Guitar Nerds

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: GUITARNERDS Hello dear listener,This week I'm joined by my favourite man; the man of men, Matt Knight. He's back from Japan, and as usual he has a whole bunch of stories about his journeys around the incredible HARD-OFF second hand shops of Tokyo!We'll also be discussing Discord topic: Have you ever overpaid for a piece of gear just because you had to have it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for a big fat bass special. We'll be nattering away about our favourite things from this year's Birmingham Guitar Show, as well as discussing new purchases, and our favourite basses on the market today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 by Phillip Carter of 40 Watt Podcast, and I'm stirring the pot and dishing the dirt on what the new EU ruling on use of Stratocaster body shape means for all those lovely little luthiers out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 we'll be distributing across Discord, Patreon and Facebook - so, get involved and let us know what you think!As always, thanks for listening and for being a part of this wonderful guitar community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acquisitions and intentions for 2026. Will this be the year for valve/tube amps to make a triumphant come back after the surge in modellers over the last few years?As always, thanks for listening and for being a part of this wonderful guitar community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 for more information.

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 torment, fear, and a deep deep sense of bladder discomfort! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.