GoofyDawg's GuitarGear.org
GuitarGear.org is an awesome Guitar Gear blog site. Content includes; unbiased review on gear, Products "Found", tips, interesting articles and more. You'll enjoy the excellent writing style of Brendan "GoofyDawg" Delumpa. In his 35+ years of playing the guitar, Brendan has developed a very good ear for tone and knows a lot about gear and proper set up. GuitarGear.org is refreshingly a non-commercial site; you can count on their honest reviews. The only Gear Review posted on this site is equipment that Brendan personally uses or likes enough to be considered part of his own rig. So when you have a G.A.S.(Gear Acquisition Syndrome) attack, visit GuitarGear.org before you buy.
http://GuitarGear.org
Fine Tune Instruments LLC - b3 Guitars (Gene Baker)
b3 Guitars specializes in handcrafted, custom electric guitars. They offers a wide range of solid body and semi-solid body electric guitar designs. Talk to Gene Baker about handcrafting an electric guitar just for you. Gene is also proficient guitarist, gigging regularly with a "hot rodded" ARACOM MPL 50 Amplifier.
Arroyo Grande, California
Phone: 805-343-2686
http://finetunedinstruments.com
Check out "Mean" Gene Baker, the "Mean" Guitarist at:
- ARACOM Amp Audio and Video Clips
- Mean Gene's myspace
LONDON POWER "The Ultimate Tone Series"
By: Kevin O'Connor
The Ultimate Tone Series (TUT) on tube amplifier design. Must have collection for amp techs.
www.londonpower.com
The History of Marshall - By: Michael Doyle
This book is considered the "bible" of Marshall Amplifiers. A must read book for Marshall amp fans. The book covers 1962-1992 Marshall Tube (Valve)amplifiers.
www.halleonard.com
The Guitar Amp Handbook - By: Dave Hunter
A highly recommended book that covers "UNDERSTANDING TUBE AMPLIFIERS AND GETTING GREAT SOUNDS". This is a well written book for both non-technical guitarist and "techies". It covers; theory, amplifier circuit components, an in depth discussion covering many classic vintage amps, a chapter on speakers & cabinets and more....
www.backbeatbooks.com
Guitar Repair Shops
What to have your axe repaired or customized? Want a custom guitar built for you? Check out these shops:
C.B. Perkins Inc.
C.B. Perkins Co. is a third generation, family business selling fine stringed instruments and boutique amplifiers. C.B. Perkins also builds, repairs and customizes stringed instruments.
5807 Winfield Blvd. B6
San Jose, CA 95123
Phone: 408-578-3428
cbperkins.com
Guitar Hospital – Keith Holland Guitars
Keith Holland is known as one of Northern California's premiere luthiers. Visit the Guitar Hospital online or in person for Keith Holland's Custom Guitars, Reverand and other production guitars, boutique guitars, boutique amplifiers, guitar repair, restoration and customization.
326 Village Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Phone: 408-395-0767.
keithhollandguitars.com
