If Pete Townshend's guitar smashing was a defining image of The Who's early concert years, it was the Red Rickenbacker that took the brunt of the abuse, until looming bankruptcy forced a rethink and a change to cheaper guitars for stage smashing. However, it is the sound of the Rickenbackers that really define Pete's early Who work.
Rickenbacker can claim an older history than most other famous guitar makers, originally set up to make electric versions of the Hawaiian guitar in the 1930's. But it wasn't until the early 1960's that their fortunes realy took off when John Lennon famously used one for most of the Beatles era.
Its sound is more "jangly" than most others and it is for this special sound that so many rock musicians like the Rickenbacker. Artists like Pete Townshend were able to produce so many different effects.
This newly released Baby Axe miniature replica has the Who logo on the body and is a must for all Who and Pete Townshend fans. Buy any bloke one of these as a gift and they'll be simply delighted.
The Baby Axe miniature replica guitars represent the pinnacle of ornamental design with each one lovingly recreated by people who love music. These are the real deal and not some cheap replica.
The guitars measure around 10" and are supplied with a simulated aluminium flight case and mini stand for dispay purposes.
