Guitar Nerds
Guitar Nerds is a weekly podcast dedicated to everything guitar-related. Each episode covers the latest guitar news, new releases, reviews, and conversations sparked by the Guitar Nerds Facebook community. The show is hosted by a team of enthusiasts who work in guitar retail and manufacturing, bringing an insider perspective. Additional episodes are available to supporters via Patreon.
Episodes
Matt's Moog Marvels!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week I'm joined by Matt Knight, and we're talking all about his trip to Japan and his inevitable slew of i
All-Rounders & Alternatives!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week JD is hunting for a new all-rounder stay-at-home electric
Harley Benton Relic Series!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15 GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds!
Matt's JC120 Rig!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,Welcome back! This week, Matt and I are talki
Darkglass' Greatest Invention!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week I'm joined by Phillip Carter of The
A Podcast with Ken & Torri from Reverend!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week we're joined by both Ken and Torri
The Gear of Fret Fest!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,Welcome back! We had a week off due to the he
Trem Arms, Guitar Stands & Buzzing Bugs!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in the UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week we've got a veritable hodgepodg
BEAT!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,Welcome back! This week JD and I are back fro
Warwick Rockboards!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week, I'm joined by both Matt Knight and
Fret Fest is Coming!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,On this week's episode of Guitar Nerds, JD an
The Ele-Fender in the Room!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,Welcome to another nerdy episode of Guitar Nerds. This week Phillip and I are talking all about his new
Big Time!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,Welcome back! This week, I'm joined by both Matt Knight and JD Short, and we're talking all about Tim's
Hartwood Guitars
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds!This week, Matt and I are talking all about one of the best
The Gear of European Bands
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,We're back! Thanks for your patience whilst I was away on tour! This week, I'm very happy to be podcast
FSR & Limited Edition
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15 GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar
Preamp Essentials
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello lovely listener,This week, JD and I are discussing
The Best Budget Gear for Guitarists!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15 GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week Matt and I are talking all
Overpaying For Gear
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15 GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSGET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: G
Big Bass Bananas
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello there,Welcome to episode 10 in our 7th season of Guitar Nerds!This week, I am joined by Jonny Dibble and Matt Parker
The End of Copy Cat Strats!
Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello there you charming bag of baltic birch!It's time for another fun-filled episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I'm joined
The Guitar Show 2026
Hello there, you charming listener, you! This week, JD and I are recapping the wonders of this year's Birmingham Guitar Show! We'll be counting down all our favourite guitars, effects, amps, strings, and accessories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt in the USA!
Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This week Matt is back from his travels around the US of A. He went to a whole bunch of guitar shops and we're going to talk about all the wonderful things he got to check out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot Takes!
Hello dear listener, This week on Guitar Nerds I'm joined by 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter. I've been watching a lot of Subway Takes recently, and inspired by it's glorious format I've asked you lot for your hot takes on guitar gear and the guitar community. I'll also be grilling Phillip on his opinions and standpoints on classic, vintage and custom shop gear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Your Favourite Tuner Pedals
Hello dear listener, This week JD and I are discussing all your favourite Tuner Pedals! From the humble TU-3 to the hipster Canvas Tuner! From the simple Pitch Clip to the Sweetened Strobostomp! Which one is your favourite? Which one is ours? Only on this podcast will the truth be discovered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Affordable Nitro Relic's from Patina Guitars
Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This week, I'm joined by my trusty sidekick, Matt Knight, and we're talking all about the new affordable Nitro Finished guitars from Patina Guitars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Have Never Seen Such A Massive Baked Potato in My Life!
Hello dear listener, Welcome aboard this Guitar Nerds shaped train, heading all the way to NAMM 2026 with a brief stop at Wood, Wire, Volts and The Baked Potato. This week, Matt, Phillip and I will be recounting their favourite bits from all of NAMM 2026, whilst I lament at my poor decision to give this year a miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026 Predictions!
