According to an analysis by TheWho.net, Townshend broke more than 35 guitars in 1967 alone. (In case Bryan Adams is reading this, one other factoid: During the summer of ’69, Pete broke just three guitars.)
In this regard, how do you get the Pete Townshend guitar sound?
Also to know is, what acoustic guitar did Pete Townshend play? Gibson J-200 acoustic equipped with Fishman Ellipse pickups. Amps: Four Fender Vibro-Kings with a 2×12 extension cabinet for each. Pete normally uses one Vibro- King and cabinet for most songs, with the volume set on 3–3.5, but he can add the second at will.
Thereof, what guitar did Pete Townshend play on I Can See for Miles?
Pete Townshend considers this the best song he ever wrote. He thought it would be a huge hit and was disappointed when it wasn’t. Townshend’s guitar was overdubbed in the studio.
| I Can See for Miles | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Who | ||
| Guitar | 2 | 3 |
| Bass | 1 | 3 |
| Drums | red | red |
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What kind of guitar does Pete Townshend play?
What kind of pick does Pete Townshend use?
1965–1967 – Herco Picks
John Entwistle’s Herco guitar pick. Courtesy rockstarsguitars.com. Pete and John used Herco heavy-gauge nylon picks until 1967 or 1968.
Who broke guitars on stage?
Why are Pete Townshend’s guitars numbered?
In 1974, Pete began to have his guitars numbered, owing to the number he took on the road with him. This seems to have been achieved simply with some duct tape and marker. He also seems to have always preferred the LP’s without truss rod covers.
Why did Pete Townshend switch to fender?
Pete Townshend’s use of Fender Stratocaster guitars on stage from 1966 to 1968. Pete moved from Rickenbackers to Fender Telecasters for their durability and reparability. He began using Stratocasters for the same reason: they could handle the stage abuse. Moreover, it was Jimi Hendrix’s guitar of choice.