Guitar
- Not to be confused with Guitar skill.
- For the similar skill, see Creativity (skill).
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A guitar is an object found in various expansions of The Sims and The Sims 2, The Sims Stories, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4.
In The Sims, The Sims 2, and all The Sims 2 based games, the guitar performance is controlled by the creativity skill, and in The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 by the guitar skill.
The Sims[edit | edit source]
Beejaphone Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Beejaphone Guitar | |
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| Westwood guitars have reissued the classic Beejaphone guitar from the mid 1960's, made famous by Brit invasion band Heavy Clown. Features the somewhat unique and distinguishable poplar constructed body shape with maple necks and rosewood fingerboards. Complimentary Kauker-Jolly amp with each purchase. | |
| Game | The Sims: Livin' Large |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §580 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims: Livin Large, guitar performance is controlled by the Creativity skill. Sims will play better as their creativity goes up, and Sims who come to watch are more likely to respond positively.
The guitar is known as the Beejaphone Guitar, and resembles a Fender Stratocaster, more specifically the guitars used by Stevie Ray Vaughan, or Eric Clapton although with a very different headstock design, a common practice in game design as headstocks are some of the most heavily copyrighted parts of a guitar.
The amplifier appears to be based on Fender's line of tube amplifiers.
Unlike The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, children can play the guitar for fun, even though they cannot gain skill points.
The Sims 2[edit | edit source]
Superflux Über UV Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Superflux Über UV Guitar | |
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| If your Sims have always wanted a hollow body guitar, but they're afraid of the effect that the sun's harmful rays might have on it, you need our Superflux Über UV Guitar! This guitar delivers the fat tone and long sustain that your Sims expect from a hollow body. But the best feature of this handsome instrument is the aliphatic hexamethylene diisocyante isocyanurate polymer that protects the wood from ultraviolet radiation. Perfect for jazz, rock, country and bluegrass. Pick and strum away with peace of mind, and freedom from free radicals, DNA, and mitochondrial damage. Includes 50 Watt tube combo amp and foot pedal featuring integrated FX. | |
| Game | The Sims 2: University The Sims Stories The Sims 2 (console) The Sims 2 Pets (console) |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §2500 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Money | |
| Music and Dance enthusiasm | |
| Size | 2x2 |
In The Sims 2: University, guitar performance is controlled by the creativity skill. As with other instruments, Sims play better as their creativity goes up. Also, as creativity climbs, Sims can play the instrument in slightly different ways. For example, Sims with high creativity can put the guitar behind their back while playing.
If three other Sims with similarly high creativity skills get together (four in total), they can each play the piano, drums and bass, producing a fantastic beat. Since each performer will have his or her own tip jar, four high-creativity Sims performing as a band can earn a fair amount in tips.
The guitar in The Sims 2: University is known as the Superflux Über UV Guitar, and somewhat resembles an Epiphone Casino, although with a slightly different shape, an old-fashioned "tailpiece" bridge, and a small green Plumbob at the top of the headstock.
In The Sims 2 and The Sims 2 Pets for console, Sims can shoot fire from the head of the guitar while playing.
Guitars are not available in The Sims 2 (PSP), even though it did contain some elements from The Sims 2: University.
The Rock Hammer[edit | edit source]
| The Rock Hammer | |
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| The guitar that defined the music of a generation is now yours to thrash, own, and rip up on stage. Every musician dreams to touch, nigh, smell the catgut strings of this blessed weapon of rock. You are lucky to be chosen for The Rock Hammer - do not defy the rock, lest you find yourself jamming to country. | |
| Game | The Sims 2: Seasons |
| Buyability | Limited |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Music and Dance enthusiasm | |
| Size | 2x3 |
In The Sims 2: Seasons, the career reward for the Music career track is a guitar known as The Rock Hammer. It increases the learning rate for the creativity skill by 400%.
If University is installed, the Perform... interaction is available, and The Rock Hammer can be played together with other instruments.
Unlike some other guitar models in The Sims, the Rock Hammer doesn't appear to be based on a particular model, and is instead just a generic "rock guitar", with a black paintjob, oddly shaped body and sharply pointed ends.
