Modern Guitar Rigs: The Tone Fanatic's Guide to Integrating Amps and Effects Book

For players looking to move beyond a simple pedal board and combo amp, there is no more definitive book on the topic of advanced guitar rigs than this. Modern Guitar Rigs: The Tone Fanatic's Guide to Integrating Ampsand Effects covers topics of interest to guitarists looking to build pr o-level rigs, whether they're playing clubs at the indie band level, getting set for a major tour, heading into the studio to record a new album, or just searching for ultimate tone. Modern Guitar Rigs explores advanced topics including: Rack gear: multi-effects processors and dedicated signal processors, audio loopers, amp function switching systems, andMIDI foot controllers Amp steups: wet/dry/wet configurations, rack-mo unted tube preamps and power amps, stereo rigs, integrating pedals and rack gear, and floor-based loop systems Guitar options: piezoelectric pickups and splitting guitar signals to multiple amps Effect loops: choosing the right loop for your specific needs Rig infrastructure: powerconditioning, noise suppression, power attenuators, wireless systems, c ustom cabling, and equipment racks Rigs of the stars: a look at the complex rigs used by many leading guitar players, including John Petrucci of Dream Theater, Alex Lifeson of Rush, and Steven Wilson and John Wesley of Porcupine Tree Interviews with leading custom rig builders, including the legendary Bob Bradshaw of Custom Audio Electronics Modern Guitar Rigs Publisher: Hal Leonard Instrument: Guitar Pages: 158