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Welcome to episode #1 of the Guitar Smarts Podcast.

On our first ever podcast, we are talking about our love for a bargain! Everyone covets the most desirable pieces of gear but one thing that we have both learned over the years is that 'inexpensive' equipment really does have a place in the gigging guitarist's arsenal. Join us as we discuss our favourite bargain buys.
 
What do you have in your kit that was a bargain and how do you use it? What are your thoughts on affordable equipment in the professional and semi-pro gigging world? 

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This week we continue our conversation on cheap kit (it was a long one!) Kiran makes a shocking Ibanez Tube screamer confession (SRV fans cover your ears) and Matt discusses his love for a simple guitar rig controlled from the volume pot on the guitar, Joe Bonamassa style.

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Greetings! This week Kiran and Matt have challenged themselves to define their desert island rig of choice, with a few extras thrown in. This wasn't an easy task, but goodness me was it fun! This is part 1 of a two part topic, so look out next week for part 2.

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Greetings once again! Remember that Desert Island challenge from last week? This is part 2, and this week we select our pedals, amps, albums and wildcards!

This was great fun, and recommend you do this yourself! Remember, nothing you own already is allowed!

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Greetings Guitarist Friends!

This week we shoot the breeze over all things guitar, particularly the things on our mind right not such as Kiran's ever swelling guitar collection and struggles with GAS, Matt's neglect of his Fender Strat and it's urgent maintenance needs and also his inherent inability to spend money on equipment!

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Have a very merry time playing guitar this week, and we will see you next Monday! 

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Whether you are a seasoned pro guitarist or a bedroom rock star, Guitar Smarts resident guitar health guru Kiran Amliwala believes that there are 8 things you should be able to do to maintain the playability and health of your guitars.
 
 In Part 1, we look at the changing the strings and fretboard/neck care.

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Servisol Super 10 Switch and Electronics Cleaner
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Jim Dunlop 6592 Guitar Polish
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Planet Waves DP0002 Pro-Winder
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Kiran & Matt

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