The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook (book/DVD)

Alfred Music Publications
A Definitive Guide to Creating and Recording Great Guitar Sounds
by Bobby Owsinski and Rich Tozzoli

For all guitarists, the quest to finding the guitar tone you hear in your head and then recording it is a never-ending journey.
The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook is your definitive guide to discovering that great, elusive guitar sound and making sure it's recorded well. This book features a series of interviews with expert players, guitar technicians, recording engineers, record producers, and gear manufacturers to give you an inside look into the business of guitar tone.
The included DVD provides both audio and visual reference points to help you achieve the classic sounds you hear on records.

Chapter 1: What is the tone?
Chapter 2: The evolution of the electric guitar and amplifier
Chapter 3: Tonal characteristics of an electric guitar
Chapter 4: Tonal characteristics of an electric guitar amplifiers
Chapter 5: Speakers and cabinets
Chapter 6: Electric guitar miking techniques
Chapetr 7: Electric guitar production techniques