Guitar remains the world's most popular instrument and whether acoustic or electric it's the driving force in many genres of popular music a which is why it's so important to get a great guitar sound. This comprehensive book includes topics like:THU Getting the sound right at the source (tuning truss rod pickup adjustment cables picking technique and more)THU Micing guitar ampsTHU Using guitar with direct boxesTHU Recording acoustic guitarTHU Using hardware pedals and stompboxes with recording softwareTHU Optimizing the guitar sound with plug-ins during the mixTHU Using pitch correction to fix tuning issues techniques for EDMTHU Creating stereo images from a mono instrumentTHU How to layer guitars in the mix and the advantages of hex and multiband processing and moreTHWritten in a clear practical non-intimidating style EHow to Record and Mix GuitarE also covers artistic topics as well a how guitar fits best in arrangements ways to avoid creative ruts how to make rhythm guitar part of the rhythm section and even ways to team guitars with synthesizers. Loaded with illustrations and featuring selected tech talk sidebars to give details on specific topics for those who want to know why as well as how EHow to Record and Mix GuitarE allows guitarists engineers and producers to take guitar recording to the next level.