Geek Peek: Pete Gwilt of The Wonderbeers

[row] [col span="6" span__sm="12"] NAME: Pete Gwilt GUITAR: Squire Strat I’ve only ever used one guitar for The Wonder Beers - my faithful old Squire Stratocaster. When we started the band in 2012 I had an Ibanez AX - great guitar, just not right for the punk sound we were going for so I started looking for other options. I asked around a bunch of mates if anyone had anything lying around that they weren’t using and didn’t mind me borrowing on a long term basis. Luckily, my mate Pete had the Squire sitting under his bed not doing much. He only used it when he started learning and had since purchased a couple more guitars . He gave me the guitar for free as he didn’t play it anymore and I’ve used it ever since. Everything is stock, and I don’t mind chucking it around because it wouldn’t be too expensive to replace. The strap clip is busted at the back so I tied a knot (mid show) and it’s been like that now for about 3 years. The Squire had been coated in beer, cider, rum, whiskey, mud and has been rained on several times. Somehow, everything still works - the pots are a little crunchy but that’s about it. I’ve always said I’ll get a tele when it breaks… but it hasn’t yet. It’s an old banged up guitar that’s served me and the band for years, and I love it. [/col] [col span="6" span__sm="12"] [ux_image id="6087"] [ux_image id="6089"] [/col] [/row] [title text="In the store" tag_name="h2"] [ux_products cat="235"]