Guitar Nerds

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by CIOKS, Reverend Guitars, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.On this week's Halloween Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we're talking all about CIOKS Power Supplies, Fender Mark Hoppus P basses, Tone City signature series effects, and ThorpyFX.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, I'm joined by acoustic guitar master and thoroughly nice chap, Mike Dawes. In this episode we'll talk all about his unique playing technique, his wonderful signature model Cuntz guitars, his Tonewood amp, and his fantastically clever approach to effects use and building songs as a solo performer.Check out Mike Dawes on his website and across social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by CIOKS, Reverend Guitars, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on the podcast, we're playing another Guitar Nerds quiz. Pick your host to play along with and join the ultimate test of your knowledge. With Jay Cross as the reigning champion, can his superiority be threatened by the might of Mark Packham or Matt Knight. FIND OUT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to another episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week we're talking all about the incredible value for money basses that are Bass Collections British Masters Series. We also take questions from the Facebook Group and discuss our ideal bass cabinet of choice.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Reverend Guitars, Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week, on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Mark Packham rejoins us to talk all about home rigs, Les Paul Juniors and the sad passing of Eddie Van Halen.We take a look at Fender's new American Professional II series, and our new pink Guitar Nerds cabs from Zilla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, on The Friday Special, I'm talking to two of my favourite guitarists in the world! The combined might that is Niall Kennedy and Rory Friers from the Belfast super band, And So I Watch You From Afar.In this episode we talk all about their developing setups through the years, their gradual move towards multi-effects, their reluctance to use switcher pedals, and their absolutely fantastic Shergold guitars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Reverend Guitars, Neural DSP, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast we're talking a look at Guy Pratt's signature bass and compressor, Boss' new GT-1000 Core and, most importantly, JHS' new 3 series effects pedals.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to another episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week, we count down our favourite basses available in shops right now. We discuss our favourite 5 string basses AND the single bass that we think is the best bass of all basses!Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.Get 30% off any of Neural DSP 's incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we discuss the new Merchant City Music exclusive Satin Foam Shrimp Pink Reverend Eastsider T, a wonderful custom pedal build from Bad Penny FX, and Fender's new HER signature model Stratocaster.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, I'm talking to Dan from Moar Guitars.Moar Guitars are absolutely one of my favourite custom shops at the moment. Dan makes gorgeously ergonomic retro-cum-modern super thin and lightweight 335 and telecaster style guitars in Copenhagen, Denmark. His attention to detail is second-to-none, and his attitude towards his customers and the level of detail he'll go to to make sure he makes the right guitar for the right person is absolutely outstanding.Moar Guitars come will an absolutely full 5 star Guitar Nerds rating, and I thoroughly recommend getting on that every growing waiting list. Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we take a look at the unprecedented amount of reverb pedals that seem to have all been released at the same time, including Strymon, Eventide and Neunaber. We also check out the incredible reclaimed wood Holy Grail guitar build by SBC Guitars.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to another episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week, we count down our favourite basses available in shops right now. We discuss our favourite short scales, fretless basses and affordable basses.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series is brought to you in association with Neural DSP. Thanks to them being wonderful people you can get 30% off any of their incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.This episode is sponsored by Focusrite and their series of Scarlett recording interfaces.Hello and welcome to the The Guitar Nerds Home Recording Guide, a new 4 part series all about how to record at home. In this series we'll discuss the equipment you’ll need to transform your gigging or practice rig into something that allows you create great music at home. We'll even throw in some hints and tips on how to get started, how to improve, and if you’re already well versed in home recording hopefully a few tit bits to really hone your skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.Get 30% off any of Neural DSP 's incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we talk a lot about effects pedals. Specifically, the new Electro-Harmonix Pitchfork+, 29 Pedals, Frederic Effects, and a rather lovely purple dipped aluminium jazzmaster from Drewman Guitars.