Guitar Magazine February 1998 Richie Sambora James Iha Marshall SKU 1551

Original Guitar Magazine, dated February 1998, Volume 8 Number 5, with Richie Sambora prominently featured on the front cover holding an electric guitar.

This issue is especially appealing to collectors of Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, 1990s guitar magazines, classic rock, guitar gear and musician interviews.

The cover promotes an exclusive Richie Sambora feature, billed as “The Solo Adventures of Richie Sambora”, alongside his quote “I’m not just a guitar player”.

Main Features Visible on the Cover

This issue includes coverage relating to:

• Richie Sambora – major cover feature and interview
• James Iha of The Smashing Pumpkins
• Four Decades of Marshall
• Carl Perkins Tribute
• Double-Neck Best Buys
• Martin Acoustics
• Voodoo Lab Pedals
• New Gibson Les Pauls
• Guitar, bass, amps, effects and techniques coverage
• Extensive guitar gear reviews

The magazine appears to be aimed heavily at guitar players and collectors, combining artist interviews with equipment reviews, guitar technology, amplifiers and playing-related features.

Richie Sambora Cover Feature

The front cover is dominated by Richie Sambora, photographed with an electric guitar and presented as the issue’s lead feature.

The wording “The Solo Adventures of Richie Sambora” suggests coverage of his work outside the main Bon Jovi context, making this an interesting late-1990s issue for fans following Sambora’s individual career and guitar playing.

His large cover photograph and prominent name make this a particularly displayable issue for a Richie Sambora or Bon Jovi collection.

Other Music & Guitar Content

The issue also advertises a feature on James Iha, guitarist with The Smashing Pumpkins, adding further 1990s alternative-rock interest.

A substantial “Four Decades of Marshall” feature is advertised, covering the famous amplifier brand and making the issue useful for vintage amp and guitar-equipment enthusiasts.

Also featured is a Carl Perkins tribute, connecting the magazine to earlier rock ’n’ roll and rockabilly guitar history.

The cover additionally highlights equipment from brands including:

• Marshall
• Martin
• Gibson
• Voodoo Lab

Overall, it is a strong period guitar magazine combining classic rock, alternative rock, guitar heroes and vintage/modern gear.

Condition

Used vintage condition.

From the supplied image, the magazine remains complete-looking and very presentable overall, but does show age-related wear.

Visible condition points include:

• Light rubbing and surface marks to the front cover.
• Minor edge wear around the perimeter.
• Slight corner wear, particularly toward the lower corners.
• Small bends / handling marks around the edges.
• Light spine wear.
• A few minor creases and pressure marks visible on the cover.
• Some light scuffing consistent with storage and use.
• Cover colours remain strong and the main artwork and text are clear.
• No major front-cover tears or large missing areas are visible from the supplied image.

Please regard this as a used collectible magazine rather than mint condition, and study the supplied photograph carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

Important – Original Extras

The cover refers to “Wheel & Deal – The Bargain Hunter’s Bible!”

Any original supplements, loose inserts, CDs, promotional items, free gifts, competition materials or other extras that may originally have been supplied with this magazine are no longer included unless clearly 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