Best Guitar Nerds Podcasts (2024)

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Choose your Lo-Fi 1:08:18

4h ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Hello dear listener, Welcome to the 30th episode in season 5 of Guitar Nerds! This week, JD and I are discussing Lo-Fi effects pedals, and doing a little blind taste test of a few of my favourites, including the Earthquaker Devices Aurelius, the Bleak District Electric Rec Head, and the Buzzing Bugs Audio Devices BB03. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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We Listened to Every Metallica Studio Album 49:32

2h ago49:32

49:32

It’s a long journey from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons, but we made the trip and there’s a lot to talk about. We cover our favorite tracks on every studio album, with the band’s best riffs and solos along the way. There’s plenty we can all agree on—Master of Puppets sits high on the hard-rock altar—and just us much that’s up to debate—is it time for a…

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Talkin’ About Grant Green with Dan Wilson 46:36

7d ago46:36

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Dan Wilson is a bandleader, teacher, and a Grammy-nominated guitarist who’s played alongside organ-jazz master Joey DeFrancesco and bassist Christian McBride. He’s on the short list of players who are experts of Grant Green’s singular swinging sound. We called Dan to talk about our favorite entries in the Green’s long discography. From trio dates t…

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The Wonderful Nerds Community 1:05:24

6d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Guitar Nerds Podcast! This week, Matt and I are talking about the new incredibly expensive POG III, Blanch Flower Guitars, Fender Bullets, and FRFR cabinets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Zakk Wylde Primer 45:13

12d ago45:13

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Zakk Wylde is best known for his work at Ozzy’s side. It’s with good reason: He’s blazed that gig with his strong musical personality firmly intact for decades. But on this episode we’re not only talking about his work with the Ozzman, but his solo albums, Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and a few very key guest spots. Supported by EMG Pickups: …

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Beach Huts 1:02:02

13d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Hello dear listener, and welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week I'm joined by the 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter for a deep dive on Fuzz Faces, a chat about Gibson acoustics, a sound sample of the Mike Rivers Space Invaders Fuzz, and a reminder that we're running a Reverend Guitars Giveaway at the moment over on our Instagram. Host…

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The Always Evolving Alex Lifeson 36:03

19d ago36:03

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Over the course of his long career, the Rush guitarist has shape-shifted through the classic rock universe. From mid-’70s hard rock through the band’s more progressive tendencies, into the beating heart of the ’80s, and finding a (relatively) leaner approach by the turn of the century, Lifeson—aka Lerxst—always found a new way to add space and dime…

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Brighton Guitar Show Roundup 1:01:22

20d ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are rounding up all our favourite finds at this year's Brighton Guitar Show! We're also showcasing the new Blanch Flower guitars and a rather wonderful Abbey Road Fuzz from Hello Sailor Effects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vernon Reid: Rock God, Noise Master, Pedal Nerd 35:52

26d ago35:52

35:52

We love “Cult of Personality” because it’s one of the hardest hitting riffs in the classic rock canon. Catch it on drivetime radio and it’ll get your heart pumping faster than an extra double-shot of espresso. But we also love it because it launched Vernon Reid’s guitar into the mainstream. We’re unpacking Reid’s playing—from his early days in the …

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Kernom Ridge and Moho 56:00

27d ago56:00

56:00

Hello dear listener, Welcome back! We were away for a week, but now we have returned, and Matt and I are discussing Hellfest, The Brighton Guitar Show, and the incredible pedal offerings from Kernom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Johnny Guitar (1954) and Imitation of Life (1959) 1:11:12

29d ago1:11:12

1:11:12

We conclude our Camp Cinema season with our eighth episode covering Johnny Guitar (1954) and Imitation of Life (1959). In our finale, we delve into the origins of Camp Cinema in the 1950s, spotlighting Nicholas Ray's flamboyant western Johnny Guitar and Douglas Sirk's melodramatic Imitation of Life. Johnny Guitar subverts the traditional male brava…

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Let’s Convene the Bill Frisell Fan Club 42:57

