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| The Ashdown SX Series | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:01:18 | |
Hello dear listener, This week, I am going to tell you all about the new Ashdown SX line of guitar amps. I just went off and filmed the commercial for the new range of amps, and I had an absolute blast! We're also talking about how good the Lewitt Connect 2 interface is, Shergold guitars, the new MXR Layers, and the Love Drops Epiphone Hendrix Flying V! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Win a Shergold Telstar! | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
Hello dear listener, This week on Guitar Nerds, JD and I are taking a look at a few new effects pedals! Including Good Fuzzy Sounds, Goliath FX, Hello Sailor, and Fredric Effects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| JD's Big Bass Bangers! | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:08:59 | |
Hello dear listener, This week, JD is back and we're delving deep into the world of bass guitars, effects and amplification! As many of you regular listeners will be aware, JD has some pretty major heart surgery over the next week. So, we thought we'd do a big fat JD special as he'll be out for a few podcasts until he's properly recovered. Get ready for maximum bass! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Guitar Summit 2022 | 14 Sep 2022 | 01:05:11 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit neuraldsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| 5 Years of Game Changer Audio | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:07:26 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about the Game Changer Audio anniversary sale, and their wonderful legacy of innovative effects! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit neuraldsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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 Kitty Strats & 80's Amps | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:08:52 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about what's in our watch list at the moment, Anna Calvi's wonderful Tele tones, and the results of our Big Muff hunt! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Cogmeisters, Big Muffs, and Spring Reverbs! | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:02:24 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I talk all about his new Dinosaural Cog Meister, my hunt of a traditional sounding reverb, and the hidden gem that is the Ashdown Peacemaker Mini! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Small Amp Options | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:11:53 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Naomi and I discuss some of the great amp suggestions from the Facebook group, I break some embargoes to talk about the new prototype Ashdown basses, and we talk about the importance of instrument insurance. Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Origin Effects Halcyon & Other Drives | 10 Aug 2022 | 01:07:44 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I discuss some of our favourite drive pedals, like the new Origin Effects Halcyon, the Ashdown John Myung Double Drive and the Redbeard Angry Rhubarb. Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Dan Explains It All | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:16:19 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are joined by the wonderful Dan dan Pechacek from OBNE and the band, Plain Speak. We're talking all about the new OBNE Float, the Plain Speak Calamity Drive and a whole bunch of other cool effects pedals and guitars! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Vintage Boss Stuff | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:11:44 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. Apologies for Matt's audio this week! This week, Matt and I are talking all about Matt's visit to the new Roland Store on Denmark Street in London, my hunt for vintage Boss effects, and a brief look at what cool old EHX pedals are currently available on Reverb! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| The Victory Duchess | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:06:01 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are talking all about our new Victory Duchess, my hunt for a new acoustic, Lewitt microphones, and the new Boss Katana upgrades! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Trent Guitars | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:07:15 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Naomi and I are joined by Elliott Trent of Trent guitars! We're talking all about his wonderful inventions and all the great artists playing his guitars! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| The Best Gibson Alternatives | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
Hello dear listener, This week, I am joined by the wonderful Philip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast! We're taking on the well trodden topic of the best Gibson alternatives around the globe. We'll be discussing budget offerings from Epiphone and Vintage, mid-priced options from Maybach and Orville, and a few premium offerings as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Battle of Barry's Tone | 06 Jul 2022 | 01:03:58 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week Matt, Naomi and I are on a hunt for an affordable baritone! Welcome...to the battle of Barry's Tone! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Ed O'Brien, John Frusciante & The Mars Volta | 29 Jun 2022 | 01:09:15 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week Matt and I discuss his little letter from Ed O'Brien, the guitars of John Frusciante and new wonderful noises from The Mars Volta... plus we also discuss a whole bunch of cool guitar gear! