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NEW GEAR From Keeley, Line 6 and GIBSON - Guitar Smarts #94 57:15

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Greetings! This week we take a look at some of the finest new gear released by some of the biggest names in the industry. Line6 has released a new version of the POD, Keeley have once again innovated with their new drive pedals and Gibson have done exactly what Gibson do, revisit the past. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTre…

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Kiran Visits The London GIBSON GARAGE - Guitar Smarts #93 57:02

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On this week’s podcast Kiran recalls his recent visit to the brand new UK Gibson Garage, a guitar store built and operated by Gibson guitars in London’s West End. This new store has got all the Gibson products you could wish to see, and is not just meant to be a high quality guitar store, but a shrine if you will, to the history and impact of Gibso…

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NAMM 2024 and Yamaha’s new PACIFICA - Guitar Smarts #92 1:06:43

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On this week’s podcast Kiran and Matt are discussing some of the new releases from this years NAMM show in the US. What caught our eye though was Yamaha's re-release of the Pacifica model. Listeners of the show will know that we love the old Pacifica model, which was seminal guitar back in the 90’s whose build quality and playability changed the ex…

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Celebrating 60 YEARS of Eric Clapton - Guitar Smarts #91 1:10:04

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We are kicking off 2024 by celebrating 60 years of Eric Clapton. Back in October 2023, Eric celebrated 60 years as a professional musician and artist. Arguably one of if not the most celebrated and revered guitarists of all time, it’s hard not to understate his contribution to the world of guitar playing and music making. Over on the Eric Clapton w…

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Ending 2023 With 2 New Guitars! - Guitar Smarts #90 44:47

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This week we have our final episode of 2023. I want to start by thanking each and everyone of you who have joined us and listened to the show throughout the year, it’s really a great pleasure for Kiran and I to share these conversations with you and we have great plans to bring you even more in 2024, so keep those subscriptions active and look out …

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Ian Edwards From Guitar Breaks - Guitar Smarts #89 24:22

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This week we have a short episode for you - shorter than usual at least. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Guitar Breaks founder, Ian Edwards, at the London International Guitar Show in late October. Guitar Breaks are a company that specialise in all-inclusive guitar workshops offering you the opportunity to get away from it all, explore dif…

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The London International Guitar Show 2023 - Guitar Smarts #88 1:01:40

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Its been a while, but we are finally back! After a few weeks of downtime due to some illnesses, work trips and general business we are finally able to bring to you our first episode from the London International Guitar Show 2023. It was a fantastic show, we met many people, introduced the show to a lot of new listeners, spent a little bit of money …

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Kiran & Matt's Desert Island Discs - Guitar Smarts #87 58:02

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We are here with another episode of the pod, this week Kiran and Matt are talking about their desert island discs. Each of them have chosen the 5 albums that they would be happy to listen to for the rest of eternity, knowing that they could listen to nothing else. Play along, make your own list, and head on down to the Guitar Geek hangout to let us…

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Jam Nights, Custom Guitars & MIDI Rigs - Guitar Smarts #86 46:58

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Welcome! This week we dissect a great night playing at Damo Lodrick's local Jam night, where we let loose and rocked out in celebration of Damo's birthday. Matt can't make his mind up about a possible Esquire mod or a new guitar build whilst Kiran feels the need to buy a new guitar. Finally, we finish off with a discussion about using Midi to contr…

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Tone Philosophy & The Rigs Of The GODS - Guitar Smarts #85 1:04:07

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This week we are grateful for the suggestions of our friends over on the Guitar Geek Hangout page on Facebook. We asked what you might like to hear us talk about, and you spoke! This week we are taking inspiration from our listeners Fred Simpson and Olly Browning who both asked similar questions related to tone. Of all the famous guitar rigs there …

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Gig Journeys, Fret Levelling & Lee Anderton - Guitar Smarts #84 1:09:01

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We are back...again! This week we discuss Matt's strange preference for relaxing after a long day gigging, we talk about the careful but accessible method that Matt took to finally level the frets of his much beloved Epiphone Les Paul that has been screaming out for this work for years, and we talk about the recent news brought to light by KDH abou…

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Kiran's First Ever "In-Ears" Gig - Guitar Smarts #83 53:14

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This week, We talk about the use of in ear monitors without having a guitar amp on stage following Kirans first ever experience of this. This seems to be the way that a lot of pro gigs are these days so how does that experience play out for a guitarist like Kiran who is only used to having blaring amp on stage behind him? We also talk briefly about…

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The £3000 Guitar Challenge - Guitar Smarts #82 57:02

