Guitar Hero 5 (GH5) Repair & Replacement Parts
Background
The Guitar Hero 5 controller marked a big step forward for the series, refining the familiar Les Paul-style design with improved responsiveness and a more inclusive feature set. Released alongside Guitar Hero 5 in 2009, it introduced a touch-sensitive “slider” strip on the neck for freestyle solos, letting players tap and glide notes for extra flair. The strum bar and fret buttons were also tweaked for better durability and feel—something longtime players definitely appreciated. Compatible across multiple platforms (with version-specific differences), it struck a nice balance between casual fun and serious play, making it a favorite for both party nights and high-score chasers alike.
| Guitar Hero 5 | xBox 360 | Wii | PS 2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game System | xBox 360 | Wii | PS2/3 |
| Model Number | 95905.805 | 95911.805 | 95893.805 |
| Manufacturer | Activision | Activision | Activision |
| HobbyCNC Fretboard | GH-05 | GH-04 | GH-05 |
| OEM Fretboard | – | – | – |
| Fret Buttons | – | – | – |
| Whammy Repair | GH-WMY-01 | GH-WMY-01 | GH-WMY-01 |
| Whammy Spring | GH-WMY-SPR | GH-WMY-SPR | GH-WMY-SPR |
| Battery Cover | GH-BC-01 | N/A | GH-BC-01 |
| Neck Lock | – | – | – |
| Case Screws | M3x10_TORX | M3x10_TORX | M3x10_TORX |
| PC Board Screws | M2.3-8-PIL | M2.3-8-PIL | M2.3-8-PIL |
| Strap Plug | SHORT X 2 | long x 1 Short x 1 | |
| Strum Switch | – | – | – |