This site works best with JavaScript enabled. Associated images are included for reference only and are the property of the original owner. Pete Townshend has played a wide variety of guitars throughout his career though his guitar playing loyalties tend to lie with Gibson guitars, Rickenbacker guitars and Fender guitars. dreadnought-sized cutaway body with solid cedar top, solid mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard with no inlays, black & white purfling, no pickguard, gold hardware. Very nice and hard to find Takamine made in Japan. For Sale is my beautiful Takamine MIJ (Made in Japan) Deluxe Model EN-10C. Right hand. 29 Jan. 1986 at Midem, Cannes, with Deep End, playing a Takamine EG40SC. Good. Pete Townshend has had an enormous impact on the world of music for over 50 years as a composer, guitarist, singer, pianist, producer, electronic music pioneer, author, and as the creative force behind legendary rock band The Who. News (16 November 2011): The Arvon Foundation auctioned a Pete-donated Takamine guitar on 14 Nov., 2011, at its Grand Fundraiser 2011 event. Sold In 2016, Gibson introduced another Pete Townshend Gibson Les Paul Deluxe series, based on Pete’s 1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top that he smashed at the Boston Gardens on 1 April 1976, and is now displayed at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. He is co-founder, leader, principal songwriter, guitarist and secondary lead vocalist of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960's and 1970's. "TAKAMINE GUITARS AD. Smaller body size makes this a joy to play. Sold by Pete at Oxfam auction on 17 May, 2000, for £3,192 to a private collector. But once upon a time, before MTV spawned a program where established artists were issued that challenge, the acoustic guitar was seldom if ever seen on a rock stage. Townshend az akusztikus gitárok közül több Guild és Takamine modellt, valamint Gibson J-200-at használt. (805kb and 693 kb) Takamine EN-20 details, courtesy Brad Rodgers, whocollection.com. Around the middle to the end of the 1979 tour Pete switched over to the Schecter guitars. Whatever your style, a Takamine acoustic is ready to play it. Rick, with his indomitable spirit, unswerving commitment and true love of music was absolutely key to the full realization of Charlie Kaman’s vision of the acoustic guitar unleashed. El so padre, Cliff Townshend, foi un saxofonista profesional del grupu The Squadronaires, ente que la so madre Betty yera cantante. Click to view larger version. Townshend az akusztikus gitárok közül több Guild és Takamine modellt, valamint Gibson J-200-at használt. 1 Takamine FP360SC for Drowned, the last known stage use of a Takamine guitar. Serial Number dates this old gal to June 1992. Join the long list of guitar greats that play similar Takamine models including Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks, Pete Townshend, Chris Martin (from Coldplay), the list goes on. Sold at auction in 1999 to raise funds for the, Pictured below. Ca. Unknown if ever played in concert or merely a spare. PETE TOWNSHEND. He has also used the EN-20, EN-10C and EG40SC. Used extensively on 1989 tour. The primary model Pete used on stage was the FP360SC. 1989, Alan Rogan backstage with mutliple Takamines and Fender Eric Clapton Stratocasters. Click image to view larger versions. $600. document.write('Photo: Photofeatures'); in a waterproof poly bag envelope with." Item description. The Best of Pete Townshend — — Features new song "Uneasy Street". Click image to view larger version. The New York Times reported that the inspiration for MTV Unplugged was Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora’s acoustic performance of “Wanted  Dead or Alive” at the 1989 MTV Music Awards accompanied only by Richie’s double neck and Jon’s 12 string Ovations. Once we’ve passed through the gleaming wood-panelled foyer of the factory, where many of Takamine’s most impressive exhibition-grade custom guitars are displayed, we enter the almost medically tidy factory plant, walking first through the wood room, where tonewoods used for tops, necks and fingerboards and so on are stored. As low as $53/mo. Takamine EF325SRC Acoustic Guitar Noel used this guitar a lot during the 90's performances of "Wonderwall" and other songs he played acoustically. The last known stage use of a Takamine was the 29 June, 1996, Quadrophenia performance at Hyde Park, London. 2002 Scooped — — Compilation featuring excerpts from the Scoop series. 1989, onstage with the Takamine FP360SC. Pete Cornish designed a pedal board for Townshend in 2006, which uses a compressor, an old Boss OD-1 overdrive pedal and a T-Rex Replica delay pedal. The Who - Tommy at Radio City - June 27, 1989 USA . He was also pictured with this guitar for "Merry Christmas Everybody" cover . If your musical heroes like to break things we have for you a music stand broken by Kurt Cobain, John Entwhistle’s guitar that somehow survived Pete Townshend’s violence on the stage of the Smothers Brothers Comedy hour in 1967, even Bruce Springsteen broke the head off his Takamine and these artifacts of musical passion can be yours. // ]]> -->. The guitar will be accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Pete, plus he will sign the guitar for you if you wish. Whotabs is not affiliated with The Who, its record company or management. 