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. This comes with a letter from a friend of a Who crew member and a photo of Pete on stage with this pedal. Produces the completest range of harmonic tones. The only photos showing its use are from August 1968. The guitar model Pete Townshend used (and abused) exclusively on stage from mid-late 1968 until 1971, and the guitar with which he’s most famously associated. From a later U-1095 version — a model Pete did not use. Townshend’s fuzz of choice was a Univox Super-Fuzz, which he utilized to make those loud noises for a full decade, from 1968’s Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus through a … 1969 from previous photo. Later in the 1970s, the Super-Fuzz circuit was licensed to Ibanez and rebranded as the Standard Fuzz. It has been said that the Super-Fuzz didn’t need controls — it was either on or off, and no in between. He designed the effect pedal with the name Tone Bender, based on germanium transistors, causing a fuzz craze across the country. Non-Whotabs links are provided for informational purposes only and are not controlled or monitored by Whotabs. The association with Dave Reeves did not last, however—he soon went off to design Hiwatt amps. When Mick left Hull to join David Bowie’s band he left his Sola Sound pedal and his Jen Wah pedal with me as he did not think he would require them again in his new role. Link may not have been the first to record with a distorted guitar sound, but his influence is irrefutable. Besides Pete, other users include Jeff Beck of the Yardbirds, the Beatles and Mick Ronson. Condition is "Used". 1969, closeup of the original-model Super-Fuzz. The Sola Sound Tone Bender, first designed by electronics engineer Gary Stewart Hurst in 1965, was the first British-made fuzz pedal, and was based on the Gibson-built Maestro Fuzz-Tone. “I remember when I gave Joe Walsh an ARP 2600,” he said. The control knobs were for volume and "pep". Pete used the Super-Fuzz effect pedal in line from the guitar to the amplifier. document.write('Photo: Tony Gale/Pictorial Press'); This simple, but punchy tone begins with a classic British amp and adds a bed of Big Fuzz to the chain before the amp and a touch of Mono Tape Delay after the amp. Fuzz Townshend was born on 31st July 1964, in Shropshire. The first model – MKI, became one of the most used pedals among the artist like: Pete Townshend/The Who, Jeff Beck of The Yardbirds, and T he Beatles amongst many. Mick then went on to use the MK1 throughout his work with Bowie and with the Jen Wha Wha it became his trademark sound. [CDATA[ Pete Townshend’s Marshall model 1975 SupaFuzz fuzz pedal, courtesy rockstarsguitars.com. The controls are 'Balance' (volume), 'Expander' (fuzz amount), a two position 'tone' switch, and an on/off footswitch on top. Pete Townshend’s Super-Fuzz Pedal. He used this version until 1978, where the last use of the pedal was 15 May 1978, at the Shepperton show filmed for The Kids Are Alright. He used versions of the Univox Super-Fuzz between 1968 and 1978. The is was an integral part of Pete’s stage equipment. This information, along with all other content included in Whotabs, is intended for private study, scholarship or research. . Full tread switch, no buttons to “miss.” Solid die-cast housing. Views of Pete’s stage use of the orange die-cast Univox Super-Fuzz. Fuzz Townshend has co-hosted this one of a kind show, which is currently in its sixth season, since its release in 2013. The circuit contained a single Mullard OC75 and two Texas Instruments 2G381 devices, true bypass switching, and used a 9-volt power supply. There are several Gibson Pete Townshend signature guitars, such as the Pete Townshend SG, the Pete Townshend J-200, and three different Pete Townshend Les Paul Deluxes. His friends nicknamed him Fuzz while in junior school due to his then signature afro. Unequaled sustain. The aforementioned single was banned by US radio but inspired the likes of Pete Townshend of the Who to pick up the guitar. When he was 10, his mother won a Vauxhall Chevettein a national newspaper competition. There are two unique features of this device that set it apart from other distortion and fuzz … Pete