The Rock Band 3 Fender Squier Stratocaster is a fully functional, full-sized, electric guitar with strings that also functions as a game controller for Rock Band 3’s innovative Pro mode gameplay and is now available for pre-order in the U.S. (International pre-order information coming soon!).

Rock Band 3’s Pro Mode empowers players to develop actual musical skills through the fun of fully scalable Rock Band Pro gameplay. Fans can dive in on Easy to try out basic skills and work their way up to Expert for real mastery. For more details on how Pro Guitar works, read this detailed walk-through by Rock Band 3 Senior Designer Sylvain Dubrofsky.

Don’t just play games – play guitar. Pre-order your Fender Squier Stratocaster for Rock Band 3 today! The guitar is $279.99 and functions as both a Rock Band 3 game controller in the Pro Guitar or Pro Bass modes, and as a real guitar you can play outside of the game. It will ship out to customers in March.