This book is for the fans of guitar amplifiers and the history that lies
behind them. Starting with early amp models like the Gibson EH-150 that
was first used with Gibson's EH-150 lap-steel guitar and later the
Charlie Christian ES-150 guitar, it then delves into the development of
Fender, Vox, and Orange amps, and goes right up to the modern boutique
designers like Industrial, Dr. Z, Fargen and Fuchs. Also featured are
such tube amp classics as the Seymour Duncan Convertible head, ahead of
its time in offering tube-switching before THD Amps existed. Other amp
designers profiled include:
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Carvin
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Danelectro/Silvertone
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Engel
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Epiphone
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Premier
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Roland
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Seymour Duncan
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And many, many more!
Emmy Award-winning guitarist, composer, and producer Brian Tarquin takes
on the unique subject matter of the electric guitar's sidekick and
partner-in-crime to create this informative and enthralling reference
guide. Interviews with various amp makers as well as players, and a
foreword by Michael Molenda (Guitar Player magazine), will all bring
the reader closer to those glowing tubes and tones. Guitar Amplifier
Encyclopedia provides an expansive education on all the best amps'
every nuance, and how they each changed the history of sound!
