Guitar Nerds

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are introducing our new VINTAGE GUITARS PRO-SHOP LISTENER GUITAR BUILD!!! Each week you can vote on a different feature of the guitar, from body, to neck to finish etc. - Matt and I will work out what the most popular suggestions are, and eventually we'll end up with a Guitar Nerds Listener team designed Vintage Pro Shop Custom Built guitar!Vintage have then agreed to make this monstrosity and then we can give it away on the podcast!For week one, we just want your suggestions on the guitar body. You have to choose from Vintage's standard guitar line. All the models can be found on their website. You can let us know your suggestions any way you like - DM us, email us, message on the Facebook Group, post pictures on Instagram and tag us. We'll collate the findings and work it all out next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are talking all about amp modelling. We'll run through the new Fender Tone Master Pro, we'll be talking about the Quad Cortex, Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7, and all the things about Helix that make it so absolutely brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are talking all about our favourite guitars, effects and amplifiers from this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany. Guitar Summit has fast become the best Guitar Show in Europe. It's packed full of interesting, new, and exciting brands and luthiers. Mannheim is a lovely town with some great bars and restaurants. And, Matt and I had an absolute blast getting to hang out with all our friends and play loads of really exciting new gear! In this episode, we'll be running through our favourite things in different categories; from Best Accessory to Craziest Guitars, there's plenty of great stuff in this episode that you should be checking out. Hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are talking all about everyone's favourite affordable guitar brand, Squier. There are some crazy deals over on Thomann, for anyone looking for a cool new affordable Squier, and we'll be talking all about the new Fender web exclusives too. As well as taking a look and a listen to Izotope & Native Instrument's new plugin Guitar Rig 7! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt's back from holiday after 3 weeks of being away! We're talking all about my new dream '52 Telecaster that I bought from Rigby Music, the new Guitar Rig 7 software from Native Instruments, and the wonderful Chapman Guitars ML1X that you can win right now!Win a Chapman ML1X simply by telling Chapman what your dream guitar build would be.Simply fill out this form for the chance to win.https://forms.gle/geSQZRQznSeBysFcA(If you're reading this on a platform that doesn't support external links, just visit Guitar Nerds on Instagram or Facebook for info on how to enter.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, JD and I are discussing all our favourite guitar accessories! We're talking about cases, straps, pedalboards, and a few new purchases we've made along the way. Don't forget, you have the chance to win a Chapman ML1X simply by telling Chapman what your dream guitar build would be.Simply fill out this form for the chance to win.https://forms.gle/geSQZRQznSeBysFcA(If you're reading this on a platform that doesn't support external links, just visit Guitar Nerds on Instagram or Facebook for info on how to enter.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, Phillip Carter (40 Watt Podcast) and I are talking all about his trip to Chicago for this year's Fretboard Summit! We're also discussing my rediscovery of Helix Native, my sudden obsession with 1950's Silvertone guitars, and Phillip's new Line 6 POD Go!Don't forget, you have the chance to win a Chapman ML1X simply by telling Chapman what your dream guitar build would be.Simply fill out this form for the chance to win.https://forms.gle/geSQZRQznSeBysFcA(If you're reading this on a platform that doesn't support external links, just visit Guitar Nerds on Instagram or Facebook for info on how to enter.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week, JD and I are talking all about our slew of new bass guitar purchases, your recommendations on a precision bass for me, and the broad range of string options there are out there right now!Don't forget, you have the chance to win a Chapman ML1X simply by telling Chapman what your dream guitar build would be.Simply fill out this form for the chance to win.https://forms.gle/geSQZRQznSeBysFcA(If you're reading this on a platform that doesn't support external links, just visit Guitar Nerds on Instagram or Facebook for info on how to enter.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener! This week, on Guitar Nerds, you have the chance to win a Chapman ML1X simply by telling Chapman what your dream guitar build would be. Simply fill out this form for the chance to win. https://forms.gle/geSQZRQznSeBysFcA (If you're reading this on a platform that doesn't support external links, just visit Guitar Nerds on Instagram or Facebook for info on how to enter.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This week, Matt and I are talking all about Stratocasters, and how many Stratocasters is enough Stratocasters. The answer, of course, is one more the X, X being the number of Stratocasters currently owned! We're also talking about the new Fender Tom Delonge, the Fender Japan Mega-Store, and buying raffle tickets online! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are talking all about Matt's new Strat Plus, birth year guitars, and the new Great eastern FX Co. Focus Fuzz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are talking all about The Brighton Guitar Show! We're discussing our favourite guitars and effects from the show, and all the things that JD, Matt, and I checked out whilst we were there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear wonderful listener,This week, Matt and I are talking all about 2 new lovely fuzz pedals that we've been sent by Buzzing Bugs Audio Devices! We're also discussing a crazy deal on Relish guitars at the moment where you can essentially purchase a £1,500 guitar for £349! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week, JD and I are talking all about the KMA CIRRUS! A Delay/Reverb that we have spoken about a bunch of times, but never really demoed on the podcast...so, now we're demoing it!We're also discussing JD's time at Glastonbury, and my experience repairing an old Japanese P-Bass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week Matt and I are trying something a little different, we're live demoing a pedal using these new fancy BOSS Gigcasters that we've got. Basically it means we can run effects into amp sims live on the podcast with very little faffing around.Let us know what you think, if you like it, or if you prefer us to do the prerecorded sound samples (I'll probably still do those, anyway).We're also talking about some of the wonderful gear at Glastonbury, and recommending hollow body guitars for heavy music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, I'm joined by JD Short, and we're talking all about Vintage Guitars new Custom Shop, and our plans to build a listener designed masterpiece!We're also discussing JD's new Kramer, and my new incredible VVco Pedals Afterlife Fuzz/Distortion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week, Matt and I are talking about my new Firemist Gold Jet Bass, my rediscovery of the Thorpy FX Fat General, how to record bass at home, plus Matt and I muse over what the future holds for growing boutique brands! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listeners,This week, I'm joined by my favourite guitar podcast host, Phillip Carter! That's right, the Gibson apologist himself is back!We're talking all about his new Two Rock amplifiers (that's right, plural), plus we're discussing 60's Kalamazoo guitars, Glass Harmonicas, Fuzzy Duck Silver90 pickups, and Great Eastern FX Co.'s rather charming Small Speaker Overdrive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Welcome back! This week, Matt and I are talking in depth about the evolution of digital gear throughout the ages, and these brand new digital delay super computers from BOSS. We're also discussing Dave Grohl's cool new Epiphone, my Guild Bisonic loaded Warwick, and my trip to Hanks and Wunjo on Denmark Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Welcome back! This week, Matt and I are talking all about John Frusciante albums, guitar setups, Warwick basses, vintage Japanese Fairytale guitars, and a wonderful old Guyatone Chorus pedal that I've been sent! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Welcome to another charming episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, Matt Knight makes a welcome return. We talk all about a recent Facebook Marketplace listing for every single BOSS pedal ever built. Plus, I am literally fresh off of a plane from Copenhagen having been away to play a festival!All this and more shall be discussed! Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I'm joined by, friend of the podcast, Brad Page! We're talking all about the gear that he grew up with in the 70's and his hidden love from robot tuners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dearest of listeners,This week, JD, Naomi and I are talking all about how she's joined a band with a whole load of super famous people and is now playing massive sell out shows and festivals!We're discussing her huge amplifier setup, plus her pedalboard consisting entirely of distortions, and her new Charvel bass!In other news, I've recently become obsessed with old Guyatone Micro pedals, and I'm collecting the lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week it's something a little different! On this week's episode I'm joined by my good mate, Dan Gooday from Ashdown Engineering. Dan has spent his entire life at Ashdown; helping his Dad set up NAMM stands as a boy, and now running the entire company, creating interesting new products, attending trade shows, and designing custom rigs for some of the world's top bassists.We'll return to our normal format next week, and fear not, 'Topic of the Week', and 'Show & Tell' will be back then too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Matt and I are back for another episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast. This week Barry Grzebik from Grez Guitars has challenged Matt and I to design our dream Grez Bass VI! We're talking all about our favourite elements of existing Bass VI's and baritones, and working out what we think would make the ultimate incarnation of such an instrument.We're also taking a listen to the new Beta V Bass preamp from Solid Gold FX, and my goodness, does it sound wonderful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Sorry for the lateness of this week's episode. Matt and I are now back with a whole bunch of NAMM news, demo recordings of the new Earthquaker Aurelius Chorus pedal, and advice on a simple, but effective lounge setup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener!Here we are, it's episode 13 of series 4 of Guitar Nerds! This week I'm joined by the wonderfully knowledgeable Phillip Carter of the fantastic 40 Watt Podcast. We're talking all about my recent tour of the European Mainland, the gear I saw, and the gear I took. We're also checking out the absolutely fabulous, Hamstead Soundworks Comet! It's a drive pedal to deal with every situation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds, the 12th episode in season 4!This week, JD and I revisit the wonderful time we had at this year's The Guitar Show in Birmingham, UK. We also talk about all the pedals JD has bought since then, and my hunt for an envelope filter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello there dear listener,Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, Matt and I are talking about his time at Larvik Guitar Festival, plus I'm demoing some lovely Bispell Audio pedals, and spending a bit more time with my lovely Baum guitar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week, Matt and I are talking all about the new Mesa Boogie MkVII amp range, which, frankly, is extremely exciting! We're also taking a listen to the rather wonderful, Bleak District Electric Antistatic Fuzz/Looper, and helping Yogi out with the rather pressing question of what guitar to trade in next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week I've lost my voice a bit! But, fear not, Matt and I still had a wonderful time recording this week's episode. Matt's bought a whole bunch of new things. He's got his Silktone Micronaut and a JHS Volture. Plus, we're talking all about the Hiwatt Filter Fuzz, Ring Mods, and Baum guitars!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week's episode is a bit of a special. On the weekend, JD and I went to The Guitar Show up in Birmingham. It was absolutely wonderful! Filled to the brim with fantastic guitars, interesting effects and beautiful amplifiers!We had a great time, and came back with a whole bunch of stuff! We'll be talking all about our best bits on this week's episode and Patreon exclusive.