This episode of Guitar Nerds is sponsored by MusicNomad Guitar Equipment Care - the maintenance tools that your guitar deserves!Hello dear listener,Welcome back! This week I am joined by the wonderful JD Short for some solid discussion about what brands you think are going to win 2026! Each week this year we're asking you to get more involved in Guitar Nerds with questions, polls, and surveys that
Welcome Back, Nerds!
This episode of Guitar Nerds is sponsored by MusicNomad Guitar Equipment Care - the maintenance tools that your guitar deserves!Hello dear listener,Welcome aboard! It's another season of Guitar Nerds, and would you believe it, Matt and I are back for another year of shooting the s**t about our favourite guitars, amps, and effects!In this first episode Matt and I are discussing yours and our new ac
Gear of the Year 2025: The Final!
Hello dear, sweet, warm and wondrous listener, Welcome to the FINAL of GEAR OF THE YEAR 2025!!! For this final episode in the series we're joined by the gorgeous Blake Wyland from The Tone Mob and Tape Spaghetti. Prepare yourselves for outrage, anger, torment, and ultimately acceptance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gear of the Year 2025: Best Amplifier
Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This is the third chapter in 2025's Gear of the Year journey. Today is Phillip Carter's favourite category, amplifiers! Get ready to listen to a whole fresh batch of ludicrously overpriced amplifiers being peddled by 40 Watt Podcast's host and creator in a bid to convince the rest of us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gear of the Year 2025: Best Effects Pedal
Hello there dear, wonderful, sweet and sensual listener! It's time for Gear of the Year 2025, episode 2! Today we're dealing with the hot topic of Best Effects Pedal of 2025! Once again I am joined by JD Short, Matt Knight and Phillip Carter, and we are delving deep into the wonderful world of awesome new pedals! What will win, who knows, you don't, but I do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Gear of the Year 2025: Best Guitar
Hello dearest of dear listeners, That time is upon us! Gear of the Year is finally here! This year, I'm joined by Matt Knight, Phillip Carter and JD Short, and we're going to debating the BEST guitar gear releases of 2025! In this first episode we're deciding the BEST GUITAR release of 2025! This will be followed by BEST EFFECTS PEDAL and BEST AMPLIFIER in the coming days! Prepare yourselves for t
2025 Wrapped Up!
Hello dear listener, This is the final episode in season 6 of the Guitar Nerds Podcast! This week, I'm joined by Matt Knight, JD Short, and Maarten Cox, and we'll be chatting all about our favourite gear from this year! OK, not necessarily gear that came out in 2025, but gear that we have loved playing in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt's Japan Adventures 2025!
Hello dear listener, This week Matt is back from Japan, and he's full to the brim with tails of weird and wonderful guitar gear from the other side of the planet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark from Reverb
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to a rather special episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, we're joined by the man who started this whole bloody thing, Mark Packham. Mark's been working for Reverb.com for the last 5 years, and he's helped to implement some really positive changes that make Reverb a fantastic treasure trove of wondrous guitar goodies! In this episode we're chatting all about Mark's
Top Amps
Hello dear listener, Welcome, once again, to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I'm joined by the marvellous host of The 40 Watt Podcast, Phillip Carter, and we're discussing all things amplification! We're going to take a look at Phillip's favourite amps in every category, from Preamp Pedals to 100w Stacks, and everything in between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
G&L Guitars
Hello dear listener, This week JD and I are discussing the wonderful, rich and super important legacy of G&L. We'll looking at some of their innovations and our favourite guitars from over the years since 1979! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LIGS Best Bits 2025
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another trip down nerdery lane! This week, JD and I are recounting our time spent at this year's London International Guitar Show! We'll be discussing all our favourite bits of vintage gear, custom built guitars, and boutique pedals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Best New Guitars
Hello dear listener! Well, goodness me! It's episode 40... we're nearly ready for GOTY, baby! This week, Matt and I are taking a look at Blue FX Devices Fuzz Fields, as well as sorting all the best guitar brands into price categories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show Essentials
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another Nerdy trip down nerdy nerdery with me, Joe Branton, and my favourite guest-host, Phillip Carter (of The 40 Watt Podcast). This week we're discussing gigging essentials, from strings to string lube, and everything in between! Sounds thrilling doesn't it! ...well, it will do if you truly are a guitar nerd! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform
Bonamassa's New Epiphone
