The introductory book on pedal production, directly taught by Akima Tsuneo, who is highly trusted by professionals, is back! Nowadays, effects pedals have become quite expensive, with many costing over tens of thousands of yen. However, effects pedals were originally cheap and easy to make yourself. I'm sure every guitarist has thought at least once about trying to make their own effects pedal. This book is the perfect book for beginners on how to make effects pedals. The author is Akima Tsuneo, a guitarist who heads AKIMA & NEOS, an equipment brand trusted by many professional guitarists. The scientific aspects have been kept to a minimum, and the book is designed for complete beginners, allowing anyone to create an effects pedal by following the photos and illustrations in order. The sound quality has been given the stamp of approval by Akima! There will also be a corner where you can make your own mini amps and cables. Please give it a try! *This book is a new edition with a new binding of "Making Your First Original Effects Pedal & Mini Amplifier" published in 2014. [CONTENTS] ■Chapter 1 The basics of making effects pedals・Gather the necessary tools ・Learn the materials needed for DIY ・How to read circuit diagrams ・Learn basic techniques (layout the case / drilling holes / attaching parts / soldering / other basics) ■Chapter 2 Make an effect! - Switch freely between the two sounds in the AB box! - Boost the power of the booster sound in a cool way - Treble booster: Adds creamy distortion to your amplifier - Dyna Bend (fuzz) Try out the 60's British fuzz sound! Power Fuzz: American-style Electro-Harmonix fuzz sound Hard Distortion: Deep distortion with long sustain Hot Drive: A warm, easy-to-use distortion with a solid core. - Power tremolo boost for a swaying sound ■Chapter 3 Build an amplifier! - Cool sounds coming from a cigarette/road cigarette box -Reproduce the distortion of a real drive amplifier with an effector Mini amp: Recreates the classic rock sound・Making your own shield is far more reasonable ■AKIMA'S COLUMN -Why make a distorting effect pedal in the first place? -What is modification? ■SPECIAL TALK SESSION・Tsuneo Akima × Yoshikazu Abiko (from Peas) ~The deep world and joy of handmade effects and amplifiers