The Sims 3[edit | edit source]
Sonaflux Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Sonaflux Guitar | |
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| Everyone loves a guitar player — it's proven by science! The mellifluous melodies you create will bring gatherings to life and put money in your pocket... assuming you can carry a tune. Put fingers to strings and add music to your life. | |
| Game | The Sims 3 |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §600 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims 3, guitar performance is controlled by the guitar skill. The reputation Sims have with you will increase as they watch you play the guitar.[clarification needed] Sims have three options once they reach at least level five: to play for tips (money), to perform a song/composition, or simply to play. Performing a song makes a Sim reach the next level more speedily. Another option is unlocked at this level; when a Sim is with their significant other, they may serenade them. Guitars can be placed in the Sim's inventory and played on community lots.
Unlike the game's predecessors, the guitar appears to be an acoustic guitar rather than an electric due to the absence of an amplifier. This means that less space is required to place it on a lot. It is not based on any particular real-life guitar, although it appears to be a "Dreadnought"-type guitar, with a small green PlumBob at the top of it's headstock.
Das Kauker R86[edit | edit source]
| Das Kauker R86 | |
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| Game | The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §1,000 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff there is an electric guitar for Sims with different properties from either the Sonaflux Guitar or the Dulcinea Guitar. It plays a clean electric note, instead of acoustic, and playing it at a low Guitar skill level can summon a noise complaint from neighbours, resulting in a police visit. It also generates a small amplifier when it is played, similar to the Sonaflux's guitar case when playing for tips. It plays all the same compositions as the Sonaflux, but with an electric tone to them. However, on the Sonaflux Guitar, 'A Perfect Moment' is a Bourrée style calm piece, whereas on the Das Kauker it starts off in the same way, but abruptly turns into a wild, improvisational electric guitar solo. The guitar itself resembles a 50s/60s Gretsch guitar, and is nearly identical in appearance to the SuperFlux Uber UV guitar from The Sims 2: University.
Iconic Jam Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Iconic Jam Guitar | |
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| Feel the pulse of the audience when you strum on this Iconic Jam Guitar. Modeled after the favorite guitar of legendary guitarist King Llama, the Iconic Jam Guitar is a flashy accessory that any rock star will enjoy. | |
| Game | The Sims 3: Late Night |
| Buyability | Limited |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims 3: Late Night, an exclusive electric guitar can be obtained as a gift received by a five-star celebrity. This guitar cannot be bought through buy mode without using cheats; however, it can be sold for §2000. This guitar's pointed bottom resembles the Ibanez ICT.
6 String Cupcake Surprise[edit | edit source]
| 6 String Cupcake Surprise | |
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| Your music will sound even sweeter when strummed on the 6 String Cupcake Surprise acoustic guitar. Sprinkle your compositions with some tasty chords and whip your fans into frenzy when you top off your solo with a sweet lick or two. Available in chocolate, strawberry or lemon finishes. | |
| Game | The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §890 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
El Grungo[edit | edit source]
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| Game | The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §885 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff there is a guitar inspired by the 80s. While it looks like an electric guitar, it is actually an acoustic guitar and plays the acoustic guitar sounds.
Despite having a name that implies a connection with Grunge music, the general design of the guitar far more closely resembles those played by heavy metal musicians. In particular, those in glam metal bands bands during the 1980's, which many in grunge movement heavily disliked, and ironically, ended up replacing with grunge as the dominant form of rock music in the 1990's.
Players who are familiar with modifying game files can find the guitarElectricDecades OBJK and change the scriptClass to "Sims3.Gameplay.Objects.HobbiesSkills.ElectricGuitar" to make it sound like an electric guitar. (This is possible because the sound resources for an electric guitar are in the base game.)
Apogee Ultra Model SD9 Guitar[edit | edit source]
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| Simply the greatest performance guitar ever constructed. The hollow body keeps it light for onstage theatrics, and touch sensors along the neck give you the world's fastest fretboard. | |
| Game | The Sims 3: Into the Future |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §1,175 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims 3: Into the Future, this guitar is more of a futuristic feature. This is also the only guitar that has a body with a large hole. It appears to be based on an extremely stripped-down and futuristic Gibson Explorer or Firebird. Coincidentally, despite being designed to be something only found in the far future, numerous real-life guitars of extremely similar design have been made.
