Graduation Gift Guide 2026

CRKD Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition

If you miss the glory days of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, but all your plastic instruments are either dead, sold at a yard sale, or in a landfill somewhere, several manufacturers have emerged to sell reasonably priced, high-quality guitar controllers that are compatible with modern platforms. Our favorite is the CRKD Gibson Les Paul, an obvious homage to the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock guitar controller. Not only does it assume the excellent form factor of the iconic Gibson guitar, but it feels like you’re playing a modern Guitar Hero controller. The high-quality build and gorgeous blue faceplate are enough to turn heads, but when you add in compatibility with various platforms and games, including Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival, as well as community-developed projects like Clone Hero, the CRKD guitar controller is likely a way better option than scouring eBay for overpriced resale guitars from the genre’s heyday. $135