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Aspen pittman already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better. Aspen pittman, my cousin, was killed in a terrible car crash on friday. The tube amp book, deluxe revised edition antique electronic. The center point stereo spacestation is a professional music instrument amplifier designed in the usa by the worldacclaimed innovator, aspen pittman. Pittmans bestselling and now classic tube amp book has sold more than 140,000 copies worldwide. The tube amp book by aspen pittman, hardcover barnes. From an early admiration of acdc to composing duets with joey landreth, tora details her rise to the top, all while not really wanting to be a guitar player. 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.

What digital items do customers buy after viewing this item. 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. Reviews for the deluxe and revised edition mention that the image quality on schematics is poor. Aug 10, 2019 pittmans bestselling and now classic tube amp book has sold more than 140,000 copies worldwide. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better. Book the tube amp book 4th edition 1993 aspen pittman reverb. 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. Aspen was granted 5 patents over the years including his speaker emulator design a way of recording tube amp power sections direct to the mixing board, the fathead a thin plate of brass attached to the headstock of instruments to add sustain and elimanate dead spots, the fatfinger a evolved fathead clamp style device that could more easily. No plans for a memorial service have been announced. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition hal leonard online.

Book the tube amp book 4th edition 1993 aspen pittman. May 25, 2012 groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve trovato. It offers a true 3d sound for the benefit of both musicians and audiences. Aspen pittman groove tubes tone talk for tube amps.

Vacuum tube guitar and bass amplifier theory, tino zottola. Aspen pittman, passed away august 10, 2019 from injuries suffered from an automobile crash in southern california the day before. For those who recognize but cant quite place the name, aspen pittman is the author of the muchrevered the tube amp book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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.

While working as a salesman in the first guitar center store, pittman noticed that players and techs didnt really know why there were wide sonic differences between identical tube amps. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk package hardcover aspen pittman. Aspen pittman of groove tube fame puts together a comprehensive book examining valve amps for guitar and bass, at same time being both a historical reference and technical resource. The tube amp book, aspen pittman, backbeat, 2003, 0879307676, 9780879307677, 416 pages. The tube amp book by aspen pittman the tube amp book has always been a sort of infomercial for groove tubes. This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and. Groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve.

Aspen pittman did an excellent job on this book manual. Aspen pittmans designs have been coveted by legendary musicians and record producers for nearly 40 years. Pittman is survived by his adult daughter autumn pittman and will be missed by countless fans and many friends throughout the industry. In 1979, he founded groove tubes and revolutionized tube amps. This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section. Deluxe revised edition has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk package hardcover. This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a. Guitar world in mourning for groove tubes founder, aspen. 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. Ive never had much use for the first half it glossy photos of classic guitar gear and a catalog of groove tubes product line. He made an even bigger mark on the guitar world with the tube amp book.

If you love tube amps, whether you work on them or not, you want this book. Two channels from a tube guru the duo tonic is the first pedal from aspen pittman designs in san fernando, california. Best amp buildingmoddingrepair books telecaster guitar forum. The books technical tips, indepth electronic specs and explanations, rare schematics, and fullcolor plates make it a must.

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. 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. He didnt actually write that, he copied other peoples writings with permission into a book, and sold it. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk package hardcover kindle edition by pittman, aspen. Tube amp book, by aspen pitman good for schematics although virtually all can now be found online. The tube amp book by aspen pittman, 9780879307677, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tech info variable from the good, the bad and the risible. Aspen pittman s designs have been coveted by legendary musicians and record producers for nearly 40 years. Dec 08, 2008 the tube amp book by aspen pittman the tube amp book has always been a sort of infomercial for groove tubes.

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. The tube side has an almost amplike feature set, providing a 3 band eq along with a master volume, tone, and gain control. Aspen pittman, founder of groove tubes and author of the tube amp book, died last weekend in a car crash in southern california. In aspen pittmans tube amp book 4th edition that you used for learning tube amp repair there are ten pages that are reprinted from darr. Bookalready 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. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Aug 12, 2019 tube amp tone talk discussion starts around 2. 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. The second half though is a good source of schematics which is what ive always valued it for. But its one thing to hawk a product, and another to understand the physics behind its performance. 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. 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. Maybe you had an earlier edition of pittmans book that didn. Aug 11, 2019 aspen pittman, my cousin, was killed in a terrible car crash on friday. Tubes were the first widespread method of controlling electrical signals without moving parts.

Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book by aspen pittman is now even better. The first half of the book is split into a historical a to z of the major guitarbass valve amplifier manufuacturers and a technical section covering potential. Buy the tube amp book by aspen pittman from waterstones today. Listed 2 months ago by jit guitars just in tune condition. Groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve trovato. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk package hardcover kindle edition by aspen pittman. Pittmans the tube amp book has sold more than 140,000 copies worldwide which is a strong testament on the value of this book. Tom haywood on his loyalty to the his line 6 spider iv, writing songs in 68 and finding influence in twin peaks. Many thanks to the writer aspen pittman can take a bow on a well written manual book. Aug 12, 2019 aspen pittman, founder of groove tubes and author of the tube amp book, died last weekend in a car crash in southern california.

Apd, aspen pittman designs, center point stereo, spacestation, the tube amp book. The name aspen pittman is synonymous with vacuum tubes. I feel a kinship to his love of vintage gear and a connection to him through his products and brief but meaningful interactions. Jan 14, 2020 this book is by, and for, musicians that like tube amps. Aspen pittman is the author of the tube amp book 4. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition hal leonard. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.

Useful info clearly presented, although some technical errors. If you wanna learn the basics, i highly recommend you pick up the tube amp book by aspen pittman or jack darrs electric guitar amplifier handbook. Aug 12, 2019 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. This is the second copy of this book ive bought in the last 20 years, i wore out the first one. I do recommend this book to all who repair tube amps. The guitar world mourns the passing of aspen pittman, groove. The tube amp book by aspen pittman 2003, paperback, deluxe. The tube amp book 9780879307677 by pittman, aspen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.

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. Pittman spent the 60s working at the first guitar center. The tube amp book deluxe revised edition book and disk. Guitar world in mourning for groove tubes founder, aspen pittman. All things guitar tube amp cool color pics too product specs. The guitar world mourns the passing of aspen pittman. Vacuum tube guitar and bass amplifier theory, tino. 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. 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. His best selling tube amp book has sold over 140,000 copies. Aspen pittman the tube amp book kenny duncan guitars.

This deluxe revised edition features 40% new material including dramatically improved design and page layout. Z, fender, gibson, hiwatt, marshall, matchless, mesaboogie, orange, vox, watkins and many others. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now. The tube amp book, deluxe revised edition amplified parts. Best amp buildingmoddingrepair books telecaster guitar. Aspen pittman author of the tube amp book goodreads. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.