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series is brought to you in association with Neural DSP. Thanks to them being wonderful people you can get 30% off any of their incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.This episode is sponsored by Focusrite and their series of Scarlett recording interfaces.Hello and welcome to the The Guitar Nerds Home Recording Guide, a new 4 part series all about how to record at home. In this series we'll discuss the equipment you’ll need to transform your gigging or practice rig into something that allows you create great music at home. We'll even throw in some hints and tips on how to get started, how to improve, and if you’re already well versed in home recording hopefully a few tit bits to really hone your skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we discuss all the wonderful models made by legendary aluminium guitar company, Electrical Guitar Company. Plus we take a look at Matt's new pedalboard.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series is brought to you in association with Neural DSP. Thanks to them being wonderful people you can get 30% off any of their incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.This episode is sponsored by Focusrite and their series of Scarlett recording interfaces.Hello and welcome to the The Guitar Nerds Home Recording Guide, a new 4 part series all about how to record at home. In this series we'll discuss the equipment you’ll need to transform your gigging or practice rig into something that allows you create great music at home. We'll even throw in some hints and tips on how to get started, how to improve, and if you’re already well versed in home recording hopefully a few tit bits to really hone your skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to another episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week, the team answer questions from the Guitar Nerds Facebook Group and talk about the ultimate bass tone and how to achieve it without a 2 person lift amplifier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.Get 30% off any of Neural DSP 's incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.On this week's episode of The Guitar Nerds podcast we're talking all about the new offering from Jackson Audio, Gretsch's incredible selection of custom shop guitars, the 70th anniversary of the Esquire, and Neural DSP's absolutely fantastic range of plugins.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series is brought to you in association with Neural DSP. Thanks to them being wonderful people you can get 30% off any of their incredible plugins from now until 16th October. Use discount code GUITARNERDS at the checkout on their online store.This episode is sponsored by Focusrite and their series of Scarlett recording interfaces.Hello and welcome to the The Guitar Nerds Home Recording Guide, a new 4 part series all about how to record at home. In this series we'll discuss the equipment you’ll need to transform your gigging or practice rig into something that allows you create great music at home. We'll even throw in some hints and tips on how to get started, how to improve, and if you’re already well versed in home recording hopefully a few tit bits to really hone your skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.On this week's episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we're talking all about Danelectro's substantial range of instruments, Jeff Bridges new Breedlove guitar, and a whole bunch of new road worn models from Fender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to another episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week the Bass Nerds team talk all about Serek's new batch built bass, The Grand, Spector's wonderful legacy of fantastic instruments, and Status' unbreakable graphite necks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.On this episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, the team take a look at new offerings from Fender and Gibson, some cool new plectrums and a pink Dunable guitar!Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast I'm talking to Stuart Powick from SMP Guitars.SMP Guitars are a wonderful little British custom shop who offer some really wonderful iterations of both classic and modern guitars.I find Stuart's attention to detail on his builds to be second to none, and I really enjoyed learning more about all his great instruments and a bit about what's yet to come.Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Matt, Mark and Jay must compete against each other in a quiz to end all quizzes!The team must face off in rounds such as, Pink The Unpinkable, and Show Me Your Shredentials. Who will win? FIND OUT!Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're giving you double the content on Friday, not only do you get episode 2 of The Bass Guitar Nerds, you also get a bonus episode of The Friday Special, and this week we're chatting with the ever charming Music Is Win YouTube sensation, Tyler Larson.If you're not already aware of the incredible stuff that Tyler does then check out his YouTube channel and awesome tuition courses.Tyler will also be teaching at the PRS live event from the 10th-13th August which you can check out right here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bass Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Ashdown Engineering and their incredible new range of awesome bass guitars.Hello and welcome to another episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week we take a look at the Darkglass Element headphone amp, and take questions from the Facebook Group... although to be honest we only really answer one question as we spiral off into talking about JD and Naomi's pedalboards.Much fuzz and octave will be discussed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Solid Gold FX, Echoline Pedals, Reverend Guitars, Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.Check out the PRS LIVE EVENT! From August 10th-13th Paul Reed Smith and Maryland Hall are hosting a Live Virtual Music School!This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Joe, Matt and Jay head down the rabbit hole of independent guitar strap companies, specifically eco-friendly and vegan companies.Thanks to Instagram it's easy to find loads of exciting brands, a quick search for #veganguitarstraps reveals a number of wonderful little businesses and Etsy Shops that we think are worth your time and investment.Remember, you can get £10 off any pedal in the Echoline online shop by using discount code ILOVEGUITARNERDS. Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast I am joined by the wonderfully creative, ergonomically obsessed mastermind behind SBC Guitars, Stuart Robson.We discuss his entire range from the beginning to what lies in the future, and of course his incredible reclaimed wood Holy Grail guitar.Remember, you can get £10 off any pedal in the Echoline online shop by using discount code ILOVEGUITARNERDS. Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Solid Gold FX, Echoline Pedals, Reverend Guitars, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.On this week's episode we're talking all about boutique plectrums, 666mm scale guitars, and taking questions from the Guitar Nerds Facebook Group.We also discuss some of the weirder offerings for our co-operative build with Guitar Assembly.Remember, you can get £10 off any pedal in the Echoline online shop by using discount code ILOVEGUITARNERDS. Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to the first episode in our new series, Bass Guitar Nerds. This series will be running every other week, alternating with The Friday Special series.This week I'll be introducing you to our new hosts, JD Short and Naomi Macleod. We're going to be talking all about their rigs - JD's fantastic pair of Stonefield basses and Naomi's awesome chop-shop Bronco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Solid Gold FX, Echoline Pedals, Reverend Guitars,  Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.On this week's episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast we're discussing the start of a new fun filled adventure build with Guitar Assembly. Help us design the new Guitar Nerds guitar! We also discuss the Guitar Nerds 2020 Survey, which you can fill out here. Matt has a new pedal from Dr Scientist and we have a whole bunch of Solid Gold FX to mess around with.Remember, you can get £10 off any pedal in the Echoline online shop by using discount code ILOVEGUITARNERDS. Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we are joined by KT Tunstall, the guitarist who popularised live looping, and developed a style of rhythmic and percussive guitar playing that has inspired generations of solo singer songwriters.Having released numerous chart topping albums and won Grammy, Mercury and Brit awards along the way, KT's unique approach and incredibly skilled looping method is something every guitarist aspires to, and it's great get to to chat Gibson, Supro, and Akai loopers with such a modern day guitar hero.Check out more Guitar Nerds & join the discussion over on the Guitar Nerds Facebook Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Solid Gold FX, Echoline Pedals, Reverend Guitars, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast we talk about replacement pickups for Stratocasters, Mark's new lacquer finish Mexican Strat, new signature models from Charvel and a whole bunch of inane meandering.Remember, you can get £10 off any pedal in the Echoline online shop by using discount code ILOVEGUITARNERDS. Join us on our Facebook Community, Guitar Nerds Group and on Instagram for more of this guitar nerdery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Joe and Matt are joined by Instagram and YouTube shredding sensation, Sophie Burrell.At the age of just 21 Sophie has amassed a huge following on Instagram and offers everything from demo videos, guitar tuition, play-throughs and general guitar nerdery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by Reverend Guitars, KMA Audio Machines, Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast we discuss a whole load of cool new releases from Darkglass Electronics new Headphone amplifier to Eventide's new power supplies and Solar guitars foray into bolt on guitars.This episode is hosted by Joe Branton, featuring Matt Knight, Jay Cross & Mark Packham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Matt invites Steve Mac onto the show, guitarist and founding member of The Australian Pink Floyd Show. Steve walks us through his incredible pedalboard and live set up, and his process behind his near perfect replication of some of the most legendary guitar tones in history!Check out The Australian Pink Floyd Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by KMA Audio Machines, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, we talk A LOT about Stratocasters. Jay has bought his first ever Strat, Matt has replaced the saddles on his, and I (Joe) regret selling all 4 for mine.We also take questions from the Facebook Group and discuss the awesome new range of Echoline Pedals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast I am joined by modern day legend of the guitar building industry, Seth Baccus.Seth Baccus guitars represent the absolute pinnacle of beautifully crafted marriages between vintage and modern, a comprehensive range of instruments covering a broad church of tastes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by KMA Audio Machines, Faith Guitars & Ernie Ball.