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 | The Bonehead's Guide to Amps Viewing the amp as an instrument in its own right, this book defines both the fundamental and subtle differences between many types of amplifiers, while offering valuable info on "tone-tweaking" every kind to suit different styles. Learn how to adjust your amp for a whole range of different tones and how to use its functions for maximum effect. The text also explains how to choose the right products within your price range and requirements, and how to maintain amplifier equipment for safe and reliable use. By taking an objective and comprehensive view of available guitar amps, this book offers the best bang-for-buck advice to getting killer tones easily and affordably. If you want to get your guitar cooking, then make sure it has the right ingredients with this invaluable guide. ©2000, 80 pages. |
 | The Luthier's Handbook - Roger H. Siminoff An essential item for the instrument builder, "The Luthier's Handbook" explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments, this text describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings. 96 pages. |
 | The Tube Amp Book - Deluxe Revised Edition - Aspen Pittman Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, "The Tube Amp Book" is now even better! This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive A-Z section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. Brands include Ampeg, Dr. Z, Fender, Gibson, Hiwatt, Marshall, Matchless, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Vox, Watkins and many others. Features a CD-ROM with 800 available schmatic and layout diagrams, from Ampeg to Western Electric, plus dramatically improved design and page layout. The book's technical tips, in-depth electronic specs and explanations, over 350 schematic diagrams, and full-color plates make it a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover with convenient enclosed spiral binding. ©2003, Book & CD-ROM, 416 pages. |
 | Tipbook - Amplifiers & Effects - Hugo Pinksterboer Tipbooks are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instruments and gear. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts – for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing • all jargon explained • basic background information • price indications • the history and the family of the instrument • and more. The Amps & Effects book covers such topics as purchasing, selecting and using amplifiers and effect devices, helping readers to get the most out of their equipment. ©2005, 224 pages. |
 | Tube Amp Basics - Gerald Weber In this video you'll learn the "plain talk" basics that every guitar player should know. You'll learn common sense troubleshooting techniques that can be done without any special equipment. You'll learn the basic layout of the guitar amp and how to isolate problems so they can be solved. You'll learn the correct procedure if a fuse blows, or if you plug in and there's no sound. You'll even learn the contents of the "first aid kit" that should go to every gig. It's an hour of essential tube amp knowledge. ©1998, 60 minutes. VHS. |
 | Tube Amp Talk for the Guitarist and Tech - Gerald Weber For this follow-up to his popular "A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps", Gerald Weber has compiled his articles and "Ask Gerald" columns that have appeared in "Vintage Guitar" from 1993 to 1996. As a special bonus, Ken Fisher's "Trainwreck Pages" from "Vintage Guitar" are also included. This book assumes that the reader has at least a working knowledge of tube guitar amplifiers, and it will be helpful and interesting whether or not guitarists intend to perform their own servicing. ©1997, 537 pages. |
 | Tube Guitar Amplifier Essentials - Gerald Weber From the amp guru, and columnist for Vintage Guitar magazine, comes a future classic that features more than 60 easy-reading chapters de-mystifying the complex world of tube amplifiers. Over eight years in the making, it covers the basic knowledge and the practical steps to work on this type of amplifier, the preferred type of amp for millions of guitarists and technicians. ©2005, 530 pages. |
 | Tube Guitar Amplifier Servicing and Overhaul - DVD - Gerald Weber Kendrick Amplifier President and Vintage Guitar magazine columnist Gerald Weber has overhauled and restored over 15,000 vintage tube guitar amps. This extensive DVD covers: basics of servicing and overhauling a tube guitar amp, what tools are needed, the wiring mistake made on 50% of all amps and how to correct it, the best way to straighten preamp tube pins, how to perform a cap job correctly, the different types of Silverface amps and how to convert each to Blackface, how to identify leads of an unknown transformer, how to make perfect chassis grounds, and much, much more! Nearly four hours. ©2005, DVD. |
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