9M ago57:02

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This week, we are asking the question, if you had 3000 pounds to spend on a new guitar, what would you buy? We asked our listeners on the Guitar Geek hangout what they would like us to talk about on the podcast, and we had a plethora of excellent suggestions, many of which we will most certainly do but this week we are thanking you Mr KingFredward …

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Are Sire BETTER than Gibson? - Guitar Smarts #81 51:03

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We are once again back with you for another episode of the podcast. Thanks as always for listening in. This week, we discuss the meteoric rise of the brand Sire, whose star has been lifted by Marcus Miller and Larry Carlton, two of music’s most revered ever session musicians. But what is it about Sire guitars that are turning the heads of these guy…

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The BEST Songs with Guitar Effects - Guitar Smarts #80 54:03

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Welcome back to the show! This week, we look at some of the best songs in rock history that prominently used guitar effects to punctuate the guitar tone. This episode is accompanied by another great Spotify playlist that you can find in the links below! For links to all our important stuff, including this weeks new Spotify playlist, check out our L…

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Eric Bibb, Fretwork Anxiety & Luthier Dreams - Guitar Smarts #79 1:06:50

11M ago1:06:50

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So, recent Eric Bibb gigs, Helix programming Skills for wedding gigs, Fret Dressing Anxiety, Luthiery dreams and much more, this week is a mixed bag conversation of many things but nothing in particular! Hope you enjoy it. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guitarsmarts Remember to please subscribe whe…

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The BEST New Gear from NAMM - Guitar Smarts #78 1:09:06

11M ago1:09:06

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Bluetooth toggle switches and Fancy Pickups, Ibanez making the best guitars and T-Rex spending 8 years to create an echo unit that already existed? This week we are lining up the best in news from NAMM 2023 and telling you what we think about it all! Remember to come and tell us what you think on the Guitar Geek Hangout! For links to all our import…

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The BEST Female Guitarists - Guitar Smarts #77 59:19

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Welcome Back! This week on the podcast we are celebrating everything female with a list of our favourite ever female guitarists. Some of the most important contributions in the guitar world have come from incredibly talented and capable women who continue to create and inspire the next generation of guitarists, so here we are celebrating their cont…

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The LATEST Guitar News - Guitar Smarts #76 1:10:53

1y ago1:10:53

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This week we look at some of the pre-NAMM news nuggets dropped by manufacturers to see what exciting new products and developments are going to soon be available. We also discuss Matt's process upgrading and improving his Les Paul. What have you been up to in the last few weeks? Come and let us know at the Guitar Geek Hangout on Facebook. For links…

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Do EXPENSIVE Guitars Make You PLAY BETTER? - Guitar Smarts #75 1:12:00

1y ago1:12:00

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This week, we ask ourselves one of the most asked questions in the history of guitar playing - does an expensive guitar make you play better? This may not be as straightforward as you think, an inexpensive guitar setup perfectly will feel better to play than an expensive guitar that has been neglected and left to warp, bend and dry out. Is there mu…

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What are the BEST Selling Guitars? - Guitar Smarts #74 1:02:49

1y ago1:02:49

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This week, Kiran and Matt take a look at the recently released list of top selling guitars, amps and pedals as released by Reverb.com to see if we could see any interesting surprises. Turns out the list does indeed have some interesting conversation points, but many of us will be less than surprised to know which guitar came in at number 1. Can you…

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Guitar Action Lesson #3 - Cutting the NUT - Guitar Smarts #73 1:21:00

1y ago1:21:00

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The final episode of our 3 part journey to fine tuning your guitar action like a pro guitar tech! This week we take a look at what you can do to make sure your top nut is properly installed and setup, how to measure it and how to adjust it. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guitarsmarts Remember to pl…

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Guitar Action Lesson #2, The BRIDGE - Guitar Smarts #72 1:20:14

1y ago1:20:14

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This week we continue our 3 part look at the best way to fine tune your action on your guitar. Last week Kiran took us on a deep dive through adjusting the truss rod, this is the device in the the guitar neck that allows us to set the relief, or curvature of the next, allowing enough space for the strings to vibrate above the frets. Step 2, and thi…

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The MOST Important Guitar Setup SKILL (Guitar Action Lesson #1) - Guitar Smarts #71 1:17:06

1y ago1:17:06

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Welcome back! This week we discuss recent gigs, a pending rig change for Matt that will open up a plethora of new possibilities, Kiran's new pedal board configuration following his delivery from Santa, and most importantly, Kiran puts his Guitar Tech hat on and talks us through the proper process for adjusting your truss rod to allow for the best p…

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The BEST Guitar Playing Habits for 2023 - Guitar Smarts #70 1:08:45

