Password: Register: FAQ: G101 Contributor: Mark Forums Read: Advertise: pete townshend. The guitarist handed Townshend a ’57 Stratocaster, which has gone on to have one hell of a life. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 3:27. The maple neck and fingerboard, 3-ply W/B/W pickguard and chrome hardware contrast beautifully with the deep red of the body. There are several Gibson Pete Townshend signature guitars, such as the Pete Townshend SG, the Pete Townshend J-200, and three different Pete Townshend Les Paul Deluxes. The pickups’ signal is boosted by an onboard Fender preamp to drive a tube amp into gloriously creamy and harmonically rich overdrive. Following last week's release of a new Flea Signature Jazz Bass, Fender has announced the introduction of a limited edition Custom Shop Stratocaster designed in collaboration with Pete Townshend of the Who. Written by. Each tour presents different customizations to the guitar’s features, though all are stock models. Musician's Friend 28,174 views. It's worth knowing that Pete Townshend's Strat has Lace Sensor pickups in it. Not one of the most technical, but certainly extremely innovative, he has started using a Stratocaster modified for his needs since 1989. Fender Stratocaster Pete Townshend Signature Prototype Sold . Beginning with the first Who reunion tour in 1989, to the present, Pete Townshend has used the Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster model on stage, with the Who exclusively, and for solo shows, primarily. Update: These guitars will be released in a limited run of 75 units with a price of $6,500. 02-14-2009 03:19 PM by cosmicone. But breaking a guitar onstage is … Rabea: It's a classic player edition, this is designed in the Custom Shop. Customised for Pete's on stage needs this guitar is ready for some seriously loud, gain heavy sounds. Townshend played a Gretsch on many studio works, and a Gibson SG live for a long period of time. The striking racecar-inspired Torino Red body gleams under the spotlights with a smooth N.O.S. It has a two-piece Alder body and 22-fret one-piece maple neck. Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Duration: 3:27. A two-post Fishman™ Powerbridge tremolo bridge provides a palette of acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric tones for Townshend to easily access as dictated by his needs. Pete Townshend has generously donated his number 6 gold Stratocaster to help raise money for Stagehand’s #ILoveLive campaign, which is providing financial help for UK stage crews who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. “[Joe] went, ‘Pete, I bought you a Gretsch Country Gentleman [actually a 6120 Chet Atkins] like Neil Young uses. The Pete Townshend Signature Strat is based on a number of modded Eric Clapton Signature Stratocasters Townshend has used on tour since the late '80s. “This pissed me off. Fender Stratocaster. Description. The guitar is based on a number of modded Eric Clapton Signature Stratocasters Townshend has used on tour … There are some signature Fender guitars that are genuinely very good instruments like the Eric Johnson Stratocaster, but then there's awful junk like the Pete Townshend Stratocaster. “I’m really excited to be involved with the #ILoveLive prize draw which launches today to raise vital funds for all the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes in the live music industry. All rights reserved. The 4-bolt neck plate features Micro-Tilt™ adjustment to easily personalize the action and neck angle. The Who guitarist’s sunburst Strat would be held close to Townshend’s heart for 30 years until he placed it up for auction in aid of Oxfam in 2000. (New Old Stock) finish. One of Townshend’s hallmarks as a songwriter is his … Townshend covered up his mistake by smashing the guitar to pieces, and the rest was history. There will be a prize draw that goes until December 17th where you can enter to win this guitar. Since 1989 Townshend has played a Fender Stratocaster modified to meet his unique needs—and now the Fender Custom Shop is proud to present the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster to players and fans. Known for his pummeling guitar work with The Who, Pete Townshend introduced a new sonic and visual vocabulary to rock ‘n’ roll with his masterful playing, inspiring countless guitarists to pick up their guitars and play. Blending modern musical technology with Fender’s timeless guitar design, the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster is perfect for players who need a flexible guitar that will easily stand up to a few windmilled chords while sounding great all night long. Well, this Fender Strat, is a Mexican Fender Strat '50s. Copyright © 2021 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. The riff emperor has been mistreating many guitars during his lengthy career with the Who, starting with Rickenbackers, then SG Specials, a Gretsch 6120 and Deluxe Les Pauls. Blending modern musical technology with Fender’s timeless guitar design, the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster is perfect for players who need a flexible guitar that will easily stand up to a few windmilled chords while sounding great all night long. