 | Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass, Second Edition Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass is the world's first comprehensive guide to the design of tube-based preamplifiers, specifically for musical instrument use, in a single volume. From the input to the phase inverter, this book discusses the inner workings of every part of a conventional guitar preamp, including the use of triodes, pentodes, tone controls, effects loops and much more. Eliminating all "guess work" and "audio myths", this book reveals the science behind good tone. | $39.00 More Details |
 | Video DVD - Tube Amps 101 TUBE AMPS 101 or Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started - DVD | $38.95 More Details |
 | RCA Receiving Tube Manual (RC-30) 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. 760 pages, 2.0 lbs, 5.25" x 8.25" | $23.95 More Details |
 | Video DVD - Ultimate Bench Warrior Volume 1 In this DVD, Lee Jackson show you how to maintain your tube amp and keep it running correctly. | $64.95 More Details |
 | Video DVD - Understanding Vacuum Tube Guitar Amplifiers Understanding Vacuum Tube Guitar Amplifiers - DVD By Gerald Weber Kendrick Amplifiers President, Gerald Weber, has overhauled and serviced over 15,000 vacuum tube guitar amplifiers, designed dozens of new model amplifiers and has produced thousands of boutique tube guitar amplifiers. This DVD will transform your experience of tube guitar amplifiers forever. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, you will never see tube guitar amplifiers the same again. Covers: AC and DC Voltage AC and DC current Resistance Capacitance Capacitive Reactance and how this affects frequency respsonse | $59.95 More Details |
 | Video DVD - Tube Amps 101, Volume III Mods, Repairs & Trouble Shooting A two hour tour using actual vintage amplifiers. Hear the symptoms and watch how to repairs. Volume III includes several takes on transformer replacement, how to resurrect that old garage sale find, including the complete rehab of a '58 Tweed Deluxe as well as amp modding. Watch the famous "PAUL C" mod applied to a Princeton Reverb, add some spank to a Bandmaster or put some fire in the Bass Channel of a '66 Bassman and much more. | $38.95 More Details |
 | Video DVD - More Tube Amps 101 MORE TUBE AMPS 101 - Repairs & Maintenance - DVD Here's what you've been waiting for! Over two hours of REAL repairs and troubleshooting, inside of REAL vintage tube amps! You also get a FREE 'secret link' to downloadable (and printable) reference files. | $38.95 More Details |
 | Western Electric Tube Data, 2nd Edition Western Electric Tube Data Hard-to-find data for 44 Western Electric tube types (205D, 300B, 350B, etc.) popular for audio use and early tube collecting. Includes pictures of tubes and complete operating characteristics and curves. 240 pages, 1.5 lbs, 8.5" x 11". | $12.95 More Details |
 | Principles of Power Principles of Power A Practical Guide to Tube Power Amplifier Design By Kevin O'Connor | $44.00 More Details |
 | Tube Amp Talk for the Guitarist and Tech A compilation of articles written for Vintage Guitar magazine from 1993 to 1996. Includes sections with articles on servicing your guitar amp, modifications, and also includes a "Trainwreck" section full of articles written by Ken Fischer for Vintage Guitar. Foreword is written by Billy F. Gibbons. 537 pages, 2 lbs, 6" x 9" | $26.95 On Backorder More Details |
 | Getting the Most Out of Vacuum Tubes Getting the Most Out of Vacuum Tubes By Robert B. Tomer Types and causes of tube failures, what to expect from tubes, testing methods, and all about tube maintenance programs. 160 pages, 0.6 lbs, 5.5" x 8.5" | $14.95 More Details |
 | Electron Tube Locator A comprehensive listing of receiving, transmitting, and industrial tube types manufactured in the US and Europ with References to sources of complete data. Includes tube functions, filament/heater characteristics and basing diagrams. Lists approximately 12,000 different tube types. Contains over 300 pages of data and diagrams. 326 pags, 1.5 lbs, 8.5" x 11". | $24.95 More Details |
 | Electron Tube Resume Electron Tube Resume By George H. Fathauer An abridged version of the 'Electron Tube Locator' covering the designation system used by major tube manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe. Includes equivalent tables for U.S. VT types and early Navy types. 30 pages, 0.3 lbs, 5.5" x 8.5" | $4.95 More Details |
 | An Approach to Audio Frequency Amplifier Design An Approach to Audio Frequency Amplifier Design First published in 1957 by the Valves and Electronics Department General Electric Company of England, this book covers the essential details and circuit diagrams of a wide range of audio frequency amplifiers from a 5 watt ultra-linear to an 1100 watt Class AB2 amplifier. All designs are based on vacuum tubes. Full parts list accompanies each schematic. 126 pages, 0.6 lb, 6" x 9". | $18.95 More Details |
 | Designing Power Supplies for Tube Amplifiers By Merlin Blencowe Designing Power Supplies For Tube Amplifiers is a unique guide to the operation and practical design of linear power supplies, especially for valve equipment. Audiophiles, guitarists and general hobbyists alike will find this book an invaluable source of detailed information on transformers, rectifiers, smoothing, high voltage series and shunt regulators, and much more. | $39.00 More Details |
