Book/CD set. For players of all levels looking to develop a great sound. Analysis of the tones of legendary guitarists, in-depth breakdown of microphones and recording techniques, more. Examples in note/tab. CD includes 65 min. of every tone and effect in the book. 95 pp.
20-39392
$19.99
GUITAR TONE: PURSUING THE ULTIMATE GUITAR SOUND
by Mitch Gallagher
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A very comprehensive book dealing with all aspects of tone. Gives you a broad understanding of each component of the sonic brew that creates tone: guitar types and construction, hardware, pickups, electronics, amps, vacuum tubes, speakers, cabinets, software, modeling, etc. Later chapters are detailed information (and interviews) on how many great guitarists create their tone: Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Eric Johnson, David Gilmour, many others. A user-friendly way to learn what all the technical factors really mean. Lots of advice and interesting bits of info. along the way. Recommended. 362 pp.
20-6157
$34.99
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MODERN GUITAR RIGS - THE TONE FANATIC'S GUIDE TO INTEGRATING AMPS AND EFFECTS
by Scott Kahn
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Book/DVD pack. For players looking to move beyond a simple pedal board and combo amp, there is no more definitive book on advanced guitar rigs than this. Covers: Rack gear - multi-effects processors and dedicated signal processors, audio loopers, amp function switching systems, and MIDI foot controllers; Amp steups - wet/dry/wet configurations, rack-mounted tube preamps and power amps, stereo rigs, integrating pedals and rack gear, and floor-based loop systems; Guitar options - piezoelectric pickups and splitting guitar signals to multiple amps; Effect loops - choosing the right loop for your specific needs; Rig infrastructure - power conditioning, noise suppression, power attenuators, wireless systems, custom cabling, and equipment racks. Plus rigs of the stars and interviews with leading custom rig builders. 155 pp.
49-333119
$24.99
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THE GUITAR PICKUP HANDBOOK - THE START OF YOUR SOUND
by Dave Hunter
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Book/CD pack. For every electric guitarist, an exhaustive tonal guide to this essential component. Designed to help you navigate the multitude of pickup choices and find the one that's right for you. Includes detailed specifications for each model discussed. Traces the history of the pickup from the 1920s to today, explaining magnet type, size, and structure, the different types of coils, and how different designs affect sound. Profiles of the "big four" manufacturers - Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker and Gretsch - along with overviews of more than 20 other guitar and pickup makers including Alembic, Joe Barden, Bare Knuckle, Burns, Dearmond, DiMarzio, Seymour Duncan, EMG, Lindy Fralin, Lace, more. Plus interviews with leading makers and a CD with sample sounds of the pickups scrutinized. 256 pp.
49-331935
$24.95
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TIPBOOK AMPLIFIERS & EFFECTS
by Hugo Pinksterboer
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CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $6.49! Whether you need a guitar amp, a sound system, a multi-effects unit for a bass guitar, or a keyboard amplifier, this book helps you make a good choice. Two chapters explain general features (controls, equalizers, speakers, MIDI, etc.) and figures (watts, ohms, impedance, etc.), and further chapters cover the specifics of guitar amps, bass amps, keyboard amps, acoustic amps, and sound systems. Effects and effect units are dealt with in detail, and there are dedicated chapters on microphones and pickups, and on cables and wireless systems. Includes "tipcodes" which give you online access to extra pictures, short videos and sound files. 288 pp.
49-332776
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$8.50
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TONE MANUAL - DISCOVERING YOUR ULTIMATE ELECTRIC GUITAR SOUND
by Dave Hunter
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Book/CD pack. Tone: it's the concept that gear-obsessed guitarists discuss more than any other. Dave Hunter breaks down the individual components of the electric guitar setup - guitar, amplifier, speakers, cabinet, effects and peripherals - and examines how each contributes to superior or inferior sound, and offers tips on improving and making the most of the gear you've got. Also discusses the evolution of the guitarist's concept of "good tone" and provides a guide to recorded examples of playing generally considered "tonally superior." A series of Tone Tips offer quick, practical bites of info to help improve your sound. The CD contains 72 sound samples covering a broad range of guitar tones, from a '64 Strat through a 1958 Fender Pro Amp to a modern Koll Superior played through a Matchless Spitfire. 176 pp.
49-333116
$24.99
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