Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend — Gear by Song

How Pete Townshend's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.

Won't Get Fooled Again

Who's Next · 1971

G:10 · M:6 · T:7

Power chords through a heavily overdriven Marshall — the defining statement of hard rock rhythm guitar. Townshend played

Gibson SG Special (bridge humbucker)Marshall Super Lead 100W (cranked)
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Baba O'Riley

Who's Next · 1971

G:8 · M:6 · T:8

Opens with synthesiser (Townshend playing ARP in pattern mode) before the guitar enters with a clean, ringing acoustic q

Fender Stratocaster (bridge pickup for the electric sections)Marshall Super Lead 100W
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