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"No. 6" Les Paul Deluxe (serial no. 133592)
1975
Gibson
Pete Townshend is known for his aggressive showmanship, which includes his "windmill" strumming technique and destruction of his instruments. This guitar was one of nine numbered guitars used on tour with the Who in 1975, each set to specific tunings and capo settings for various songs. This organization, along with a customized strap-lock system, was developed by Townshend's guitar tech Alan Rogan. The headstock for this instrument snapped off after a December 23, 1975, show at London's Hammersmith Odeon as the guitar came flying out of a second-story window, breaking into two pieces when it hit the ground. In 2002, the body and headstock were reunited and restored by luthier Cristian Mirabella. |