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week, Phillip Carter from 40 Watt Podcast is back with me for another cross-podcast episode!We're talking all about the new TONEX Kemper Killer, and I'm demoing some absolutely unbelievably good edge-of-breakup tones from some of the onboard models. AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,I'll start this week with an apology. When editing this week's episode, I was mortified to find that our recording platform had defaulted to my internal Macbook mic instead of running through all my lovely preamps and mic setup, so apologies for the poor quality of my audio, I feel terrible about it.The podcast has been running for a decade and I don't think I've ever made that mistake before!Anyway, this week we have a rather lovely episode for you. Matt is back and we're talking all about our time rehearsing with ELK Live, my trip to Ashdown to check out some valve amps for guitarists, and all the exciting things happening at The Guitar Show this year!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,This week, I'm joined by 40 Watt Podcast's wonderful host, Phillip Carter. We're talking all about his new guitar acquisitions, my setup for my new band, tape echo options, and the Game Changer Plus Pedal.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener,It's episode 4, and Matt and I are demoing the lovely big box Orange Phaser, Distortion and Sustain pedals.We're also talking about Matt's need for a Chase Bliss Generation Loss, my new Daisy Rock, and your suggestions for telecasters that I should buy.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, hello there, dear listener!This is episode 3 in the 4th season of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are discussing Telecasters not made by Fender, the wonderful Kauffmann Guitar Shop in The Netherlands, the amazing amp/drive pedal/preamp Micronaut by Silktone, Matt's favourite Seymour Duncan pickups, and of course, our topic of the week, provided by Chris Franklin.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, welcome back! Episode 2 of series 4 is here! This week Matt and I have a very packed podcast for you. There's been a lot of forum discussion around what sort of all-rounder guitar I should get. Matt has continued his Bass VI modding, I've got an absolutely stunning Ancoats guitar, and a rather charming Ice Drive from Goliath FX.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Season 4!That's right, it's the 4th season, and the 10th year of Guitar Nerds! Matt and I are back and champing at the bit to get the good old podcast back up and running!We've got lots to talk about, I've got a new True Historic Les Paul, Matt's moved house, I've made far too many jingles, and Mattoverse have built a fruit powered effects pedal!Also, we're using a new recording platform, so let us know what you think and if the audio quality is still up to scratch!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Dear Listener and welcome to GEAR OF THE YEAR 2022!This year we're mixing things up a bit! Matt and I are joined by The Tone Mob's Blake Wyland and 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, to make an intercontinental, international, inter-podcast Gear of the Year Special!In this final episode the 4 judges/hosts will be arguing about the Best Over-All Guitar Product of 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Dear Listener and welcome to GEAR OF THE YEAR 2022!This year we're mixing things up a bit! Matt and I are joined by The Tone Mob's Blake Wyland and 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, to make an intercontinental, international, inter-podcast Gear of the Year Special!In this third episode the 4 judges/hosts will be arguing about the Best Effects Pedal of 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Dear Listener and welcome to GEAR OF THE YEAR 2022!This year we're mixing things up a bit! Matt and I are joined by The Tone Mob's Blake Wyland and 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, to make an intercontinental, international, inter-podcast Gear of the Year Special!In this second episode the 4 judges/hosts will be arguing about the Best Amplifier/Modeller of 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Dear Listener and welcome to GEAR OF THE YEAR 2022! This year we're mixing things up a bit! Matt and I are joined by The Tone Mob's Blake Wyland and 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, to make an intercontinental, international, inter-podcast Gear of the Year Special!In this first episode the 4 judges/hosts will be arguing about the best guitar of 2022!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about the new Music Man Kaizen & I am joined by Paul Stevens from Blackstar to talk all about his wonderful St. James lightweight amplifier range!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about the Reverb Best Sellers Lists! We also discuss my recent tour, and the influx of ampless bands on the small gig ciruit.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about Matt's new Ed O'Brien Stratocaster, the mods he's made to it already, and those he's planning for the future!We also discuss MORE Bass VI mods (Matt and I are planning a mod-off) and some of the new stuff I've been working on at Ashdown!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are planning modifications to Matt's Squier Bass VI, and we're listening to a couple of fuzz pedals to help me choose one for my pedalboard!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are joined by Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast to discuss Phillip's fantastic guitar collection, and Matt's trip to the London International Guitar Show!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are joined by Steve Demedash of Demedash Effects to talk all about his pedals and even listen to some little demos!AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are joined by Adrian Thorpe of Thorpy FX to talk all about his new collaboration with Victory Amps, and his Les Paul collection.AND you get 10% off ALL Izotope suites and plugins with discount code: NERDS10 - visit izotope.com to check out their massive range of mixing, mastering, instruments and effects plugins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.