{"product_id":"serious-guitarist-essential-book-of-gear-bk-cd","title":"SERIOUS GUITARIST ESSENTIAL BOOK OF GEAR BK\/CD","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Serious Guitarist: Essential Book of Gear – Tobias Hurwitz\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Serious Guitarist: Essential Book of Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTobias Hurwitz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive guide to electric guitars, amplifiers, effects and the equipment that has shaped guitar tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for guitarists who want to understand more about the gear behind the music, the book combines \u003cstrong\u003ephotographs, illustrations, practical explanations and real-world examples\u003c\/strong\u003e covering everything from guitars and pickups to amplifiers, effects, strings, electronics and tonewoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt also includes a \u003cstrong\u003ecompanion CD with demonstrations of vintage and contemporary guitar equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to hear examples of the sounds and setups discussed throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnderstand the Gear Behind the Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than simply cataloguing different pieces of equipment, \u003cem\u003eEssential Book of Gear\u003c\/em\u003e looks at \u003cstrong\u003ehow guitar equipment affects the sound you actually hear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt explores how different combinations of guitars, pickups, amplifiers and effects can be used to create sounds across styles including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are also examples and breakdowns of \u003cstrong\u003ereal guitar rigs used by well-known players\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing some useful context for how different pieces of equipment work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGuitars, Amps, Effects \u0026amp; 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You don't need an advanced technical background to get something from it. It's particularly useful for players beginning to explore why different guitars, pickups, amps and effects sound different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the book teach you how to play guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNot primarily. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eguitar equipment and tone reference book\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a traditional guitar method or songbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it cover effects pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Effects and their role in creating different guitar sounds are an important part of the book, alongside guitars, amplifiers, pickups and other equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it discuss famous guitarists' rigs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. 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