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| 25 Years of Reverend Guitars! | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:22:36 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week Matt and I are talking to Ken Haas from Reverend Guitars all about their 25th anniversary, history of the brand, and wonderful new releases for 2022! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| New Thorpy FX! | 15 Jun 2022 | 01:09:35 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I've got Matt back on the podcast, and we're talking all about Thorpy FX new pedals, and Matt's purchase of an Ed O'Brien Line 6 Rackmount! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| The Blake & Joe Show | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:12:13 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I've got good old Blake Wyland from The Tone Mob and Chasing Tone on the podcast, and we're talking all about Gibson Melody Makers, Ibanez Phasers, KMA LOGAN drives, Fuzzrocious Li'l Fellas, Fender Bass Breakers, and not going to NAMM. Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Fidelity Guitars, Tone King & Hamstead Soundworks! | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:13:54 | |
Hello dear listener, Watch a funny meat commercial: https://youtu.be/r0wDjWOnHcY Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I've got Matt Oram from Fidelity Guitars on the podcast and we're talking all about some of his weirder creations, the new Tone King plugin by Neural DSP, and all the amazing amps and effects of Hamstead Soundworks! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| The Thorpy FX Fat General & Rat alternatives! | 25 May 2022 | 01:13:51 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Naomi and I discuss a rather different kind of wedding that I just played, my new Thorpy FX Fat General, the hunt for Rat alternatives, and British meat adverts from the 1980's! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Pick Swallowers | 18 May 2022 | 01:14:02 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I discuss Portals Festival backed by Orange Amps, SY-200 based pedalboards, and both of our experiences swallowing plectrums... Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| The Guitar Show 2022 with Dipswitch Demos | 11 May 2022 | 01:23:52 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are joined by Jackson Brooksby from Dipswitch Demos to talk all about this year's Birmingham Guitar Show and Jackson's new Heritage guitar! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Aluminium/Aluminum | 04 May 2022 | 01:15:40 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Naomi, JD and I are discussing JD's new Kramer, the forth coming Birmingham Guitar Show, and Gone Fishing's new Fuzz. Check out the Fuzz here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/grimpedal Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Out Of The Ordinary Effects Pedals | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:01:32 | |
Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are taking a look at those effects pedals that slightly defy categorisation. The weird delay, the pitch shifting modulator, the lo-fi tape whats-it, the fuzzy synth combobulator - we'll be playing a few sound samples and discussing which ones we think you should add to your collection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matt Downsizes His Rig! | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:13:19 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I discuss Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, Matt's new mini rig hunt, and the cool gear I saw at this year's StrangeForms Festival in Leeds. Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Travel Rigs | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:15:01 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Naomi, JD and I are discussing JD's travel pedalboard, good Phaser options, and bidding on basses on eBay! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Templo Devices Splice! | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:09:20 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are bidding on pedals and random bass guitars on eBay, as well as discussing the Templo Devices Splice, the Way Huge pedal range, the KMA Queequeg 2, and Matt's ever evolving pedalboard! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Reeves Electro BlackHatSound Fuzz | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:14:32 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are discussing Reeves Electro's awesome BlackHatSound fuzz, our love of coffee, Thundercat, John Frusciante and Chicken Picks! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Matt Got Married! | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:15:29 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Jay & Matt are back and we're talking about Matt's wedding, Matt's wedding band, and the exciting new DL-4 Mk2 and RE-202! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Fuzzrocious! | 23 Mar 2022 | 01:09:24 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, it's me and Blake Wyland, and we're discussing vintage styled effects pedals, Fuzzrocious bass drive options, and the hunt for the perfect 5 watt amp! