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Billy Corgan
Blog

Billy Corgan Tour Prep: A Gear Talk Revival

April 7, 2025
As of April 7, 2025, Billy Corgan, the iconic frontman of Smashing Pumpkins, is gearing up for a newly announced tour that’s sparking excitement across the guitar community. For recently unemployed Gen Xers—those born between 1965 and 1980—this news isn’t just about music; it’s a nostalgic lifeline to the ‘90s 🎸
Martin Guitar Eric Clapton limited edition
News

Martin Guitar Eric Clapton Limited Edition Models

April 3, 2025
The world of music gear buzzed with excitement on April 2, 2025, when Martin Guitar unveiled two new limited-edition guitars to celebrate 30 years of collaboration with legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. For recently unemployed Gen Xers—those born between 1965 and 1980—who grew up idolizing Clapton’s soulful riffs and timeless hits, 🎸
Guitar Modes
Lessons

Basics of Guitar Modes Explained Easily

July 30, 2023
To keep things simple, if I were to explain musical modes to my grandmother while sitting around the campfire, I’d say the guitar modes are essentially scales that are derived from the major scale. The concept of musical modes originated from ancient Greece, but in modern music, they provide different 🎸