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2007-01-05
2004-06-09The plus side is that he knows what he wants, he has a rudimentary knowledge of electronics, and by dogged experimentation he has arrived at what he, and some other people, like.
The minus is that he realy isn't sure how he got there-he thinks he is, which is slightly dangerous-and little he says will help you if you want to go somewhere else. And, having learned the tricks of the trade but not really the trade,there's a lot of stuff here that's either questionable or outright wrong (such as his famous objection to DC filament supplies, which would make any broadcast engineer familiar with high power tubes chuckle in total disbelief).
But if you are either reading just for entertainment, or already have a reasonable grasp of electronics and want "Texas Tone Del Maximo" ( a guitar sound some people love and others, myself included, would pay not to have to listen to), here you go.
Tube Amp Talk for the Guitarist and Tech 2002-05-27
This is a great book if you are looking for a
"this component goes here and is suposed to do that" type of
book, also there are many good tips for servicing and repairing
vintage amps but I was disappointed with the lack of any
real info on how tube amps work. If you are looking for a
book to learn how a tube amp operates....it's just not in there.
The tube amp according to Weber 
2001-11-11
This is an ok book as far as tech reading about tube amps is concerned. There are not a lot of books available on this specific subject. It is not a beginner book and some technical knowledge is a plus. I learned some things from the book, but I also realized that Gerald Weber's way is not always the correct way, or best way. He gives a couple of mods that I tried on my Fender Bassman. Some of the mods are good, but I spent several days trying to undo one of his. I quote "that 470K ohm interstage feedback resistor should be removed." Well not according to my ears, I ended up changing to a 220K and this worked well. It was as if he gives you a bit of information, and lets you figure out the rest, good for learning I suppose. Quote: "I would recommend changing the wiring of a Bassman AB165 to match the schematic of the AA864." He says remove this, add that, but there is often more to it than he tells you. I realized if he says do this, or that, it might not be in your best interest. My problem, I did all of his bassman mods and then tried to figure out why my amp now sounded bad. He get's into specifics about certain amps and the question area at the end of the book has good information, although some of the things he says are redundant. I do like the book as a reference, but you must realize it is Gerald Weber's opinion, there are others out there. A knowledgeable vacuum tube electrical engineer would probably be chuckling after reading this book. For people like me, interested in learning more about tube amps it was good material.
Good reading for folks who want to know more about tube amps 2001-09-06
Gerald's book is actually a compilation of many articles he's written over time. Don't expect long chapters, this is an easy book to pick and read an article when you've got little time on your hands.
There's alot of info. on Ampeg, Fender, Marshall, and (of course) Kendricks amplifiers. If you own one of these amps you won't be sorry you bought this book.
Advanced Amp Talk 2001-05-21
For this follow-up to his popular A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps, Gerald Weber has compiled his articles and "Ask Gerald" columns that have appeared in Vintage Guitar from 1993 to 1996. As a special bonus, Ken Fischer's "Trainwreck Pages" from Vintage Guitar are also included. This book assumes that the reader has at least a working knowledge of tube guitar amplifiers, and it will be helpful and interesting whether or not guitarists intend to perform their own servicing.
Required reading for all guitarists ! 
1999-06-07
This book should be required reading for anyone who owns or has considered purchasing a tube amplifier. A clever combination of humor and factual analysis make this book an indespensible resource. The experienced bench tech to the complete novice will all gain something from this tome. Of particular value is the Q and A section, that alone is worth the price of admission. Other books I recommend are; The Tube Amp Book 4.1 ed by Aspen Pittman, A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps by Gerald Weber and Vacuum Tube and Bass Amplifier Theory by Tino Zottola.
