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The Answer [INT3]

Get answers to frequently asked questions about unlocking instruments, setlists, and DLC in Rock Band. Learn how to get Golden, Silver, and Transparent Strats, Drums, and Microphones.

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Get answers to frequently asked questions about unlocking instruments, setlists, and DLC in Rock Band. Learn how to get Golden, Silver, and Transparent Strats, Drums, and Microphones.

Walkthrough
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    Unlock the Golden Stratocaster: Beat Green Grass and High Tides in the Guitar Solo Career (main setlist). Cannot be unlocked on Easy.
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    Unlock the Silver Stratocaster: Beat Pleasure (Pleasure) in the Guitar Solo Career (bonus setlist).
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    Unlock the Transparent Stratocaster: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a guitarist. Cannot be played on Easy.
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    Unlock the Golden Drum Kit: Beat Won't Get Fooled Again in the Drum Solo Career (main setlist). Cannot be unlocked on Easy.
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    Unlock the Silver Drum Kit: Beat Outside in the Drum Solo Career (bonus setlist).
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    Unlock the 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.
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    Unlock the Golden Microphone: Beat Foreplay/Long Time in the Vocal Solo Career (main setlist). Cannot be unlocked on Easy.
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    Unlock the Silver Microphone: Beat Can't Let Go in the Vocal Solo Career (bonus setlist).
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    Unlock the Transparent Microphone: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a vocalist. Cannot be played on Easy.
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    Golden Bass: There is no Golden Bass in the game.
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    Silver Bass: There is no Silver Bass in the game.
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    Transparent Bass: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction setlist in Band World Tour mode as a bassist. Cannot be played on Easy.
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    Unlock the Hall of Fame Induction setlist: Acquire 450 stars in Band World Tour.
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    Unlock the Endless Setlist: Beat the Hall of Fame Induction, acquire 600 stars, and achieve approximately 500,000 fans.
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    Quickest way to get Timmy & the Lords of the Underworld: This song is the twelfth song in the bonus setlist.
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    How to get a Gold Star: Play on Expert and reach a specific score: 1.5195 times the five-star score for Guitar, Bass, and Vocals; approximately 1.45 times the five-star score for Drums.
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    Using PS2/PS3 instruments with Xbox 360: No, console-specific controllers (drums, guitar) are not compatible.
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    Using any USB microphone with Xbox 360: Yes, any USB microphone is compatible as it's a simple input device.
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    When DLC is announced: Fridays around noon (PST) on official Rock Band forums.
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    When DLC is available: Xbox Live marketplace updates between midnight and 1am PST (3am-4am EST), though this can vary.
Tips
  • For the most up-to-date FAQs, check the official Rock Band forums or the GameFAQs message boards.
  • The exact fan count for unlocking the Endless Setlist may vary.

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