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I found electronics for guitarists to be an excellent primer on theory. Seventeen amplifier designs ranging from 3 to 1,100 watts are presented, along with tube data and design considerations. This is a very comprehensive book on guitars and amplifiers which should be of interest to any musician or student entering the electronics field. The book walks you through the basics of developing a schematic, setting up a simulation, integrating vacuum tube models, and interpreting the results. An approach to audio frequency amplifier design, g. Ernie ball 7021 guitar tab writing paper book featuring 48 full size pages of 6 line guitar tablature writing paper, ernie balls guitar tab book is printed on first quality paper. It kicks off with an introduction to some greatly influential guitar players to inspire before moving onto the guitar basics covering everything from tuning to learning your first chords and scales, even how to mic. Book 1 a desktop reference to hip vintage guitar amps code.
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