Guitar Amps & Effects For Dummies

Learn to: Create the right sound and get the most out of your equipment Understand the technology that drives great sound Navigate the inner workings of electric guitars, amps, and effects Sound just like the pros Produce the right sound and get the most out of your guitar equipment Amps and effects are the unsung heroes of guitar music. With Guitar Amps & Effects For Dummies, you'll get the information and instruction you need to discover your ultimate sound. Whether you're an amateur or pro looking to better understand how to produce great and expressive sounds, you'll get the tools to make the most of amps, pedals, and other sound technology. Watch your tone - find out what guitarists mean when they refer to "tone," how important the concept is to experienced players, and how it can be a critical element in your creative musical expression Get your guitar on - gain an understanding of how the electric guitar functions as a tone-generating device, what different guitars sound like and what they do best, and how you can apply tone to your music Amp it up - discover the crucial role the amplifier plays in your guitar tone, how they function, what design elements make them sound the way they do, and what amps are best for different types of music Put pedals to play - get to know the different types of effects pedals available, how they do what they do, what sounds they give you, and how to use them to your advantage Open the book and find: How the different parts of your "rig" are connected The importance of variety in guitar tone Ways to shape your sound with pickups Advice on choosing the right amp for your music The lowdown on tube types and tone Tips, tricks, and basic amp and guitar maintenance How to work with EQ, distortion, and wah-wahs Ways to use analog "stand-alone" effects units