Recommend me an amp book... or something

[JammerMatt]

I'm looking for some leisurely reading :laugh2:

A book, brochure or whatever.

I want to learn more about tube amps, the physics, the tweaking, the whatnot. I don't know if I want to build my own someday or not, but I would really like to know more about how they work. I've got a technical degree, and had to take EE201 in college along with a year of 200-level Physics, so I'm not afraid of some math and theory.

Thanks

-Matt

 

[Curly]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

I'd recommend Gerald Weber's first book, "A Hip Guide ...".

 

[Rich_S]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

I haven't read Weber's earlier ones, but his most recent drives me crazy with bad writing and repetition.

I think Dave Hunter's book is great as an introduction to tube amps.

Link to Amazon

 

[JammerMatt]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

Bumperoo.

 

[The Golden Boy]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

I've heard Aspen Pittman's book is a whole lot of good in one place. I don't have it, I've used it as a reference though.

Doyle's Marshall book is pretty informative.

 

[greco]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

You might want to look at the books available on this website.

www.londonpower.com

I own # 3 in the series and I think that it is well written with lots of detail.

Dave

 

[JammerMatt]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

You might want to look at the books available on this website.

www.londonpower.com

I own # 3 in the series and I think that it is well written with lots of detail.

Dave

Wow, the FAQ section just sends your head a'swimmin. I'm intrigued. Shoulda gone into Electrical instead of structural engineering.

-Matt

 

[Jeff Seal]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

You will find quite a few publications upon "how amps work", but none actually discuss what most are after.. I would highly suggest simply exploring what has already been done, and then ask questions about why each one has a different tone.

.... there are a few of us left who don't mind "explaining" it!

Jeff Seal

 

[dclark]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

If you're looking for in depth tube theory and application, check out Valve Amplifiers by Morgan Jones.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

The History of Marshall.

http://www.amazon.com/History-Marsh...=pd_bbs_1/002-8791997-4324066?ie=UTF8&s=books

 

[Fresh_Start]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

Jack Darr's book has the advantage of being free: The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook

The 18 Watt forum has a great bunch of very helpful & knowledgeable guys.

Still, I want at least one of the London Power books eventually...

 

[Simon_F]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

The Dave Hunter one is great: http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Amp-Handbook-Understanding-Amplifiers/dp/087930863X

 

[greco]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

Fresh Stat (Quote) "Still, I want at least one of the London Power books eventually..."

They are a bit expensive but I'm fairly sure that you won't be disappointed. The writing and diagrams are very detailed. I phoned to order mine ( when London power was in London...about 60 miles down the road from me) and Kevin (the author) answered and discussed which book might be the best choice for me (I wanted practical information on amp. building) and said to call him if I ever had any questions during the build, etc. Nice offer.

I was VERY uptight about building an amp , given the voltages and current involved, but the book has helped me to be much more relaxed about the whole thing....I do electrical work around the house with 115V AC all the time and that is equally dangerous (as an amp building friend of mine aptly pointed out to me). Obviously, I plan to be very cautious.....but at least less "afraid".

I'm hoping to get one or two more of his books from Santa....cool guy , that Santa fellow ;-)

Dave

 

[JammerMatt]

Re: Recommend me an amp book... or something

These are all great links. Thanks guys. I had an epiphany reading a few things I stumbled over: I should be building amps. Looks so interesting. I even get into the nerdy topics of the physics of the tube, the math, etc.

Too bad I'm 40 and have to feed people, tho.