Every facet has been gathered: vintage effects history, guide to manufacturers, effects technology, interviews with major designers and manufacturers, photos, FAQs, the state of the stompbox today and its future. Covers many rare pedals, as well as the majors in depth. First-rate production, with coated paper and full color; catalog reprints, lots of black & white photos, an effects directory, more. A great book by some of the most knowledgeable folks around. 280 pp.
640-1
$47.95
CRASH COURSE ON GUITAR EFFECTS
by Joe Bennett
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Book/CD pack. Get the most out of your effects with this beginner's guide! Jargon-free and packed with professional hints and tips, it covers: how effects pedals work; how to use distortion, chorus, compression, delay, reverb, wah-wah and other effects; how to combine effects; multi-effects units and how to use them; getting the most out of your gear; more. CD features over 50 demo tracks, sample settings and FX do's and don'ts. 32 pp.
49-695813
$9.95
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GETTING A BIGGER SOUND: PICKUPS AND MICROPHONES FOR YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
by Bart Hopkin
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Provides the essential information on musical instrument pickups of all sorts: deciding on the best pickup for any instrument, installing pickups & onboard microphones, countless tips & tricks for bringing out the best sound, how they work, how to make your own pickups and wire your own microphones, where to get components, plus all you need to know about pre-amps, cables, connectors, and related hardware. Plus lots of fun projects. 99 pp.
542-158
$16.95
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GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS GUITAR GEAR 411: GUITAR TECH TO THE STARS ANSWERS YOUR GEAR QUESTIONS
by Matthew Bruck
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Covers types of guitars, parts, maintenance, strings & tuning; amps - maintenance, modifications, speakers, tube vs. solid-state, choosing the right amp; effects - types, connections; technique & tone; a buyer's guide for getting the right gear, more. Done in a question & answer format. 96 pp.
20-763
$16.95
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INTRODUCTION TO GUITAR TONE & EFFECTS - AN ESSENTIAL MANUAL FOR GETTING THE BEST SOUNDS FROM ELECTRIC GUITARS, AMPLIFIERS, EFFECTS PEDALS AND DIGITAL PROCESSORS
by David M. Brewster
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Book/CD pack. Features easy-to-follow instructions with more than 75 photos to teach the basics of guitar tones and effects. Covers: controlling the electric guitar, getting a good clean tone, overdrive, distortion and fuzz, using equalizers, compressors and limiters, noise reduction, modulation effects, reverb and delay, special effects, multi-effect processors, getting a good tone through your PC, more. CD provides audio examples. 60 pp.
49-695766
$14.95
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POD PLAYER'S GUIDE AND SONGBOOK - GET GREAT GUITAR TONES AND PLAY CLASSIC SONGS
by Michael Ross
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Learn how to get the most out of this popular tone tool. Authorized by POD manufacturer Line 6, this book features professional user tips, POD settings, and complete note-for-note tab transcriptions of 9 songs - "Day Tripper," "Killer Queen," "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Message in a Bottle," "Pride and Joy," "Smoke on the Water," "Start Me Up," "Sunshine of Your Love," and "Wonderful Tonight." With plenty of tips to help you create your own sound and easy to read diagrams. 88 pp.
49-695576
$12.95
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THE BASICS OF LIVE SOUND - TIPS, TECHNIQUES & LUCKY GUESSES
by Jerry J. Slone
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This beginner's guide to mixing and mic techniques is written by an industry vet whose baptism-by-fire road experiences will teach you need-to-know stuff you won't get in school! Provides easy-to-understand coverage for the novice on: mixers, equalization, amplifiers, speakers, the audio chain; microphone models, specs and techniques; schools and universities for continuing education; more. 64 pp.
49-330779
$9.95
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THE BOSS BOOK - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR COMPACT EFFECTS FOR GUITAR
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Book/CD pack. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of BOSS pedals, this book covers in detail the story on every BOSS compact effect ever made. Includes 56 pages of full color photos highlighting rare pedals, the origins of BOSS, stories from developers, facts about the manufacturing process, more. CD features 72 guitar tones with charts explaining the pedals and control settings. 122 pp.
49-330943
$19.95
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TRICKS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
by Ethan Fiks
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Make your guitar scream like an elephant, meow like a cat, or sound like a seagull. Imitate a sitar, a cello or a racecar. Includes a wide variety of special guitar tricks described in detail with exact effects settings and photographs. Also included are sections on the physics of sound and the functions of common effects pedals. Guitar case size book. 47 pp.
20-18426
$5.95
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