Getting Great Guitar Sounds
by Michael Ross
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Author: Michael RossBrand: Hal Leonard
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-08-01
ISBN: 0793591406
Number of pages: 80
Model: 330375
Publisher: Hal Leonard
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- Published by Hal Leonard 80 Pages
- by Michael Ross
- Author: Michael Ross
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Summary: 4 Stars
This book is 77 pages long and its seven chapters are arranged into three sections;1 the guitar pp 11-34, 2 the effects pp 37-52, and 3 tricks of the trade pp 55-67. There are also two appendices and some additional bits before and after the three sections that help to introduce and round out the book. "Getting Great Guitar Sounds" does a great job of introducing the reader to the various elements that shape a guitarists tone. This book is probably the best value for your dollar and the one that you should start with, but the downside is that due to its short length, there is so much that is either left out or could be expanded on.
In the guitar section, the author discusses the parts that make up a guitar and how they affect its sound. Next, he discusses the electrical components of the guitar, and finally, amps and speakers. The information is very condensed and some statements are not fully exposed e.g., the author mentions capacitors having an affect on sound but does not really communicate what they are, how they work, and how capacitors with different values will affect the guitars sound.
"Getting Great Guitar Sounds" has some of the best definitions and explanations that I have read so far. In the effects section, the author gives a very good introduction to various types of effects and their applications. Some effects are left out like Wah-Wah pedals, but the same publisher, Hal Leonard, has a book devoted to the Wah, "CryBaby Presents the Wah-Wha Book."
In the tricks of the trade section, the author discusses the effects chain, the correct setup for stereo, advanced rigs i.e., multi-effects, and when not to used effects. Additionally the author discusses playing live vs. the studio and also the pros can cons of vintage guitars, amps, and effects.
At the end of the book the author discusses how several artists archive their sound and also what the author personally uses. While other books may also explain how various elements affect your sound, typically in isolation to just the single guitarist, "Getting Great Guitar Sounds" goes even further by explaining how an empty hall vs. one with a full audience or even one that is half full will affect your sound and why you might sound good when playing by yourself, but not when playing with others in a band or vice versa.
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