25-1/2" scale. Meet you at the back gate - and if you could swing a pass…. Some of the other names on that list include Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Avril Lavigne, David Bowie and Garth Brooks, which says a lot about how versatile these guitars can be. Revisiting that performance, it’s easy to believe. This new series follows on the original Pete To… Egy régi Gretsch gitárt Joe Walshtól kapott. This information, along with all other content included in Whotabs, is intended for private study, scholarship or research. [CDATA[ During his career, Rick put Ovation and/or Takamine guitars in the hands of Pete Townshend, Nancy Wilson, Nils Lofgren, Brian May, Al DiMeola, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, Larry Coryell, Ray Davies, Dave Stewart, Motley Crew, Phil Upchurch, Eddie Rabbit and Scorpions to name a very small, but diverse fraction of Rick’s cumulative client list. Takamine acoustic guitars, especially their acoustic-electric guitars, are globally respected and used by numerous artists in different music genres. News (June 2010): Christie’s auctioned a Takamine EN-20 acoustic, as part of its Popular Culture: Rock and Pop Memorabilia sale, held on 24 June 2010. Rick passed unexpectedly last week. 2001 Jai Baba — — Box set of Happy Birthday, I Am, and With Love. Somehow the live acoustic version was better than the record. But that is just one of countless interesting episodes in ‘The Life of Rick Whelden’ series. Used on 1989 tour. (805, Pete Townshend Gear History – Full timeline, 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom “Black Beauty”. 29 June, 1996, at Hyde Park, London, with the no. Very comfortable action. Whotabs has been updated, 9 Oct. 2020. 1989 Takamine LTD-89 acoustic guitar. The Who Pete Townshend 1983 Scoop Original Promo Poster . (623kb) Takamine EN-10C, courtesy Brad Rodgers, whocollection.com. Broken at the neck this Takamine (number FP-360SC) is numbered 9 of Pete’s collection. Pete Townshend nació'l 19 de mayu de 1945 en Chiswick, Londres, nel senu d'una familia dedicada a la música. shipping: + $4.00 shipping . LOT 11: This beautiful Takamine guitar (with case) has been owned by Pete for many years and played live in concert for his solo shows, in recordings (from 1985 to 1993) and during the Who’s 1989 tour of America. Copyright © 2020 Takamine Guitars. Click image to view larger version. Pictured below is Pete Townshend’s Takamine FP360SC. Takamine F365ms 1975 Blonde J200 Made in Japan jumbo guild lawsuit copy with hard case. Takamine Acoustic Electric Guitars. Details about VINTAGE ORIGINAL Ltd Edition Promo Photo 8x10 Pete Townshend Takamine Gift c1991. Whereabouts unknown, but presumably still with Pete. Townshend has written more than 100 songs for 12 of the Who's studio albums. For more, see Terms of Use. Takamine EN-20, courtesy Brad Rodgers, whocollection.com. solid cedar top with solid mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, gold/pearl tuners. Pictured below is Pete Townshend’s Takamine FP360SC. Takamine, the source for the company name. Oxfam auction info (May 2000): An acoustic that has met a ‘nasty accident’. If your musical heroes like to break things we have for you a music stand broken by Kurt Cobain, John Entwhistle’s guitar that somehow survived Pete Townshend’s violence on the stage of the Smothers Brothers Comedy hour in 1967, even Bruce Springsteen broke the head off his Takamine and these artifacts of musical passion can be yours. The Takamine Story. During his career, Rick put Ovation and/or Takamine guitars in the hands of Pete Townshend, Nancy Wilson, Nils Lofgren, Brian May, Al DiMeola, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, Larry Coryell, Ray Davies, Dave Stewart, Motley Crew, Phil Upchurch, Eddie Rabbit and Scorpions to name a very small, but diverse fraction of Rick’s cumulative client list. jumbo body with no cutaway, solid cedar top with solid mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard with no inlays; gold with pearl tuners; Takamine electronics with 3-band EQ and volume. 9. Guitar case is also numbered. Pete Townshend’s 1973 Les Paul Custom that was demolished on stage in Newcastle England in 1973 on the “Quadrophenia” tour…. Oxfam auction info (May 2000): An acoustic that has met a ‘nasty accident’. The Who - Budweiser - 1989 USA . dreadnought-sized cutaway white-bound body with solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides, 14/20 mahogany neck with white-bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and 25½″ scale, rosewood bridge, black & white purfling, black pickguard, chrome hardware, and the Takamine AccurAcoustic EQ pickup system (3-band EQ and volume). Epiphone EJ-200 / BK / " THE BEATLES " 2006 Black. Dec 31, 2020 - Explore Hippieworld Ebay's board "Takamine Guitar Advertisement / Ad Prints" on Pinterest. This is a Schecter guitar owned and played by Pete Townshend onstage during the 1979 to 1982 period. All Rights Reserved. Pete Townshend - Takamine - 1989 USA. Ca. Rick understood the profound impact of Charlie’s relationship with Glenn Campbell, both musically and business-wise and wanted to recreate that blessed marriage of art and commerce again and again. This was definitely one of my "keepers" but have to thin the herd. Four iconic guitars feature from Brad Rodgers at www.whocollection.com — the largest single-owner collection of The Who memorabilia to ever appear at auction — two previously owned by Pete Townshend, and two by John Entwistle [...] as well as Pete Townshend’s Takamine acoustic guitar from The Who’s 1989 tour and following few years (estimate: £6,000–8,000). for that special fan or guitar owner. For Sale is my beautiful Takamine MIJ Made in Japan Deluxe Model EN-10C. Ca. This Takamine nylon acoustic electric was used by Pete for nearly a full year for songwriting at his home. Pete Townshend Takamine Nylon String Electric Acoustic . Parametric EQ system with Palathetic pickup sounds amazing. The guy left us quite an acoustic-electric legacy to celebrate – and Rick did like to celebrate. The Who - Westwood One - 1989 USA . Broken at the neck this Takamine (number FP-360SC) is numbered 9 of Pete’s collection.