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Following last week's release of a new Flea Signature Jazz Bass, Fender has announced the introduction of a limited edition Custom Shop Stratocaster designed in collaboration with Pete Townshend of the Who. Townshend has never been one to shy away from incorporating technology into his sound; the Townshend Stratocaster uses three Lace Sensor Gold™ single-coil pickups for noise-free performance inspired by classic, crisp, bell-like Fender tone. Hey! Designed to meet Townshend’s wide-ranging needs while performing his classic catalog, this instrument is the perfect palette for guitarists who need both acoustic and electric sounds without switching instruments. Like the Clapton Signature it's built around, the new Townshend model includes a triple set of Lace Sensor Gold single-coil pickups, and struts a standard set of Strat specs like a soft V neck profile and maple fretboard. His innovative songwriting powered The Who’s rise to the forefront of the British Invasion and his auto-destruct-powered live performances set the standard of showmanship for rock guitarists. “I picked it out from about five at Manny’s in New York in 1968,” Townshend told Gibson.com.. “It had a crisp sound and an easy neck. An extra control mounted behind the bridge allows Townshend to blend the signal from the piezo pickup in the bridge with the magnetic pickups’ output, creating a variety of eminently useful and unique tones to match his sonic visions. Check out this primer in unlocking the Townshend's legendary tone. “I remember when I gave Joe Walsh an ARP 2600,” he said. Get the gear to sound like Pete Townshend and get their tone. By Mike Randle and Mike Duffy As a charter member of U.K. rock royalty, Pete Townshend has inspired countless players around the world with his wild solos, impeccable rhythm technique and penchant for windmilling antics and guitar-smashing theatrics. A Gibson J-200 was the defining acoustic sound of The Who when Pete Townshend stretched out as a composer. As well as the spare Vibro-King, there is a Pete Cornish splitter box that is marked ‘Pete Cornish Custom Design, Isolated Piezo/mag splitter Pete Townshend S/N 0607 Oct 2006’. The SG was clearly marked as a Pete Townshend limited edition model and came with a special case and certificate of authenticity, signed by Townshend himself. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the processing of my data in order to receive emails. Fender Custom Shop are releasing a Pete Townsend Stratocaster based upon the 1989 Fender Clapton Strat that Pete modded by adding a piezo pickup. What makes Townshend's strat special is the addition of a piezo pickup element -- in this case a Fishman Powerbridge system -- … This is a Schecter guitar owned and played by Pete Townshend onstage during the 1979 to 1982 period. Fender now have released the guitar as a limited run for 2016. He played a double-cut Les Paul TV and a single-cut Les Paul Standard for various 1967 shows, but it was 1968 when Townshend was more often seen with a Gibson SG Special. One of Townshend’s hallmarks as a songwriter is his … Already we have a point here that isn't exactly definitive. The soft V-shaped neck has vintage-style frets. Pete Townshend Stratocaster advert Considered one of the most important musicians in rock history, Pete Townshend has brought many kids closer to the electric guitar thanks to his way of playing. To be in with a chance of winning the 'Gold' Stratocaster we are holding a prize draw with … Fans of … SJ-200 and a variety of Custom Shop Les Pauls and SGs. Pete Townshend’s Guitar Gear History About this page An overview of the guitars, amplifiers and effects that Pete Townshend used on stage and in the studio throughout his career, both solo and with The Who, from 1956 to the present. The Who guitarist Pete Townshend used to smash guitars carefully so they could be pieced back together after the gig, his bandmate has confessed. Around the middle to the end of the 1979 tour Pete switched over to the Schecter guitars. Privacy Policy. Matt: You