Guitar Nerds10 Jun 2020

Slightly Weird, Affordable Guitars

We stand unequivocally alongside the Black Lives Matter movement. The music we love as guitar enthusiasts was forged by black musical pioneers. There would not be any Guitar Nerds if it were not for the likes of Robert Johnson, Memphis Minnie or Little Richard.

It should be clear now that it is not enough to simply be non-racist; we must be actively anti-racist. We must take specific and coordinated steps to dismantle racism and prejudice, where it lives, both at home and elsewhere, all the way to the highest seats of power.

We have taken the past week to reflect on our own privileges and our place within this industry, and to contemplate how we as Guitar Nerds could do better.

It is clear that we have not been doing enough, so we’re making a commitment to increasing representation and diversifying the range of voices that you will hear on The Guitar Nerds Podcast, expanding our research and coverage of brands and artists throughout history and today.

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STOP HATE

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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This week, we chat to Ed McNulty of Beach Slang about his gear, Reading festival and more! Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight, Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

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John-Gordon-Smiths

This week, we talk Gordon-Smith guitars, Marshall beer and Tom Searle. Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Aug 20161h 4min

69 DUDES!!!

This week, we talk about Nova Twins, Danelectro food pedals and Billy Sheehan! Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight, Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

16 Aug 20161h 6min

Car Hole

This week, we talk about the Pelican Noiseworks Pelitaur, the Golden Ratio and car holes. Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight, Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

10 Aug 20161h 7min

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This week, we talk about the Positive Grid BIAS Rack, new Ibanez models and Kay guitars. Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight, Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

3 Aug 20161h 8min

Dynelectro

This week, the second N is silent. Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight, Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jul 20161h 9min

Goya Goya Goya Go!

This week, we talk about the new J. Rockett .45 Caliber and the wonderful world of Goya guitars! Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight, Jay Cross and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See ...

20 Jul 20161h 8min

Piranhas and Airlines

This week, we talk about the Peavey Piranha 6505 micro head and shine a spotlight on Airline guitars. Produced and hosted by Mark Packham, with Matt Knight and Joe Branton. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

12 Jul 20161h 6min