Wasteland Guitar Hero
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #164 of 175 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Wasteland Guitar Hero Category: Animated Weapon Author(s): Flipdeezy
update: Whoah my mod made it into the Shoddycast! That is awesome! I have just been slammed with real life stuff so sorry i never got around to updating Thanks for the support!
Description ===========
I loved umpa's "guitar weapon" mod but always wished they could be playable, so I stopped wishing and made it happen :) I built this mod from the ground up but full credit to Umpa for his awesome resources. Def check out his mod and download it
here: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/2803/?
Usage: =======
As of right now there is only one type of guitar, an acoustic guitar which can be found in all the usual places as well as in the back the prospectors saloon. When you equip the guitar found under the weapons tab, you will get the option to play the guitar under the aid section (best I could do for now, mostly due to engine limitations I think it works pretty well if I may say so myself).
Playing the guitar will play an animation and a random original guitar lick. Folks standing around will like it.
FYI, like all instruments, it will be difficult to play the guitar if you don't know how. Maybe there is some fully voiced not so mysterious stranger out there in the desert that can teach you? Once you learn how to play guitar you will be more charismatic cuz of course, as we all know, guitar players get all the ladies :D
Spoiler =======
If you just want to play the guitar add the guitar hero perk through the console
player.addperk xx001382
Install =======
1. Install using Mod organizer or Nexus mod manager
Uninstall =========
1. See above
Known Issues or Bugs ====================
This mod is in beta so in the event that I broke something, please let me know! (be nice please, although I have worked on mods before and have some decent experience with the Geck and scripting, its my first actual mod release). I am happy to try and squash any bugs you find the best I can.
NPC's equipped with rifles will not dance or clap. their weapons would go all weird when they did and I found it to be strange, so I disabled it.
Some minor clipping issues exist. Hopefully will be fixed in the next version.
When playing guitar with weapon unholstered, or in first person, sometimes the animation wont que up correctly. Once the play guitar script is complete it will reset itself and play properly. In general, as long as the play guitar option is triggered under the aid section with the guitar weapon holstered, and in third person the script will run pretty reliably.
After the guitar script plays the guitar
Wasteland Guitar Hero is a compact animation mod by Flip777 that adds a playable guitar weapon to Fallout: New Vegas. With 592 endorsements and 14,588 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players wanting a unique melee weapon. Last updated in 2015, it may require compatibility checks with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 592 endorsements and 14k downloads
- Adds a fun, thematic weapon for wasteland wanderers
- Lightweight mod that likely doesn't bloat your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — might not work with the latest game patches
- Potential compatibility issues with other weapon mods or animation overhauls
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a quirky, guitar-themed melee weapon to bash raiders with. If you're into role-playing as a rockstar wastelander or just want something different from the usual knives and bats, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a full overhaul or need up-to-date mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a weapon mod, make sure you have the required DLCs or base game files — check the mod's file structure for any meshes or textures that need to go in the right folders.
- If you're using a mod manager like NMM or Vortex, install it through there to keep your load order clean.
- Test the weapon in-game by using the console command 'help guitar' to find its ID, then 'player.additem' to spawn it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Flip777
- Version
- 3b
- Downloads
- 14,588
- Endorsements
- 592
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 1/22/2015
- Updated
- 1/22/2015
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