In this episode, Matt and Jay discuss the evolution of cheap guitars, highlighting hidden gems like the Yamaha Pacifica 112, the Gretsch Streamliner Jet and Jet Club, and the Yamaha FG series. The conversation shifts to gear corner, where they share their favourite guitar picks, and finally, they delve into the future of car technology, particularly the impact of CarPlay and Android Auto on modern vehicles.

Guitars:

🎸Yamaha Pacifica 112V
https://www.long-mcquade.com/115064/Guitars/Electric-Guitars/Yamaha/Pacifica-112V-Electric-Guitar-Black.htm?srsltid=AfmBOor6jZS2SWE1xdWTsa6LdVjLcQfO-8YKlpRGnUreKKfihkNcajF_

♣️Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club ($430CAD)
https://www.long-mcquade.com/456619/Guitars/Electric-Guitars/Gretsch-Guitars/Streamliner-Jet-Electric-Guitar-Laurel-Fingerboard-Gunmetal.htm

✈️Gretsch Streamliner Jet ($230CAD)
https://www.long-mcquade.com/456564/Guitars/Electric-Guitars/Gretsch-Guitars/Streamliner-Jet-Club-1-Pickup-Electric-Guitar-Olive-Drab.htm

🏍️Yamaha FG800
https://amzn.to/3MA6Q0s


Gear Corner:

♠️Dunlop Primetone Picks
https://amzn.to/4a5QRz4

🐢Dunlop Tortex Picks
https://www.jimdunlop.com/tortex-standard-pick-1-0mm

🪐Gravity Picks
https://www.gravitypicks.com/en-ca/products/jhs

00:00 Introduction to Cheap Guitars
11:14 Exploring Acoustic Guitars
19:59 Gear Corner: Guitar Picks
33:05 CarPlay

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In the inaugural episode of Guitars and Cars, Matt and Jay dive into digital modelling in 2026, locking straps and the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.

We chat about the Line 6 Pod and Helix, Universal Audio UAFX pedals, Dunlop strap locks, and more.

Guitars:

🎸Is the Helix relevant in 2025?

https://youtu.be/2vSWrjgXR6A?si=S7bJbZPEhiPMY5Xq

🤓James Santiago and the UAFX Lion

https://youtu.be/-d3WF3IO3eI?si=BEKOq49S5AefnKVt

🔊Line 6 Pod Express

https://amzn.to/3LSWE2X

🔈1959 Finder Princeton

https://reverb.com/ca/item/84502632-fender-tweed-princeton-5f2a-1959-tweed

Gear Corner:

🔒Dunlop Straplok

https://amzn.to/4qq95S9

Cars:

🚕 Jay's review of the Crosstrek Hybrid

https://youtu.be/oV83342BFR8?si=2mYsbjoae_x8Y34E