 | Sound Advice from Gerald Weber Sound Advice from Gerald Weber | $29.95 More Details |
 | Radio Set Socket Layout Guide 1921 - 1935 This reprint of a 1935 RCA publication shows tube complement, chassis layout and date of manufacture for thousands of radios produced by over 100 different manufacturers. It also contains a tube data chart and base diagrams for RCA receiving tubes. It is very useful for identifying unknown model numbers or determining which tubes belong in a set. 256 pages, 0.9 lb, 5 x 8.25" | $8.95 More Details |
 | TV-7/U Test Set-Up Data High quality reprint of the test set-up manual for the military TV-7/U, TV-7A/U, TV-7B/U, and TV-7D/U versions of Hickok tube testers, normally supplied in the lid of the tester. Also contains operating instructions, conversion table for Army VT numbers, and data table for CV type tubes. 83 pages, 0.4 lb., 6.75 x 5.35 | $9.95 More Details |
 | Vacuum Tube Valley, Volume 10 Edited by Charles Kittleson Very high quality quarterly publication for electronic enthusiasts interested in the colorful past, present and future of vacuum tube electronics. Check with us for the new quarterly issues as they come out during the year. Fantastic reading and pictures. Warning! Once you read one, you’ll want all of them! Issue 10:6V6 History and Listening Test; Bruce Moore Interview, Part 2; Maxi-Matcher Tube Tester Review; 35 Watt Triode Amp Project; Distortion Analysers; Dumpster Tube: 6AV5; and More. 0.3 lb. | $10.95 More Details |
 | Tubes and Circuits by Bruce Rozenblit Tubes and Circuits, is the most comprehensive and up to date text on vacuum tube audio currently available. Join Transcendent Sound's Bruce Rozenblit as he takes the reader on a journey from the basics up through advanced designs. Vacuum tube operation is completely explained from the chemistry of tubes through the electric fields that control them, how they work and how they fail. Essentials of DC and AC circuits are covered as well as some of the most useful circuits in tube audio. Single-ended and push-pull transformer output stage theory is also presented. | $29.95 More Details |
 | Saga of Marconis Osram Valve, softcover Marconi Osram Valve was born of famous parents in exciting times. It was founded by Lord Hirst, an entrepreneur of stature and vision who believed in individual flair and a supportive and 'can do' culture. Its history covers 100 years, three generations, two world wars and the great developments in broadcasting in the post-war periods. The history is intertwined with Marconi, EMI, RCA, Osram and the GEC itself over virtually the whole period of electronics. Softcover, 346 pages. | $34.95 More Details |
 | Raytheon Radio Tube Data and Substitution Chart Raytheon was one of the largest manufacturer of vacuum tubes for both military and civilian applications. This was originally published in 1945 and this is a high quality reprint of the original. Inside is tube data of all Raytheon tubes including electrical characteristics, basing connections, style and size of base, style and size of bulb as well as recommended substitutions. Also included are two articles on making short wave receivers 41 pages, softcover, 0.35 lbs, 8.5 x 11 | $8.95 More Details |
 | RCA Transmitting Tube Manual TT-5 High quality reprint of the RCA Transmitting Tube Manual TT-5, it includes tubes up to 4kw plate input. Includes technical data, outlines and typical circuits. 316 pages, 0.9 lbs, 5.25 x 8.25" | $12.95 More Details |
 | Saga of the Vacuum Tube By Gerald F.J. Tyne The most comprehensive history of the thermionic vacuum tube. Contains hundreds of photos and essential facts to assist in identifying tubes made prior to 1930, and traces the evolution of tube development with histories of the manufacturers. Truly a classic! 494 pages, 1.4 lbs., 5.5" x 8.5" | $17.95 More Details |
 | Vacuum Tube Audio - Understanding and Building Tube Amps, Jerry C. Whitaker Incorporate the "tube sound" into your home audio system. Learn how to work with vacuum tubes and construct high-quality audio amplifiers on your workbench with help from this hands-on resource. This book explains tube theory and circuit analysis. Seven ready-to-build projects feature step-by-step instructions, detailed schematics, and layout tips. You'll also find out how to tweak the project designs and engineer your own custom-built, high-performance amps. Coverage includes Principles and operation theory behind vacuum tubes Tube nomenclature, applications, and specifications | $26.75 More Details |
 | A Brief History of Bendix Red Bank Tubes By Charles Hansen Hansen has covered the history of these mysterious tubes and presents the details of these rugged, highly reliable tubes made for the military for use in guided missles. An interesting story of one company's approach to extremely high quality vacuum tube design. The book includes several appendices including Eric Barbour's 1006 article from Vacuum Tube Valley"Bendix company documents and tube data sheets for many of the company's tubes. 81 pages8 1/2" x 11 | $23.95 More Details |
 | Inside the Vacuum Tube By John F. Rider This book is one of the most comprehensive ever written about the functions of vacuum tubes. Combining concise writing, real world analogies and illustrations of key concepts, this book is invaluable for those interested in learning about vacuum tubes. 407 pages, 4.375 x 8.25" | $29.95 More Details |