Guitar
Subtitle: a complete guide for the player
By: Dave Hunter, editor
Publisher: Quantum Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9781845733803
Copyright date: 2002
Subjects: Guitar; Instruction and study; Methods; Self-instruction
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. Sound and construction : essential ingredients that determine the sonic characteristics and playing feel of the world's most popular guitars; title: Classical; title: Steel-string flat-tops; title: Archtop acoustics; title: Archtop electrics; title: Solidbody electrics; title: Semi-acoustics; title: Piezo-magnetic hybrids); title: 2. Amps and effects : a look under the hood of the gear that shapes your sound; title: Classic tube combos; title: Tube hotrods; title: The big stacks; title: Solid state; title: Modeling amps; title: Classic pedals; title: Racks and multi-FX); title: 3. Maintenance : a guide to care, cleaning, set-up, repair, and minor customization of your guitar; title: Stringing up and tuning; title: Set-up; title: Electrics; title: Professional repairs; title: Cleaning; title: Care and storage); title: 4. Play guitar : take a taste of the ten most popular guitar styles to find new inspiration for your own playing, or an entire new direction; title: Acoustic; title: Rock and pop; title: Blues; title: Country; title: Rock 'n' roll; title: Metal; title: Latin; title: African; title: Classical; title: Jazz).