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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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40. Vintage, Weird & Cheap!
01:07:13||Season 7, Ep. 40Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week I've been listening to a lot of Glass Beams, and so now JD and I are hunting down Maton Guitars along with any other weird, affordable 60's and 70's instruments!
39. London International Guitar Show 2026
01:00:27||Season 7, Ep. 39Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week, Matt, JD and I are recounting some of the best brands from this year's LIGS. We're also taking a look at House 95 guitars - the biggest ever Guitar Nerds Giveaway is coming this Christmas!
38. Guitar Summit 2026 Pt.2
01:03:50||Season 7, Ep. 38Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week JD and I are back, and he's giving me a slightly more bass guitar focussed download on this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany!
37. Guitar Summit 2026 Pt.1
01:00:30||Season 7, Ep. 37Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week Matt and I are back, and he's giving me the download on this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany!
36. Mooer than Meets the Eye
01:01:46||Season 7, Ep. 36Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week Matt and I are chatting all about Mooer and their incredible range of affordable guitars, basses and effects pedals, as well as taking a look at Matt's new awesome multi-effects from BOSS!
35. Sub Brands Special!
01:02:33||Season 7, Ep. 35Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week, Phillip and I are chatting all about our favourite sub brands (Squier, Epiphone, Sterling etc.), and debating whether or not having a separate brand for your affordable range is an advantage or a disadvantage.
34. Gear that Defined the 80's
01:09:01||Season 7, Ep. 34Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week Matt and I are talking about all the best bits of the 80's! From Jems and Tube Screamers to Chorus and Steinbergers!
33. Not an Episode about Pedals...
01:07:10||Season 7, Ep. 33Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week JD and I planned to talk all about effects pedals, but we failed and ended up talking about Huges & Kettner and ENGL instead!
32. Crossroads
01:04:02||Season 7, Ep. 32Guitar 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: GUITARNERDS15Hello dear listener,This week I'm joined by the charming Phillip Carter of The 40 Watt Podcast, and we're talking all about Guitar Center's new Crossroads crossover of exclusively gorgeous guitars!