Microphones
4
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
43
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
23
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
8
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
2
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
5
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
0Studio Equipment
9
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
1Studio Monitors
1
d&b audiotechnik M2
On the MOVING ON tour , Pete uses 4 M2 wedges 2 in front and 2 behind.Usually... more
Strings
3
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
2Bass Guitars
1
Danelectro Longhorn Bass
According to thewho.net, Townshend used Danelectro Longhorn Bass guitar. more
DAWs
1
Ableton Live 8
"As a composer I think Ableton Live has to be the software that has given me ... more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
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Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated March 2020