In his new book from Course Technology/Cengage Learning, Emmy Award–winning composer, guitarist and producer Brian Tarquin reveals the recording equipment, recording and mixing techniques, and guitar and amp choices of 30 top guitarists. Recording Techniques of the Guitar Masters goes in-depth into proven studio techniques used by Tarquin and guitarists such as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Larry Carlton, Stanley Clarke, Steve Morse, Jeff Beck, Leslie West, Robin Trower and Tommy Emmanuel. Detailed interviews with these guitar greats offer practical advice for replicating the unique tone for which each is known. Tarquin also offers his insights into specific gear used in the recording chain, building a great guitar room, using outboard gear in a guitar mix, and microphone choices and techniques.
