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 Synopsis
The Electric Guitar
Handbook
is ideal to help both new and existing electric
guitarists with the knowledge needed to get the most out of their instruments and music.
It is also ideal at those players who want to start a band, perform live and even record.
It covers the basics of
buying the right electric guitar and amplification, as well as the range of available
accessories, from the essential to the esoteric.
A solid grounding is given
in the fundamentals of the different effects, how to use them, how to combine them and how
to start mastering them.
The essential guitar setup
and maintenance tasks that every guitarist should know are also covered, from cleaning and
restringing to action, truss rod and intonation adjustment.
The book also covers the
basics of putting a band together, gigging, getting started in the music industry and
recording.
The Brief history of
the electric guitar covers guitars from the earliest models like the Rickenbacker
"Frying Pan", through classics like the Fender Stratocaster to cutting edge
newcomers like the Parker Fly.
The final chapter profiles
35 electric guitar legends from Chet Atkins to Steve Vai, George Benson to Jimi Hendrix,
with information on their gear, and recommended recordings.
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Contents
 Chapter
1 - The electric guitar
Evolution of the electric guitar, anatomy of the electric guitar, new technology,
the great guitars, cutting-edge guitars- Chapter 2 - The
buyer's guide
Electric guitar for beginners, buying tips, DIY guitars, evaluating a guitar,
in-depth look at features
- Chapter 3 -
Amplification
Amplification history, modern amps, amplifier enclosures, types of guitar
amplifier, guitar speakers, guitar amplifier features, buying secondhand
- Chapter 4 - Guitar
accessories
Strings, string winders, plectrums, straps, cases and bags, electronic tuners,
cables, capos, stands, metronomes, care products
- Chapter 5 -
Electric guitar effects
Power requirements, effect placement, level matching, pedals vs rack units,
series and parallel, the different effects, multi-effects, modelling effects,
- Chapter 6 - Guitar
setup and maintenance
Cleaning your guitar, stringing, truss rod adjustment, setting action,
intonation, travelling with your guitar
- Chapter 7 - On
stage
Joining a band, rehearsing, gigging, band promotion, PA systems, microphones,
amplifiers, loudspeakers, the mixer, monitor systems
- Chapter 8 - In
studio
Differences between studio and stage, choosing a studio, the studio environment,
preparing for recording, on the day, recording process, home studios, recording your
guitar at home,
- Chapter 9 - Guitar
legends
Chet Atkins, Jeff Beck, Adrian Belew, George Benson, Buckethead, Bumblefoot, Eric
Clapton, Dimebag Darrell, Al di Meola, Jerry Donahue, Mike Einziger, Mattias Eklundh,
Robert Fripp, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Jordan, Mark
Knopfler, Shawn Lane, Tony Macalpine, Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May, John McLaughlin, Tom
Morello, Jimmy Page, John Petrucci, Carlos Santana, Joe Satriani, Brian Setzer, Munky
Shaffer, Steve Vai, Eddie van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Angus Young, Frank Zappa
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Details
Title: The Electric Guitar Handbook
Author: Alan Ratcliffe
Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK)
ISBN: 1845370422
Publishing Date: 1 October 2005
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Illustrations: 200 colour photographs
and illustrations
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