1M ago42:57

42:57

How do you capture what is so special about Bill Frisell’s guitar playing in one episode? Is it his melodies, his unique chord voicings, his rhythmic concept, his revolutionary approach to pedals and sounds…? It’s all of that and much more. Jason and Nick talk about each of their five favorite Frisell recordings, talk about some other far-out Frise…

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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) and Barbarella (1968) 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

We continue our Camp Cinema season in our seventh episode covering The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) and Barbarella (1968) Special Guest: Manish Mathur, host of the It Pod to Be You, covering romantic comedies from classics to modern hits and everything in between. French director Jacques Demy embarked on an ambitious project to create a film in wh…

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The Brighton Guitar Show 2024 44:37

1M ago44:37

44:37

Hello dear listener, This week, I am joined by Pedal Patch and Brighton Guitar Show founder, Phil Steere. Phil is a wonderful chap and super human gear enthusiast, and we're going to be talking all about the Brighton Guitar Show and all the wonderful things you can expect to see there if you're planning on attending. If you're not in the UK or don'…

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Chasing Bliss with Joel Korte 1:27:27

1M ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are joined by the unstoppable, Joe Korte. The mastermind behind the world's most adventurous and extravagant effects pedals brand, Chase Bliss. Strap in for an hour and a half of incredible stories, little known facts, and a lot of pedal worship! Matt Knight even wrote an ambient track to close this week's…

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Brian May Is the Most Interesting Guitarist in the World 41:00

1M ago41:00

41:00

Whether you’ve been listening to Queen since they released their self-titled debut in 1973 or you first heard them in Wayne’s World, we can all surely agree that Brian May is a guitarist you should know about. His leads are melodic and singable, and his overdubbed guitar choirs are unparalleled. Is he also one of the smartest guitarists around? (He…

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and The Day of the Locust (1975) 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

We continue our Camp Cinema season in our sixth episode covering The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and The Day of the Locust (1975). Special Guest: scholar, artist, author, and curator Marisa C. Hayes of the wonderful Afterimages podcast and book series. The first film discussed needs no introduction, though Dan and Chris could have used one sin…

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Nancy Wilson Is Heart's (Not-So) Secret Weapon 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Nancy Wilson’s rhythm-guitar playing is under-sung hero of Heart’s sound. After auditioning for her sister Ann’s band with a performance of Yes’ “The Clap,” she transformed their sound—just check out the intro to “Crazy On You” to instantly hear the influence of her acoustic playing. And together, they transformed classic rock. On this episode, we …

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JD's Big Bass Bangers! 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

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 read…

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The 10 Best Rolling Stones Guitar Jams 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

Keith Richards is the undisputed master of rock ‘n’ roll rhythm guitar. But who’s his best partner in the “ancient art of weaving”: Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, Ron Wood … Ry Cooder? We’re going through our favorite Stones guitar songs culled from studio albums and bootleg live recordings. Episode sponsored by Divided by 13: https://dividedby13.com/ G…

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The Best Gibson Alternatives 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

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 Acas…

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Hairspray (1988) and Xanadu (1980) 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

We continue our Camp Cinema season in our fifth episode covering Hairspray (1988) and Xanadu (1980) Special Guest: Gavin Mevius and Louie Rendon from the great Mixed Reviews podcast John Waters is the prince of camp. We simply had to choose one of his films for our season on Camp Cinema. The lucky winner was Hairspray. While Waters is known for his…

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Can You Smell What George Benson is Cookin'? 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

Maybe you know George Benson from “Give Me the Night” and “On Broadway,” or maybe you’re a deep-cut head who loves The Cookbook and “Valdez in the Country.” In this episode, we’re covering our favorites, with help from guitarists Molly Miller and Dan Wilson, and some words from the maestro himself. Is Benson the most responsible user of smooth groo…

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Out Of The Ordinary Effects Pedals 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

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…

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Michael Hedges’ Aggressively Beautiful New-Age Guitar 45:10

2M ago45:10

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Guitarist Michael Hedges transcended genre with his incendiary two-hand technique, oddball instruments, and plethora of unique tunings. And his creative cover arrangements, from Sheila E. to Zappa, are in a world of their own. On this episode, we hear from his family, friends, and scholars who share what Hedges’ music means to them, and what’s in s…

