Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that replica Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars will be made available as standalone controllers for The Beatles: Rock Band.
Replica Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars will be made available as standalone controllers for The Beatles: Rock Band.
In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club has gone live in the U.S. and Canada giving fans exclusive news and access to exclusive game elements from the game, set for release worldwide on 9/9/09.
The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars are two of the signature instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers, respectively. They will be made available for MSRP $99.99 in the U.S. and in continental Europe for MSRP €99.99 and for MSRP £89.99 in the UK. These wireless instrument controllers join the previously announced Höfner bass controller, a large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, and the Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums, with a classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head. All controllers will be available for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.
North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the The Beatles: Rock Band at a participating retailer will be given an access code to officially join the Pre-Order Club. For a list of participating retailers or to learn more about The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club, visit http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com .
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