Books

Whether you are just starting out, or you have been playing for years, nobody knows everything! We have the books and reference materials you need to expand your knowledge base in the world of guitars and amplifiers.

	How to Service Your Own Tube Amp Author: Mitchell, Tom A well organized and easy-to-understand approach to guitar amplifier repair covering basic electronics, reading schematics, understanding tubes and transformers, tube biasing and use of test equipment. Also provides 10; troubleshooting flowcharts, voltage charts for typical amplifiers, and many modifications that you can do yourself. More...	$29.95 More Details
	Electronic Projects for Musicians Author: Anderton, Craig Many effects builders have cited Electronic Projects for Musicians as the book that got them started. This book lays out the basics of effects building, detailing the tools, parts and techniques needed. This book contains 27 different projects including fuzz pedals, ring modulator, phase shifter and compressor, complete with diagrams, illustrations and simple step by step instructions. For those wanting to build their own effects, this is your starting point. More...	$27.95 More Details
	Beginner's Guide to Tube Audio Design Author: Rozenblit, Bruce Are you interested in tube audio but don't know where to start, or are you already using tubes but don't know what's going on in the circuit? Rozenblit describes with simple, clear explanations what a tube is, how it works, how to read characteristic curves and understand specifications. He then discusses one stage amplifiers, gain circuits, negative feedback, power supplies as well as a tour of amplifier parts of all types. More...	$23.95 More Details
	A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps Author: Weber, Gerald Gerald Weber answers questions about vintage guitar amplifiers on topics such as biasing for output tubes and easy modifications. He includes an analysis of FenderÂ® classics such as the Tweed Champ, Tweed Deluxe, Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb and others. Also included are schematics for AmpegÂ®, FenderÂ®, GibsonÂ®, Hiwatt, Magnatone, MarshallÂ®, Rickenbacker, Silvertone and VoxÂ® amps. More...	$29.95 More Details
	The Ultimate Tone, Volume 1 Author: O'Connor, Kevin This is the book that jump-started the boutique tube guitar amp business. Learn the truth about tube preamp design and modification; see how tube power amps work and can be made more reliable; see how reverbs and effects loops work and better ways to configure them; learn why some amp brands are easier to service and to mod than others; see how simple switching circuits are but how capable they can be. More...	$70.30 More Details
	RCA Receiving Tube Manual (RC-30) Author: RCA A high quality reprint of the 1973 RCA Receiving Tube Manual (Technical Series RC-30). Includes tubes not found in RC-19, for example: 6CA7/EL34, 5AR4/GZ34, 6DJ8, 6DN7, 6LF6, 6KG6A/EL509, 6550, 7189, 7591 and the 7868 to name a few. Also includes pictures and industrial receiving tubes. More...	$23.95 Out of Stock More Details
	The Ultimate Tone, Volume 3 Author: O'Connor, Kevin Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to build a Bassman, Champ, Plexi, an 800, AC-30, Bulldog or Portaflex? Or you wanted to build an SVT with off-the-shelf parts? How about a master-volume amp that doesn't change tone with the master setting? Everything you need to know is right here, including: proper grounding techniques, wiring methods, and mechanical considerations. More...	$70.30 More Details
	Great Tube Amp and Guitar Mods Author: General Electric Over 50 useful modifications for FenderÂ® and Marshall amps and guitars. The author lets readers in on some neat little tricks that can be done to their equipment. All modifications are simple and can be done with easy to find parts. Also includes speaker cabinet and equipment tips for the musician who wishes to customize. More...	$21.95 More Details