Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) is the latest Fender endorser to be given a signature model. Before we dismiss the guitar as an eccentric instrument, Mr. Corgan himself was objective enough in being mindful of the features of his instrument so that it will be appealing to players in general, not just himself exclusively. The guitar borrows heavily from Fender's Highway 1 Series range of Stratocasters, namely the satin-finished body. It is also devoid of a whammy function & the body's overall heftiness complements the trio of humbucking DiMarzio pickups on board; the added weight ensuring a healthy dose of bottom end.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Fender: Billy Corgan Strat
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) is the latest Fender endorser to be given a signature model. Before we dismiss the guitar as an eccentric instrument, Mr. Corgan himself was objective enough in being mindful of the features of his instrument so that it will be appealing to players in general, not just himself exclusively. The guitar borrows heavily from Fender's Highway 1 Series range of Stratocasters, namely the satin-finished body. It is also devoid of a whammy function & the body's overall heftiness complements the trio of humbucking DiMarzio pickups on board; the added weight ensuring a healthy dose of bottom end.
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