Modern guitar rigs - Scott Kahn

Modern Guitar Rigs covers topics of interest to guitarists looking to build pro-level rigs that move beyond a simple pedal board and combo amp. Whether you're playing clubs at the indie band level
getting set for a major tour
heading into the studio to record a new album
or just searching for
ultimate tone
this revised and updated edition brings you the most current and effective sound-shaping tools and techniques
including: Amp setups: integrating pedals and rack gear
wet/dry/wet configurations
modeling amps and profilers
rack-mounted amps
stereo rigs
and audio looping systems Rack gear: multi-effects processors and dedicated signal processors
audio loopers
amp function switching systems
and MIDI foot controllers Guitar options: piezoelectric pickups and splitting guitar signals to multiple amps Effects loops: choosing the right loop for your specific needsRig infrastructure: power conditioning
noise suppression
power attenuators
wireless systems
custom cabling
and equipment racks Rigs of the stars: a look at the complex rigs used by many leading guitar players
including John Petrucci of Dream Theater
Alex Lifeson of Rush
and Steven Wilson and John Wesley of Porcupine Tree Interviews with leading custom rig builders
including the legendary Bob Bradshaw of Custom Audio Electronics. Full-color throughout. Includes DVD.