Clipped the .002uf cap on bassman 10 and got major distortion

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Weber's book is interesting but not very educational. Too often you get "move this here,and change that there' advice without showing the schematic changes nor explaining why they work. The book is basically a how-to guide to modifying your amp without learning anything. I recommend them as later reading, after you know enough to sort out which parts are baloney.

I definitely agree with this statement. Having read it in one day I can say it should say cliff notes on the cover.