How to Hot Rod Your Fender Amp

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$27.99As every guitarist knows, it's all about tone. But getting that magical tone can sometimes be a black art. Here is the first guidebook explaining how you can get the best sound possible out of your Fender amp with simple to advanced modifications. Covering both old and new Fender amps with how-to photos and schematics, these tips include essential and fundamental pointers like selecting tubes, capacitors, pots, and other electronic equipment, as well as biasing and setting up your amp. Author Jeffrey Falla modified his first amp at age 13 and soon after built his first amp with parts salvaged from old jukeboxes. Today, he builds ToneTron amps for select clientele and still gigs regularly.184 pages

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