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Pete Townshend Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every Pete Townshend song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Record by record

Pete Townshend Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 5 Pete Townshend Tones

Across the years

Pete Townshend Tone Evolution

  1. 1980
    A Little Is Enough
    Empty Glass
  2. 1980
    Let My Love Open the Door
    Empty Glass
  3. 1980
    Rough Boys
    Empty Glass
  4. 1982
    Slit Skirts
    All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes
  5. 1985
    Give Blood
    White City: A Novel
FAQ

Common Questions About Pete Townshend's Tone

  1. What guitar does Pete Townshend play?

    The specific guitar Pete Townshend used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does Pete Townshend use?

    Pete Townshend's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many Pete Townshend songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 5 Pete Townshend songs, including "A Little Is Enough", "Give Blood", "Let My Love Open the Door". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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