Harmonix have announced a deal with Fender today, meaning that we can expect to see Fender branded instruments in the game, as well as this, a Fender Guitar Peripheral Modeled after the Iconic Fender Stratocaster will be made available in stores, Bill Mendello, CEO of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation said of this news "“Fender is pleased to be part of Rock Band and the exciting opportunity it offers passionate music fans and gamers, our friends at Harmonix have done an amazing job of capturing the power and style of legendary Fender products within the virtual gaming experience and delivering it all in the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.”

As if the above wasn’t enough for Rock Fans, Harmonix have also agreed a deal with Roland and Boss meaning that we can expect some rather great add ons and in game authenticity. Dennis Houlihan, President and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S said "Part of Roland’s mission is to bring people closer to the music they love. Rock Band certainly fulfills that goal by bringing a deeply interactive music experience to the world, and having Roland featured in the game is a great honor."

“Like the Fender Stratocaster, BOSS effects pedals have a long distinguished history,” states BOSS U.S. President Paul Youngblood. “We’ve worked with Fender on many projects in the past and we’re honored to be sharing this experience with them. Having the Strat in Rock Band is going to take the virtual world by storm and when it does, we’ll be proud to have the BOSS name and pedals right there with it.”

“The Stratocaster has been the weapon of choice for many of the world’s legendary guitarists. Giving players the opportunity to rock out using a guitar peripheral modeled after the Strat really adds to the authenticity of the experience,” said Alex Rigopulos, president and co-founder of Harmonix. “Many of the staff here at Harmonix play Fender and Roland instruments and use BOSS effects pedals in their own bands, so we are thrilled to be able to work with these companies.”

There will no doubt be more features announced in the coming weeks and months regaridng Rock Star and as soon as they are we will let you know.