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, Matt and I are discussing everything from The Butterfly Effect 3 to Joe Bonamassa's new Epiphone '59 Les Paul! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Knight's Summit Experience
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week Matt's back from Guitar Summit, and we're counting down his top 5 favourite booths from this year's German extravaganza! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paint me a Pitcher
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, Matt and I are discussing the brand new BOSS XS series of pitch shifting pedals! It might seem like they're a little late to the game to make a Whammy, but it's loaded with the usual ludicrously comprehensive level of customisation-ability! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bass VI Basics
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week we've got a new guest host in the form of Matt Parker. Matt is a session bassist who specialises in Bass VI. He constantly buys and sells Squier Bass VI's which he mods to a ludicrous degree with an ease that I can only dream of. His taste in gear is eccentric, but functional.He loves taking a punt on something a bit u
Northern Guitar Shows
Hello dear listener, This week JD and I are taking a look at all the brands heading to this year's London International Guitar Show! We love a classic US style tabletop show. It's always such a great place to get a deal, find weird gear, and make bad decisions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Visiting Denmark Street
Hello dear listener, This week I'm joined by the wonderful Phillip Carter of The 40 Watt Podcast! We're talking all about our favourite guitar shops with especial focus on my recent trip to Denmark Street in London to check out some of their weirdest guitars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plugin Pedals
Hello dear listener, This week, we're starting the episode with a short commemoration for our dear friend, Eric Hemmer, who passed away last week at the age of 44. I'm very glad to have got the chance to meet Eric and to have had him on this podcast, he was a true guitar nerd. This week, Matt and I are taking a look at the new BOSS PX-1 Plugin/plugout stompbox. We'll also be taking a little trip d
Top 20 Best Selling Pedal Builders!
Hello dear listener, This week Matt's back, and we're continuing with our little look back at the top 20 best selling brands on Reverb.com. This week we're looking at pedal builders/brands, and seeing who from the boutique world rivalled the leviathans of BOSS, MXR and Electro Harmonix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 20 Best Selling Guitar Brands!
Hello dear listener, This week, I'm joined by both JD Short and Maarten Cox, and we're talking all about Reverb's best selling brands of 2024! We'll be counting down the most successful guitar brands both from new and preowned sales, and we'll be looking into each brand and what they offer that makes them so successful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Great Guitars of the 70s & 80s!
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, JD and I are talking all about our favourite wild guitar brands from the 70's and 80's. With especial focus on Kramer and Steinberger, we'll be going through all our favourite bits, and trying not to talk about bass too much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Marvellous Eric Hemmer!
Hello dear listener, Welcome to a rather special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast. This week, Matt and I are joined by longtime Patreon supporter, and all-round wonderful bloke, dialling in to join us from Dubuque, Iowa, Eric Hemmer! Eric was recently diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, but he's not about to let that stop him filling his time playing amazing guitars, visiting awesome guitar s
Peavey Trending
Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This week I'm joined by the wonderful Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast! We'll be talking all about my purchase from the Juan Alderete Reverb shop (it's a good one), and also discussing the current guitar community trend for old Peavey amps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Brighton Guitar Show 2025
Hello dear listener, This week I'm joined by both Matt Knight and JD Short, and we're chatting all about our favourite things at this year's Brighton Guitar Show! This year we were all forced to work on booths, so we saw a lot less than usual, but that certainly didn't stop us from spending loads of money on gear that we talked each other into buying! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
New BOSS Plugins & The Gear of Glastonbury
Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are counting down the 8 new wonderful BOSS stompbox plugins now available through the Roland Cloud. They've gone for a rather retro range of 1 series pedals from 1977 and a bit after. We'll be going through each stompbox and building a track using the bulk of the collection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hellfest
Hello dear listener,Welcome back! This week, Matt and I are talking all about Hellfest - a wonderful Heavy Metal festival in the heart of France! I got to go along with Ashdown, ESP and Ernie Ball, and I spent a bunch of time chatting with artists, watching bands, and getting to stand side-of-stage for a few performances, just so I could get a real look at their gear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co
