Any good beginner books to learn about tube amps

[apophis]

I am completely new, but learn fast. I met a local amp tech/builder who offered to teach me, but asked for me to start reading about basics...any tips on where to start?

 

[bwgintegra]

I am completely new, but learn fast. I met a local amp tech/builder who offered to teach me, but asked for me to start reading about basics...any tips on where to start?

Merlin Blencowe
http://www.valvewizard.co.uk/

Kevin O'Connor book series "the ultimate tone"

 

[Giga.Blast]

This might help. Beginning with the basics such as the original circuit that became the all tube amp build. From About 10 watts, 2x12AX7 preamp tubes, 1 EL84 output tube. How for example the bright switch is used to control changes to a cathode cap.

https://www.abebooks.com/9781500938864/ ... 938866/plp

https://www.amazon.com/Vacuum-Tube-Ampl ... 1500938866

BB

 

[ClintN667]

https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Amplifier ... 087930863X

this is a plain breakdown and an easy read starting out. Then go to Merlin Benclowe books

 

[technomancer]

Great basic introduction here, probably the best place to start if you have no background in electronics

https://robrobinette.com/Amp_Stuff.htm

 

[HeyNow]

Dave Hunter - The Guitar Amp Handbook

 

[Kapo_Polenton]

https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Amplifier-Handbook-Dave-Hunter/dp/087930863X

this is a plain breakdown and an easy read starting out. Then go to Merlin Benclowe books

This is a really good book. It also teaches you about the circuits and the effect on tone. Really what you want to learn is how not to die so just pay attention to the voltages and then the rest is learning recipes that work. I tinker but that's it. I just make sure I don't die.