Guitarist's Guide to Maintenance and Repair
By Doug Redler and Dave Rubin
Concise manual of basic tips for keeping your guitar and amp in top condition. Co-written by a veteran road tech.
Maintain your guitar and amp like a pro, with this concise manual of tips from a veteran guitar tech. Doug Redler earned his cred with big name bands: Dixie Chicks, B-52s, Paul Simon, Black Crowes and Peter Gabriel, among others. He offers valuable practical advice from years on the road:
- Recommended basic tools
- Stringing technique
- Action, intonation and pickup adjustment
- Bass guitar setup
- Humidification of acoustic instruments
- Troubleshooting and repairs on the road
- Testing for blown and out-of-phase speakers
- Replacing amp tubes
- Proper grounding of sound equipment
50 pages, softcover.