In The Pocket
Hello dear listener, This week, I'm joined by the wonderful Jonny Dibble of In The Pocket Podcast - the World's leading bass podcast! We're having a bit of a bass deep dive, and discussing all of the many interesting basses that Jonny has showcased on YouTube over the past few years. If you're partial to a bit of low end, and you're not already a listener then check out In The Pocket Podcast where
Gigging Accessories
Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are sort of continuing the discussion from the previous week with Phillip, where we looked at all the little bits and bobs you need to build a pedalboard.This week, Matt and I are running down all the best gigging accessories you need from gigbag to straplocks! Don't forget you get 10% off of the new Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz with discount code NERDS10! Hosted
The Gear We Gig
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, I'm joined by The 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter for a rather nerdy discussion all about pedalboards! From patch cables to power supplies we'll be counting down all our favourite bits and bobs that make up our effects control stations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 3's
Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are talking about our Top 3 favourite things in a whole bunch of categories from Top 3 MXR Pedals, Fender guitars, things to do with a courgette! You name it, we're top 3ing it! If you think we've missed out any essentials make sure you let us know... I'm already regretting no mentioning the Gibson Melody Maker in my top 3 Gibson list! Hosted on Acast. Se
Shaftesbury are BACK!!!
Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are taking a look at two new Duo Fuzz options from the legendary Rose Morris, Denmark Street brand, SHAFTSBURY! Designed by the wonderful Adrian Thorpe of Thorpy FX, these two classic velco fuzzes are absolute sonic wonder-machines! And to top it all off, you can get 10% off either of the Shaftsbury Duo Fuzzes with discount code NERDS10 when purchased dir
Dan Explains Guitar Nerds
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, I'm joined by the wonderful Dan Pechacek from Old Blood Noise Endeavors! It's been a few years, but this wonderful man mountain is back! And we're discussing everything from digital multi-effects to analogue fuzz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TWS Amplification
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week is rather special because Matt and I are going to be live demoing Matt's new amplifier, the TWS 2864-S! We'll be taking this incredible slice of 1947 inspired retroness through its paces all thanks to the BOSS Tube Amp Expander. We'll also be chatting about Vintage Bass Room and my new 1968 Telecaster Bass, along with a lit
The Amplification Situation
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, I'm joined by JD Short and The 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter. We're talking all about the Tube Amp Expander and new Two Notes offering and how these products are helping to breath life back into valve amplification at a time when digital gear is so convenient and so good! Also.... for no explicable reason we talk a
Alternatives
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, we're discussing alternatives to the big two! We previously asked you, over on Discord and Facebook, what your favourite Fender and Gibson alternatives are. AND further to that, whether Fender and Gibson are still making the best versions of their own gear. We'll also be unboxing a little gift from DMI Guitar Labs! Don't f
Weird and Whacky Effects
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I'm joined by Matt Knight and JD Short for a little ménage à trois. With the recent announcement of the Chase Bliss/Analog Man collaboration we thought it was as good a time as any to count down all our favourite weird and whacky pedals! In addition we'll be discussing Matt's new TWS Amplifier, and JD's new Poly Beebo! Don'
Home Studio Setups
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, I'm joined by a new guest host, Maarten Cox. He's been a longtime listener, and someone I've kept in contact with to chat all things about guitar! Recently, we've been talking about how there is very little European mainland representation in guitar podcasting, so we thought we'd have Maarten on to chat gear from a self pr
Startling Sterlings
Hello dear listener, This week on the Guitar Nerds Podcast, I'm joined by both Matt Knight and JD Short for a wonderful threesome of an episode! We'll be discussing our top 3 pedal picks for a BOSS BCB-30 pedalboard, the best buys on reverb.com right now, Sterling by Music Man's 2025 lineup, and we'll be taking a listen to the new Stargazy from Buzzing Bugs Audio Devices! Don't forget, you ca
The London Pedal Expo
Hello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of the Guitar Nerds Podcast! This week, Matt Knight and I are recanting our time at this year's London Synth & Pedal Expo! We'll be talking all about our favourite things from the show.In addition we'll be unboxing a whole bunch of guitar maintenance goodies from Axe Wax, and we'll be introducing and demoing the new FOCUS FUZZ DELUXE from Great Ea
The Quad Cortex for Bass!
