSTOM CHERRY GIBSON ES-335
$250
A unique take on a classic finish, this Gibson ES-335 carries some attitude
with it.
WHITE GIBSON EXPLORER
$150
Metallica's James Hetfield played a white Gibson Explorer. Now you can too.
NATURAL GIBSON EXPLORER
$200
The classic Gibson Explorer shines with this natural finish. Check out the
woodgrain.
CUSTOM RISING SUN GIBSON EXPLORER
$250
Straight from the Harmonix custom shop, the Rising Sun finish on this Gibson
Explorer is bound to raise some eyebrows.
BLUE GIBSON FIREBIRD
$150
The classic Gibson Firebird in a classic baby blue finish.
COPPER GIBSON FIREBIRD
$200
This sleep copper finish compliments the unconventional shape of the Gibson
Firebird.
PHYSCHEDELIC GIBSON FIREBIRD
$250
Trade in your hard earned cash for this crazy cool custom finish on this Gibson
Firebird.
WHITE GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL
$150
Lightwieght andd graceful, this white Gibson Les Paul Special still packs a
punch.
CHERRY GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL
$200
A classic guitar with a classic cherry finish.
GREEN LIGHTNING GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL
$250
Lightning strikes 3 times with this custom finished Gibson Les Paul Special.
WHITE GIBSON CORVUS WHITE
$150
A classic take on a guitar that is anything but ordinary. The Gibson Corvus.
NATURAL GIBSON CORVUS
$200
Noted for its distinctive shape, the Corvus is a worthy and unique instrument.
CUSTOM SNAKESKIN GIBSON CORVUS
$250
A distinctive slant on an already unusual guitar, the Custom Snakeskin Gibson
Corvus makes a memorable impression.
GIBSON MODERNE RED
$150
Are you bold enough to play a Gibson Moderne? I think you are.
EBONY GIBSON MODERNE
$200
Make a statement with the Gibson Moderne. The post-modern design will get you
noticed.
CUSTOM DRAGON GIBSON MODERNE
$250
The Gibson Moderne's already innovative shape takes flight with the custom
Night Dragon finish. Only rock can soothe this savage beast.
ALPINE WHITE GIBSON EDS-1275
$250
Own a piece of history with this guitar. The classic Alpine White Gibson
EDS-1275 doubleneck Gibson SG makes a bold statement.
===========================
===========Songs===========
===========================
$250 - $300
TUNES FROM ZAKK WYLDE, OUR CONTEST WINNERS GRAVEYARD BBQ, THE BOSTON ROCK
SCENE, AND MORE!
++TOTAL INVESTMENT++ : $4450
FIRE IT UP
$300
A true Guitar Hero Zakk Wylde is comin' at ya' with the raging new single
"Fire It Up." Fresh off the new Black Label Society album, "Mafia." Before
Black Label Society, Zakk tore it up as the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne.
CHEAT ON THE CHURCH
$300
Graveyard BBQ, the WINNERS of the Be A Guitar Hero contest, supply you with the
slippery, red-hot slingin' Quality American Dirtcore. All Hail the BBQ Nation!
As they say, "If you ain't with us, yer against us"!
CAVEMAN REJOICE
$300
Traffickers of meaty, aggressive rock, The Bags have successfully avoided fame
and fortune for over 20 years. Sooner of later the extent of their genius will
be revealed, but for now all they can offer are some songs about cavement and
blood.
EUREKA, I'VE FOUND LOVE
$300
Sayeth the Upper Crust: "Gentle reader - Give us no cause to admonish you,
rather embrace with us this fortuitous gift, this cause for joyouse celebration,
and join us as we cry to the very heavens: 'Huzzah! God Save the Crust"!'
ALL OF THIS
$250
Rock/pop band with some local Boston grit, Shaimus heads west to sunny
California to show them what it's all about 'All of This' is catchy as the
dickens and hard to play.
BEHIND THE MASK
$250
Anarchy Club don't want much- just world domination, superpowers, a fleet of
classic U.S. muscle cars, and your first born. Beware ... their Kung Fu is
good, and their aim is true ...
