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The Tube Amp Book: Deluxe Revised Edition
Aspen Pittman
Manufacturer: Backbeat Books
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Book Description
Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, The Tube Amp Book is now even better! This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive A-Z section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. Brands include Ampeg, Dr. Z, Fender, Gibson, Hiwatt, Marshall, Matchless, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Vox, Watkins and many others. Features a CD-ROM with 800 available schmatic and layout diagrams, from Ampeg to Western Electric, plus dramatically improved design and page layout. The book's technical tips, in-depth electronic specs and explanations, over 350 schematic diagrams, and full-color plates make it a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover with convenient enclosed spiral binding.
Customer Reviews:
The All and Everything Tube Amp Book.......2007-01-04
Wonderfully complete resource for the amp repair tech or home amp mechanic. Great illustrations and very clear instructions. A lot of information in one place.
The Tube Amp Book - Good, but not a DIY guide.......2006-07-23
I am building a 50 watt tube amp based off of Marshall & Fender designs; somewhat of a hybrid. I bought this for the schematics and such. The book is more of a history of tube amps, info on the parts/tubes & schematics, but it is not a DIY book. If you do not know what you are doing and you want to build your own amp, this book will not be a help. If you already know how to build one and need schematics and would also like to know the history of amps and the parts, this is good book for that. Also as stated in previous reviews, the schematics can be very hard to read, some are handwritten or bad copies, but with some work, can be read.
Great for someone with no tube amp knowledge.......2005-02-26
I orderd this book because I had no idea about tube amps. I became interested because I recently purchased a Blues Jnr 15W amp. Every thing about this book is quality. If there is a downside, it's the use of rings for binding, which means care has to be taken when turning the pages. The info in this book is amazing, if not a little bit overwhelming for a newbie. I'm sure that with time I will understand the majority of the technical stuff. I can't say if there are any "bad" technical articles, because I have no knowledge at all at this time. The History section is both fascinating, well written and set out with many quality photo's. The text draws from the authors personal experiences and knowledge. He seems to know his stuff. Although not exhaustive, it seems to be a well rounded history of amp manufactures. The circut diagrams are fascinating, if not overwhelming for there number. The supplied disk has 801 diagrams, with 330 odd reproduced in the book itself. They seem to be fairly reasonable quality, but some are hard to read. The magnifing function of adobe acrobat can be used to overcome this (at least for the diagrams I looked at). I was after a book on guitar tube amps that was not to specific or specialised. This book seems to cover just about every base (including maintanence tips). Absolutely facinating book. Highly recomended!
Good Book but..........2004-10-03
This book has to be on the bookshelf of every electric guitarist. But I am sitll giving it only 3 stars because the title of the book is VERY MISLEADING. This book is not about "tube amps" it is about tube "guitar" amps. For anyone looking for historical, pictorial collection type of book about guitar amps then this is it. I liked the technical section of this book where the author talks about popular tube types used in GAs and there are also tube characteristics and curves! Also schematics which may or may not be useful to anyone.
So if you think this book is about "tube amps" and will teach you tube theory and even how to build one then you will be thouroughly disappointed - like me.
Poor Image Quality Ruins Book's One Attribute.......2004-05-08
Aspen Pittman, whom I have met and talked to at several industry conventions such as NAMM and AES, is not a highly technical individual: in fact I doubt he even understands basic electronics. His book is therefore a compilation of a lot of schematics and (on Fenders) parts layouts for guitar amplifiers, and a few articles written by various tech writers, some of which are of merit and some of which aren't.
The schematics are not very legible and many contain known errors. For this price, he could at least get that part right. I don't recommend this book unless you cannot find a needed schematic or layout anywhere else.
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The Amp Book: A Guitarist's Introductory Guide to Tube Amplifiers
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Appalling editing.......2007-04-16
This book is a very short (60-page) overview of tube guitar amps written more than two decades ago in 1983. The 1987 version contributes some really appalling editing that deleted many pictures and diagrams, but not the references to them in the text, and failed to correct the numerous factual, mathematical and spelling errors throughout this pamphlet.
Of the 60 pages, Brosnac spends 18 pages on the history of Fender tube amps, while all other manufacturers get shorted. Vox and Marshall combined receive less than four pages coverage. In his discussion of Fender amps, Brosnac spends considerably more effort on the various colors of grillcloth and Tolex used by Fender than on Fender circuitry. The author does spend a dozen pages on how tube amps generally work, but the coverage is superficial. But then again, this is a self-proclaimed "introductory" guide.
