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~ (Author) "There are plenty of good books about guitars on the market - books about the histories of different makes and models, about collecting guitars, about..." (more)
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This book offers an in-depth analysis of the many components of guitar tone. How does an ash body differ from alder? Which bridge hardware maximizes body resonance? How do Gibson P-90 pickups differ from Fender Jazzmaster pickups? Designed for veterans and beginners alike, Electric Guitar Sound helps any player understand the myriad kinds of wood, hardware, and electronics available and pick a guitar with a tone and feel that is just right for them.

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  • Paperback: 207 pages
  • Publisher: Backbeat Books (March 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0879308869
  • ISBN-13: 978-0879308865
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,071 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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There are plenty of good books about guitars on the market - books about the histories of different makes and models, about collecting guitars, about repairing guitars, and about playing guitars - but no quality publication to date that I know of provides the player with a comprehensive lesson on how and why the many diverse ingredients that go into making any given electric guitar all contribute to the way that that guitar sounds. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good overwiew on different styles and makes of the electric guitar, June 30, 2006
There's hardly anything new in Dave Hunter's book, still it's a pretty good overview and compilation of info that you otherwise would have to seek in several different publications. He describes the characteristics of different styles of electric guitars and goes into detail how these affect their tone and playability. Tone woods, construction, type of finish, pickups and electronics and other factors are mentioned, some in great detail and why and how they work together. After an initial chapter on the main ingredients that go into designing and building an electric, the other chapters are dedicated to different model families (bolt-on solid body, set neck solid body etc.), how they have been developed by their designers and respective companies and what is responsible for their unique sounds. Some details that can be crucial to a guitar's tone are missing here, like the effect that different pots, caps or hardware parts can have and I'd wish they would have been covered more extensively. I have also detected a couple of factual errors that should be corrected in a future issue. The neck of a Gibson ES 335 joins the body at the 19th fret, not the 20th, a Les Paul is made with a tenon neck joint, not with a dovetail, like in acoustic guitar construction and that a 1953 Gibson ES 175 is supposed to have a 3-piece maple neck is very very questionable among experts.
Other than that, if you don't have many books on the history and construction of electric guitars or never can have enough of them (like me), this is a good read and reference.
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5.0 out of 5 stars super book, October 17, 2008
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This is an excellent book for the novice or decent guitar player. Probably a little boring for someone who's been at it for awhile. Well written. Does great comparisons to help you with purchasing equipment that will do what you want.
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