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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.
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22. Trem Arms, Guitar Stands & Buzzing Bugs!
01:05:33||Season 7, Ep. 22Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in the UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week we've got a veritable hodgepodge of guitar chatter! Matt and I are buying new guitar stands, debating trem arm length, and demoing fuzz pedals!
21. BEAT!
01:07:14||Season 7, Ep. 21Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,Welcome back! This week JD and I are back from a wonderful night out at the Hammersmith Apollo watching Crimson supergroup, Beat on their European tour! We'll be discussing all the wonderful gear used by guitar legends, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, and Tony Levin!
20. Warwick Rockboards!
01:05:29||Season 7, Ep. 20Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,This week, I'm joined by both Matt Knight and JD Short, and we're taking a proper look at all the incredible things Warwick Rockboard has to offer.We're also reviewing what you think are each guitar brand's BEST and WORST guitars!
19. Fret Fest is Coming!
01:00:58||Season 7, Ep. 19Guitar Nerds is sponsored by ROTOSOUND - Making history since 1958, and ACS CUSTOM - the go-to brand for ear protection, moulded earplugs and in-ear monitors!If you're in UK why not enjoy 15% off ACS Custom earplugs and in-ear monitors with discount code: GUITARNERDS15GET 30% OFF ALL NEURAL DSP PLUGINS WITH DISCOUNT CODE: GUITARNERDSHello dear listener,On this week's episode of Guitar Nerds, JD and I rundown all the exhibitors at this year's first ever FRET FEST! We'll also be discussing the brand new Gibson inspired Bass VI from Eastwood Guitars!
18. The Ele-Fender in the Room!
01:02:45||Season 7, Ep. 18Guitar 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 dear listener,Welcome to another nerdy episode of Guitar Nerds. This week Phillip and I are talking all about his new pedalboard, the greatest amps in the world, and the current situation with Fender's new direction of legal action to stop other brands from building Stratocasters.
17. Big Time!
01:01:59||Season 7, Ep. 17Guitar 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 dear listener,Welcome back! This week, I'm joined by both Matt Knight and JD Short, and we're talking all about Tim's snapped guitar, cuck chairs, and the new Chase Bliss Big Time!
16. Hartwood Guitars
01:01:17||Season 7, Ep. 16Guitar 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 dear listener,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds!This week, Matt and I are talking all about one of the best budget brands in all of the UK and Europe; HARTWOOD GUITARS!!!At first glance, an unassuming budget brand, you'll soon discover, as did we, that Hartwood are, in fact, super cool, retro and wildly affordable! We loved a lot about their range of weird guitars, vintage inspired amps, and wooden accessories!
15. The Gear of European Bands
01:05:17||Season 7, Ep. 15Guitar 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 dear listener,We're back! Thanks for your patience whilst I was away on tour! This week, I'm very happy to be podcasting with the wonderful Matt Knight. We'll be discussing all the terrific gear I got to check out during my 2 weeks on the continent, as well as some of the old gear Matt has been revisiting from his mighty archive of pedals!
14. FSR & Limited Edition
01:00:26||Season 7, Ep. 14Guitar 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,Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week I am joined by the mighty Phillip Carter, and we're talking all about my on going tour, gigging gear, and FSR and Limited Edition colourways from big guitar brands!