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Rock Band 4

The Answer [INT3]

Learn how to unlock instruments like the Golden Strat and Transparent Drum Kit in Rock Band 4 by completing specific career challenges and setlists.

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Learn how to unlock instruments like the Golden Strat and Transparent Drum Kit in Rock Band 4 by completing specific career challenges and setlists.

Golden Stratocaster: Beat Green Grass and High Tides in the Guitar Solo Career (main setlist). Cannot be unlocked on Easy.

Silver Stratocaster: Beat Pleasure (Pleasure) in the Guitar Solo Career (bonus setlist).

Transparent Stratocaster: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a guitarist. Cannot be played on Easy.

Golden Drum Kit: Beat Won't Get Fooled Again in the Drum Solo Career (main setlist). Cannot be unlocked on Easy.

Silver Drum Kit: Beat Outside in the Drum Solo Career (bonus setlist).

Transparent Drum Kit (Solid Vistalite): Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a drummer. Cannot be played on Easy. Alternatively, beat Orange Crush in the Solo career.

Golden Microphone: Beat Foreplay/Long Time in the Vocal Solo Career (main setlist). Cannot be unlocked on Easy.

Silver Microphone: Beat Can't Let Go in the Vocal Solo Career (bonus setlist).

Transparent Microphone: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a vocalist. Cannot be played on Easy.

Golden Bass: There is no Golden Bass in Rock Band 4.

Silver Bass: There is no Silver Bass in Rock Band 4.

Transparent Bass: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a bassist. Cannot be played on Easy.

Hall of Fame Induction Setlist: Acquire 450 stars in Band World Tour.

Endless Setlist: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction, acquire 600 stars, and approximately 500,000 fans.

Timmy & the Lords of the Underworld: This is the twelfth song in the bonus setlist.

Gold Star: To get a Gold Star, play on Expert and reach a score of 1.5195 times the five-star score for Guitar, Bass, and Vocals, or approximately 1.45 times the five-star score for Drums.

Controller Compatibility: PlayStation 2/3 drums and guitars are not compatible with the Xbox 360, and vice versa. Any USB microphone can be used with Rock Band 4 on any system.

Downloadable Content (DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch)) Announcements: DLC is announced Fridays around noon (PST) on the official Rock Band forums.

DLC Availability: DLC is available on the Xbox Live marketplace when Microsoft servers update, typically between midnight and 1 am PST or 3 am and 4 am EST.

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