Jack Darr Book:

Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook

This book, now long out of print, is still considered a solid reference on the care and feeding of guitar amps.

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SECTION I - How Guitar Amplifiers Work



Chapter 1 - Amplifying The Signal

Chapter 2 - Special Signal Circuits

Chapter 3 - The Power Supply



SECTION II - Service Procedures and Techniques



Chapter 4 - The Amplifier Signal Circuits

Chapter 5 - The Power Supply

Chapter 6 - Output Stage, Transformers and Speakers

Chapter 7 - Cables and Pickups

Chapter 8 - Customer Complaints