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| The Broncoff | Part Three | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:41:30 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome to part three of the Broncoff! It's been a year in the making! We've had so many things get in the way and delay this series, but finally it's here! Naomi, JD and myself have each been given a Squier Bronco Bass (Squier's most affordable bass guitar) and access to the Guitar Nerds Credit Card (Jay was not impressed). Our task has been to turn this rather substandard beginner's bass into a stadium grade bass machine! Follow us over the next 3 episodes, where we talk through our choices, upgrades and adjustments, and give you advice on how you can turn a sub $200 bass into the greatest instrument you've ever owned! Don't forget to vote for the winner on our Facebook group or Patreon! Voting will open after the third and final episode airs on Wednesday 16th March 2022. This Broncoff would not have been possible without the help and support of Mojo Pickups, BTN Music & MusicNomad! Thanks to Music Nomad for the fantastic tools, and brilliant guides on their KISS Keep it Simple Set Up guides. Thanks to Mojo pickups for being such incredible sports and making us the 3 pickups so quickly (when we then ended up sitting on the series for a year!). And thank you to BTN Music for providing the hardware for our newly modded Broncos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Broncoff | Part Two | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:39:37 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome to part two of the Broncoff! It's been a year in the making! We've had so many things get in the way and delay this series, but finally it's here! Naomi, JD and myself have each been given a Squier Bronco Bass (Squier's most affordable bass guitar) and access to the Guitar Nerds Credit Card (Jay was not impressed). Our task has been to turn this rather substandard beginner's bass into a stadium grade bass machine! Follow us over the next 3 episodes, where we talk through our choices, upgrades and adjustments, and give you advice on how you can turn a sub $200 bass into the greatest instrument you've ever owned! Don't forget to vote for the winner on our Facebook group or Patreon! Voting will open after the third and final episode airs on Wednesday 16th March 2022. This Broncoff would not have been possible without the help and support of Mojo Pickups, BTN Music & MusicNomad! Thanks to Music Nomad for the fantastic tools, and brilliant guides on their KISS Keep it Simple Set Up guides. Thanks to Mojo pickups for being such incredible sports and making us the 3 pickups so quickly (when we then ended up sitting on the series for a year!). And thank you to BTN Music for providing the hardware for our newly modded Broncos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Broncoff | Part One | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:34:36 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome to the Broncoff! It's been a year in the making! We've had so many things get in the way and delay this series, but finally it's here! Naomi, JD and myself have each been given a Squier Bronco Bass (Squier's most affordable bass guitar) and access to the Guitar Nerds Credit Card (Jay was not impressed). Our task has been to turn this rather substandard beginner's bass into a stadium grade bass machine! Follow us over the next 3 episodes, where we talk through our choices, upgrades and adjustments, and give you advice on how you can turn a sub $200 bass into the greatest instrument you've ever owned! Don't forget to vote for the winner on our Facebook group or Patreon! Voting will open after the third and final episode airs on Wednesday 16th March 2022. This Broncoff would not have been possible without the help and support of Mojo Pickups, BTN Music & MusicNomad! Thanks to Music Nomad for the fantastic tools, and brilliant guides on their KISS Keep it Simple Set Up guides. Thanks to Mojo pickups for being such incredible sports and making us the 3 pickups so quickly (when we then ended up sitting on the series for a year!). And thank you to BTN Music for providing the hardware for our newly modded Broncos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hidden Gems | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:07:13 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week we're talking a lot about JD's Fenton Weill amplifier, Stonefield basses, and some cool plugins for home recording! Don't forget, you get 30% off ALL Neural DSP plugins with discount code: GUITARNERDS - just visit nerualdsp.com to check out their wonderful range of amps and effects. 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. | |||
| Guitar Nerds Special | Gone Fishing Effects | 31 May 2024 | 00:45:45 | |
Hello dear nerds, This week I've got a little special episode for you featuring the the wonderful Richard Pratt from Gone Fishing Effects! We'll be talking all about 'Chard's super busy and totally awesome day job as a guitar tech, and his wonderful side hustle building awesome effects for awesome artists! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blake's Pizza Pedal | 02 Mar 2022 | 01:12:38 | |
Hello dear listener, We're donating a percentage of Guitar Nerds funds to help people on the ground in Ukraine as they face the awful reality of war with Russia. Global Citizen have written an excellent article on ways you can help. Please check it out and help support the people of Ukraine. How to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week we've got Blake Wyland on the podcast with Naomi and I. We're talking all about his Big Ear Pizza Pedal, Grez Guitars, J Douglas basses, and JHS Preamps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bass VI Is The Ultimate Instrument | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:06:03 | |
Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of our little podcast! This week I've got Naomi and Matt on board, and we're talking all about my beloved Gibson ES-175D, Matt's Bass VI and his rediscovery of the Jazz Chorus, Danelectro Baritones, and Line 6's new Helix update! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Discovering Bunting Guitars | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:04:39 | |
Hello dear listener! Welcome back. This week, it's me, Matt and Jay, and we are all well and truly hungover! The day prior to recording this episode we were out on a 3 day long Stag-Do for Mr. Matt Knight! We had a wonderful time and I stayed up for almost 48 hours! This week we're talking all about a whole bunch of new discoveries; Bunting Guitars from Israel, Sorokin Guitars from Canada, and some wild works of art from Mathias Chau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Ancoats Guitars | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:06:02 | |
