An essential manual for getting the best sounds from electric guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals and digital processors! This book/CD pack features easy-to-follow instructions, with more than 75 photos, to teach the basics of guitar tones and effects. The accompanying CD provides audio examples. Readers will learn: anatomy of the electric guitar; controlling the electric guitar; getting a good clean tone; overdrive, distortion and fuzz; using equalizers; compressors and limiters (more…)

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To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat’s introduced a new, completely revised third edition of this bestseller. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. This book tells the complete story of Fender guitars, detailing classics such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster and Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known models. Dozens of photos reveal Fender’s storied craftsmanship, while the (more…)

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“One will be intrigued by the abundance of tidbits and pieces of little-known guitar-oriented trivia… A worthy contribution to historical, sociological, and musicological scholarship.” — Southern Historian”This is a rich, complex exploration of the subject.” — Choice”The Electric Guitar displays tremendous enthusiasm for the guitar and for popular music. It addresses the technological development of the instrument in great detail, and it takes up a number of contextual (more…)

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I was shocked and surprised at the completeness of the research – these books are wonderful! — Robert Morrison, Executive V.P. & COO, Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.I was shocked and surprised at the completeness of the research – these books are wonderful! –Robert Morrison, Executive V.P. & COO, Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.These books rock! The PRS tribute looks great! Congrats on a job well done! — Trent Salter, Gearhead Communications, LLCThese (more…)

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The electric guitar is the musical instrument of the last 30 years. In that time, names like Fender and Gibson have acquired an aura–and a price–that are truly remarkable. For some, however, it is not enough to buy a guitar–the challenge of designing and hand-making a unique, customized instrument is the dream. Since 1986, these people have turned to one book: Make Your Own Electric Guitar. Written in a clear, relaxed style, it covers every facet of guitar design and c (more…)

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