GrinderGrinder Guitar
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Rock Band & Guitar Hero PS2/PS3
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Q. Does the Rinder Guitar work with......

We'll update the following compatibility list as games are released and we verify compatibility with each game.

Known Compatibility List as of April 28th, 2009
PS2
PS3
Rock Band
YES
YES
Rock Band 2
YES
YES
Guitar Hero
 YES No
Guitar Hero II
 YES No
Guitar Hero Encore:
Rocks the 80s
 YES No
Guitar Hero III:
Legends of Rock
 YES YES
Guitar Hero World Tour
YES
YES
Guitar Hero Aerosmith
 YES YES
Guitar Hero Metallica
YES
YES

If a title is not listed, or is marked with a " ? ", we have not yet verified compatibility and cannot guarantee desired functionality.

Q. I’m ready to rock. What setting and ports do I need to use?

Hooking up - This information only pertains to getting guitars connected and working on your gaming consoles. (For help with the opposite sex please consult a close friend for some bad advice)

Please read the below guide carefully to help you better understand how to operate the Grinder Guitar. Before reading the below, be sure to know what game console and what game you are wanting to play.

PS2® Guitar Hero®:
Switch to “GH” on the receiver and plug the receiver into the PS2® Game Port 1

PS2® Rock Band™:
Switch to “RB” on the receiver and plug the receiver into the PS2® USB Port 1

PS3® Guitar Hero®:
Switch to “GH” on the receiver and plug the receiver into the PS3® USB Port

PS3® Rock Band™:
Switch to “RB” on the receiver and plug the receiver into the PS3® USB Port

Q. I can’t seem to get my guitar to make a connection with the wireless receiver. What do I need to do?

For customers who are having their first experience with a battery operated device:

  1. Make sure you have some new batteries inserted into the guitar.
  2. Make sure you have the + and the – in the correct position.
  3. Now make sure you have the guitar turned on. (there’s a switch).

If you are having difficulties getting a wireless connection try this:

  1. Plug in the Wireless Receiver
  2. Turn on the guitar (Switch is on the back)
  3. Press and hold the connect button on the receiver
  4. Press and hold the connect button on the guitar
  5. Release the button on the receiver
  6. Release the button on the guitar
  7. You should now be connected.
  8. If this still doesn’t work, reset the game system and power off the guitar and try again. Also be sure to keep any other wireless devices away from both the game console and guitar.
Q. My Guitar doesn’t seem to be functioning correctly.. What's the deal?!?
    • Make sure that a red LED is illuminated on your guitar indicating that it is powered on.
    • Try disconnecting and reconnecting the wireless receiver, then restarting the system.
    • If the buttons are not functioning in the game or behaving oddly remove and replace the neck of the guitar.
    • Check to see if the guitar button in question is functioning in the Playstation 3 XMB (the strum bar should scroll you up and down, the fret buttons act like the buttons on the controller)
    • If the strum bar is registering extra hits try keeping a finger on the strum bar while playing the game instead of flicking it with your fingers/hand.
    • Try replacing the batteries in the guitar.
    • Don’t attempt to play PS2 games on your PS3 using this guitar as it is not supported.
Q. One or more of the following parts of my guitar has stopped working:
Strum Bar | Fret Buttons | Tilt Sensor | Other buttons (start, select, dpad, home button)
    • Verify that your guitar’s wireless receiver is firmly connected to the gaming system
    • Try disconnected and reconnecting the guitar, then restarting the system.
    • Check to see if the guitar button in question is functioning outside of the game.
Q. I lost my manual, can I download a copy here?

Yes. Product manuals can be found and downloaded by clicking here or by visiting the "Product Manuals" section of this site.