Hot Takes!

Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15 GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week Matt and I are talking all about our favourite budget gear! From Gear4Music's VinTone Reverb tank to Harley Benton's Bigsby loaded telecasters! I'm also about to go on a budget gear buying spree, so let me know what I should get! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15 GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSGET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDS Hello dear listener,This week I'm joined by my favourite man; the man of men, Matt Knight. He's back from Japan, and as usual he has a whole bunch of stories about his journeys around the incredible HARD-OFF second hand shops of Tokyo!We'll also be discussing Discord topic: Have you ever overpaid for a piece of gear just because you had to have it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello there,Welcome to episode 10 in our 7th season of Guitar Nerds!This week, I am joined by Jonny Dibble and Matt Parker for a big fat bass special. We'll be nattering away about our favourite things from this year's Birmingham Guitar Show, as well as discussing new purchases, and our favourite basses on the market today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors with over 30 years as trailblazers in the business!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15Hello there you charming bag of baltic birch!It's time for another fun-filled episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I'm joined by Phillip Carter of 40 Watt Podcast, and I'm stirring the pot and dishing the dirt on what the new EU ruling on use of Stratocaster body shape means for all those lovely little luthiers out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello there, you charming listener, you! This week, JD and I are recapping the wonders of this year's Birmingham Guitar Show! We'll be counting down all our favourite guitars, effects, amps, strings, and accessories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This week Matt is back from his travels around the US of A. He went to a whole bunch of guitar shops and we're going to talk about all the wonderful things he got to check out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week on Guitar Nerds I'm joined by 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter. I've been watching a lot of Subway Takes recently, and inspired by it's glorious format I've asked you lot for your hot takes on guitar gear and the guitar community. I'll also be grilling Phillip on his opinions and standpoints on classic, vintage and custom shop gear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, This week JD and I are discussing all your favourite Tuner Pedals! From the humble TU-3 to the hipster Canvas Tuner! From the simple Pitch Clip to the Sweetened Strobostomp! Which one is your favourite? Which one is ours? Only on this podcast will the truth be discovered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, Welcome back! This week, I'm joined by my trusty sidekick, Matt Knight, and we're talking all about the new affordable Nitro Finished guitars from Patina Guitars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello dear listener, Welcome aboard this Guitar Nerds shaped train, heading all the way to NAMM 2026 with a brief stop at Wood, Wire, Volts and The Baked Potato. This week, Matt, Phillip and I will be recounting their favourite bits from all of NAMM 2026, whilst I lament at my poor decision to give this year a miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.