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Pete:

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gtrs/PeteDouble.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gibson_eds1275dneck.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/equipment/guitar/19670823_flintmichigan_gibsondneck.jpg

 

Pete Townshend

The Who’s Pete Townshend also used a Gibson 1275 for a brief period, from approximately September to November 1967. Unlike Page’s, Pete’s 1275 was painted black. Several photos of Townshend playing this guitar exist, most with the necks not in straight parallel, but at an odd angle, although one photo with the necks straight in line doesexist. Some have theorized that Townshend smashed the guitar, which was broken lengthwise, repaired with an off-center body joint, and possibly refinished. This repair caused the necks to have a slight “V’ shape. According to whotabs.com, a fascinating and exhaustive source of information on the band’s equipment over the years, this guitar made its first appearance at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 8, 1967. It was the band’s second-to-last date on that tour after a four-day break, so Townshend may have bought it in California during that time. Or, it may have been purchased at Manny’s in New York City before the band went out to Los Angeles, where they were recording The Who Sell Out.

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

Excellent!

 

Did he also talk about Leland Sklar??

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Pete:

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gtrs/PeteDouble.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gibson_eds1275dneck.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/equipment/guitar/19670823_flintmichigan_gibsondneck.jpg

 

Pete Townshend

The Who’s Pete Townshend also used a Gibson 1275 for a brief period, from approximately September to November 1967. Unlike Page’s, Pete’s 1275 was painted black. Several photos of Townshend playing this guitar exist, most with the necks not in straight parallel, but at an odd angle, although one photo with the necks straight in line doesexist. Some have theorized that Townshend smashed the guitar, which was broken lengthwise, repaired with an off-center body joint, and possibly refinished. This repair caused the necks to have a slight “V’ shape. According to whotabs.com, a fascinating and exhaustive source of information on the band’s equipment over the years, this guitar made its first appearance at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 8, 1967. It was the band’s second-to-last date on that tour after a four-day break, so Townshend may have bought it in California during that time. Or, it may have been purchased at Manny’s in New York City before the band went out to Los Angeles, where they were recording The Who Sell Out.

 

That's crazy buddy! That middle picture of Pete with the double neck! I have it signed by the Man!

 

55! Haven't seen you around much! Hope you are well.

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

Excellent!

 

Did he also talk about Leland Sklar??

 

Sadly no!

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

Excellent!

 

Did he also talk about Leland Sklar??

 

Sadly no!

Earl name the 20 most sought after EARL albums of the moment that you just have to have. What albums are you after right now?

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

Excellent!

 

Did he also talk about Leland Sklar??

 

Sadly no!

Earl name the 20 most sought after EARL albums of the moment that you just have to have. What albums are you after right now?

 

Pat!!!

 

I buy cds all the time still. Japan ships my stuff via DHL during Japan Post Lockdown.

 

I am very lucky Pat. I have everything. My "Klerk Kant" Japan cd is rare. Love it.

 

I can't even think of one out of print or non released albums.

 

I think there are some though. I think there are still a lot of heavy metal and hard rock vinyl albums that I can't find on cd.

 

Funny buddy, tonight I just listened to "HEAR N AID" on Japan cd. Very rare. IT'S EPIC!!!!! Even RUSH donated a live track on there. Name it.

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

Excellent!

 

Did he also talk about Leland Sklar??

 

Sadly no!

Earl name the 20 most sought after EARL albums of the moment that you just have to have. What albums are you after right now?

 

Pat!!!

 

I buy cds all the time still. Japan ships my stuff via DHL during Japan Post Lockdown.

 

I am very lucky Pat. I have everything. My "Klerk Kant" Japan cd is rare. Love it.

 

I can't even think of one out of print or non released albums.

 

I think there are some though. I think there are still a lot of heavy metal and hard rock vinyl albums that I can't find on cd.

 

Funny buddy, tonight I just listened to "HEAR N AID" on Japan cd. Very rare. IT'S EPIC!!!!! Even RUSH donated a live track on there. Name it.

When you die Earl you know where to send everything, because I'm going to live forever so I'll need something extra to listen to! :AlienSmiley:

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Pete:

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gtrs/PeteDouble.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gibson_eds1275dneck.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/equipment/guitar/19670823_flintmichigan_gibsondneck.jpg

 

Pete Townshend

The Who’s Pete Townshend also used a Gibson 1275 for a brief period, from approximately September to November 1967. Unlike Page’s, Pete’s 1275 was painted black. Several photos of Townshend playing this guitar exist, most with the necks not in straight parallel, but at an odd angle, although one photo with the necks straight in line doesexist. Some have theorized that Townshend smashed the guitar, which was broken lengthwise, repaired with an off-center body joint, and possibly refinished. This repair caused the necks to have a slight “V’ shape. According to whotabs.com, a fascinating and exhaustive source of information on the band’s equipment over the years, this guitar made its first appearance at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 8, 1967. It was the band’s second-to-last date on that tour after a four-day break, so Townshend may have bought it in California during that time. Or, it may have been purchased at Manny’s in New York City before the band went out to Los Angeles, where they were recording The Who Sell Out.