Hello dear listeners, Welcome to a very special extra episode of Guitar Nerds!Last week, we had an issue with our Patreon Episode, so I decided to record an extra full episode this week to make up for it. I'm joined by In The Pocket Podcast host, Chris Horrocks, for a deep dive on the wonderful Neural DSP Quad Cortex.We're going to be discussing just what a fantastic tool it is for bassists, wheth
Buying & Selling
Hello dear nerds,This week, I'm joined by 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, and we're talking all about buying and selling gear, best practice, and some helpful tips on why and what we buy and sell!In other news, there is a fake Guitar Nerds account selling people fake giveaway tickets. Please help us out by reporting them on Facebook, so we can actually run some legitimate competitions of our own
Matt's Guitar Show Best Bits
Hello dear listener, This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Matt Knight is making his return after a week off. He's ready and brimming to tell us all about his favourite stands at this year's Birmingham Guitar Show! We'll also be discussing my awesome new Fidelity Stellarosa LITE II, that I finally picked up at the show! Don't forget, you all get 30% off Neural DSP's broad range of plugins wi
The Guitar Show 2025!
Hello dear listener,Welcome back!This week, JD and I are regaling our weekend at The Guitar Show in Birmingham, UK. We had an absolute blast! And, we'll be counting down all the best bits of this year's show, and crowning Best Stand and Best Guitar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The World's Most Important Overdrives
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast! This week, Matt and I are talking all about overdrive and its rich history over the decades. What makes a classic overdrive so popular? What are your favourites? What are ours? We'll be discussing it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NRG Effects
Hello dear listener,Welcome back! This week, Matt and I are talking all about his wonderful custom built mod of a mod of a Tube Screamer from NRG Effects! We're also discussing Mystery Boxes as a concept, Chase Bliss, Wren & Cuff, and we're introducing our new Shergold Guitars Giveaway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gear That Made Matt
Hello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt is staring down the barrel of 38, so we'll be taking a look back at all the wonderful guitars that he's owned across his decades of playing and collecting gear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Obsolete Devices
Hello dear listener,Welcome to the 4th episode in season 6 of Guitar Nerds!This week I'm joined by the wonderful Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast, and we're talking all about the new Obsolete Devices OC201 Preamp from Great Eastern FX Co.We're also running down a handful of Phillip's favourite oddball releases from this year's NAMM!Don't forget you can get 30% off Nerual DSP plugins at neur
Best Buys for 2025!
Oh well hello there nerds! Welcome back!This week, Matt and I are talking all about the best bits from NAMM 2025! And my goodness, there have been a lot of best bits! What a year! So much awesome guitar stuff! New Fenders, new Gibsons, new Marshalls, new Peaveys... it's like it's 1992 all over again!We're also taking a deep dive look at the Neural DSP Morgan plugin suite, and by golly, it's extrem
Multi-Modulation
Hello dear listener, Welcome back! It's episode 2, it's season 6, it's 10 years-ish of Nerdery! This week Matt and I are lamenting not being at NAMM and taking a look at some of the best new releases so far. First up, we'll be taking a look at and a listen to the new Kernom Elipse - a multi-modulation pedal with some unique controls and fun effect mashing options! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
Welcome Back to Nerdery!
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another season of the Guitar Nerds Podcast! This year marks the 10th year of Guitar Nerds (12 years if you count it's origin series as The GAK Guitar Shop Podcast). This week, I am joined by Matt Knight to give you all a little refresher on Guitar Nerds, and to take a look at some of the new releases for 2025, and a few things that we've picked up during the ho
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