Original vintage issue of The Guitar Magazine, cover dated September 1998, Volume 8 No. 12, packed with late-1990s guitar, bass, amplifier, effects, artist and equipment content.

The main cover feature is Mansun, with additional prominent features on Bob Mould, Frank Black, Blur and Anthrax, making this a strong collectable issue for fans of 1990s alternative rock, indie, punk and guitar culture.

The photographs supplied show the actual magazine being sold.

Main Cover Feature – Mansun

Mansun dominate the front cover with the headline:

“IT’S GUITAR MADNESS”

The contents page shows the Mansun feature beginning on page 48, covering the band's guitar-driven approach and the equipment behind their sound.

For collectors of Mansun memorabilia and late-1990s British alternative music magazines, this is the standout feature of the issue.

Bob Mould

A major Bob Mould feature begins on page 28.

The contents describe coverage of the former Hüsker Dü / Sugar guitarist and songwriter, making this issue particularly interesting for alternative-rock and American indie collectors.

Bob Mould is also advertised prominently on the front cover.

Frank Black

Frank Black appears as another substantial artist feature, beginning on page 36.

The former Pixies frontman is featured with a guitar-focused article, adding another major alternative-rock name to this issue.

Blur

The magazine includes a Classic Rock – Blur section beginning around page 108, featuring guitar transcription/material relating to the band.

Blur are also prominently advertised on the front cover with:

“Blur Transcribed”

This makes the magazine useful not only as a music collectable but also for guitarists interested in learning material associated with the band.

Anthrax

Anthrax are also prominently named on the front cover, adding a major thrash/heavy-metal name to the issue.

This gives the magazine a broad musical range spanning alternative rock, Britpop, indie, hard rock and metal.

Guitar & Equipment Content

This is much more than simply a celebrity/music magazine. It is a dedicated guitar publication with substantial technical and equipment coverage throughout.

Visible review features include:

• Guild D-25 & D4-M Acoustics
• Blade California Hybrid
• Vintage EY80
• Yamaha AEX-500
• Torres Valve Combos
• Matchless Valve Combos
• Fender Deluxe Active Jazz
• Washburn WM200
• Jekyll & Hyde Ultimate Overdrive
• Laney Tube Fusion Combos
• Heritage H150 & H170 Electrics
• SKB Pedalboard

There is also a major front-cover competition to win a:

Fender Twin worth £1,199

alongside additional coverage of:

• Fender basses
• Guild acoustics
• Heritage guitars
• Matchless amplification
• Torres amplification
• Effects
• Bass equipment
• Guitar accessories

Workshops & Playing Content

The contents page shows a substantial practical section aimed at working guitarists and players, including:

• Technical Workshop
• Beginners Workshop
• Rock Workshop
• Bass Workshop
• Blues Workshop
• The Guitar Doctor
• Guitar Guru / technique material
• Transcriptions

This gives the magazine considerable interest beyond the featured musicians and makes it a useful period reference for guitar equipment and playing styles from the late 1990s.

Additional Artist Content

Other material visible within the issue includes:

• The Mavericks
• Album coverage including Dave Grohl
• Korn
• Alvin Youngblood Hart
• Belle & Sebastian
• Further late-1990s album and equipment coverage

Magazine Details

Publication: The Guitar Magazine
Cover Date: September 1998
Volume: 8
Number: 12
Main Cover Artist: Mansun
Other Featured Artists: Bob Mould, Frank Black, Blur, Anthrax
Subject: Guitar / Bass / Amplifiers / Effects / Techniques / Rock Music
Language: English
Format: Physical Magazine
Original Cover Price: £2.80

Please note: the front cover clearly states September 1998, while the photographed contents page appears to carry an internal August 1998 date alongside Volume 8 Number 12. The listing uses the prominent cover date.

Condition – IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

This is an original 1998 magazine and is now well over 25 years old, so normal age and handling wear should be expected.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright and highly presentable.
• Main Mansun cover image remains clear and colourful.
• Cover printing remains strong with good contrast.
• Some light surface handling marks/rubbing are visible.
• Minor wear is present along the outer edges.
• Small amounts of corner wear are visible.
• Spine shows some normal age-related rubbing and handling.
• Lower edge has minor signs of use.
• Barcode area remains intact.
• Internal contents page shown is clean, bright and clearly readable.
• Internal photography and text remain strong.
• No major staining or heavy page damage is apparent in the pages photographed.
• Pages shown remain properly attached.
• Magazine appears to retain a good overall shape for its age.

As only selected pages have been photographed, the description does not guarantee every page or original supplementary item is present unless specifically shown.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the actual magazine you will receive.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed with care to help protect the cover, spine, corners and internal pages during transit.

Depending on the final parcel dimensions, protection will include sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with the magazine secured inside suitable outer packaging to reduce the risk of bending, crushing and corner damage.

SKU: 1457