The Fender Custom Shop is proud to present the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster to players and fans.
One of Townshend’s hallmarks as a songwriter is his use of intertwined electric and acoustic guitar sounds. At his request, Fender incorporated a method for him to easily access both voices without switching guitars.
A two-post Fishman™ Powerbridge tremolo bridge provides a palette of acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric tones for Townshend to easily access as dictated by his needs.
The Townshend Limited Edition Stratocaster uses three Lace Sensor Gold™ single-coil pickups for noise-free performance inspired by classic, crisp, bell-like Fender tone, boosted by an onboard Fender preamp.
Designed to meet Townshend’s wide-ranging needs while performing his classic catalog, this instrument is the perfect palette for guitarists who need both acoustic and electric sounds without switching instruments.
Blending modern musical technology with Fender’s timeless guitar design, the Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster is perfect for players who need a flexible guitar that will easily stand up to a few windmilled chords while sounding great all night long.
What's left of Pete Townshend's smashed 
Fender Stratocasters went on sale via Heritage Auctions’ Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Auction in Dallas. The 1964 sonic blue Strat was demolished at the end of the Who's December 1st, 1967 show at Commack, New York's Long Island Arena. The guitar is estimated to sell for around $20,000 but other smashed Townsend guitars have sold nearly four times as much at auction.
According to AntiquesTradeGazette.com, "The lot includes a hand-written statement detailing the smashing of the guitar and the instrument’s history since the pieces were caught by the owner, who has held on to it for a little over 50 years. . . The instrument is accompanied by items including the two-page hand-written letter from the original owner and a ticket stub from the show."
