TheMadIrishman Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 In this installment of Guitar Battles, we have the power chord destroyer Pete Townsend against the mighty and rather genius George Harrison. Who would win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril46 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 This is interesting, but Townsend and Harrison are so far apart stylistically. To me, Harrison was not really known for stadium shakxing power chords or reckless rock energy, whereas Townsend was a master at blowing the roof off whatever venue he was playing at. Harrison was far more adept at playing subtle solos with an interesting melange of influences, and adding interesting detail work to whatever band/guitarist he would be playing with. But a cranking rock guitarist, no. Townsend was a king of rock solid rhythm guitar, and a very good fingerpicker. Harrison was a damn good fingerpicker as well. I guess Townsend would have a slight edge, as I would argue that Townsend has likely had much more inflluence on guitarists. But I must mention that getting Harrison's skill set would be difficult, so many techniques and influences crashing together. Quite difficult comparison, almost two different worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesOfOneNest Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Apples and oranges, two very different styles of playing and music. Both excellent guitarists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler19 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I think this one purely comes down to style preference. I find Townsend stuff easier to play than Harrison, subtle has never been my forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 ...I play better lead guitar than Townsend, and I suck at lead guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 8:53 AM, Stryder1978 said: ...I play better lead guitar than Townsend, and I suck at lead guitar! Oofff, that's harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 George is dead. Pete is alive. Pete wins by default. 😴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 1:18 PM, IpMan said: Oofff, that's harsh. I'm sorry, you are correct, I'm just a "below average" lead guitar player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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