Dulcinea Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Dulcinea Guitar | |
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| Anyone can play the guitar. The Dulcinea Guitar, however, picks its master. With a look that would make any artisan green with jealousy and a revolutionary body design that is years ahead – or behind? – its time, this guitar will turn any dull evening into one of mirth. | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
This guitar from The Sims 3 Store is effectively just a reskinned Sonaflux Guitar. It is part of a steampunk set.[citation needed]
It appears to be based on real life resonator guitars, which contain large circular metal cones similar to the one on the Dulcinea. However, since it reuses the standard guitar sounds, very much unlike the distinctive sound a resonator guitar makes.
The Cosmic Shredder[edit | edit source]
| The Cosmic Shredder | |
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| It's said the Gods of Metal once forged a magical guitar from a falling star creating a perfect instrument of killer ROCK AND ROLL. The Cosmic Shredder may or may not be a perfect replica of that guitar. | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §750 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
This item was part of a The Sims 3 Store promotion with Little Kids Rock.[1]
The Sims 4[edit | edit source]
In The Sims 4, any Sim aged teen or older can practice playing the guitar. Like The Sims 3, some guitars may look electric, but they all produce an acoustic sound when played.
A Sim needs a guitar in their inventory to be able to sing songs around a campfire[TS4OR].
Pied Piper Acoustic Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Pied Piper Acoustic Guitar | |
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| Up your cool factor by learning to play guitar! A truly social instrument, guitars such as these have been known to attract small crowds of admirers, wherever they're played. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §600 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 3
+ Guitar skill
Grim's Ghoulish Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Grim's Ghoulish Guitar | |
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| Record keeping is never easy, but we, at the Filers for the Dead Files, are happy to know a simple guitar was more than enough for you to sign away your first born. We, and Grim, appreciate your potential deposit, and wish you pleasant days... until we see you again. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §740 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 3
+ Guitar skill
For PC and macOS players, this guitar is unlocked by signing up for an official The Sims 4 email newsletter, though they are free to unsubscribe from it afterwards. For console players, it is unlocked after linking either a PlayStation or Xbox account, respectively, with an EA account.
Freezer Bunny Blues Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Freezer Bunny Blues Guitar | |
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| Tickle the crowd pink after plucking just a few strings of this rhythm rocker. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §1,315 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 3
Environment: 2
+ Guitar skill
Rock Legend Signed Guitar[edit | edit source]
| Rock Legend Signed Guitar | |
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| Autographed by rock legend, Dusty Starlight, this resonant beauty looks awesome, sounds awesome, and makes you even more awesome! | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Limited |
| Price in game | §2,400 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 3
Inspiring Décor: 6
+ Guitar skill
Must be unlocked by reaching level 10 of the Entertainer career while in the Music branch.
Crafted Guitar[edit | edit source]
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| File:Crafted Guitar.png | |
| There is no finer feeling than playing a guitar that you crafted with your own hands. Make that dream a reality by crafting your own guitar today. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Limited |
| Price in game | §300 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 3
Environment: 2 (if Normal quality)
Environment: 4 (if Excellent quality)
+ Guitar skill
Must be crafted at the Woodworking table, requires level 8 in the Handiness skill and level 8 in the Guitar skill.
StickiMo Travel Acoustic Guitar[edit | edit source]
| StickiMo Travel Acoustic Guitar | |
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| Check out that authentic sticker. Renowned troubadour StickiMo really loves camping! And you will too, if you have StickiMo's realistically seasoned acoustic guitar! | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §740 |
| Object type(s) | Instrument |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 3
+ Guitar skill
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A Sim with a Sonaflux Guitar in The Sims 3.
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Tori Kimura rocks out with Das Kauker R86 in The Sims 3.
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Jaylen Mace playing Grim's Ghoulish Guitar in The Sims 4.
References[edit | edit source]
- Articles missing information about Consoles, handheld and mobile games
- Objects
- Objects in Livin' Large
- Instruments
- Skill objects
- Mood-altering objects
- Objects available in buy mode
- Money-making objects
- Objects in Seasons (The Sims 2)
- Objects requiring unlocking
- Objects in The Sims 3
- Objects in High-End Loft Stuff
- Objects in Late Night
- Objects in Katy Perry's Sweet Treats
- Objects in 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff
- Objects in Into the Future
- TheSims3.com Store objects
- Objects in The Sims 4
- Objects available in build mode (The Sims 4)
- Objects in Outdoor Retreat
- Inventory items
- Objects that appear in all games
- Objects in University