{"product_id":"guitar-amps-effects-for-dummies-isbn-9781118899991","title":"Guitar Amps \u0026 Effects For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn the secrets to achieving your ultimate sound\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether amateur or pro, guitarists live for the ultimate sound. \u003ci\u003eGuitar Amps \u0026amp; Effects For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides the information and instruction you need to discover that sound and make it your own! Written in the characteristically easy-to-read \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e style, this book is ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike, and can help all players expand their skill set with effects. Guitarists tend to be gearheads when it comes to sound, and this book provides guidance on topics ranging from the guitar itself to amps, pedals, and other sound technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmps and effects are the unsung heroes of guitar music. While most people recognize the more psychedelic effects, many don't realize that effects are often responsible for the unique quality of tone that can become a musician's trademark. Certain effects work on the volume or signal level, others work on the environment, and still others work on the bass and treble content. \u003ci\u003eGuitar Amps \u0026amp; Effects For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers them all, and shows how effects can not only add something extra, but also \"fix\" problematic areas. Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain-based effects, like distortion, compression, volume pedals, and gates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTone-based effects, including graphic and parametric EQ, and the wah-wah pedal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModulation effects, like the flanger, phase shifter, and tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmbience effects, including reverb and delay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe journey to incredible guitar music never ends. No matter how experienced you are with a guitar, there is always room for improvement to your tone and sound. Whether you're looking for the sound of angels or thunder, \u003ci\u003eGuitar Amps \u0026amp; Effects For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you achieve the music you hear in your dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Guitar Amps \u0026amp; Effects 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Concept of Tone for Creative Guitarists 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Making Your Signal Chain Work for You 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Aural Delights: Variety in Tone 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Grab a Guitar: It’s Your Signal Generator 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Understanding the Major Electric Guitar Designs 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Guitar Pickups and Electronics 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Guitar Hardware 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Caring for Your Guitar 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Amplifier: More Than Just Loud 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Looking Inside the Major Amp Designs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Choosing the Right Amp for You and Your Music 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Understanding Tube Types and Tone 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Going from Amp to Ears: Speakers and Cabs 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Tips, Tricks, and Basic Amp Maintenance 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Effects Pedals: Fuzz, Filth, Wobble, and Echo 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Discovering the Major Types of Effects 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Rack Units, Stand-Alones, and Multi-Effects 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Setting Up and Using Your Effects 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Classic Rigs 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Iconic Tone Recordings 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 305\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e has made a career out of explaining the relationships between guitars and amp tone, and the technology that creates it. He has authored or coauthored dozens of books on guitar topics, columns in \u003ci\u003eGuitar Player\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, and is considered a top authority on amps and effects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate the right sound and get the most out of your equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the technology that drives great sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the inner workings of electric guitars, amps, and effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound just like the pros\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduce the right sound and get the most out of your guitar equipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmps and effects are the unsung heroes of guitar music. With \u003ci\u003eGuitar Amps \u0026amp; Effects For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll get the information and instruction you need to discover your ultimate sound. 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