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flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas 1998, Volume 9 Number 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sabbath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently on the front cover, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Iommi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOzzy Osbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pictured together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a strong late-1990s heavy rock \/ guitar collector issue, especially appealing to fans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, classic heavy metal, vintage guitar magazines and guitar gear collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue is also billed as the magazine’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Thrill-Packed 100th Issue”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it added collector interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Cover Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dominant feature is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sabbath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Tony Iommi holding an electric guitar alongside Ozzy Osbourne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther clearly advertised content includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Cropper – Classics Transcribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998 Gear of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP90 Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeavey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLexicon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompetition to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewin a Patrick Eggle \/ Iommi guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas stocking \/ gear feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive guitar and equipment reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine presents a very guitar-heavy mix of artist features, transcriptions, gear testing and late-1990s instrument coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sabbath \/ Tony Iommi Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Black Sabbath collectors, this is a particularly attractive issue because the band receives the principal cover treatment rather than just a small contents mention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Iommi is shown front and centre with a dark electric guitar, while Ozzy Osbourne appears beside him. The combination makes this a strong period piece from the late 1990s, especially for collectors interested in Sabbath, Ozzy, Iommi and the broader history of heavy metal guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Black Sabbath”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the front cover and makes the issue immediately recognisable when displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar \u0026amp; Gear Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major part of this issue is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998 Gear of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coverage, looking back at notable guitar equipment from the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also advertises a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP90 Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with well-known guitar and equipment manufacturers including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson, PRS, Music Man, Washburn, Peavey and Lexicon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Cropper Classics Transcribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature, giving the magazine extra appeal for players as well as collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this issue combines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy metal history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic rock guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar transcription material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage gear reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar manufacturers and equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate-1990s guitar culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnniversary \/ 100th-issue collectability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the supplied image, the magazine looks quite presentable overall for its age, but does show visible handling and storage wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible points include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface rubbing and general handling marks to the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor edge wear around the perimeter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall areas of corner wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight wear along the spine edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight waviness \/ curvature to the magazine from storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few small surface marks and light scuffs are visible on the glossy cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top edge shows minor wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom corners and lower edge show light rubbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover colours remain strong and the main Black Sabbath imagery and text remain very clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo large front-cover tears or major missing sections are visible in the supplied image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis should be considered a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused collectible copy rather than mint or near-mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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