might need to consider that. Terms of Use | Pete’s Pete Cornish piezo/magnetic splitter box. Townshend revealed the details behind this rig to me in a Guitar Player magazine interview in 1993. These two Fender Stratocaster pieces are whats left of Pete’s Black Strat that he smashed at Portsmouth Guildhall on 27th… Full Details. The “Soft V”-shaped neck sits comfortably in your hand, matching the natural curves and offering an ergonomic platform for fingerboard acrobatics. Rabea: All right, well, that changes things. Threads Tagged with pete townshend: User Name: Remember Me? Since 1989 Townshend has played a Fender Stratocaster modified to meet his unique needs—and now the Fender Custom Shop is proud to present the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster to players and fans. Pete will tell you it was art,” Daltrey continued. Pete Townshend's gear and equipment including the Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar and Fender Telecaster. – Pete Townshend on his Limited Edition Stratocaster According to a representative from Fender, the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster is due to arrive in shops this November. The retail price will be £4009, with a very limited run of 28 units available in Europe and 75 units sold globally. Sold Famous guitarists who play cheap guitars (1 2) cokekolev. The U-WHO: why Pete Townshend glued together his smashed guitars It’s one of rock’n’roll’s defining images of excess. Like the Les Pauls' he had numerous different ones configured for each of the songs in the set list. The controls are master volume, TBX tone, Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB) and Powerbridge volume. One of Townshend’s hallmarks as a songwriter is his use of intertwined electric and acoustic guitar sounds. The Strat, of course, is not the first signature instrument to bear Townshend's name. An extra control mounted behind the bridge allows Townshend to blend the signal from the piezo pickup in the bridge with the magnetic pickups’ output, … This is the box used to blend the Fishman Power … Oops, looks like you forgot something. Pete Townshend and Gibson SGs The more regular single-neck Gibson SGs soon became favorites of Townshend. Since 1989 Townshend has played a Fender Stratocaster modified to meet his unique needs—and now the Fender Custom Shop is proud to present the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster to players and fans. At his request, Fender incorporated a method for him to easily access both voices without switching guitars. Gibson has produced multiple guitars including an SJ-200 and a variety of Custom Shop Les Pauls and SGs. Photos by equipboard. 1. Fender Announces New Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster. The piezo gave the guitar the ability to do a faux acoustic guitar sound as well as the regular Stratocaster tones. Pete Townshend’s Fender Stratocaster Used At Portsmouth Guildhall 2002 . Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Townshend's originals and the new tribute model include a fourth control knob on the body to blend the acoustic and electric signals. The Pete Townshend Stratocaster features an onboard Fender preamp. I know you don’t really get into them, but you should try this. Pete is donating the Gold 1999 American Fender Stratocaster he used during The Who's iconic Wembley Stadium performance in 2019 to this prize draw fundraising campaign. One of Townshend’s hallmarks as a songwriter is his … However, a Fender Strat is arguably one of his constant threads across the years, with him having played a highly recognizable customized red one for the last 30 years. Win Pete Townshend’s Gold Fender Stratocaster! Fender Announces New Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster. What makes Townshend's special is the addition of a piezo pickup element -- in this case a Fishman Powerbridge system -- to add more acoustic sounds to the instrument. The guitar is based on a number of modded Eric Clapton Signature Stratocasters Townshend has used on tour since the late '80s. Since 1989 Townshend has played a Fender Stratocaster modified to meet his unique needs—and now the Fender Custom Shop is proud to present the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster to players and fans. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I am giving away one of … Fender Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster sucks. I saw this monstrosity appear in my inbox, and here are my thoughts on this guitar. He wrote “Pinball Wizard” on his J-200, which starred on The Who’s Tommy album. 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