Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Pete Townshend use?
Shure KSM313 Dual-Voice Ribbon Microphone
Pete uses this microphone for his guitar cabinets, accirding to Shure's offic... more
Shure SM56
Despite not being owned by Townshend, it was used as his vocal mic for the 19... more
Shure 565SD
The Who used the 565's exclusively during their late 60s early to mid 70s pe... more
Beyerdynamic M500
Used for vocals on *Deep End Live!*, as can be seen throughout the concert fo... more
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Pete Townshend use?
Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster
He is mostly using the Eric Clapton Fender Signature model with the original ... more
Fender Stratocaster ...
In 1989 he would come back to the Stratocaster with the Fender Eric Clapton m... more
Danelectro Standard Shorthorn
Pete usually began switching to another guitar for smashing, often the very r... more
Danelectro Longhorn Guitarlin
"Pete usually began switching to another guitar for smashing, often the very ... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Pete Townshend use?
Hiwatt DR103 Custom Head
This amp has been recalled "his favourite amp". He's been using it for live w... more
2001 Fender Vibro King CSR4 Stack
Since 2001, the Vibro King has become Pete's go-to amp for live performances. more
Selmer Super Zodiac 100 Amplifier Head
Behind Townshend there is a Selmer Super Zodiac 100, along with Selmer 4x12 C... more
Fender Bandmaster Narrow Panel Tweed (5E7)
In this picture Pete can be seen recording through a '59 3x10 Fender Bandmast... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Pete Townshend use?
Univox U-1095 Super-Fuzz
On this page of TheWho.net Pete's use of the Univox Superfuzz is dated from 1... more
Boss OD-1 OverDrive
Beginning in 1999, Pete began using a Boss OD-1 overdrive pedal to drive the ... more
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Pete briefly used a mkIII USA-made Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal in... more
Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
Pete Townshend used a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face fuzz pedal on stage for a brie... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Pete Townshend use?
Millennia TCL-2 Compressor
Specified on the official Millennia artist page. > Pete Townsend, Eel Pie ... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Pete Townshend use?
EMS VCS 3 Synthesizer
According to thewho.net, this synthesizer was used on "Won't Get Fooled Again... more
Vox Continental Organ
In 1969 photo of his Twickenham home studio, Vox Continental organ is visible. more
Instruments
0
What kind of Instruments does Pete Townshend use?
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Pete Townshend use?
Grampian Reverberation Unit Type 636
"1967, two customized Sound City L100 amplifiers, each with different blocksc... more
Akai Professional APC20 Ableton Live Performance ...
"This iconic singer, songwriter is the backbone of legendary rock band, The W... more
Soundtracs 16-8-16
"The only mixer in the 16-track market designed with the musician in mind — e... more
Spire Studio
“This is so quick and easy to use. You could record a demo under a bridge wit... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Pete Townshend use?
Shubb S1 Deluxe Guitar Capo
Pete uses a Shubb Capo in this picture. more
Studio Monitors
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What kind of Studio Monitors does Pete Townshend use?
d&b audiotechnik M2
On the MOVING ON tour , Pete uses 4 M2 wedges 2 in front and 2 behind.Usually... more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Pete Townshend use?
Ernie Ball Light Gauge Nickel-Wound .011–.052 str...
Used during 1989, these were the first Ernie Ball strings that Pete ever used. more
Fender Nickel Plated Steel .012-.052 strings
Documented for 1967 is Pete’s use of Fender strings. In 1967 and 1968 on Fend... more
Ernie Ball Skinny Top-Heavy Bottom Guitar Strings...
Used during 2005 according to Ernie Ball Artist Relations. more
Modular Synthesizers
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What kind of Modular Synthesizers does Pete Townshend use?
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Pete Townshend use?
Danelectro Longhorn Bass
According to thewho.net, Townshend used Danelectro Longhorn Bass guitar. more
DAWs
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What kind of DAWs does Pete Townshend use?
Ableton Live 8
"As a composer I think Ableton Live has to be the software that has given me ... more
Other Gear
0
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Pete Townshend use?
Gear Guides
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