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, the team discuss the most expensive guitar to ever be sold; the Kurt Cobain 1959 Martin D-18E. The MTV acoustic sold only a few days after the famous Prince Blue Cloud guitar from the same auction house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special, Joe and Matt are joined by Matt Gleeson from Monty's Guitars.Monty's Guitars are responsible for some wonderful pickups and some cracking custom builds - Most notably for the creation of Danish Pete's custom tele pickup set!Throughout the Covid19 crisis Monty's Guitars are also offering 20% off everything in their online shop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guitar Nerds is sponsored by KMA Audio Machines, Two Notes Audio, Shergold Guitars & Ernie Ball.On this week's episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast Matt talks about his new Jackson Audio Golden Boy, Joe has discovered a new pedalboard amplifier from Thermion, Jay has stumbled across the ultimate Guitar Nerds pedal in the RPS Effects Arcade Machine, and Mark love for the Walrus Audio 385 projector preamp inspired drive is superseded by the brand's new offering.Join us on Facebook and Instagram for more episode discussion and check out the Thermion Zero Kickstarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Matt and Joe meet up with everyone's favourite effects pedal grand master, Nick Reinhart.Revered for being the guitar half of Pedals & Effects, the guitarist in Tera Melos, Death Grips, Big Walnuts Yonder, and basically the ultimate weird noise creator.In this podcast we'll talk about everything from Nick's reluctance to use switchers to Nick's favourite sneaker for effect manipulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We stand unequivocally alongside the Black Lives Matter movement. The music we love as guitar enthusiasts was forged by black musical pioneers. There would not be any Guitar Nerds if it were not for the likes of Robert Johnson, Memphis Minnie or Little Richard.It should be clear now that it is not enough to simply be non-racist; we must be actively anti-racist. We must take specific and coordinated steps to dismantle racism and prejudice, where it lives, both at home and elsewhere, all the way to the highest seats of power.We have taken the past week to reflect on our own privileges and our place within this industry, and to contemplate how we as Guitar Nerds could do better.It is clear that we have not been doing enough, so we’re making a commitment to increasing representation and diversifying the range of voices that you will hear on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, expanding our research and coverage of brands and artists throughout history and today.We will also be donating to and championing new charities every month and using this platform to raise up the voices of those marginalised within the guitar community and the wider world.Thank you for listening and for being a part of the guitar nerds community.If you haven't already please check out the following charities that are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement across the world:STAND AGAINST RACISM & INEQUALITY COALITION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY & RIGHTS BLACK LIVES MATTER UK BLACK LIVES MATTER US STOP HATE On this week's episode we're counting down all our favourite models from Squier's new range of Paranormal guitars and basses, plus Mark explains the subtle differences in Epiphone build quality between different Korean factories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special, Joe and Matt catch up with Zander Circuitry owner Alex Millar to talk about the new Junipero and all the other exciting pedals in the Zander Circuitry line up.Guitar Nerds listeners can take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on the Zander Circuitry webshop. Just use discount code, GTRNRD20 at the checkout for 20% off everything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Guitar Nerds Podcast is sponsored by Shergold Guitars, Ernie Ball, Nobels Effects and Two Notes Two Notes:Introducing possibly the ultimate recording solution for guitarists everywhere, the Two Notes Captor X.Playing your tube amp in a great sounding room with an exceptional choice of perfectly matched speaker cabinets and microphones is truly joyous and an unparalleled experience. The Torpedo Captor X is for tube amp lovers who crave this every time they play – no matter the environment.Shergold Guitars:Celebrated by Total Guitar Magazine as “one of the most refined single-cuts on the market, with endlessly satisfying playability and a flawless set of tones”, the Shergold Provocateur combines remarkable specification with a retro vibe for a unique and bona fide rock guitar.You can find your nearest Shergold dealer here … And if you’re not in the UK, don’t fear, many UK based Shergold dealers have super awesome international shipping options to guarantee your Shergold will make it to you in the most far-flung of places.Ernie Ball:One of the most popular Ernie Ball Music Man models, the John Petrucci Majesty, is being welcomed with 4 brand-new, striking finishes. Now offered in Pink Sand, Red Phoenix, Smoked Pearl, and Ember Glow, the 2020 Majesty features a lightweight okoume body, signature DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher pickups, and an onboard piezo bridge system that gives the guitar a focused and highly versatile palette of tones. Check them out here. Nobels:Speak to a lot of Nashville session greats about their favourite overdrive pedal, and plenty will point to one box, the ODR-1 from Nobels.This legendary drive pedal now includes a built in bass cut allowing the player to tame some of the that wild low end whilst Single coils users can still access the harmonically rich full range of the ODR-1.There really has never been a better time to own this absolute cult classic transparent overdrive pedal to deliver creamy, natural overdrive – Everything from pushed clean amp tones to gain filled stacks!Click here for details.