{"product_id":"guitar-world-buyers-guide-magazine-1998-99-3000-products-gretsch-sku-1549","title":"Guitar World Buyer's Guide Magazine 1998-99 3000 Products Gretsch 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 World Guitar Buyer’s Guide 1998–99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the editors of Guitar World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is a substantial specialist buyer’s guide devoted to guitars, amplification, effects, accessories and related equipment, with the cover advertising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 3,000 products and photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine is aimed squarely at guitar players, collectors and musicians researching late-1990s equipment, making it a particularly interesting period reference for the guitar market of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking front cover features a model holding a red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGretsch hollow-body electric guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the publication describing itself as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The World’s Best-Selling Guitar Buyer’s Guide.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents divide the guide into major equipment categories, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Guitars – page 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive listings covering solid-body and hollow-body instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcoustic Guitars – page 65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA broad selection of acoustic instruments available during the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplifiers – page 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombos, stacks and other guitar amplification equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Guitars – page 139\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated directory of bass instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects – page 163\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedals, distortion, fuzz and other guitar effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Reinforcement – page 191\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePA systems, microphones, mixers and associated live-sound equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups, Parts \u0026amp; Accessories – page 199\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar-related components, accessories and specialist equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the magazine a useful snapshot of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998–99 guitar and music-equipment market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with photographs and listings covering numerous brands and product types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar Equipment \u0026amp; Collecting Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show a broad mixture of instruments throughout the guide, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollow-body and semi-hollow electric guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid-body electrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcoustic guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePA and sound-reinforcement equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of vintage catalogues and music magazines, it provides a particularly useful visual reference to models, designs and equipment being marketed at the end of the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Pin-Up Centerfold – PRESENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover specifically advertises a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bonus! Pin-Up Centerfold!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and this feature is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclearly present in the supplied photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attached fold-out centre section uses a bright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features a blonde model posing alongside guitar equipment. One side shows her with a distinctive angular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlying V-style guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and small combo amplifier, while the opposite spread shows her holding a large red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGretsch hollow-body guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, matching the guitar used on the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery is very much in the colourful late-1990s Guitar World promotional style and makes this copy more interesting than examples where the original centre section has been removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre feature shown in the photographs is included with this magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003eFrom close inspection of 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 and strongly coloured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain cover artwork and lettering remain clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThere is visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedge and corner wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly around the outer corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSome light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreasing \/ waviness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is visible to the cover from age and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall areas of rubbing and surface wear are visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom edge and corners show minor storage wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine appears intact, with expected light vintage wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInterior pages shown remain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean and highly readable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentre pages remain attached and open 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