If you are interested in learning that no Fender tweed amp came with reverb, then this is the book for you. Otherwise spend your money elsewhere. This was not a book that I enjoyed reading.
electrical & eletronics.......1999-11-01
I, intrested in eletrical & electronics booklet. thank you. waiting for feed back.
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The amp book: An introductory guide to tube amplifiers
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Virtual Geographies is the first detailed study to offer a working definition of cyberpunk within the postmodern force field. Cyberpunk emerges as a new generic cluster within science fiction, one that has spawned many offspring in such domains as film, music, and feminism. Its central features are its adherence to a version of virtual space and a deconstructivist, punk attitude towards (high) culture, modernity, the human body and technology, from computers to prosthetics.
The main proponents of cyberpunk are analyzed in depth along with the virtual landscapes they have created - William Gibson's Cyberspace, Pat Cadigan's Mindscapes and Neal Stephenson's Metaverse. Virtual reality is examined closely in all its aspects, from the characteristic narrative constructions employed to the esthetic implications of the `virtual sublime' and its postmodern potential as a discursive mode.
With its interdisciplinary approach Virtual Geographies opens up fresh perspectives for scholars interested in the interaction between popular culture and mainstream literature. At the same time, the science fiction fan will be taken beyond the conventional boundaries of the genre into such revitalizing domains as postmodern architecture and literature, and into cutting-edge aspects of science and social thought.
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Author: Graham J. Murphy
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Date: June 22, 2004
Publisher: Extrapolation
Volume: 45
Issue: 2
Page: 210(5)
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Title: Sabine Heuser. Virtual Geographies: Cyberpunk at the Intersection of the Postmodern and Science Fiction.(Book Review)
Author: Brent Stypczynski
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This classic study still provides one of the most acute descriptions available of an often misunderstood subculture: that of fantasy role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine immerses himself in several different gaming systems, offering insightful details on the nature of the games and the patterns of interaction among players—as well as their reasons for playing.
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An excellent treatise on role playing games.......2003-05-31
One of the most comprehensive books on the phenomenon of role playing games as they emerged in the 80's, it explores the social psychological implications of playing these games, the personalities attracted to the games and the structure of the games themselves. I used it as a primary reference for my thesis 11 years ago and I believe it is still relevant now, even with the preponderance of computer role playing games. Although, the interactive, cooperative element of sharing fantasy around a tabletop may have faded...the same sharing takes place across continents through cyberspace.
An excellent treatise on role playing games.......2003-05-31
One of the most comprehensive books on the phenomenon of role playing games as they emerged in the 80's, it explores the social psychological implications of playing these games, the personalities attracted to the games and the structure of the games themselves. I used it as a primary reference for my thesis 11 years ago and I believe it is still relevant now, even with the preponderance of computer role playing games. Although, the interactive, cooperative element of sharing fantasy around a tabletop may have faded...the same sharing takes place across continents through cyberspace.
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The Complete Owner's Manual
·Details on how to unlock every secret car
·The best racing lines for all tracks
·Expert racing lessons to help you dust your competition
·Customization hints and tips to get the most out of your vehicles
·Complete driving basics to bring you from beginner to expert
Customer Reviews:
Missing in Action.......2006-02-14
The book did not give you tips on the special missions or much on car setup. The only thing of use was the car and prize check off list, but there is no information on Peugeot's Cars anywhere in the book.
Not Needed.......2005-12-25
This is a completely useless strategy guide. Why? Because Gran Turismo is a racing game. What can a guide teach you that you can't possibly learn by playing the game. Now, I know what you're thinking: Why am I reviewing this if I think it's useless. Because I wasted my money on it, that's why, and I'm going to bash into the ground and attempt to scare others from wasting their money as well.
Pros and Cons:
+ Pages 292-295, which contains a list of the cars you win racing certain events.
- It "describes" driving techniques. How many have ever passed a driving test by only reading the driving manual and never actually getting behind the wheel?
- It analyzes car manufacturers, which can be fun, but it's also something that's been found in car magazines throughout the world.
- It gives you maps of the race course and the key turning points, once again "describing" how to take the turns.
- The guide has a kind of "extras" section, that actually bores us with the past Gran Turismo titles and how they affected the industry. We know how it has affected the industry, because their have been FOUR titles.
