Jacob Slater
frontman of Wunderhorse
Jacob Slater's Gear
photo of jacob’s pedal board from 2024 album release shows
In the YouTube video titled "Wunderhorse Teal Live Moth Club London 4K" by Livy, Jacob Slater can be seen playing a Gibson SG Jr. during the performance of the song "Teal."
Pedal on far right of board from one of Midas album shows
In an intimate show promoting the Midas album, Jacob Slater uses the MXR M234 Analog Chorus, visible as the second pedal from the right in the setup.
In this video at 19:51 you can clearly see the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe being used by Jacob. Live BBC footage from TRNSMT 2024
Jacob Slater, frontman of Wunderhorse, primarily uses a Fender Esquire as his main guitar, as shown in a user-uploaded photo.
Jacob Slater frequented this guitar in his previous band: The Dead Pretties
Jacobs Teisco audition looks like a 70s model.
It can be seen well in this video at 00:20 seconds.
In this video Jacob slater can be seen using a Black Gibson Firebird V whilst performing at Latitude Festival with his previous band; The Dead Pretties.
In the video titled Dead Pretties - 'Take It Easy' Live in Van Zeller's House on YouTube, Jacob Slater is visibly using a 1963 Valco-Supro 1540 Bermuda guitar at the 3:04 mark. The video, uploaded by Ben, captures The Dead Pretties performing in Van Zeller's house.
In the video titled "Dead Pretties - Water (LIGHTSHIP EDITION)" by TMTV, Jacob Slater is seen playing a 2013 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Honeyburst at the 3:31 mark.
Jacob Slater uses Dunlop Nylon Standard 0.88mm Guitar Picks, as evidenced by a photo posted on Instagram by user wunderhorse_, which shows Slater with the picks during a European tour.
In the music video for "Confidence" by The Dead Pretties, Jacob Slater can be seen playing a 1959 Silvertone 57 1417 with a bronze finish, as documented by the source DeadPrettiesVEVO on YouTube.
In the provided image, Jacob Slater is seen using Ernie Ball Strap Locks Black P04601.
Jacob Slater was seen using a black Gibson L-00, possibly an original from the 1933-1936, during their live acoustic show at Balades Sonores in Paris, France, on May 12, 2025. This is evidenced by an image from the event.
The pickguard has been replaced. It looks like modern tortoise, rather than the vintage firestripe design. That makes it a 1933-1936 L-00 Black finish would have had a white pickguard originally.
Jacob Slater's pedalboard includes a Dunlop Cry Baby GCB-95 wah pedal, as evidenced by a screenshot showing the gear setup.
Jacob Slater was seen using a Martin DCX1E guitar at the 2023 Celine Cannes Dinner, as evidenced by the image available on Equipboard.
In the New Sounds YouTube video titled "Wunderhorse: 'Midas' (In-Studio)", Jacob Slater is seen using a Fender Roadhouse Stratocaster Sonic Blue. This guitar was used in nearly every show during their North America tour.
In the video titled "Wunderhorse Interview at RadioFreccia + Arizona acoustic," Jacob Slater can be seen playing a Gibson J-45 at the 14:36 mark. The video was uploaded by Requiem Vaccaro on YouTube.
In a photo from the first night of the band's summer 2025 tour, Jacob Slater is seen playing a black Mosrite (the Ventures). This guitar was used during the performance of the song "Rain." The image serves as visual proof of Slater's use of this specific gear.
In this screenshot from Wunderhorse’s Instagram page, the death by audio fuzz war can clearly be seen on Jacob Slater’s pedalboard.
The ThorpyFX Gunshot pedal is confirmed to be used by Jacob Slater, as it is visible on his pedal board as the third pedal from the left in the image provided.
In a picture of Jacob Slater on stage, the ThorpyFX Deep Oggin can be seen on his pedal board as the fourth pedal from the left.
Jacob Slater is confirmed to use the Big Bite The Big Bite Pedal, as seen on his pedalboard during the performance of "Rain" by Wunderhorse on Jimmy Kimmel Live, replacing "The Elements" by Dr Scientist.
Jacob Slater uses a Fender MIJ Limited Edition Traditional ‘60s Telecaster , as evidenced by his performance of "July" at the end of his set at Glastonbury 2025. This is corroborated by footage available on BBC iPlayer titled "Glastonbury - Wunderhorse." Additionally, he can be seen playing this guitar in a YouTube video titled "Jacob Slater 2019.04.19." Pretty sure its based of the 60s but this guitar is my best guess.
Jacob Slater uses a Fender American Professional Telecaster during the performance of "July" at the end of the set, as seen in the video "Wunderhorse (Live at Glastonbury 2025)" posted by Rock Fanbase on YouTube.
In the video "Wunderhorse - Teal (Glastonbury 2025)" by BBC Music, Jacob Slater is visibly using the sE Electronics V7 microphone during their live performance at Glastonbury.
Seen in this photo and others whilst Jacob was recording Pinky, I love you and Cub, the gibson 335 appears to be used.
In the video titled "Wunderhorse - Girl Behind The Glass (Live from HOXA HQ)" on YouTube, Jacob Slater is visibly using a Shure SM58 microphone at the 21-second mark.
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