Pumpkins' 30-year album gets a guitar

Reverend launched a limited edition Billy Corgan Z-One to commemorate three decades of Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Only 60 guitars exist, with 24 as baritone models.

Corgan tested them at Lollapalooza

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman debuted the guitars during the band's Lollapalooza set as part of their Rat in a Cage Tour. He was testing them out onstage before the official release.

Black sparkle finish with album artwork

Both the standard and baritone models feature a Black Sparkle finish, solid alder construction, and the Melon Collie graphic near the bridge. They share Railhammer humbuckers and a three-way blade switch.

Baritone handles drop tunings well

The baritone version has a 26.25-inch scale and 24 frets, making it ideal for drop tunings. The standard model has 22 frets with a medium oval maple neck that Corgan prefers.

Priced at $1,899 and $1,999

The standard six-string model costs $1,899, while the baritone is $1,999. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity, soft case, and Melon Collie Moon artwork poster.

Same guitars Corgan plays onstage

Corgan uses off-the-shelf Reverends in the studio and on tour, including with Green Day. He believes affordable quality instruments let young musicians achieve the same sound and opportunities.

“It means a lot to me that a young musician can go into a music store and take a guitar that they can probably afford”