Recommended Guitars
While many guitars will work with Clone Hero, there are a select few that we recommend for users. These guitars are either of high quality, known to work, or are otherwise preferable to the alternatives that may be available.
Just like the All First-Party Guitars page, This list focuses primarily on their compatibility with Windows. For information about compatibility with Android, Linux, and Mac, please visit this spreadsheet.
Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero Xplorer
Game: Guitar Hero 2 and 3
Platform(s): Xbox 360
Description: Plug-and-play everywhere except Mac. Requires any Xbox 360 breakaway cable to connect via USB, and usually comes with one.
Guitar Hero Les Paul
Game: Guitar Hero 3, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Platform(s): Xbox 360 & Wii only!
Description: Three official variants, with the white one being Wii-exclusive. The neck is detachable from the body and is known for having a weakpoint at that contact area. A common solution for the issue is hardwiring the neck to the body.
Guitar Hero 5
Game: Guitar Hero 5
Platform(s): Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
Description: One of the most reliable guitars. The WT and GH5 Guitars feature compatible swappable faceplates.
Guitar Hero SG
Game: Guitar Hero 1 and 2
Platform(s): Playstation 2
Description Three color variants available.
Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock
Game: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Platform(s): Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
Description: The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 variants can have issues syncing to their receivers. The guitar features detachable wings and has a rare "Battle Axe" variant.
Guitar Hero World Tour
Game: Guitar Hero World Tour & Guitar Hero: Metallica
Platform(s): Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC
Description: World Tour guitars are known for having weak strum switches that must eventually be replaced. The Guitar Hero Metallica variant is identical aside from a different faceplate.
Rock Band
Rock Band Stratocaster (RB2 & RB3)
Game: Rock Band 2 & Rock Band 3
Platform(s): PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
Description: The base Rock Band 1 and Rock Band 2 guitars are visually identical outside of their neck colors. The Rock Band 2 guitar features a rosewood neck. An alternative color variant is also available.
Rock Band Stratocaster (RB1)
Game: Rock Band
Platform(s): Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
Description: The base Rock Band 1 and Rock Band 2 guitars are visually identical outside of their neck colors. The Rock Band 1 guitar features a maple neck.
Rock Band Stratocaster (RB4)
Game: Rock Band 4
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One
Description: Base Rock Band 4 guitar.
Rock Band Jaguar
Game: Rock Band 4
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One
Description: Included in the Rock Band 4 Rivals bundle.
PDP Riffmaster
Game: Fortnite Festival, Rock Band 4
Platform(s): Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Description: Originally released for Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4 in 2024. Available at various retailers and PDP's own website.