The British Amp Invasion
how marshall, hiwatt, vox and more changed the sound of music
$59.33
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2017
Summary
The British Amp Invasion: How UK Amplifiers Conquered the World of Rock
The British amps of the late 50s onward differed significantly from their American counterparts, which were typically designed for jazz, country, and dance-hall music. British amps were specifically built for rock ‘n’ roll. As the music evolved throughout the 60s, these amps became the instruments of choice for a new sound.
British-made amps by Vox, Marshall, Hiwatt, Orange, and others powered the music …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781617136399 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1617136395 |
| Author: | Dave Hunter |
| Publisher: | Hal Leonard Corporation |
| Imprint: | Backbeat Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 739g |
| Dimensions: | 281mm x 216mm x 13mm |
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About The Author
Dave Hunter
Dave Hunter (Portsmouth, NH) is an American musician and writer who has worked extensively in both the USA and Britain. A former editor of The Guitar Magazine (UK), his books include The Guitar Amp Handbook, Guitar Effects Pedals: The Practical Handbook, Amped: The Illustrated History of the World s Greatest Amplifiers, The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated History of the Guitar That Changed Rock, and several others. Hunter is a monthly contributor to Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, and Guitar and Bass magazines. He lives with his wife and two children.
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