Fender Billy Corgan Stratocaster Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Fender Billy Corgan Stratocaster Electric Guitar (with Case), Olympic White

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Designed to Billy Corgan's exact specifications, this guitar was made for the modern guitarist. It offers stunning looks and Corgan's famous mid-'90s buzz-saw tone.

Overview

Fender's new Billy Corgan Stratocaster guitar is designed for the millennium and built for modern high-gain sound. Made to Corgan's exact specs to create his famous mid-'90s buzz-saw tone, this instrument features three DiMarzio(R) pickups (two custom for this instrument), a string-through hardtail bridge and a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Vintage tweed case included.

Specs

Neck
Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Jumbo Frets

Position Inlays: Black Dot Position Inlays

Finger Board Radius: 9.5" Radius (241 mm)

Fret Board: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

HeadStock: Large '70s Style

NeckPlate: Standard 4 Bolt

Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series Nut

Electronics
Pickup Configuration: S/S/S

Bridge Pickup: Special Design Dimarzio(R) Billy Corgan Single-Spaced Humbucking

Bridge Pickup:
- Middle Pickup: Dimarzio(R) Chopper(TM) Middle Pickup

Neck Pickup: Special Design Dimarzio(R) Billy Corgan Single-Spaced Humbucking Neck Pickup: Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Pos 2. Inside Coil Bridge Pickup/Full Middle Pickup, Pos 3. Middle Pickup, Pos 4. Full Middle Pickup/Outside Coil Neck Pickup, Pos 5. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Hardware
Hardware Finish: Chrome

Bridge: American Series Hardtail Design

Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

String Nut: Synthetic Bone

Switch Tips: Black Switch Tip

Tools
Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench

Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench

Miscellaneous
Strings: Super Bullets(R) 3250L, NPS, (.009 to .042 Gauges)

Unique Features: Billy Corgan Signature Pickups by DiMarzio(R), Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish, White Plastic Parts, Large '70s Style Headstock Shape, Large '70s Style Headstock Logo, Original Body Shape, "Original Contour Body" Decal on Headstock

Accessories
Case Gig Bags: Vintage Tweed Case

Included Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

Polishing Cloth: Polishing Cloth Included

Control Knobs: White Plastic Knobs

Please Note: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted November 11, 2012 by Nicholas White in La Mirada, CA

"A very versatile Strat."

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I'm not crazy about Billy Corgan, or artist series guitars for that matter. But I played one of these up at a local Best Buy, and loved the sound. It has a very warm, clear cleans on the middle and neck pups and great high gain sound on the middle and bridge pickups. I rated the quality and sound a 9 because there is a bit of pickup buzz that wasnt there on the one i tried at the store. I will have to take this to a local shop to track down the buzz. The neck has a satin finish you wont find on American Standards. Maple necks on stock American standards have a gloss finish. This neck is very smooth and comfortable. The guitar is finished in a matte black that looks really nice. I run this guitar through a Hughes and Kettner Tubemeister, and through boutique effects - Mad Professor Golden Cello, Keeley Compressor, Eventide Timefactor. This guitar sounds great even plugged directly into my interface, and has a very warm sound on its own with no effects. Truly a versatile Strat. I'm so glad I got this over an American Standard.