{"product_id":"guitar-player-magazine-october-1998-the-black-crowes-steve-vai-robert-fripp-sku-1549","title":"Guitar Player Magazine October 1998 The Black Crowes Steve Vai Robert Fripp 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 – October 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue 346, Volume 32 No. 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Crowes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the front cover with brothers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Robinson and Rich Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue is particularly strong for collectors of late-1990s rock and guitar magazines, combining a major Black Crowes cover feature with articles on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Vai, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, Goo Goo Dolls, Storyville, Justin Adams, Ernest Ranglin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a substantial recording and guitar-tech section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is dominated by a studio portrait of Chris and Rich Robinson, with the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Black Crowes – Studio Report! The Robinson Brothers Rock Revival.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Crowes Cover Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main cover feature begins around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epage 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hippie Shakeup.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature focuses on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Robinson and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, looking at the band’s return to its rock roots and the Robinson brothers’ approach during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Black Crowes collectors, this is an attractive late-1990s period piece, capturing the band during an important phase of its career and placing considerable emphasis on the guitar-driven side of their sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Vai – Seven-String Guitar Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major feature beginning around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epage 62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is titled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Six + One = Heaven”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Vai, Howard Alden and Korn’s Brian “Head” Welch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, discussing the advantages and musical possibilities of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven-string guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA related feature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Seven Deadly Strings”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, follows around page 65 with an exclusive lesson focused on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven-string comping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the issue particularly interesting for collectors and players interested in the rise of extended-range guitars during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Fripp \/ ProjeKct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epage 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the magazine features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Progressive ProjeKct”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis article covers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian Belew, Robert Fripp and Trey Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, discussing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjeKct II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the improvised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Crimson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e side project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives the issue added appeal to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Crimson, progressive rock and Robert Fripp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecording 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai, Fostex, Korg, Roland and Yamaha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio-oriented advice for guitarists and home-recording musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a useful snapshot of late-1990s digital recording technology and the period when affordable home multitracking was becoming increasingly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoo Goo Dolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents mention the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoo Goo Dolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including Craig Chiquico discussing the song \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jane”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside additional rock-related material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue also includes coverage of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoryville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Grissom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave Holt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin Adams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErnest Ranglin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrey Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian Belew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoward Alden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrian “Head” Welch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Fripp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Vai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Crowes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoo Goo Dolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar Lessons \u0026amp; Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instructional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e section contains a broad range of guitar lessons, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJody Fisher – Go Outside from Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacy Phillips – A Trip to Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePino Marrone – Upper-Register Chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorris Acevedo – The Fingertip String Quartet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLenny Breau’s Comping Workout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Bickert – Flashback: Improving Harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenny Burrell – Quick Pick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Four on the Floor” – Lick of the Month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives the magazine a strong practical side for guitarists as well as its artist and interview content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGear \u0026amp; Bench Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGear coverage includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbanez AF207 and RG7621 guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIT instrument cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptek SmartLIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha DG100-212 amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.R. Baggs X-Bridge pickup system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Gear section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews and technical equipment coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine therefore offers a good mix of artists, guitar technique, equipment and recording technology.\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the supplied photographs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront cover remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright, clean and highly 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