The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook
The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook

Author: Bobby Owsinski

Publisher: Alfred's Pro Audio

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739075357

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For all guitarists, the quest to finding the guitar tone you hear in your head and then recording it is a never-ending journey. The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook is your definitive guide to discovering that great, elusive guitar sound and making sure it's recorded well. This book features a series of interviews with expert players, guitar technicians, recording engineers, record producers, and gear manufacturers to give you an inside look into the business of guitar tone. The included online media provides both audio and visual reference points to help you achieve the classic sounds you hear on records. The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook offers quality information that will serve as a solid base for development of any guitar player or guitar recording artist's imagination. - Mateus Tebaldi, MusicGearReview.com

Modern Guitar Rigs
Modern Guitar Rigs

Author: Scott Kahn

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1423499441

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An illustrated guide for contemporary guitarists looking to build pro-level rigs includes coverage of topics ranging from rack gear and amp setups to signal splitting and recording tools. Original.

The Art of Lutherie
The Art of Lutherie

Author: Tom Bills

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1619115379

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The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best- kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has producedinstruments considered to be some of the bestsounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding whymaster luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars. It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; heuses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure topublish Tom's work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope you'll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augmentyour musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video

Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects
Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects

Author:

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published:

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1617743755

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(Guitar Educational). 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 tone 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; noise reduction; modulation effects; reverb and delay; octavers and harmonizers; special effects; multi-effect processors; amp & effect modeling; getting a good tone through your PC; stylistic guitar tones; famous effected guitarists; and much more!

Great Guitar Tone with IK Multimedia Amplitube
Great Guitar Tone with IK Multimedia Amplitube

Author: Michael Ross

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2011-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781435458420

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It wasn�t much more than a decade ago that getting great guitar tone on a track required thousands of dollars worth of equipment and studio time. In the digital age, ending up with great-sounding guitar tracks on a recording is infinitely easier and cheaper. IK Multimedia AmpliTube software�with its plethora of stompbox effects, guitar and bass amp modules, cabinet emulations, microphone models, and rack effects�provides the power that guitarists need to model virtually any guitar tone. What�s more, its 4-track audio player/recorder with Speed Trainer will allow you to practice recording and overdubbing your guitar, even if you do not yet have any recording software on your computer. But how do you harness AmpliTube�s power and use it to become a better guitarist? GREAT GUITAR TONE WITH IK MULTIMEDIA AMPLITUBE: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE will show you how. After discussing how to best set up your guitar and computer for the tasks ahead, the book explains how to get the most out of all of AmpliTube�s amps, cabinets, effects, and recording capabilities. This book won�t only show you how to use AmpliTube to emulate any musical genre or guitarist, it will show you how to use the program to become a better guitarist and help you down the path to creating your own distinctive guitar tone.

Tone Wizards
Tone Wizards

Author: Curtis Fornadley

Publisher: If6was9 Publishing

Published: 2015-09-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780692460764

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The electric guitar is an amazing instrument that is capable of facilitating the creation of many musical sounds and styles. This book contains a series of interviews that strives to dig deep into the various aspects of electric guitar tone and style. What experiences and wisdom has guided some of the world's top guitar players in their pursuit for the ultimate tone and a signature sound? What can we learn from the gear gurus that have invented and reinvented the tools these players use to craft their tones? Included are insights into the life journey of successful people on a similar path for achieving, or contributing to, the quest for peak artistic expression through the guitar. This valuable resource is sure to provide the interested reader with inspiration and ideas for discovering and evolving their own tone and style. Interviews include: Joe Bonamassa, Bob Bradshaw, John Carruthers, Cliff Chase, Peter Frampton, David Friedman, Jay Graydon, Scott Henderson, Eric Johnson, Jim Kelley, Jeff Kollman, Ronan Chris Murphy, Joe Satriani, John Suhr, Pete Thorn, Steve Vai, Carl Verheyen For more information visit www.GuitarToneWizards.com

Getting Great Guitar Sounds
Getting Great Guitar Sounds

Author: Michael Ross

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9780793591404

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The first edition of Getting Great Guitar Sounds has helped thousands of guitarists get a basic handle on shaping their sound. This second edition had been expanded to cover modern multi-effectors, amp simulators, and advanced effect rigs in the same easy-to-understand language. To make getting started even simpler, Ross now lists his favorite effects and tells why they will provide most of the sounds guitarists will need.

The Soul of Tone
The Soul of Tone

Author: Tom Wheeler

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9780634056130

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Revered as much as one's guitar, the Fender amplifier gets its due in this full-color, richly illustrated book. It will be highly desired by the millions who have plugged into one of these indispensable components, and were delighted at its sound. An accompanying CD features more than 50 tracks that make terms and topics come alive.

Chord Tone Soloing
Chord Tone Soloing

Author: Barrett Tagliarino

Publisher: Musicians Institute Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780634083655

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(Musicians Institute Press). Learn how the professionals create monster solos with this easy-to-use book/CD pack! The accompanying CD includes 68 tracks of exercises, licks, solo examples, and play-alongs. Includes all necessary foundation materials; detailed instructions on how and what to practice; essential concepts for players at every level; developing your real-time melodic reflexes; soloing over any progression in any style of music; using chords as an endless source of ideas; and more.