Guitar Hero Xplorer Controller
The Guitar Hero Xplorer controller is a fan-favorite classic that debuted with Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360, becoming one of the first widely loved wired-style guitars (via USB).
With its lightweight design, responsive fret buttons, and iconic white body, the Xplorer quickly earned a reputation for reliability and comfort during long play sessions.
It also helped introduce many players to the franchise on next-gen consoles. Simple, durable, and endlessly moddable, the Xplorer remains a go-to choice for both casual players and serious score-chasers.
Important: Notice the Xplorer controller has several different model numbers
| xBox 360 | xBox 360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Model Number The model number is on a label either on the back of the guitar (most common) or in the battery compartment. | 95157.805 | 9505595065 | |
| Manufacturer The original manufacturer of the guitar controller. | Red Octane | ||
| HobbyCNC Fretboard The compatible HobbyCNC fret board. | GH-07 | GH-08 | |
| OEM fretboard number This is the original part number of the fret board as provided by the manufacturer. This can be on the top or bottom of the PC board, either printed or embedded in the copper. | RSF-3020-2-0 | 95055-KEY R1.3 | |
| 3D Printed Fret Buttons Replacement 3d-printed fret buttons designed to work with this specific controller/game combination. | – | – | |
| Neck silencer Adhesive foam pads laser-cut to fit this specific controller. | – | – | |
| Whammy Repair Replacement for the most common cause of a ‘floppy’ non-working whammy bar. | GH-WMY-03 | GH-WMY-02 | |
| Whammy Spring Replacement spring that returns the whammy bar to center. | GH-WMY-SPR | ||
| Battery Cover 3D printed replacement battery cover | N/A Hardwired | ||
| Neck Lock For use when the controller neck is ‘hard wired’ to the controller body preventing the neck from being removed on accident. | N/A Hardwired | ||
| Case Screws Screws used to secure the controller and body front-and-back together. | M3x10_TORX | ||
| PC Board Screws Screws used to secure the various circuit boards in the controller neck and body. | M2.3-8-PIL | ||
| Strap Plug A count of the strap plug quantities and lengths. | * | * | |
| Strum Switch The type of switch used on the strum controller board. | * | * | |
| Dongle The required dongle for PS2 and PS3 game systems. | N/A Xbox only | N/A Xbox only | |
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