Designing Valve Guitar Amplifiers -- Merlin Blencowe, Hardcover
Designing Valve Guitar Amplifiers is the most comprehensive guide to the design of valve-based amplifiers for musical instrument use, in a single volume. From the input jack to the loudspeaker, this book discusses in detail the inner workings and practical design of every part of a conventional guitar amplifier, including the use of preamp valves, power valves, special effects, power supplies, practical construction, and much more. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional engineer, this book will help you to manipulate distortion and maximise performance for the perfect guitar tone. With easy-to-read explanations, minimal math, and over 300 diagrams and figures, it asserts itself as the essential handbook for every valve amp enthusiast.
Author: Merlin Blencowe
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 8/19/2025
Pages: 338
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34 lbs
Size: 9" H x 6" L x 0.88" W
ISBN: 9781326216382