Book: Tonnes of Tone

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Tonnes of Tone
Electronic Projects for Guitar and Bass

$32

     105 pages, 8½" x 11", spiral bound with clear protective covers;
     65 figures (schematic diagrams and layouts)

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Tonnes of Tone features operational information and construction guidelines for a number of useful musical instrument projects:

The "Mandatory Project", intended to prevent future projects from "going up in smoke."
Also included: tips on setting up a convenient workspace.
Acoustic Preamps - save hundreds of dollars with these simple projects that will enable
you to use your existing amplifier with an acoustic instrument.
Experimenter's Power Supply - a dedicated bench supply to power any tube-based project. Supplies enough power for any preamp up to six 12AX7s, or for a small 15W tube amp.
Electric Guitar Preamp - using two 12AX7s, includes a clean and a dirty channel, with separate EQ for each.
Bass Preamps - with an explanation of what is unique to a tube preamp for bass, and how modern techniques can improve tonal flexibility.
Small Tube Power Amp - build a 10W-15W power amp and learn the principles of tube amplification.
Class-A Solid-State Power Amp - a simple circuit designed for hi-fi is adapted to guitar use.
Reverb Unit - build a stand-alone reverb using readily available parts for a classic tube sound.
Wide-Range Tremolo Circuit - can be used as a pedal or incorporated into an existing amp
to free up a tube.

Each project uses off-the-shelf parts that are inexpensive and easy to find. Background information, assembly and testing tips are provided for each circuit, to enhance understanding.

The intended reader should have experience with a soldering iron and multimeter. The ability to read a schematic diagram is helpful but not essential.

Note: "Tonnes" are metric "tons"!