1+ y ago1:08:45

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Greetings! This week, we get together for the first time in 2023 to discus various things including what the man in the red jacket and white beard brought us, some near-miss Guitar Safari action from Kiran and of course we talk about the key habits we want to instil in our playing in 2023. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTre…

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New Year's RESOLUTIONS - Guitar Smarts #69 1:06:06

1+ y ago1:06:06

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Greetings! Welcome to the final episode of the year 2022. This week we are talking about the past year gone by and the new year ahead of us. We think back and talk about he best new gear of 2022, money we have spent, new songs we have learned, Gigs we’ve been to and what we want and hope for in 2023. Come and see us on the Guitar Geek hangout on Fa…

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The Christmas Episode 2022 - Guitar Smarts #68 1:08:11

1+ y ago1:08:11

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Seasons Greetings! We are looking forward to a restful and cosy Christmas this year, and to kick it off we are discussing all the cool new things we want Santa to bring us this Christmas, and that maybe should be on your Christmas list this year too! For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guitarsmarts Reme…

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Guitar Safari FAIL - Guitar Smarts #67 1:08:23

1+ y ago1:08:23

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This week we close out on our final thoughts from the London 2022 International Guitar show and Kiran laments on a missed opportunity to buy a guitar he connected with just moments before the show closed its doors! Also this week, Kiran gives us his field report, after finally getting a chance to play a brand new PRS Silver Sky John Mayer signature…

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LIVE From The LONDON INTERNATIONAL GUITAR SHOW 2022 - Guitar Smarts #66 42:22

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This week we give you our very first ever face to face recording! Kiran and Matt visited the 2022 London International Guitar Show to see the latest from the UK's (and further afield) finest guitar stores, luthiers, distributors and other... We saw some £300K Gibson Les Paul's, and some of the newest in inexpensive guitars from Fairclough guitars. …

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Are KING KING The UK's Best Rock Act Right Now? - Guitar Smarts #65 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week Kiran and Matt discuss the King King show they attended at the Southampton venue the 1865 on the 20th October. King King are an utterly superb rock band, and you should check them out, they may just be the best live act in the UK right now in their genre. Visit them at their website here: https://www.kingking.…

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The BEST Modern Guitar Riffs EVER - Guitar Smarts #64 1:19:39

1+ y ago1:19:39

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Following on from episode #63, this week Kiran and Matt look at more recent history to choose guitar riffs that may just go on to be the classic guitar riffs of the future. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guitarsmarts https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5eSyZxq6dxDXWp8yQ1cpzq?si=cf87529a4a994273 Remem…

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The BEST Classic Guitar Riffs EVER - Guitar Smarts #63 1:04:41

1+ y ago1:04:41

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Welcome back to the show! This week, we talk about some of the finest ever classic guitar riffs to grace our ears. Enjoy this episode, you might just hear of a new guitar riff that you didn't know about before! You can find a Spotify Playlist of the Riffs we chose in the Linktree below. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree..…

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Is This The END for BOUTIQUE? - Guitar Smarts #62 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

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Boutique pedal makers from all over the world have been having huge success for many year and continue to do so, but with the closure of Fulltone Pedals, one of the originals in the market, does this indicate that the time for boutique pedals has come to an end? We discuss this, and also we talk about the next 3 things we want to try out on our nex…

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The YouTube Channels You MUST Follow - Guitar Smarts #61 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

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We are back and this week we are talking all about our favourite YouTube channels and creators, why we love them and why you MUST follow them too. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guitarsmarts Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media ch…

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How to Get OUT of a RUT! - Guitar Smarts #60 1:02:44

1+ y ago1:02:44

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Greetings listeners! Have you ever felt like your guitar playing is stuck somewhere, unable to improve or get better, and lacking the motivation and drive to push it in the right direction? What have you done about it? How do you deal with a lack of motivation and what can you do to help put the train back on the rails? For links to all our importa…

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The BEST WAYS to JOIN A BAND - Guitar Smarts #59 59:44

1+ y ago59:44

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After our recent episode talking about why you should join a band, we had a great question from Josh Chudley on Facebook, asking us HOW you join a band. It's easier said than done, however if you want to increase your chances of getting a spot in a band or finding a band who are looking for someone like you, then listen in carefully... For links to…

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Why YOU should JOIN A BAND! - Guitar Smarts #58 58:56

2y ago58:56

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We all love playing guitar - whether that's jamming to tracks, along with songs we love or practicing licks BUT nothing quite makes you a better musician more than joining a band and playing with PEOPLE! That's just one reason to join a band, listen in for more. For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guita…

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The QUICKEST Way To Learn A Song - Guitar Smarts #57 53:25

