Getting started with guitar amps & effects. The concept of tone for creative guitarists ; Making your signal chain work for you ; Aural delights : variety in tone -- Grab a guitar : it's your signal generator. Understanding the major electric guitar designs ; Guitar pickups and electronics ; Guitar hardware ; Caring for your guitar -- The amplifier : more than just loud. Looking inside the major amp designs ; Choosing the right amp for you and your music ; Understanding tube types and tone ; Going from amp to ears : speakers and cabs ; Tips, tricks, and basic amp maintenance -- Effects pedals : fuzz, filth, wobble, and echo. Discovering the major types of effects ; Rack units, stand-alones, and multi-effects ; Setting up and using your effects -- The part of tens. Ten classic rigs ; Ten iconic tone recordings.
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