Over at GameSpy (which really doesn't seem too connected to the 'blogosphere', despite posting some neat articles!), there's a preview of the Guitar Mania peripheral range, showcasing three different third-party Guitar Hero controllers.

It's revealed: "The low-end model, or entry level guitar is named the Shredder, a wired controller in a similar shape to the standard RedOctane controllers that Guitar Hero fans are used to. The mid-range model is the Rocking V, in the shape of a Flying V guitar. The high-end model that we got to play with is the Freedom V, the most exciting release for current fans of the game who already own two guitars, as it's the first wireless guitar peripheral on the market." Hot diggity!

However, the version GameSpy tested had some tilt sensor issues, and their conclusion: "Our play testing of the TAC Wireless Freedom V guitar resulted in mild disappointment. The RedOctane guitars are more functional, and are your best bet for competitive, hassle-free gameplay. While we wish that we could get wireless versions of the standard guitar, at the moment we're still stuck with annoying controller cables." Still... wireless!