Total Guitar Collector's Special 1998 Classic Rock CD Eric Clapton Van Halen (1499)

Original Total Guitar Collector’s Special from 1998, complete with the Classic Rock CD shown in the photographs.

This is a substantial guitar-focused special edition built around classic rock songs, guitar tuition and note-for-note transcriptions. It is aimed squarely at players and collectors, with material covering major names including Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Gary Moore, The Shadows, The Eagles, Deep Purple, Van Halen and Carlos Santana.

The black-and-gold cover carries the Total Guitar – Making You A Better Guitarist branding and identifies it as a Collector’s Special. The original cover price shown is £5.99.

Included Classic Rock CD

A physical Classic Rock CD is present and included, housed in a jewel case as shown.

The CD artwork states that it accompanies 8 complete classic track transcriptions, with backing material corresponding to the featured songs.

Visible CD track listing includes:

• Eric Clapton – Bad Love
• The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon
• Gary Moore – Still Got The Blues
• The Shadows – Apache
• The Eagles – Lyin’ Eyes
• Deep Purple – Lazy
• Van Halen – You Really Got Me
• Carlos Santana – Black Magic Woman

The disc itself is clearly branded Classic Rock with Total Guitar / Future branding, and the jewel case includes the printed front insert with artist imagery and track references.

This is particularly useful for guitarists because the package combines the printed transcriptions with the accompanying audio material.

Magazine / Book Content

The opening page describes the publication as a special edition bringing together some of the greatest rock tracks for readers to learn and play.

Artists specifically referenced include:

Van Halen
Eric Clapton
Hank Marvin / The Shadows
Carlos Santana
Gary Moore
Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple

The magazine contains detailed printed music and guitar tablature, with full-page spreads showing notation, chord information and tablature intended for practical playing rather than simply editorial reading.

This makes the publication more like a guitar tuition songbook / magazine special than a conventional music magazine.

Featured Transcriptions

The rear cover confirms the following 8 note-for-note transcriptions:

• Eric Clapton – Bad Love
• Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name
• Gary Moore – Still Got The Blues
• The Shadows – Apache
• The Eagles – Lyin’ Eyes
• Deep Purple – Lazy
• Van Halen – You Really Got Me
• Carlos Santana – Black Magic Woman

The inside pages photographed show proper staff notation and guitar tablature, reinforcing that the publication contains full playable arrangements.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage collector’s special with visible age and handling wear.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover shows noticeable surface rubbing, scuffing and fine scratches
• Black cover naturally highlights handling marks and age-related wear
• Some edge and corner wear is present
• Lower cover edge shows visible rubbing
• Spine appears used but intact
• Rear cover also shows widespread light scratching and surface wear
• Slight edge rubbing and small nicks are visible around the rear cover
• Internal pages shown remain intact and readable
• Some mild age-related page toning is visible
• Printed music pages appear generally clean
• Binding appears intact in the photographed areas

CD Condition

The Classic Rock CD is present and photographed in its jewel case.

• Disc appears complete and seated correctly in the case
• Printed insert is present
• Jewel case shows normal light storage/handling wear
• No guarantee is made regarding playback unless separately tested

Overall this is a used but complete-looking collector’s set, with the major benefit that the original accompanying CD is still present.

Issue Details

Publication: Total Guitar
Edition: Collector’s Special
Full Date: 1998
Format: Guitar Magazine / Songbook / Tuition Special
CD: Included
Publisher: Future Publishing
Language: English
Main Themes: Classic Rock, Guitar Tuition, Tablature, Note-for-Note Transcriptions, Backing Tracks
Featured Artists: Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Gary Moore, The Shadows, The Eagles, Deep Purple, Van Halen, Carlos Santana
Condition: Pre-owned with visible cover rubbing, scratches, edge wear and general age-related handling
SKU: 1499