Pete Townshend Stratocaster advert
Considered one of the most important musicians in rock history, Pete Townshend has brought many kids closer to the electric guitar thanks to his way of playing. Not one of the most technical, but certainly extremely innovative, he has started using a Stratocaster modified for his needs since 1989. It is therefore obvious that the Fender Custom Shop has decided to dedicate a Stratocaster to him too: the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster, N.O.S. (New Old Stock) Torino Red finished, unveiled in 2016.
Always accustomed to experimentation, the WHO guitarist’s style consisted in an intertwining of acoustic and electric sounds, the reason why Fender inserted on the guitar the Two-Post Fishman Powerbridge, equipped with piezo. The Townshend mounted also three Lace Sensor Gold for a Fender sound free from hum and an internal preamp which allowed to obtain a creamy and harmonious overdrive. An extra knob, not very far from the bridge, enabled to mix the signal from the piezo with that from the pickups, so as to obtain both acoustic and electric sounds and electric/acoustic hybrids.
The result was therefore a guitar that combined modern technology with the timeless and classic Stratocaster’s shapes, suitable for guitarists that didn’t want to waste time switching from an electric guitar to an acoustic guitar. The maple neck was soft “V” shaped and fixed to the body by a 4-bolt neck plate with micro tilt.
Always accustomed to experimentation, the WHO guitarist’s style consisted in an intertwining of acoustic and electric sounds, the reason why Fender inserted on the guitar the Two-Post Fishman Powerbridge, equipped with piezo. The Townshend mounted also three Lace Sensor Gold for a Fender sound free from hum and an internal preamp which allowed to obtain a creamy and harmonious overdrive. An extra knob, not very far from the bridge, enabled to mix the signal from the piezo with that from the pickups, so as to obtain both acoustic and electric sounds and electric/acoustic hybrids.
The result was therefore a guitar that combined modern technology with the timeless and classic Stratocaster’s shapes, suitable for guitarists that didn’t want to waste time switching from an electric guitar to an acoustic guitar. The maple neck was soft “V” shaped and fixed to the body by a 4-bolt neck plate with micro tilt.