Townshend’s Super-Fuzz Pedal . OUR PRIVATE COLLECTION. Photo courtesy rockstarsguitars.com. Gold Supporting Member. He used the first version of the Univox Super-Fuzz, the metal grey version, on stage from late 1968 to mid- to late-1971, when he switched to the reddish-orange die-cast version with the large pedal surface. Ca. From school days, hi… Townshend says his child pornography arrest led to his colon cancer diagnosis, which saved his life. Whotabs has been updated, 9 Oct. 2020. The Fuzz Face featured a “smiley” face round configuration of its two controls (volume and fuzz) and footswitch, housed in a red housing. The SG was clearly marked as a Pete Townshend limited edition model and came with a special case and certificate of authenticity, signed by Townshend himself. Legacy PCB Designed for the 1590B enclosure with side-mounted jacks, which some builders prefer. Pete began using the Super-Fuzz in late 1968, likely November or December, with the first documented occasion being the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus in Wembley on 11 Dec. 1968, which also represents Pete’s and John’s first known use of their Hiwatt-badged Sound City stacks. Ca. Propelled into the spotlight by the Who’s Pete Townshend, the Univox Super-Fuzz became a staple tone heard on numerous classic tracks, which has found favor with contemporary groups like the Black Keys and the White Stripes. This site works best with JavaScript enabled. His bold, cutting-edge sound and wild on-stage antics captured the imagination of a generation, giving birth to an entire subculture and cementing him as one of the most important names in UK music history. Pete Townshend from The Who arrives at JFK Airport on Aug. 29, 2019 in New York City. The Omicron Fuzz is our take on a classic Germanium diode based fuzz pedal of the past. Pete Townshend Gear History – Full timeline, 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom “Black Beauty”. Whotabs is not affiliated with The Who, its record company or management. [CDATA[ Inspired by the sounds of the decade Fuzz 70, more precisely in the Pete Townshend's tone (live at Leeds), the Super Fuzz Unit will provide you a huge range of Fuzzy sound. Pete’s Univox Super Fuzz. I always had a fuzzbox but that was always just to make a loud noise at the end when I started smashing things up. Check out this primer in unlocking the Townshend's legendary tone. The unit was always placed right next to the drum kit, just in front of the guitar amplifiers, often taped down to the stage with gaffa tape. So it is possible that this Sola Sound in the Pete Townshend picture is the very same one Mick Ronson used for his trademark Ziggy Stardust sound some 10 years after Pete Townshend used it. 1969, onstage with the original-model Univox Super-Fuzz. Here is the latest demo video featuring the Analog Alien FuzzBubble-45 fuzz face. 1970, closeup of the original-model Super-Fuzz, taped down to the stage with white gaffa tape. Closeup of fuzz pedal from previous photo. The Supa Fuzz was made for Marshall by Sola Sound, the maker of the original Tonebender fuzz pedal, which Pete had used in 1965 and 1966 on stage (the Tonebender MkI). According to Keith Cheesman, who worked with Mick Ronson in a band called the Rats and once owned Mick’s Sola Sound MK1 Fuzz, was told by Mick that his Sola Sound MK1 Fuzz had been previously owned by Pete. In July 1966, with Tone Bender MkI fuzz pedal visible at bottom right. Associated images are included for reference only and are the property of the original owner. ...So what gear is Pete Townshend using on this album to make the various fuzz textures during the extended solos such as in "Heaven and Hell"? This became Pete Townshend's fuzz of choice throughout the next decade, including the infamous Live At Leeds album, and is currently favored by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. Photos and schematics of classic fuzz pedals. Pete Townshend used a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face fuzz pedal on stage for a brief period in 1968. // ]]> -->. [CDATA[ Ca. View of Pete’s stage use of the orange die-cast Univox Super-Fuzz, ca. He was raised by his mother who used to work in a local newspaper company. Townshend revealed the details behind this rig to me in a Guitar Player magazine interview in 1993. Pete briefly used a mkIII USA-made Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal in his rig occasionally in 1976, in the studio in 1977, and in the Gaumont/Shepperton gigs for The Kids Are Alright film. Click on a photo to view full size image. Aug 8, 2020 #6 The popularity of the U.S.