Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects: A Manual for Getting the Best Sounds from Electric Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Pedals & Processors

Just what I needed! MJZ I don't know why there are people on here complaining about this book.it's exactly what the title states. This is a perfect primer for people who have not yet checked out the often confusing world of effects. David lays it out in simple, easy to understand explanations and the CD is a great bonus! I for one, am glad this is only a 60 page book! I am not someone who wants a lot of detail about every little thing. I just want to know what it does an. Jimi the Gent said Get real, pro's. For those guitar "experts" out there that do not remember what it was like to start off with this instrument, I will tell you that after I reviewed this MANUAL, I was delighted to find many of those long un-answered questions that I sought to answer as a beginner. 17 years later, I realized that I, a totally self-taught, guitarist had found many of the right combos on my own but still, if I had found this book earlier, my growth would have acceler. Docs Radio Den said Five Stars. Great reference book! Product as advertised and fast shipping. Thanks

Readers will learn: anatomy of the electric guitar; controlling the electric guitar; getting a good clean tone; overdrive, distortion and fuzz; using equalizers; compressors and limiters; noise reduction; modulation effects; reverb and delay; octavers and harmonizers; special effects; multi-effect processors; amp & effect modeling; getting a good tone through your PC; stylistic guitar tones; famous effected guitarists; and much more!. (Guitar Educational). An essential manual for getting the best sounds from electric guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals and digital processors! This book/CD pack features easy-to-follow instructions, with more than 75 photos, to teach the basics of guitar tone and effects. The accompanying CD provides audio examples

 This introductory guide to shaping your sound includes more than 75 detailed photos and diagrams, as well as a CD of audio samples. "Tone freaks should check out Introduction to Guitar Tone and Effects, new from Hal Leonard.  A gig-bag staple" - Guitar One