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, Mark spills the beans about his youth as a saxophonist, Joe talks about his partially nude Performing Arts A Level and Matt has bought some new gear and built another pedalboard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special episode of The Guitar Nerds Podcast I get to chat to the man behind one of my favourite British guitar builders, Matt Oram from Fidelity Guitars.Fidelity Guitars offer a wonderful combination of retro relic'd looks and original body shapes with modern appointments, wiring and feel. Now offering an option for hand built custom shop guitars at under £1000, there is quite absolutely nothing like them on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Guitar Nerds Podcast is sponsored by Two Notes,  Faith Guitars, Ernie Ball, Nobels Effects and Reverend Guitars Two Notes:Introducing possibly the ultimate recording solution for guitarists everywhere, the Two Notes Captor X.Playing your tube amp in a great sounding room with an exceptional choice of perfectly matched speaker cabinets and microphones is truly joyous and an unparalleled experience. The Torpedo Captor X is for tube amp lovers who crave this every time they play – no matter the environment.Faith Guitars:Based right here in the UK, Faith Guitars are designed by British guitar luthier Patrick James Eggle, who has been hand-building guitars for decades for some of the biggest names in the business.Discover the range here and then visit one of the many UK or European retailers to try them for yourselves.If you’re in the USA or Canada, you can buy direct HERE – and by using the COUPON CODE: NERDS at checkout you can get an exclusive 10% discount.Ernie Ball:One of the most popular Ernie Ball Music Man models, the John Petrucci Majesty, is being welcomed with 4 brand-new, striking finishes. Now offered in Pink Sand, Red Phoenix, Smoked Pearl, and Ember Glow, the 2020 Majesty features a lightweight okoume body, signature DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher pickups, and an onboard piezo bridge system that gives the guitar a focused and highly versatile palette of tones. Check them out here. Nobels:Speak to a lot of Nashville session greats about their favourite overdrive pedal, and plenty will point to one box, the ODR-1 from Nobels.This legendary drive pedal now includes a built in bass cut allowing the player to tame some of the that wild low end whilst Single coils users can still access the harmonically rich full range of the ODR-1.There really has never been a better time to own this absolute cult classic transparent overdrive pedal to deliver creamy, natural overdrive – Everything from pushed clean amp tones to gain filled stacks!Click here for details.Reverend Guitars:Check out Reverend Guitars Incredible range of Artist signature models. With nearly as many artist line guitars as they do in their standard range there is something for every type of player and always with a wonderful twist.The Greg Koch Signature Gristemaster and the Pete Anderson Eastsider T.  are both examples of wonderful twists a the classic t-style guitar.Check them out here.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast......we discuss the Fender Tonemaster Twin, Two Notes new home recording solution, Robert Johnson photographs, Prince's new guitar auction, Mark's love of The Beatles, Matt's new Boss Livestream series, and new PRS acoustics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Friday Special, Joe and Mark are joined by Ben the mastermind behind Joe Doe Guitars and their incredible backstories.Joe Doe Guitars have been a Guitar Nerds favourite for a couple of years, so it's great to get Ben on the show and talk about everything from his unique one-off custom shops, to his new line Vintage Guitars built affordable Joe Doe instrument. Check out Joe Doe Guitars amazing line of custom shops HERE and the unbelievably affordable, incredibly cool line of Vintage Guitars HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Guitar Nerds Podcast is sponsored by Shergold Guitars, Ernie Ball, Nobels Effects and Reverend Guitars Shergold Guitars:Celebrated by Total Guitar Magazine as “one of the most refined single-cuts on the market, with endlessly satisfying playability and a flawless set of tones”, the Shergold Provocateur combines remarkable specification with a retro vibe for a unique and bona fide rock guitar.You can find your nearest Shergold dealer here … And if you’re not in the UK, don’t fear, many UK based Shergold dealers have super awesome international shipping options to guarantee your Shergold will make it to you in the most far-flung of places.Ernie Ball:One of the most popular Ernie Ball Music Man models, the John Petrucci Majesty, is being welcomed with 4 brand-new, striking finishes. Now offered in Pink Sand, Red Phoenix, Smoked Pearl, and Ember Glow, the 2020 Majesty features a lightweight okoume body, signature DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher pickups, and an onboard piezo bridge system that gives the guitar a focused and highly versatile palette of tones. Check them out here. Nobels:Speak to a lot of Nashville session greats about their favourite overdrive pedal, and plenty will point to one box, the ODR-1 from Nobels.This legendary drive pedal now includes a built in bass cut allowing the player to tame some of the that wild low end whilst Single coils users can still access the harmonically rich full range of the ODR-1.There really has never been a better time to own this absolute cult classic transparent overdrive pedal to deliver creamy, natural overdrive – Everything from pushed clean amp tones to gain filled stacks!Click here for details.Reverend Guitars:Check out Reverend Guitars Incredible range of Artist signature models. With nearly as many artist line guitars as they do in their standard range there is something for every type of player and always with a wonderful twist.Check out the series of Reeves Gabrels signature models, each one with it’s own unique style and purpose.Check them out here.This week on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, the team take a look at a whole new range of vintage inspired fuzzes from JHS. Matt has bought more Danelectro pedals and Joe has discovered just how good the Boss GT-1000 really is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.