Guitar Magazine December 1999 Ocean Colour Scene Counting Crows Longpigs SKU 1551

Original Guitar Magazine, dated December 1999, Volume 10 Number 4, with a major Ocean Colour Scene cover feature.

This is a strong late-1990s guitar issue combining artist coverage, guitar techniques, acoustic instruments, amplifiers and a substantial selection of contemporary gear reviews. It should appeal to collectors of Ocean Colour Scene, Britpop, 1990s guitar magazines and vintage guitar equipment.

The front cover prominently promotes “Ocean Colour Scene”, alongside further features on Counting Crows and Longpigs.

Featured Content Visible on the Cover

Highlights advertised include:

• Ocean Colour Scene – main cover feature
• Counting Crows
• Longpigs
• Red Hot Chili Peppers playing feature, including Scar Tissue and Under the Bridge
• Five budget acoustic guitars tested
• Mesa/Boogie Nomad amplifier feature
• Guitar and amplifier reviews
• Electric and acoustic guitar equipment coverage

The issue is very much geared towards working guitarists and gear enthusiasts, mixing artist interviews/features with practical playing material and equipment tests.

Ocean Colour Scene Feature

The main cover story is devoted to Ocean Colour Scene, one of the notable British guitar bands associated with the 1990s Britpop era.

The cover photograph shows a guitarist holding a black electric guitar, with the large “Ocean Colour Scene” headline dominating the issue. This makes the magazine particularly attractive to collectors of the band, British indie/Britpop material and late-1990s music memorabilia.

Guitar Lessons & Playing Content

A circular cover flash promotes material for Red Hot Chili Peppers, specifically:

• Scar Tissue
• Under the Bridge

This adds extra interest for players and collectors looking for period guitar instructional material relating to the band.

The issue also advertises five budget acoustics, suggesting comparative testing aimed at guitarists looking for affordable instruments.

Gear & Equipment Coverage

The front cover lists a wide selection of instruments and equipment reviewed in the issue, including:

• Mesa/Boogie Nomad
• DigiTech RP14
• Epiphone Les Paul ES
• Danelectro Hodad
• Aria FA50E
• Lakland basses
• Goodfellow basses
• Lucite Legends
• Squier Stagemaster
• DeArmond X-135

This makes the issue particularly useful as a period reference for late-1990s guitar, bass, effects and amplifier equipment.

Condition

Used vintage condition.

From the supplied image, the magazine appears to be in good overall condition for its age, with normal signs of handling and storage.

Visible points include:

• Light wear along the outer edges.
• Minor corner wear and small bends.
• Some light rubbing around the spine and cover edges.
• A few faint handling marks and surface scuffs.
• Very slight waviness/curling toward the outer edge.
• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable.
• Main text, photograph and barcode area remain clear.
• No major tears, large creases or serious damage are visible from the supplied image.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

Important – Original Extras

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

The original Wheel & Deal supplement and any other loose inserts, free gifts, promotional items or extras originally supplied with this issue are NOT included unless specifically shown in the listing photographs.

The sale is for the magazine shown only.

Packaging

UK orders: Sent securely in a hardback envelope.

International orders: Sent in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during transit.

SKU: 1551