-made Maestro FZ-1—and its scarcity in the U.K.—were leading impetuses for the design of the Tone Bender. Fuzz was born John Richard Keith Townshend on 31st July 1964. Item is now sold. Ivor meanwhile continued to produce Sound City amps and cabs with some design input from Dennis Cornell. The Tone Bender featured two controls: Level and Attack, and a footswitch. Pete Townshend used a 1965 Sola Sound Tone Bender (mkI) fuzz pedal on stage — occasionally (there many photos from this era showing Pete with no effects pedal) — in 1965 and 1966. Pete’s Gear: Univox Super-Fuzz The U-1093/U-1095 Univox Super-Fuzz fuzz pedal represents a key part of Pete Townshend’s classic stage sound. Cabinets are two Marshall 8×12 cabinets (being impaled by a Fender Telecaster fitted with a non-Fender rosewood neck). It produces a wide range of fuzz … Guitar is Gibson SG Special. The is was an integral part of Pete’s stage equipment. Expander control for unending sustain. Favored by Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues for its full, singing sustain, the Supa Fuzz also appeared at the feet of Pete Townshend in live shows between 1967 and ’68. See the latest items on the homepage. You can hear the effect clearly in recordings from this era — the signature “buzz saw” sound during leads and rave-up outros. This page last updated 3 September, 2007. The Definitive Online Tablature and Gear Resource for The Who since 1997. Used 1967–68 on stage, often paired with a Grampian reverb. He is a well-trained drummer who took drum lesson from local jazz musician Al Reed. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Tone switch for conventional fuzzz or new harmonics. The ultimate fuzz, the Univox Super Fuzzz! They are arguably the pedals with the most interesting and colourful history in the annals of fuzz, and the genesis of the UK stomp box phenomenon. How to Sound Like Pete Townshend. While most of the dirt on the Live at Leeds guitar tone comes from cranking the living daylights out of the Hiwatts, there are some points where Pete Townsend will kick on a Univox Super Fuzz, an old germanium diode-equipped fuzz pedal that has achieved near mythic status in the last couple of years, garnering very high prices on the used market. However, in contrast to Townshend’s view that the instrument’s prospects have been exhausted, Henson wants to take the instrument far beyond what he considers the cliched arena of guitar rock. • Pete Townshend uses the MKI Tone Bender in 1965 and '66. Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Mick Ronson, and Pete Townshend were among the many users who deployed the Tone Bender to devastating aural effect. , Close-up of Pete’s Univox Super-Fuzz ca. • Jeff Beck uses the MKI Tone Bender on the Yardbirds Heart Full of Soul. Contains schematics and history of Univox/Unicord. Photos of the original grey version Univox Super-Fuzz. Ca. For more, see Terms of Use. Pete Townshend was an early and, for a while, committed user. Mick acquired the pedal sometime around 1966 or 1967, and eventually used it as part of his signature Ziggy Stardust sound in his work with David Bowie. Ca. 1971, Pete hovering over orange die-cast Univox Super-Fuzz. Whotabs has been updated, 9 Oct. 2020. This site works best with JavaScript enabled. . I don’t know what happened to the Mk1 after that. Pete’s Super-Fuzz used from 1970 -1976. [CDATA[ Fantastic fuzzz variations — brilliant to mellow — short to hanging — plan fuzz to Super Fuzzz! Whotabs is not affiliated with The Who, its record company or management. This fuzz is an octave fuzz using two germanium diodes to produce the square wave clipping. Non-Whotabs links are provided for informational purposes only and are not controlled or monitored by Whotabs. 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