- Then, it tries to squeeze money from you by advertising, in a section all its own by the way, other GT items (hats, DVDs, a steering wheel). This wouldn't have bothered me had they placed it at the back of the book but it's closer to the middle.
- Finally, it has all the websites of all the car manufacturers, another way of shamelessly advertising things most of us can't afford.
Some of you may think that my "cons" are actually pros, but when you think about it, a strategy guide (which they cleverly titled "Game Guide") is supposed to aid you in the game. The cons listed are all the things I thought didn't help me. As you can see, I only liked four pages. Needless to say, I don't recommend this guide. You can learn more by actually experiencing the game than reading this guide.
Horrible waste of money.......2005-07-13
This book is simply not worth buying. I bought this book hoping for check times for gold medals in license tests, racing lines, and strategies for tuning, etc.
This book has none of this. It's basically a history of all the car companies in the game, with listings of all of the cars available, and an unlock list.
Go to (...)and don't waste your time with this book.
Waste of money, for the most part.......2005-06-26
If what you want is a handy reference for some cars, an index of all cars that can be unlocked, and something very light to thumb through at your leisure, buy this book.
If what you want is what is advertised on the book -- "The best racing lines for all tracks" "Expert racing lessons to help you dust your competition" -- you'll be sorely disappointed.
The closest they come to including "racing lines" is brief mentions of a fraction of the turns on each track. Particularly bad is the Nurburgring Nordschleife coverage. Here's an example of how they describe one vast section of the course: "The third section of the course is also highly technical, with many difficult chicanes and hairpins connected to one another." That's all they say for what is approximately 3 to 4 miles of track.
The "expert lessons" appear to be completely missing. They do mention the license exams, but the text they include for each one might almost be as useful as the in-game text. They mention the driving missions, but only that they exist -- there are no tips for them here.
I strongly recommend utilizing online resources instead of this book.
Gran Turismo 4 Rush!.......2005-06-08
Whoever wrote this book, the group that did, should be made to do it over again! I'm not kidding, it is this horrible. I've been a gamer, for a very long time and know what I'm doing; not saying I'm the best or anything like that, but I know when I see a crap strategy guide.
This guide is only a guide pertinent towards real life racing and not the game, as it speaks volumes on real technique and real cars, while neglecting the fact that we aren't driving real cars (while close), but a driving simulator game! I want to know (see), like the previous guides each and every task and how to beat them; for instance, there is not one good piece of info on the driving missions, nor for any of the races. The license section, on how to aquire them is great, but still lacking. Check out the old Verus game guides, they did the last Gran Turismo guide, and you won't find nearly any complaints towards it... Geezz, if we wanted a thick collectible Gran Turismo book we could have waited and gone to Ebay and gotten it cheaper. This book is a ripp off for what you get, do not buy it, if you do you'll know why I said don't. Make your own strategy or look one up online, their are plenty of legitimate online strategies, so dig in. Take care and all the best to you...
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The Complete Owner's Manual
· Details on how to unlock every secret car
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· Expert racing lessons to help you dust your competition
· Customization hints and tips to get the most out of your vehicles
· Complete driving basics to bring you from beginner to expert
Customer Reviews:
No, this is not a game guide..........2007-02-25
This is actually a 'behind-the-scenes' book, showing you what went into making GT4, and even a little history of the GT series and driving games in general.
This book goes into every aspect of the creation of the game, from photographing the sites and cars used, to the physics, to the graphics, sound and music, to the AI, to the finish. It also details a few specific cars that were replicated in the game. All of that along with commentary/interviews with the game's designers, you get a real sense of the passion these people have for driving, racing, and bringing it all to YOU, videogame-style!
This book is filled with beautiful photos, both from the real world and screenshots from the game, including side-by-side comparison shots of the real-world locations and their virtual counterparts. I've always loved the attention to detail they put into this game, and the photos show you just how much they did!
Who cares? Apparently not everyone, but I do. This is a great book. If you like the GT games and like to look 'under the hood', then I recommend you take a look at this book!
**Perfect Game Guide**.......2005-08-05
Wow -- I love this game and I love this guide! The author did a great job showing every aspect on not only the game, but also how to win and be successful! It's exactly what I was looking for and ended up buying more than one copy for all my friends that play as well! Thanks =)
This Book IS NOT a GAME GUIDE.......2005-04-16
If Your Looking for the Game Guide for GT 4 THIS ISN"T IT!! Product is Listed Wrong. It's Simply a Book on the Making of the Game(Who Cares?).
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