 

That's crazy buddy! That middle picture of Pete with the double neck! I have it signed by the Man!

 

55! Haven't seen you around much! Hope you are well.

 

I'm hanging in there. All is well. thanks!

 

 

 

I would love it see live footage of 60's Pete playing the doubleneck.

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I think Pete Townshend was the first to use the Gibson SG EDS-1275, followed by Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin.

 

G2aNQlD.jpg

 

OMG!

 

AMAZING PICTURE!! LEGEND!!!!

 

I don't know if I ever told you this story but I saw Billy Cobham at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. a few years ago.

I did the meet and greet.

He signed some vinyl and we talked for a bit.

Told me he loved playing with John and also told me that he was great friends with Tommy Bolin.

Excellent!

 

Did he also talk about Leland Sklar??

 

Sadly no!

Earl name the 20 most sought after EARL albums of the moment that you just have to have. What albums are you after right now?

 

Pat!!!

 

I buy cds all the time still. Japan ships my stuff via DHL during Japan Post Lockdown.

 

I am very lucky Pat. I have everything. My "Klerk Kant" Japan cd is rare. Love it.

 

I can't even think of one out of print or non released albums.

 

I think there are some though. I think there are still a lot of heavy metal and hard rock vinyl albums that I can't find on cd.

 

Funny buddy, tonight I just listened to "HEAR N AID" on Japan cd. Very rare. IT'S EPIC!!!!! Even RUSH donated a live track on there. Name it.

When you die Earl you know where to send everything, because I'm going to live forever so I'll need something extra to listen to! :AlienSmiley:

 

Hahaha! You will have to fight over my cd collection with my girls and a few of my buddies. But sure! "Who Wants To Live Forever?"

 

Love,

 

Freddie Mercury

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Pete:

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gtrs/PeteDouble.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/gibson_eds1275dneck.jpg

 

http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/images/equipment/guitar/19670823_flintmichigan_gibsondneck.jpg

 

Pete Townshend

The Who’s Pete Townshend also used a Gibson 1275 for a brief period, from approximately September to November 1967. Unlike Page’s, Pete’s 1275 was painted black. Several photos of Townshend playing this guitar exist, most with the necks not in straight parallel, but at an odd angle, although one photo with the necks straight in line doesexist. Some have theorized that Townshend smashed the guitar, which was broken lengthwise, repaired with an off-center body joint, and possibly refinished. This repair caused the necks to have a slight “V’ shape. According to whotabs.com, a fascinating and exhaustive source of information on the band’s equipment over the years, this guitar made its first appearance at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 8, 1967. It was the band’s second-to-last date on that tour after a four-day break, so Townshend may have bought it in California during that time. Or, it may have been purchased at Manny’s in New York City before the band went out to Los Angeles, where they were recording The Who Sell Out.

 

That's crazy buddy! That middle picture of Pete with the double neck! I have it signed by the Man!

 

55! Haven't seen you around much! Hope you are well.

 

I'm hanging in there. All is well. thanks!

 

 

 

I would love it see live footage of 60's Pete playing the doubleneck.

 

You are welcome buddy! PETE RULES! As a matter of fact I listened to "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes" last night. A masterpiece.

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Earl have you got yourself a Haddonfield varsity hoodie yet? They just became available in April from Fright Rags, I think they're shipping out now.

 

https://www.fright-r...ay-to-halloween

 

Hahahaha! Pat! I know you won't take this the wrong way but I LOVE YOU MAN! LOL!!!

 

Pat! I have almost ever "Halloween" Tee from that website!

 

Thank you!

 

I didn't know about that hoodie!!

 

I love FRIGHT RAGS!!!!

 

RUSH ON!

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Earl have you got yourself a Haddonfield varsity hoodie yet? They just became available in April from Fright Rags, I think they're shipping out now.

 

https://www.fright-r...ay-to-halloween

 

It's crazy buddy! SOLD OUT!!!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!

You need to find a Halloween nerd and make him an offer he can't refuse...or you can just buy it off him instead!

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Earl have you got yourself a Haddonfield varsity hoodie yet? They just became available in April from Fright Rags, I think they're shipping out now.

 

https://www.fright-r...ay-to-halloween

 

Hahahaha! Pat! I know you won't take this the wrong way but I LOVE YOU MAN! LOL!!!

 

Pat! I have almost ever "Halloween" Tee from that website!

 

Thank you!

 

I didn't know about that hoodie!!

 

I love FRIGHT RAGS!!!!

 

RUSH ON!

Earl they probably depend on you for their jobs!

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Did Edward Van Halen use one? No? Then why are we talking about this? :)

 

First time seeing this picture of Eddie

 

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