Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Midnight Black

The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One is an exciting new third Signature model for the Smashing Pumkins frontman. In a first for Reverend, the Z-One features an Alder body and newly voiced Z-One Humcutter pickups for a thicker tone. This sets it apart from the incredible BC1, Billy’s first Signature Reverend and still one of our bestselling models. The Z-One also features a newly sculpted body with double cutaways and strategic chambering under the aluminium pickguard. Presented here in Midnight Black gloss, this is one very special looking guitar with performance to match. Here at Merchant City Music we are proudly one of Reverend’s biggest dealers worldwide with an enormous selection of guitars in stock. Pop in to our Glasgow store for a demo or order online safe in the knowledge that you’ll be receiving a perfectly setup example shipped straight to your door, no matter what country you live in.

Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Metallic Midnight Black

When Billy Corgan came to Joe Naylor with an idea for his third signature model they went trough various prototypes to nail down the tone he was looking for. Alder wood was chosen for the body for its slightly thicker tone mimicking some of the Strat’s Billy has used in the past. Not only is the wood different on this model but it’s also an entirely new shape. Joe Naylor has designed a fantastic looking futuristic double cutaway body that is both well balanced and super comfortable. Strategic chambers under the aluminium pickguard add resonance and reduce weight. It’s a fresh new design that will stand the test of time.

Billy’s acclaimed first Signature model features his signature Railhammer Humcutter pickups. These have been redesigned for the Z-One producing a fatter midrange and a smooth top end, with custom artwork etched into the covers. The Z-One sounds sublime and is capable of huge rock tones with immense clarity. The included bass contour control allows you to roll off the lowest bass frequencies which completely revoices the pickups for a more single coil like voice.

Of course, the Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One features a beautifully finished roasted Maple neck that is silky smooth to the touch. This time we have a 41mm nut width instead of the usual 43mm that Reverend offers. The 25.5″ scale, 12″ radius and 22 frets are a joy to play on. A string-thru body bridge with stainless steel saddles give a percussive attack that provides maximum sustain and a ringing, solid tone. Locking tuners give great tuning stability and allow for fast and simple string changes.

The curvaceous new shape with aluminium pickguard, chrome low profile knobs and pickup surround make this instrument stand out from the crowd. A “Z” icon on the headstock also sets this Rev apart from the rest of the range. This is a very special addition to the Reverend Artist Model lineup and would sit along nicely with the first generation BC1 with a different take on that platform.