Guitar Magazine April 1999 Kurt Cobain Nirvana The Offspring Steve Earle SKU 1551

Original Guitar Magazine – April 1999, Volume 9 Number 8, with Kurt Cobain dominating the front cover in a striking close-up portrait.

This issue is particularly collectible for fans of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, 1990s alternative rock, grunge and vintage guitar magazines. The cover bills Cobain as “The Man Who Saved Rock”, making him the principal feature of the issue.

The magazine combines artist coverage with guitar, bass, amplifier and effects material, giving it appeal both as a music collectible and as a period guitar reference.

Main Kurt Cobain Feature

The cover heavily promotes Kurt Cobain, with his name occupying a large section of the front alongside the headline:

“The Man Who Saved Rock”

The dramatic portrait gives this issue especially strong Nirvana/grunge-era display appeal and makes it an attractive addition to a Kurt Cobain or alternative-rock magazine collection.

Other Artists & Music Features

Other clearly advertised material includes:

• The Offspring
• Gene
• Steve Earle
• Additional late-1990s guitar and rock coverage

The Offspring are also pictured on the front cover, reinforcing the strong alternative/punk-rock focus of this particular issue.

Guitar & Gear Content

The cover advertises a substantial amount of equipment-related material, including:

• NAMM Mk II
• Hot valve amplifiers
• Danelectro Longhorn Bass
• Overdrive shoot-out
• General guitar and equipment reviews
• “Featuring the world’s best gear reviews”

This gives the magazine good crossover appeal for collectors interested in late-1990s guitar technology, amplifiers, effects and instruments.

Condition

Used vintage condition – presents very well overall.

From the supplied photograph, visible condition points include:

• Front cover remains bright and colourful with strong print quality.
• Kurt Cobain cover image is clear and displays extremely well.
• Light general handling and surface wear consistent with age.
• Minor rubbing along the outer edges and spine.
• Small amounts of corner wear, particularly toward the lower corners.
• Slight edge wear along the bottom of the cover.
• A few minor surface marks/scuffs are visible on closer inspection.
• Magazine appears reasonably flat with no major front-cover folds.
• No obvious large tears, heavy staining or major structural damage visible in the supplied image.
• Barcode, issue information and cover text remain clear and legible.

For a magazine dating from 1999, it appears to have survived in respectable collectible condition. Please study the supplied photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

Important – Original Extras

The top banner states:

“Includes Wheel & Deal – The Bargain Hunter’s Bible!”

Any Wheel & Deal supplement, booklet, loose insert, free gift, promotional item or other extra originally supplied with this issue is no longer included unless specifically visible in the listing photographs.

This sale is for the magazine shown only.

Packaging

UK orders: The magazine will be securely packaged and sent in a hardback envelope.

International orders: The magazine will be sent in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during international transit.

SKU: 1551