Got my new Fender Squier Strat + Rock Band 3 controller on wednesday night.

Like to say a big thanks to gamer1st for recommendations

Very impressed with the finish of the guitar as were the staff at the local music shop where I picked up some extras for it (spare strings, plectrum, tuner etc)

Although I can't really play yet, one of the staff quickly belted out a blues riff on it.

My left hand and shoulder is killing me now from muscles I'm not used to using, but will be definately sticking with it, and will be getting a few lessons from the tutor at the local rock school in the near future.

I know there is still a bit of mixed opinion over Rock Band and detracting from real music, but at least for me, if this guitar had not been released, I would have probably gone for the midi Fender Mustang Controller, the one with buttons instead of strings (glad I saw the video for the squier on youtube though) - even my 3 year old son sat on my lap and just plucked at the strings for over an hour mesmerised with the sound - so he wants a little guitar of his own now. (so does older daughter).

damn - got the bug now