Real world instruments included in ROCK BAND 2

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By Hector Cortez Sep 20, 2008, 18:30 GMT

Harmonix and MTV Games announced today a the lineup of musical instrument manufacturers whose products appear in Rock Band 2. Joining the list of in-game instruments from the original Rock Band, will be real world microphones, new guitars and drumsets from some of the music industry’s best.

Harmonix and MTV Games announced today a the lineup of musical instrument manufacturers whose products appear in Rock Band 2.“We believe that working closely with our musical instrument partners is crucial to our mission to deliver the most authentic music experience possible,” stated Greg LoPiccolo of Harmonix. “Whether it’s picking out your P Bass, finding the right finish & hardware for your drums, or choosing the best microphone for your singer’s style, having real world instruments included within the world of Rock Band 2 is essential.”The full list of musical instrument partners included is as follows:Guitars, Basses and Amplifiers:    * Fender (Including Charvel, Gretsch, Jackson, Squier, SWR)Drums:    * DW
    * Gretsch Drums
    * Ludwig/Conn-Selmer
    * Pearl
    * SJC Custom Drum
    * Zildjian CymbalsMicrophones:    * Selnnheiser
    * ShureAccessories / Additional Instruments:    * Ernie Ball
    * Electro-Harmonix
    * EMG Pickups
    * Fender
    * Ludwig Drumsticks
    * Pro-Mark
    * Roland/BOSS
    * Vater Drumsticks
    * Vic Firth
    * ZVEX

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blue notationSep 25th, 2008 - 17:51:02

What does this mean?? I didn't see any mention of Ion (who is said to produce a drum kit that can be used in the game). Does that mean the Ion kit is only second-rate now?

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