Pete Townshend used (and abused) many Fender Telecaster guitars between late 1965 and 1967. But that didn’t last long because the sound of them wasn’t quite right for what I wanted. Pete will tell you it was art,” Daltrey continued. . Certificate of Authenticity provided by BAS. Three paired brass adjustable bridge saddles. By 1967, Pete would transition to using Fender Stratocasters — also because of their strength and reliability. For more, see Terms of Use. A straight forward Tele-style guitar aimed at the guitarist on a budget. Pete favored the Hiwatt amps and speakers from the late 1960's all the way through the 1982 era. Associated images are included for reference only and are the property of the original owner. 1966, home studio in Wardour Street, with Fender Telecaster with rosewood neck. So, like clockwork, at the end of the show for My Generation, Pete would switch to a Telecaster for the auto-destruction finale. June–December 1980, Face Dances sessions, Odyssey Studios, London, with two 1952 Fender Telecasters, with original appointments (three-brass-saddle bridge). Some of the signature guitarists are Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Jamie Cook, and Syd Barrett. See the latest items on the homepage. One-piece, rounded “U” shape maple neck with truss rod. The guitar was later put up for auction at Christys Auction House and sold for $32,000. Flat pole pickup in bridge position; chrome-covered pickup at neck position. A Tele can mimic a big-bodied jazz guitar, a country pedal steel, and a Les Paul. fitted with Fender American Standard six-saddle bridge. Black fiber pickguard, clear-coated with lacquer. It’s a masterpiece. On the rock side, Pete Townshend had a long string of top 20 songs. . This is the guitar that links country jazz players like Danny Gatton to classic rocker Pete Townshend of The Who and Slipknot's masks metalhead Jim Root. Ca. Because of the fragility of the Rickenbacker guitars Pete used during this time, he needed a guitar that could stand up to the stage abuse and be rebuilt easily. Pete Townshend was an album rock performer and a lead member of The Who. Whotabs is not affiliated with The Who, its record company or management. … I flitted around a lot and then Hendrix came along and I started to use Strats again.