2y ago53:25

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Greetings Guitar Smarts listeners! Have you ever had to quickly learn a song you didn't know for a gig at short notice? If you have, you'll know how stressful it can be getting familiar with new music quickly enough to play it confidently. This week we talk about our experiences with this problem, and how we deal with the process of learning new mu…

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The £5000 Guitar Rig Challange - Guitar Smarts #56 1:04:37

2y ago1:04:37

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Welcome back to the show! This week we are spending more fake money in a dreamland of Guitar Stores as we talk about how we would spend £5K if we had to buy a full gigging Guitar Rig. How would you do it? For links to all our important stuff, check out our LinkTree... https://linktr.ee/guitarsmarts Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen t…

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Vintage Vibes or Modern Tech? - Guitar Smarts #55 1:01:21

2y ago1:01:21

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Welcome back! This week, Kiran and Matt are debating the age old question, is Vintage Gear really better than modern or do we fetishize the use of old equipment because of it's heritage and history? Objectively speaking, what is truly the best? Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media…

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Matt Finally has a NEW GUITAR DAY!! - Guitar Smarts #54 50:51

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Greetings Guitar Smarts listeners! Welcome back to the show and thanks for sticking with us. This week, we celebrate a rare event - MATT Has bought a new guitar! In fact, he has bought two. Come an listen to the lowdown on what happened and what the guitars were! Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us …

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The $1000/£800 Gig Rig Challenge - Guitar Smarts #53 1:05:39

2y ago1:05:39

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Greetings from the Guitar Smarts Team! This week, Kiran and Matt are pretending that their pockets are flush with about $1000 or about £800 of cash, and they need to put together a rig for their first ever pub gig. Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media channels below: https://www.f…

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3+ Ways To Instantly Get Better Tone - Guitar Smarts #52 1:18:42

2y ago1:18:42

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We are guitarists, and we love tone! But how do we get more and better tone than we had before? What can we do to maximise the sound that we produce from our instrument and out rig? Where can gains be made and what simple changes can we make to ourselves and our setup to really get to Tone Heaven! Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to…

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Why you should STOP buying guitars! - Guitar Smarts #51 59:56

2y ago59:56

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This week the guys take a philosophical view of Guitar Ownership and what it really means to own instruments that in some case have incredible sentimental meaning. Are guitars frivolous things, are they needless purchases only justified by a desire to own them rather than a real requirement, or are they genuine investments for the cash-savvy guitar…

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Best Budget Amps for the Pub Guitarist - Guitar Smarts #50 1:13:29

2y ago1:13:29

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Welcome back Listeners! This week Kiran and Matt discuss old guitar magazines, GAS, and Cheap Guitar Amps! Are you looking for a great budget amp to use for gigging or jams? Have a listen and check out the amps the guys chose! Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media channels below: h…

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Studio Tips for the Guitarist with Damo Lodrick - Guitar Smarts #49 1:16:51

2y ago1:16:51

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This week Guitar Smarts are super pleased to see the return of our regular guest, Damo Lodrick. This week Damo joins us to impart his experience upon us and to help us become better studio musicians. Check out Damo's website here: https://www.dlentertainments.co.uk/dlb/ Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to …

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BACK TO THE FUTURE - Where Is The Guitar Going? - Guitar Smarts #48 54:27

2y ago54:27

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This week we are considering what the future looks like for the Guitar, for amps and manufacturers and all things to do with this instrument that we love. Will we see the instrument change as it devours new innovations and technology or will we remain as we have for a quite some time now, loyal to 1950’s and 1960’s design with a distrust of new tec…

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The Guitar Geek PUB QUIZ - Guitar Smarts #47 1:27:45

2y ago1:27:45

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Welcome! This week we are doing a Guitar based Pub Quiz night and you are all invited! get yourself a pint of your favourite, a packet of Pickled Onion Monster Munch, a pen and paper and settle down for the first ever Guitar Smarts Pub Quiz! Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media ch…

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The John Mayer PRS SE Silver Sky - Guitar Smarts #46 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

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Now its been a couple of weeks since Paul Reed Smith Guitars released their much anticipated and highly publicised SE model of the John Mayer Signature Guitar, the Silver Sky. Being John Mayer fans Kiran and I had been talking about this guitar for sometime and were interested to see what the SE model would be like in comparison, safe to say the sp…

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The Songs We Love & Hate to Gig - Guitar Smarts #45 1:01:28

2+ y ago1:01:28

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Welcome to 2022! We are kicking off the New Year with a light hearted look at the songs we love gigging and the ones we don't quite enjoy as much! Link to the Playlist is here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VNPOscy7Ymk8zIu9mYIPE?si=fe02e3be2bfe4d75 Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our soc…

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