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Guitar Tone: Pursuing the Ultimate Guitar Sound
Author(s): Mitch Gallagher (Author)
- Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR
- Publication Date: November 9, 2011
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 362 pages
- ISBN-10: 1435456157
- ISBN-13: 9781435456150
Book Description
Guitar Tone: Pursuing the Ultimate Guitar Sound demystifies the guitar tone-shaping process. Respected author, musician, and studio owner Mitch Gallagher guides you through the forest of equipment choices and takes a look at the tone-sculpting techniques of famous players. New or vintage, mainstream or boutique, modern or retro – This book examines the contribution of each component to the overall tone of your guitars and other gear. In the process, Guitar Tone endeavors to establish the facts and explode the myths. In your journey to ultimate tone, it’s great to have a trusted escort. Get there faster with Guitar Tone: Pursuing the Ultimate Guitar Sound.
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From the Publisher
- Provides the ultimate resource for guitarists not only searching for the “best” tone, but searching for their own distinctive, individual tone.
- Covers the rigs of famous guitarists, the fundamentals of tone, and the various gear available.
About the Author
Mitch Gallagher has been chasing guitar tone for more than 30 years. He toured as a lead guitarist/vocalist in rock and country bands and has played with big bands, with fusion and experimental music groups, and as a classical and steel-string guitar soloist. As a music technology specialist, he has taught college courses, lectured, given clinics, consulted with manufacturers, and spoken at festivals, conventions, and conferences around the world. His musical compositions cover genres from classical to experimental to heavy metal. His work Prophecy #1: At First Glance, an experimental percussion ensemble/synthesizer work based on the Fibonacci number series, received a 1991 NARAS (Grammy) award in the Best New Music/New Classical category. The former senior technical editor of Keyboard magazine and former editor-in-chief of EQ magazine, Mitch has published well over 1,000 articles in music, guitar, and recording publications. His monthly column, “Guitar Tracks,” currently appears in Premier Guitar magazine. He appears in well over 100 YouTube videos. In addition to freelance writing and editing, he is an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne; he operates The Sound Sauna/MAG Media Productions, a recording and mastering studio; and he is the editorial director for Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, Indiana.