THE BREAKING WHEEL
$250
Boston band Artillery, is best described as a truck full of bowling balls being
dumped on your prom. After playing "Breaking Wheel" you'll feel like a truck
full of bowling balls was dropped on your hands.
CALLOUT
$250
The Acro-bats are living the punk rock dream, putting out "old-fashioned, spiky
rock and roll," according to Kerrange! "Callout" is wicked fast, but don't get
scared, you know you'll like it.
DECONTROL
$250
Based in California, Drist annihilates the stage with a whirlwind force that
resonates in the heart and ears long after they've stopped playing.
EVEN RATS
$250
The Slip is a trio from the Northeast that has continued to tour and sell albums
internationally for close to a decade. They maintain a profoundly catchy
writing style coupled with inventive instumental prowess.
FAREWELL MYTH
$250
Made In Mexico is from Providence, Rhode Island, home to H.P. Lovecraft's body.
CD and gatefold LP available on Skin Graft Records, 2005.
FLY ON THE WALL
$250
Din says you can't watch this Fly On The Wall. Can't catch it. Can't play it.
Can't hack it even. Din's the only mother who can play this song. Oh you poor
baby.
GET READY 2 ROKK
$250
For those who are about to get ready 2 rokk, we salute thee! Freezepop has never
rokked so little until this very moment, so unleash our metal experience with
gusto unlike this mortal world has ever seen!
GUITAR HERO
$250
Monkey Steals the Peach was born of a collision between a beer truck and a
stupid-tree. Wait, what? You've never heard of Monkey Steals the Peach? That's
wierd, because your grandma has. Yeah, yeah she has.
HEY
$250
Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives have been serving up
mouthwatering musical delights since the dawn of history. From the crunchy rock
exterior to the creamy pop center, it's all good.
SAIL YOUR SHIP BY
$250
Count Zero is an innovative Boston band that combines electronics, acoustic
grit, strong melodies, inrtiguing arrangements, and creative lyrics into an
intense, eclectic stew of musical experimentation ... and it's catchy, too.
STORY OF MY LOVE
$250
The Model Sons write killer, hooky songs, and just happen to act like rock
stars. Story of My Love will makes you want to douse yourself with beer and
make out with the closest person in the room.
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$5000 - $8000
GUITAR HEROES DON'T COME CHEAP, BUT WITH A RAW APPEAL BEYOND MERE MORTALS
THEY'RE WORTH EVERY PENNY.
++TOTAL INVESTMENT++ : $13000
IZZY SPARKS
$5000
Got Any hair spray? King of the insane solo and full-on party animal, Izzy
lives and breathes rock 'n roll.
GRIM RIPPER
$8000
Do not fear the Ripper. Think you have what it takes to keep up with Grim's
otherworldly technique?
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$325 - $350
BEHIND THE SCENES - THE DIRTY UNDERWEAR OF ROCK 'N ROLL GAME DEVELOPMENT.
++TOTAL INVESTMENT++ : $1000
SONGS
$350
Check out an exclusive behind the scenes video if the recording of the Guitar
Hero songs. Think the solo for "Bark at the Moon" is hard? Wait till you see
someone rip it in real life.
CHARACTERS
$325
Art Director, Ryan Lesser and Character Modeler, Matt Gilpin, give you a sneak
peak at the creation of all the guitar hero characters. Make sure you check out
the bloopers at the end.
VENUES
$325
Lead Designer, Rob Kay, Art Director, Ryan Lesser, and Venue Artist,
Matt Moore, walk you through our venue creation process.
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**** 6. CHARACTER BIOS ****
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AXEL STEEL
No Frills, no fluff. Axel Steel is a shredder from the old school. He was put
on this plant for two things, to drink beer and to play some Rock N' Roll.
Looks like he's almost out of beer.
CLIVE WINSTON
Inspired by the 70s British guitar gods, Clive Winston is a precious session
commodity - Everything he plays on goes gold. He's got a unique and virtuosic
guitar style and knows just how far you can bend a string before it breaks.
