 | The Tube Amp Book by Aspen PittmanAlready known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, The Tube Amp Book by Aspen Pittman is now even better. This deluxe revised edition features 40% new material including dramatically improved design and page layout. The book's technical tips, in-depth electronic specs and explanations, rare schematics, and full-color plates make it a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover, 416 pgs, 6.0 lbs, 9.75" x 12.5"
| $49.95 | Click to read more |
 | Electronic Projects for Musicians by Craig Anderton 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.
220 pages, softbound, with audio CD demonstrating effects | $27.95 | Click to read more |
 | Guitar Player Repair Guide, 3rd Edition with DVD by Dan Erlewine Guitar Player Repair Guide - Third Edition
How to Set Up, Maintain and Repair Electrics and Acoustics
By Dan Erlewine
This revised edition is a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric or acoustic guitars and basses. Players will master the basic maintenance and set up of a guitar. An advanced crafts-person will discover this to be a valuable reference source for complex procedures such as replacing nuts and frets. This third edition incorporates new techniques and tools, plus detailed repair information for specific models. | $24.95 | Click to read more |
 | 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" | $8.95 | Click to read more |
 | DVD - Understanding Vacuum Tube Guitar Amplifiers 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. | $59.95 | Click to read more |
 | The Ultimate Tone, Volume 1 by Kevin O'Connor 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. Tube data for the common types used in guitar and bass amps is provided, along with a discussion of stage set-up and player ergonomics.
Spiral bound, 395 figures. 368 pages, 2.5 lbs, 8.5" x 11" | $70.30 | Click to read more |
 | Principles of Power by Kevin O'Connor Principles of Power
A Practical Guide to Tube Power Amplifier Design
By Kevin O'Connor
Offers a simplified method for designing tube power amps for audio. Tube operation is explained, as are circuit principles. Class-A or B, cathode, fixed bias, and push-pull and single-ended designs are covered, as are many front-end circuits. Includes designs using off-the-shelf transformers and current production tubes. Power outputs of 15 to 400W are depicted using pentodes and true triodes. Also, covers power supplies, selected tube data, and information on Hammond and Plitron transformers. | $44.00 | Click to read more |
 | Tonnes of Tone by Kevin O'Connor A collection of projects for electric guitar and bass players. Save money by building your own acoustic preamp; build a two-channel tube preamp for guitar, and more. Construct a 15W tube power amp or a true class-A solid state amp. The "experimenters power supply" is excellent for tinkering with tube circuits, containing separate AC heater, DC heater plate and bias supplies. Build a wide range tremolo circuit and an all-tube reverb unit. Circuit operation, construction, & layout guidelines are provided. Every project uses easy to find parts.
105 pages, 1.0 lb, 8.25" x 11" | $31.45 | Click to read more |
 | The Ultimate Tone, Volume 2 by Kevin O'Connor The achievement of great, live sound is the premise used to explore modern high-gain guitar pre-amps, proper treatment of acoustic instruments, tube vocal PAs; dynamic bass gear, all types of tube, semi, hybrid and alternative power amplifier design, power supply mods that are "toneful", simple switching methods, speaker cabinet design, getting the most from effects loops and chains, and, modular stage monitoring systems that work!
Spiral bound. 200 figures. 250 pages, 1.9 lbs. | $50.35 | Click to read more |
 | Ready Set Go! An Electronic Reference for the Everyman by Kevin O'Connor Ready Set Go! An Electronics Reference for the Everyman
By Kevin O'Connor
A handy reference for the novice electronic tinkerer and experienced craftsman alike. Informative and easy to read, the book explains: how to read schematic symbols; explains standard notation, S.I. | $28.30 | Click to read more |
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