DIY Books

Ultimate Bench Warrior - B-949
Amp guru Lee Jackson covers the tools of the trade, soldering, specs and histories of different tube types, electronic symbols, amp modifications from gain stages to adding reverbs, schematics of solid state circuits and power supplies and more.
$29.95
Tube Guitar Amplifier Essentials - B-924
Gerald Weber, of Kendrick amplification fame, is the author of A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps and Tube Amp Talk for the Guitarists and tech. This is his third book, and works well as a companion to his previous books or on its own.
$34.95
Tonnes of Tone - B-749
A collection of projects for electric guitar and bass players. Circuit operation, construction, & layout guidelines are provided for an acoustic preamp, a 15w tube power amp, a class A solid state amp, a tremolo circuit, an all-tube reverb unit and more.
$31.45
The Vox Story - B-930
The Vox Story is a must have for all fans of Vox amps. This book covers the entire 30 year history of the company and includes the musicians who made the company famous, with over 100 photos of Vox amps, organs, effects and musicians rocking on Vox gear.
$29.95

The Ultimate Tone, Volume 3 - B-891
Build a Bassman, Champ, Plexi, an 800, AC-30, Bulldog or Portaflex, or any of the 18 iconic amps everyone knows and loves. Everything you need to know to build an amp for yourself.
$70.30
The Ultimate Tone, Volume 2 - B-772
Explores modern high-gain pre-amps, proper treatment of acoustic instruments, tube vocal PAs, all types of tube, semi, hybrid and alternative power amplifier design, power supply mods that are "toneful", effects loops and chains, and more!
$50.35
The Ultimate Tone, Volume 1 - B-695
This is the book that jump-started the boutique tube guitar amp business. Design and modifications for tube preamps and power amps, reverbs, effects loops, simple switching circuits and stage set-ups and player ergonomics.
$70.30
The Tube Amp Book, Deluxe Hardcover Edition with CD-ROM - B-910
Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, The Tube Amp Book is now even better. Technical tips, in-depth electronic specs and explanations, rare schematics, and full-color plates make it a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics.
$49.99

The History of Marshall - B-661
The definitive account of the amp manufacturer who created the 'sound of rock' with complete listings of every product Marshall ever made, over 100 schematics, the history of the Celestion speaker and early catalog reprints.
$34.95
The Guitar Pickup Handbook - B-962
Dave Hunter traces the history and development of the guitar pickup. This guide explains magnet types, size, and structure, and the many different types of coils, everything you need to know to choose the pickup that is right for you.
$18.25
The Guitar Amplifier Player's Guide - B-963
The Guitar Amplifier Player's Guide is the definitive musician's instruction and reference manual. Dave Zimmerman takes you step-by-step to an understanding of great amp tone and how to achieve it by making simple tweaks to your current rig.
$27.95
The Complete Guide to Guitar and Amp Maintenance - B-701
An essential survival guide for every guitar player and amp owner. Packed with concise, clearly written tips on troubleshooting and repairs, with straightforward, step-by-step instructions using readily available tools. Contains over 150 photos.
$10.95

Ready Set Go! An Electronic Reference for the Everyman - B-821
A handy reference for the novice and experienced craftsman alike. Explains how to read schematic symbols, standard notation, the resistor color code, explains current, voltage, power, resistance, capacitance, inductance and more.
$28.30
RCA Receiving Tube Manual (RC-30) - B-822
A high quality reprint of the 1973 RCA Receiving Tube Manual (Technical Series RC-30). Includes tubes not found in RC-19. Includes pictures and industrial receiving tubes.
$23.95
Guitar Player Repair Guide 3rd Ed. w/DVD
This revised edition is a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric or acoustic guitars and basses. Players will master the basic maintenance and set up of a guitar.
$22.50
Guitar F/X Cookbook with CD-ROM - B-888
The ultimate source for guitar tricks, effects, and other unorthodox techniques. This book demonstrates and explains 45 incredible guitar sounds using common stomp boxes and a few unique techniques! Fully illustrated.
$16.95

Great Tube Amp and Guitar Mods
Over 50 useful modifications for Fender® and Marshall amps and guitars. The author lets readers in on some neat little tricks that can be done to their equipment. All modifications are simple and can be done with easy to find parts.
$21.95
Electronic Projects for Musicians
Many effects builders have cited Electronic Projects for Musicians as the book that got them started. This book lays out the basics of effects building, detailing the tools, parts and techniques needed.
$27.95
Design and Construction of Tube Guitar Amps - B-951
A complete yet easy-to-understand explanation of how to design, construct, test and modify tube amps. Everything you need to know to fully understand tube guitar amp technology from both technical and musical perspectives.
$29.95
Design and Construction of Tube Guitar Amps
Written for musicians, amp builders, and tube audio enthusiasts, Design and Construction of Tube Guitar Amplifiers provides a complete yet easy-to-understand explanation of how to design, modify, construct, and test tube amps.
$26.95

Building Vacuum Tube Guitar & Bass Amplifiers, Volume 2 - B-915
5 advanced amplifier construction projects for the experienced builder: Deluxe (5E3) 15 watt with 6V6s, Bassman (5F6A) 50 Watt with 6L6s, AC30 Top Boost 30 watt with 4 EL84s, Plexi Super Lead (1959) 100 watt with 4 EL34s & Twin Reverb with 4 6L6GCs.
$23.95
Building Vacuum Tube Guitar & Bass Amplifiers, Volume 1 - B-911
Building Vacuum Tube Guitar & Bass Amplifiers, Volume 1 describes the detailed construction of five vacuum tube amplifiers in full detail with chassis drilling templates, component installation, wire-by-wire hook-ups and schematics.
$23.95
A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps - B-663
Answers about vintage guitar amplifiers, output tube biasing and easy modifications. Discusses classic Fender Amps. Includes schematics for Ampeg®, Fender®, Gibson®, Hiwatt, Magnatone, Marshall®, Rickenbacker, Silvertone and Vox® amps.
$39.95