Guitar Nerds

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...

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! Hoste...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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 c...

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...

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, whe...

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 o...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 extr...

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...

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...

Hello dear listener! Welcome back to the final episode of GEAR OF THE YEAR 2024! Another year has passed, and we're ready to count down the best bits from the world of guitars, effects and amplifiers from the last 12 months! This year, Guitar Nerds is joined by Blake Wyland from The Tone Mob and Chasing Tone Podcasts, and Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast. In this, the finale of the series,...