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) and Magnolia (1999) 1:12:09

2M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

We continue our Camp Cinema season in our fourth episode covering To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) and Magnolia (1999) Special Guest: Returning Guest, Rotten Tomato approved film critic, Natasha Alvar from Cultured Vultures When watching To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, there is an overriding sense of what co…

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Guitar Nerds Special | Gone Fishing Effects 45:45

2M ago45:45

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…

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David Gilmour and the ’80s Armani and Strat Mafia 39:56

3M ago39:56

39:56

A few weeks ago, David Gilmour announced Luck and Strange, his first release since 2015, as well as a select set of tour dates and dropped a new video. On the second episode of the 100 Guitarists podcast, hosts Jason Shadrick and Nick Millevoi break down the video, from Gilmour’s collaborators and gear to his climactic solo. Friends and listeners c…

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The BOSS Katana Gen3! 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

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.…

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Exploring Andy Summers' Musical Legacy 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Premier Guitar editors Jason Shadrick and Nick Millevoi are arguing over which 100 guitarists you should know. Together, they dig deep into each player’s catalog to uncover what makes them unique, influential, and important. First up: Andy Summers. For the debut episode we’re covering Police guitarist and all-around maestro Andy Summers. From the i…

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Finally, Some Exciting New Guitar Gear! 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Hello dear listener, This week Matt is back! And we're discussing all the wonderful new releases from the last couple of weeks, including the Chase Bliss Outward, and the slew of new Beach Boys gear from JHS, Kelley and Benson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sugar and Spice (2001) and Vanilla Sky (2002) 1:13:49

3M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

We continue our Camp Cinema season in our third episode covering Sugar and Spice (2001) and Vanilla Sky (2002) Special Guest: Good friend and frequent guest, Molly The early Aughts was a bizarre time in American culture. The heady surge of the late 90s into Y2K was quicky benzo'd by 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Our two selections for …

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Our Favourite Effects At The Moment 57:50

3M ago57:50

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Hello dear listener, This week on Guitar Nerds, JD and I talk about a few old pedals that we've dusted off and plugged back in, only to discover that they're great! Although, to be honest, we get totally side tracked by my hunt for a modern guitar for guitar demo videos and talk about that for the bulk of the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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The Love Witch (2016) and Black Swan (2010) 1:03:43

3M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

We continue our Camp Cinema season in our second episode covering The Love Witch (2016) and Black Swan (2010) Special Guest: Filmmakers Emily Gallagher and Austin Elston of Fishtown FIlms As the dust begins to settle on the 2010s, the topsy turvy decade begins to come into focus. At the start of the decade, Darren Aronofsky released Black Swan (201…

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The Mulecaster 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Hello dear listener, This week, I'm joined by 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, and we're talking all about his awesome new Mulecaster! That's right, I know what you're thinking... another new guitar for Phillip! When will he stop! We also chat Partscaster builds, and Motander Guitars new Sci-Fi invention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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House 95 Guitars 36:40

3M ago36:40

36:40

Hello dear listener, In the wake of the arrival of the new Tom Delonge signature Starcaster from Fender, I hooked up with Tom from House 95 Guitars (a guitar builder who exclusively builds copies of the instruments Blink 182 have played throughout the years) to discuss all things Starcaster, Tom Delonge, and custom shop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The Reverend Double Agent 59:11

3M ago59:11

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Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are taking a look at this gorgeous new Reverend Double Agent that we're going to be giving away to one lucky listener in the coming weeks. We're also revisiting the BOSS ME-90B, and Matt Knight's success participating in a Guitar Gear Giveaway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Madame Web (2024) and Pearl (2022) 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Welcome to the first episode of Season 13 of Film Trace. In this season, we will explore the notion of Camp in Film. Building off of Susan Sontag's foundational 1964 essay, Notes on Camp, we will explore two films each episode we think demonstrate Sontag's concepts of naive camp and intentional camp. First off is the financial and critical disaster…