JUDY NAILS
Known for her experiments with unconventional guitar tunings and stunning
solos, Judy Nails has been touring since she was 17. She claims that her
Alternative Rock "saved her life", and now she hopes to return the favor some
day.
IZZY SPARKS
A wild man on and off the stage, Izzy is famous for his guitar playing and
infamous for his hard partying ways. The press can't get enough of this bad
boy, who never leaves a crowd unhappy or a hotel room un-trashed.
JOHNNY NAPALM
Raw is the word that describes Johnny Napalm best. That goes for his guitar
playing and his abuse of the English language. His energy on stage is
unmatched. He's the true successor to the Punk Era and an awesome talent.
PANDORA
The girl scouts didn't want her, the ballet school couldn't handle her, but the
world can't get enough of Pandora's awesome guitar! She plays fast and wild,
and UberSound Magazine recently dubbed her the Dark Princess of Rock.
XAVIER STONE
A musical prodigy, Xavier Stone's time in Egypt exposed him to African and
Middle Eastern techniques which he weaves into his sound. In a recent
interview he claimed to rock so hard "there's nothing left of a guitar when
I'm done with it."
GRIM RIPPER
Tearing it up from the beyond, Gim is a full-on rocker. Grim has abandoned the
stealing of souls for the rush of stealing the show and now tours the world
laying down monster riffs.
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**** 7.GUITAR DESCRIPT.****
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-BATTLE AXE
-Judge this race not by its remains.
-GIBSON SG
-Created in 1961, the SG was designed to be the lighter, more sinister update
-to Gibson's Les Paul. The SG has since become the weapon of choice for guitar
-heros like Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Frank Zappa, and Pete Townshend.
CHERRY GIBSON SG
The classic cherry finish showcases the rich mahogany used on the SG Standard.
Axel Steel and his hero, Angus Young, both favor this guitar.
WORN WHITE GIBSON SG
The SG can take a beatin' and keep on tickin'. This was the first guitar that
Judy Nails ever owned.
EBONY GIBSON SG
The earliest SG style guitars were still referred to as Les Paul Models up to
late 1963 when Les Paul creator, Les Paul, and Gibson temporarily parted ways.
CUSTOM FLAME GIBSON SG
What better way to accentuate the Gibson SG's pointed horns than with flames?
This custom SG's hot rod design and rare double bound body seperate the studs
from the duds - so bring your hottest licks, or you'll get burned.
-GIBSON LES PAUL
-First produced in 1952, the Les Paul was Gibson's first electic solid body
-guitar. In the hands of such legends as Jimmy Page and Duane Allman, it became
-recognized the world over as an icon for rock and roll music.
CHERRY SUNBURST GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD
In 1958, a Cherry Sunburst finish was first offered on the Les Paul Standard.
This is the classic finish most closely assosciated with this model.
EBONY GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD
The all-time favorite Gibson model, the Les Paul Standard is recognized the
world over as an icon for rock and roll.
GOLDTOP GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD
When original Les Paul Made its debut in 1952, the model featured a striking
Goldtop finish. The Goldtop finish was originally offered from 1952-1958,
returning in 1968 and still going strong today.
ZAKK WYLDE GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM
Zakk's signature LP Custom with bulls-eye finish takes aim at the metal maniac
in you!
-GIBSON FLYING V
-Designed by Gibson in 1958, the Flying V was years ahead of its time. It
-wasn't until Jimi Hendrix picked up a V that cutting-edge music came together
-with cutting-edge guitar design, establishing a tradition that would be
-carried on by the likes of Lenny Kravitz and Marc Bolan.
WHITE GIBSON FLYING V
With less than 100 shipped between 1958 and 1959, original Flying V's are among
the most valuable vintage guitars in the world!
WORN CHERRY GIBSON FLYING V
Rudolph Schenker of The Scorpions is a diehard Flying V player and collector.
NATURAL GIBSON FLYING V2
The Flying V was originally introduced in 1958 and quickly discontinued the
following year. The model was reintroduced (and redesigned) in 1966.
