An accessible, thorough, and convenient guide for musicians who want to get the most out of their equipment, from guitarists and bassists to keyboardists, horn players, vocalists, and everyone else. Three chapters for beginners, two chapters on general features and terminology, five dedicated chapters on various types of amps and their features, two chapters on effects and effect equipment, helpful information on cables and wireless systems, an extra chapter on microphones and pickups, maintenance tips, and a glossary. Written in collaboration with no less than 32 musicians, technicians, and other experts, offering lots of information for very little money.

Hugo Pinksterboer (text), Gijs Bierenbroodspot (design and illustrations).
226 Pages. ISBN 90 76192 10 3. List price U.S. $11.95

Tipbooks can be purchased at bookstores, music stores, and other outlets as well as at www.musicdispatch.com and other internet bookstores.


The Tipbook Series – Press reviews
· Comprehensive approach; easy-to-follow layout makes them a joy to read. – Music Trades
· An impressive vast body of information for such small books. – MI Pro
· Small in size but rich in information. – Muzik Etc.
· Handy, accessible, and highly informative. – International Musician


Tipcodes
Thanks to Jos Kamphuis (guitars), Jos van Es (bass), and Eddy Dieters (keys) for playing the majority of the Amps & Effects Tipcodes, and to Celestion, Boss, and Digitech for their demo recordings.


The Internet offers loads of additional information on amps & effects. Some good starting points are:
· www.amptone.com
· www.geofex.com
· www.guitargeek.com
· www.guitarnoise.com
· www.harmony-central.com
· www.songstuff.com
· www.soundonsound.com
· www.tubefreak.com
· www.vintageamps.com
· www.guitarsite.com
· www.wholenote.com