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The tube amp book with cdrom by aspen pittman overview already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better this deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. The second half though is a good source of schematics which is what ive always valued it for. Survival tips for tube amps tube guitar amp, hand made. Tube amp book, by aspen pitman good for schematics although virtually all can now be found online. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk package hardcover. Aspen pittman the tube amp book kenny duncan guitars. This book is by, and for, musicians that like tube amps. Groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve trovato. I like the idea that the tubes are being held firmly into their sockets, especially since mine hang downwards. The tube amp book by aspen pittman the tube amp book has always been a sort of infomercial for groove tubes. The tube amp book, deluxe revised edition amplified parts. The first computers were vacuum tube based and took up rooms while vacuum tubes are considered outdated by most of the world they are still used in several key areas. I bought the tube amp book way back in the early 90s, read it cover to cover many times. Bookalready known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book.

I can report that you wont be knocked senseless by the stunning 1991 graphic. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better. Back when i was in school in the earlymid 90s, the books we used for learningreference tube amp repair were aspen pittmans book and any old tube manuals we could get our hands on i have the rca reprint and an old ge manual and then gerald webers book came out and we used that, too. Aspen pittmans book has taught me so much over the years. Apsen pittman doesnt just love the equipment, he went into a successful business building amps and as a tube supplier which naturally gets lots of air time here. This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a. Tube amp book aspen and associates aspen and associates. Other groove tubes highlights are aspens bestselling book, the tube amp book, with over 140,000 copies sold, a long line of custom built boutique soulo guitar amps and groove tubes awardwinning studio microphones and tubebased signal processors such as.

Expect for a few exceptions, groove tube imports, tests, rates and marks g. Reviews for the deluxe and revised edition mention that the image quality on schematics is poor. Get this book for the extensive collection of schematics and cool amp pictures, ignore the sales pitches and especially the tech info, as much of it is incorrect. I recommend this book for anyone repairing tube amps. Discussion in electronic design started by paul, sep 12, 2004. Aspen pittman is the author of the tube amp book 4. Z, fender, gibson, hiwatt, marshall, matchless, mesaboogie, orange, vox, watkins and many others. The tube amp book, deluxe revised edition by aspen pittman already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book by aspen pittman is now even better.

The tube amp book by aspen pittman, 9780879307677, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Poor image quality ruins books one attribute aspen pittman, whom i have met and talked to at several industry conventions such as. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube. The author of the tube amp book a landmark compendium of the history, impact and technical. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book by aspen pittman is now even better. Back about 15 years ago, the gerald weber book was practically the only tube amp book you could find in stores and the aspen pittman book came out later which was written more clearer and came with all the schematics. Aspen pittman designs founderowner 1978 to present marketing and consulting regarding all types of vacuum tube design and construction, tube based guitar amplification and recording gear, also sole agent for licensing aspens patented center point stereo aka. Aspen pittman, my cousin, was killed in a terrible car crash on friday. Pittman is a very smart and talented amp guybut so was jim for that matter. It is great to recycle but i kept my tube testers and still working on these.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk package hardcover kindle edition by pittman, aspen. Pittman s the tube amp book has sold more than 140,000 copies worldwide which is a strong testament on the value of this book. Is there a digital version out there of all the major amp schematics as a single file instead of individual files. By aspen pittman the book was published over 30 years ago and has signs of use like warped pages and extra creases in the foklds of the paper but has no missing or torn pages.

Pittmans the tube amp book has sold more than 140,000 copies worldwide which is a strong testament on the value of this book. This is the best tube amp book i have yet bought so far. Aspens argument sounds particularly convincing from an electronic pov. He has designed dozens of tube guitar amps, stage and studio microphones, and has designed and built over a dozen unique electron vacuum tubes from scratch. It remains relatively clean even when pushed, and its maximum gain tone sounds a bit like a deluxe reverb at the edge of breakup, with a focus on the highs and highmids. It includes many graphs to help make the material easier to understand. The tube side has an almost amplike feature set, providing a 3 band eq along with a master volume, tone, and gain control. Following is a list of must have books for the serious tube amplifier designer.

This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories. His best selling tube amp book has sold over 140,000 copies. Aspen pittmans designs have been coveted by legendary musicians and record producers for nearly 40 years. The guitar world mourns the passing of aspen pittman, groove. Known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information.

The tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk. The tube amp book 9780879307677 by pittman, aspen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition hal leonard online. However, if you neglect to follow a few simple rules, you can buy yourself some expensive trouble. Aspen pittman author of the tube amp book goodreads. This flow chart is the work of aspen pittman, the author of the tube amp book and reproduced from the complete guide to guitar and amp maintenance by ritchie fliegler. Tech info variable from the good, the bad and the risible. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

The tube amp book deluxe revised edition hal leonard. The tube amp book by aspen pittman, hardcover barnes. Groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve. Aspen pittman groove tubes tone talk for tube amps. Best amp buildingmoddingrepair books telecaster guitar. The books technical tips, indepth electronic specs and.

Aspen pittman, the man behind hugely popular valve maker groove tubes and the author of the influential the tube amp book died in a car. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better this deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. A bibliography of must have tube electronics books aiken amps. Other gt highlights are aspens bestselling book, the tube amp book, with over 120,000 copies sold, and gts awardwinning studio microphones and tubebased signal processors. Aspen pittmanreprinted from the tube amp book tube amps are simple, and so they are easy to keep running smoothly. This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. The tube amp book by aspen pittman 2003, paperback. I used to read it every night to learn how amps worked and finally understood the concepts of signal flow and push pull amplifiers. This deluxe revised edition features 40% new material including dramatically improved design and page layout. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Books, tutorials, and technology for guitar amplifier circuit design.

Besides being a great guy incredibly creative, ingenious, high energy, generous and hilarious, he was a huge contributor to the guitar playing and music business in general. Aspen pittman has produced various versions of the tube amp book over the years this is the 1991, a 703 page trade paperback weighting in at a little over two pounds. Aspen pittman already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better. The tube amp book, deluxe revised edition antique electronic.