CRACKED BLUE GIBSON FLYING V
To facilitate playing the original Flying V in a seated position, the model
originally featured a rubber non-skid pad on the lower body wing.
-GIBSON ES-335
-An instant success at its birth in 1958, the ES-335 combined the traditional
-elements of an f-hole archtop guitar with modern features like double
-cutaways and a thin, semi-hollow body.
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**** 8.CODES & SECRETS ****
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Enter these codes at the main menu where you see: Career, Quick Play,
Multiplayer, Tutorials, Options.
Unlock All(Guitars,Levels,Characters)- Y O B B O Y Y
NOTE: UPON ENTERING THIS CODE YOU MAY NO LONGER SAVE YOUR GAME.
Monkey Head Audience - B O Y Y Y B O
Skull Head Audience - O Y B B O Y B B
Character uses Air Guitar - O O B Y O
Character uses the Guitar Controller - B O Y B B
No Venue - B Y O B Y O
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**** 9. FAQ ****
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Q-Can I play this game if I am left handed?
A-Yes, you can go to the options screen to flip the guitar around to use your
right hand on the fret buttons and your left to strum. Go to Options,
and make sure there is an "X" on the Lefty Flip option.The whammy bar and
strap are still designed for the right handed guitar player so it can be
uncomfortable.
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Q-How come I do not recieve money or have access to the unlock shop?
A-The Easy difficulty does not have the unlock shop, cash rewards or the last
venue of songs. Go to medium difficulty to gain money and have the unlock
shop.
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Q-Can I play all songs on the easy difficulty?
A- Yes, once you unlock the songs through career you will unlock it on
quickplay mode where you can choose the difficulty on the songs that once
did not have an easy difficulty.
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Q-Where can I get another guitar for this game without purchasing it over?
A-Red Octane is selling guitars seperately for $40. You can also buy the
bundle containing 2 guitars and can probably save on shipping if you are
getting the game off their website. http://www.redoctane.com/
Red Octane now also offers a Cherry SG.
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Q-Is it true that the songs aren't by the real artists?
A-Correct. They couldn't get Jimi Hendrix to come and preform his guitar
solo. The cost that it would be to actually get the artists to preform would
be completely unaffordable. That plus some of the artists are no longer
living. In the unlockable video you can see various musicians recording at
WaveGroup Sound.
Just to add, all bonus songs are preformed by their actual artists.
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Q-Why isn't [insert legendary metal band] in this game?
A-Harmonix tried their best to get all the bands they could from the early
list they made up. Some bands simply asked for an unreasonable amount of
money that was not in the game's budget. Hopefully, if there is a sequal,
the bands will see the focus of the game and agree to giving permission
to using the song.
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Q-Will playing this game help me at playing a real guitar?
A-In short, no. You can really learn the basic principles of playing a guitar
and pick up on techniques used in guitar playing thatmay make it easier for you
to pick up than if you hadn't played Guitar Hero. You undertand the function of
frets and the shifting to create higher and lower notes. Alternative strumming
might be easier to pick up and the helping of finger movement. Besides that,
you are not learning much besides the conecept of hammer ons and pull offs.
Actual guitars have more than 1 string and 5 frets. With that, you are
concentrated on both the frets and strings. Actual guitars arelarger than the
plastic replica that comes with the game. Playing a real guitar is much more
difficult than playing this game. But if the game were to make it too realistic
it might not be fun for players.
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Q-Is the guitar compatable with Guitar Freaks?
A-Technically yes. Using the "Type C Configuration" in Guitar Freaks sets
it so you use the Red Fret, Yellow Fret, and Orange Fret. That meaning that
there is a button gap if you were to use it with Guitar Freaks. Enless you
opened it up and did some re-wiring then it may be too uncomfortable to
play. It may be better than using a regular PS2 controller through.
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Q-When is Guitar Hero 2 coming?
A-No information about a sequel has come officially from Harmonix. They
have already established that if there were another Guitar Hero, it
would not be an expansion disk but rather an entire game that can play
on its own without the necessity of owning the first much like the
Karaoke Revolution series.
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**** 10. LEGAL INFO ****
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