{"product_id":"guitar-player-magazine-january-1998-kenny-wayne-shepherd-b-b-king-sku-1549","title":"Guitar Player Magazine January 1998 WITH CD Kenny Wayne Shepherd B.B. King SKU 1549","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 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 Player Magazine – January 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue 337, Volume 32 No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenny Wayne Shepherd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the main cover star.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly good late-1990s issue for blues and guitar collectors, combining a substantial Kenny Wayne Shepherd cover feature with material on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.B. King, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Bonnie Raitt, Pat Martino, Andy Summers, Wyclef Jean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a sizeable guitar\/effects equipment section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover features a young \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenny Wayne Shepherd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e holding a Fender-style electric guitar, with the main headline focusing on his emergence as one of the major young blues guitarists of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenny Wayne Shepherd Cover Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal feature appears on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epage 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I’m a Man”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-year-old Kenny Wayne Shepherd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developing further as a blues guitarist. The magazine also includes a related lesson section on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epage 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, looking at his playing influences and approach, including references to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimi Hendrix, Freddie King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other guitar greats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the issue particularly collectible for Kenny Wayne Shepherd fans, blues-rock collectors and guitar players interested in his early career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.B. King – Deuces Wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major feature begins on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epage 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.B. King’s “Deuces Wild”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents specifically reference B.B. King working with major artists including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric Clapton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonnie Raitt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Gilmour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther guest performers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a related \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Deuces Wild Sessions”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature on page 61 examining the recording of the album and B.B. King’s famous blues guitar sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Guitarists \u0026amp; Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther notable editorial content visible in the issue includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Summers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – profile beginning on page 29, focusing on the former Police guitarist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyclef Jean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – page 35, discussing his guitar playing alongside his hip-hop career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoot Horn Rollo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – page 39, looking at the distinctive Captain Beefheart guitarist and his approach to guitar sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePat Martino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – behind-the-scenes feature on the production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Sides Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA photographic feature titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Shoot First, Ask Questions Later”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also includes classic guitar-related imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe introductory section additionally references artists including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortishead, The Sundays, Dream Theater, Magical Power Mako, Dale Watson, The Henrys, Sugar Ray, Hendrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar \u0026amp; Equipment Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue contains substantial gear coverage, making it useful not just as a music collectible but also as a period reference for late-1990s guitar equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e section includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive semi-hollowbody guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModels\/brands including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson, Ibanez, Fernandes, Heritage and Epiphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigiTech, Zoom and Boss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e multi-effects pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuytron GT-100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dual-channel amplifier head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatson Studio Ho and Flo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signal splitters\/preamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also the magazine's regular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Gear, Reviews, Repairs, Classifieds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and equipment sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar Lessons \/ Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sessions section includes guitar instruction covering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoss Bolton – funk-style shuffles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLenny Breau – piano-style picking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoger Ferguson – chromatic swing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeff McErlain – pseudo slide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Stowell – blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Wittner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprovisation and composition material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA featured lick\/lesson section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it a useful period magazine for guitarists as well as collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant – Original CD \/ Extras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original front cover advertises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Now With CD!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the cover still shows the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 1998 “Now Hear This! Lessons on CD” sleeve\/holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original promotional CD and any other gifts, loose supplements or promotional items originally supplied with the magazine are NOT included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sale is for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagazine and attached material shown in the photographs only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Please do not assume any original loose free gifts are present unless separately pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with noticeable age and handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the supplied photographs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront cover remains complete and displays strongly, with the Kenny Wayne Shepherd artwork clear and colourful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThere is visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurface rubbing, scuffing and general handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreasing and rippling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be seen across portions of the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eouter edges and corners show wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including rubbing and small bends.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine area has visible age-related rubbing and handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom edge\/corners show additional creasing and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe attached CD sleeve\/holder area has some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurface marks and edge wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior contents page appears generally clean and well retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePages show some normal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eage-related toning\/handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appropriate for a magazine dating from 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding appears intact in the photographed areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major missing sections are apparent from the supplied photographs, although the magazine has clearly been read and handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused collector's copy rather than a mint example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with visible cover wear but plenty of display and reference appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inspect all supplied photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK orders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sent securely in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardback envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational orders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sent in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecardboard mail-size box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for additional protection during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: 1549\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Guitar Player Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55414488465747,"sku":"1549-01-15102026","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20261014_121109.jpg?v=1792095694","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/guitar-player-magazine-january-1998-kenny-wayne-shepherd-b-b-king-sku-1549","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}