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BOSS Bass Bangers! 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are discussing the small slew of new bass products released by none other than the wonderful BOSS!!! We'll be deep diving with a live demo of the ME-90B, which is ABSOLUTELY my gear of the year for 2024 so far! Don't forget to enter our competition to giveaway the listener designed Vintage Pro Shop Guitar!…

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The Grez Bass VI - A Perfect Instrument 58:38

4M ago58:38

58:38

Hello dear listener, Welcome back to another episode of Guitar Nerds. This week, Matt and I are talking all about the new Grez Bass VI that I recently acquired, and Matt's new Eventide H90! We'll also be reviewing your entires into the Vintage Guitars Pro Shop Giveaway, and demoing the wonderful giveaway guitar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Win the Vintage Pro Shop Listener Built guitar! 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Hello dear listener, This week I'm joined by Matt Knight, and we're going to tell you about how you can win the listener built Vintage Pro Shop guitar! Look out for the competition post on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Patreon. We're also talking about Matt's new gear acquisition... that he didn't even tell me about, and answering some questions…

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Nashville, the ENDGAME, and 1960's Gibsons! 1:09:16

4M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Hello dear listener, This week, I'm joined by the one and only Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast! We'll be chatting all about the Nashville Guitar Show and all the brilliant vintage instruments that Phillip saw there. We'll also be taking a look at the new KMA Machines ENDGAME - a stereo Doubler with an awful lot of cool features packed in un…

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Guitar Shows & New Gear! 1:06:10

5M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Hello dear listener, This week, I'm joined by Matt Knight AND JD Short for some Guitar Show recapping! Plus, we're discussing Matt's new Chapman, JD's new BOSS pedalboard, and why the GT-1000 is an extremely good modelling solution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stompboxes 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Hello dearest of listeners, This week on Guitar Nerds, I'm joined by The Tone Mob's, Blake Wyland. We'll be discussing a handful of the wonderful pedals that I've been checking out at this year's Stompbox Deli in London. We're also delving deep on two pedals in particular; firstly, the Meris Mercury X, which Blake has been a huge fan of since its r…

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The Guitar Show 2024 Pt. 2 1:00:15

5M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Hello dear listener, This week on the podcast, JD and I are running down all his best bits from this year's Birmingham Guitar Show! We'll be discussing Fredric Effects, Thorpy FX, Ritual Devices, and a new, currently unreleased wonderbox from Great Eastern FX Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Discourse on The Oscars 2024 1:07:55

5M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

We felt like doing an Oscars show, so we did: Topics of discussion 1. Intro: 2023's Film Trace movies. They stood the test of time, but were they awarded upon release? 2. Nominated film most obviously conceived specifically with little gold men in mind? 3. Nominated film conceived originally with absolutely no award hopes in mind? 4. Nominated dire…

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The Guitar Show 2024 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Hello dear listener, Welcome to another episode of Guitar Nerds! This week, Matt and I are recounting our escapades from this year's The Guitar Show in Birmingham, UK! We had an amazing time, the show was packed, and there was so much great gear! We're splitting this one into a two parter with the conclusion on next week's episode with JD Short. Ho…

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Downsizing Your Guitar Rig 1:01:21

6M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt and I are discussing the art of downsizing one's guitar rig/collection to the essentials! We'll be reviewing the Guitar Nerds Group Facebook Poll to see what ONE guitar you would keep over everything else, and we'll be discussing how Matt can downsize his pedalboard to a selection of essential tones! (On a side …

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Our Favourite Boutique Pedal Builders 1:03:36

6M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Hello dear listener, This week, Matt Knight is back from his fortnight long hiatus, and we're talking all about our favourite little effects pedal builders and all the wonderful gear that they make! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amps & Boards 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Hello dear listener, Welcome to this week's episode of the Guitar Nerds Podcast! This week, I'm joined by 40 Watt Podcast's Phillip Carter, marking his return to the podcast for 2024! We'll be discussing his favourite amplifiers from The NAMM Show 2024, as well as my recent hunt for a cool new pedalboard. Our Sound Sample for this week is the Diamo…

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