Wil’s world of broken guitars

Wil destroys his acoustic guitars. He has no qualms about it.

He stopped “being precious” about his instruments years ago, after being forced to retire one every couple of years due to his particular style of playing. Anyone who’s seen Wil play knows the Calgary-based roots-rock musician is prone to impassioned, spirited strumming that no string can withstand for very long.

While some musicians consider their instruments extensions of their appendages, for Wil the guitar is merely a tool to communicate a message. Read more…