Hello dear listener! Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt, JD and I are talking all about the wonderful little British Custom Shop, Ancoats; their range of cool quirky retro models and their aggressive price point! We also discuss JD's rad new little Fenton-Weil Bass combo and a number of cool effects pedals from KMA, MXR and Old Blood Noise Endeavors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Grez Guitars Mendocino | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:04:55 | |
Hello dear listener! Welcome to another episode of our little guitar podcast. This week, Matt, Naomi and I are discussing Matt's new ring mod and filter pedals, my new Grez Mendocino, and we're on the hunt for an amp as suitable for a jangly Jazz Master as it is an aggressive 8 string! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cory Wong's New Pedal! | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:59:48 | |
Hello dear listener! Welcome to another episode of the Guitar Nerds Podcast. This week, Jay, Matt and I have lots to discuss. We finally got our Shell Pink Bass VI, Jay discovered an amazing new guitar builder called Lovalet Guitars & I accidentally bought a new amp. Plus, loads of cool new things got released! The Jackson Audio Optimist for one, and the Death By Audio Germanium Filter for another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alien Alloy Polymorph | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:01:07 | |
Hello dear listener! Welcome to episode 2 of season 3 of the Guitar Nerds podcast! We trialled a video platform again this week, and there is still a touch of latency, so apologies for that. I think next week we'll return to our normal audio format. This week I managed to grab Thorpy and Mikey back again after they were guest hosts on the Gear Of The Year podcast series. We're talking all about Alien Alloy and their absolutely wonderful Polymorph aluminium guitar, plus I'm on the hunt for a clean valve amp, and we'll of course talk about the new SE Silversky from PRS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Welcome To The Podcast! | 12 Jan 2022 | 01:02:18 | |
Hello dear listener! Welcome back to Season 3 of Guitar Nerds! In this first episode, Matt, Jay and I were trialling a new recording platform that turned out to be a bit pants, apologies for the recording quality (what a way to start the new season!). We'll be back to our usual standard next week. On this week's episode we're discussing my favourite new fuzz pedals, expensive guitar strings, GOTY winners and gear turning vintage in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gear Of The Year 2021 | The Final | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:24:43 | |
Hello and welcome to GOTY 2021. It's been something of a muted year in gear, but we're determined to make the most of it with a new crew of GOTY hosts, and a slimmed down range of categories to focus on all the best bits. In this final episode, we're discussing Best Product of 2021!!!! We'll take the finalists from Best Guitar, Best Effects Pedal and Best Amp and we're going to pit them against each other in a hot fisted dog fight for glory! Check out the incredible Izotope Holiday Bundles 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. | |||
| Gear Of The Year 2021 | Best Amplifier/Modeller | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:57:18 | |
Hello and welcome to GOTY 2021. It's been something of a muted year in gear, but we're determined to make the most of it with a new crew of GOTY hosts, and a slimmed down range of categories to focus on all the best bits. In episode 3 of our 4 part series, we're discussing Best Amplifier/modelling amp of 2021. Check out the incredible Izotope Holiday Bundles 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. | |||
| The BOSS Katana Gen3! | 30 May 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
Hello dear listener, This week, Matt Knight and I are deep diving and live demoing the new Gen3 BOSS Katana 50! We'll be talking about the origins of this wonderful amplifier, and Matt will be letting us know a few behind the curtain facts about its creation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gear Of The Year 2021 | Best Effects Pedal | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:59:04 | |
Hello and welcome to GOTY 2021. It's been something of a muted year in gear, but we're determined to make the most of it with a new crew of GOTY hosts, and a slimmed down range of categories to focus on all the best bits. In episode 2 of our 4 part series, we're discussing the category of Best Effects Pedal of 2021. Check out the incredible Izotope Holiday Bundles 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. | |||
| Gear Of The Year 2021 | Best Guitar | 22 Dec 2021 | 01:06:59 | |
Hello and welcome to GOTY 2021. It's been something of a muted year in gear, but we're determined to make the most of it with a new crew of GOTY hosts, and a slimmed down range of categories to focus on all the best bits. In episode 1 of our 4 part series, we're discussing the prestigious Dear Listeners' Choice Award, and Best Guitar of 2021. Check out the incredible Izotope Holiday Bundles 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. | |||
| Harmony Do Reissues | 08 Dec 2021 | 01:11:05 | |
Hi, Joe from Guitar Nerds here. It's the last episode of season 2 of the podcast, and we're talking all about me selling a whole bunch of my guitars, plus Harmony release their first reissue! Check out the incredible Izotope Holiday Bundles To get involved in the discussion join The Guitar Nerds Group on Facebook and follow Guitar Nerds on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||