Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Amplifier History http://elderly.com/list/new.rss?catlist=670.5 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:52:55 -0500 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:52:55 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com A complete and accurate history of the Golden Age of the Vox amplifier. Covers all aspects from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the JMI-era in the late 1960s: the history of JMI and Vox, the component parts (cabinets, grillcloths, speakers, transformers, footswitches, stands and trolleys, and everything else that makes a Vox amp), the manfacturing process, the amp models, dating your amplifier, more. Many behind the scenes stories provide an insider's perspective on the rise and fall of Jennings Musical Industries and Vox amplifiers. Features hundreds of hi-resolution photos of over 100 vintage Vox amplifiers, plus photos from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as details from dozens from vintage Vox catalogues and promotional items. 10" x 12" hardcover. 682 pp. ($85.00) ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/721-1.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/721-1.htm Devoted entirely to Gibson amplifiers, this contains a 16-page color pictorial section, the entire history of Gibson amplifiers through 2008, an overview of amplification from the early 20th century, a complete guide section including every standard production Gibson amplifier with specifications, shipping totals, pictures, and a CD-ROM containing the entire Gibson Amplifier Master Service Book in PDF format witn owners manuals and schematics for Gibson amplifiers produced between 1936 and 1966. Other amplifiers produced by Gibson are covered as well, including Epiphone, Maestro, Kalamazoo, SG Systems, and Lab Series. A must for any amplifier enthusiast! 192 pp. ($29.95) ]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/370-2.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/370-2.htm