The End of Copy Cat Strats!

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of a new EU ruling on the Stratocaster body shape and features guest Phillip Carter from the 40 Watt Podcast.

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 Hello 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.

People in this episode

Host: Guitar Nerds

Guest: Phillip Carter

Topics covered

• guitar design
• EU regulations
• luthiers
• music industry
• ear protection

Keywords

• Stratocaster
• EU ruling
• guitar design
• luthiers
• ACS Custom
• ear protection

Sponsors

ACS CUSTOM

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stratocaster

Places: UK

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