Total Guitar Magazine – 1996 Collection – 7 Issues – January to July

Original Total Guitar Magazine Bundle / Job Lot – 7 Consecutive Issues from 1996

A fantastic collection of seven original UK Total Guitar magazines, covering January through July 1996, featuring legendary guitarists, influential rock bands, classic guitar techniques, equipment reviews and practical music lessons.

Published by Future Publishing, Total Guitar has long been a popular magazine among guitar enthusiasts, providing a combination of artist interviews, guitar tuition, music theory, song tutorials, equipment reviews and features on famous guitarists.

This collection captures an interesting period in 1990s guitar music, featuring artists ranging from The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Queen to Oasis, Supergrass, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton.

The magazines have distinctive colourful covers and contain a mixture of classic rock, Britpop, blues, punk and alternative guitar-related material.

Complete List of 7 Magazines Included

1. January 1996 – Issue 14 – The Beatles

• Distinctive illustrated Beatles cover featuring the band in a colourful cartoon-style design.

• Features an opportunity to learn the complete guitar arrangement of "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da".

• Additional guitar tuition based on the classic AC/DC track "Highway to Hell".

• Includes an article on guitar riffs associated with the Fab Four.

• Features guitar equipment reviews, including a Roland multi-effects unit and Vox AC30 reissue.

• Particularly appealing to collectors interested in The Beatles, classic British rock and guitar playing.

2. February 1996 – Issue 15 – Oasis

• Large black-and-white cover photograph of Noel Gallagher.

• Major feature focusing on Oasis, described on the cover as Britain's best band.

• Includes guitar lessons and playing techniques covering rock, jazz, blues, rhythm and acoustic styles.

• Advertises 28 pages of guitar techniques.

• Features practical musical examples and information aimed at improving guitar performance.

• An excellent issue for enthusiasts of 1990s Britpop, Oasis and Noel Gallagher's guitar playing.

3. March 1996 – Issue 16 – Jimi Hendrix

• Striking purple and orange cover featuring a portrait of Jimi Hendrix.

• Main cover feature focuses on playing the Hendrix classic "Voodoo Child".

• Additional feature exploring the history of the Fender Telecaster.

• Includes guitar tuition covering classic Rolling Stones riffs and guitar parts.

• Advertises 32 pages of playing techniques, covering rock, blues, jazz and more.

• A particularly attractive issue for collectors of Hendrix, classic rock and electric guitar history.

4. April 1996 – Issue 17 – Queen

• Colourful cover featuring Queen guitarist Brian May.

• Main cover feature focuses on playing Brian May's guitar solos.

• Additional cover features include the Eric Clapton classic "Layla", with backing-track and tablature tuition.

• Other guitar-related subjects include Dean acoustic guitars and guitar equipment.

• Includes practical lessons and guitar technique features.

• Especially interesting to fans of Queen, Brian May and classic rock guitar.

5. May 1996 – Issue 18 – Supergrass

• Front cover featuring Supergrass.

• Main feature explores the band's guitar sound and music.

• Includes lessons and instructional features for rock, blues and acoustic guitar.

• Advertises 30 pages of guitar techniques.

• Contains a selection of songs and guitar tuition with accompanying musical examples.

• Relevant to collectors of Britpop and 1990s British alternative rock.

6. June 1996 – Issue 19 – Jimmy Page

• Cover photograph of legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.

• Prominent cover feature concentrating on Jimmy Page and his guitar playing.

• Includes advice on achieving a classic rock guitar sound.

• Equipment-related features include guitar amplifiers and effects.

• Additional coverage of Gibson-related guitar equipment and practical playing techniques.

• Appealing to collectors of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page and classic guitar magazines.

7. July 1996 – Issue 20 – Punk Guitar Special

• Bright yellow, pink and black cover dedicated to punk guitar music.

• Main feature titled "Play the 10 Greatest Hits of Punk".

• Includes references to artists such as The Clash, Sex Pistols, Blondie, Buzzcocks, The Jam, Stranglers and The Pretenders.

• Advertises 32 pages of guitar techniques covering rock, blues, rhythm, acoustic, bass and more.

• Features 16 songs to play, with tablature and audio-related learning material advertised.

• Particularly interesting to enthusiasts of punk rock, new wave and guitar tuition.

Additional Songbook

A separate Total Guitar Songbook is also pictured with the collection.

The songbook advertises guitar arrangements for:

• The Beatles – "Day Tripper"

• Blur – "Country House"

It features guitar tablature and music-learning material and adds further interest to the collection.

The songbook is included as pictured.

Magazine Collection Details

• Publication: Total Guitar

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Year: 1996

• Quantity: 7 magazines

• Issues: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20

• Dates: January to July 1996

• Country: United Kingdom

• Language: English

• Format: Original printed guitar magazines

• Additional Item: Total Guitar Songbook as photographed

• Subjects: Rock, Britpop, Blues, Punk, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Tablature and Music Equipment

• Combined Weight: Approximately 1.781 kg before packaging

Condition – Please Read Carefully

These are original pre-owned music magazines from 1996, now approximately 30 years old, and show visible signs of handling, reading and storage.

The photographs show the actual magazines being sold.

Visible condition details include:

• General surface wear and rubbing to magazine covers.

• Some light scratches, scuffs and handling marks.

• Creasing and compression marks along several spines.

• Minor corner bending and edge wear.

• Some spine stress and small areas of wear where the covers meet the spines.

• Light age-related discolouration and marks in places.

• The magazines vary in individual condition.

• The supplementary songbook shows signs of previous handling.

The front covers remain colourful, readable and generally presentable.

The magazines appear to retain their original stapled magazine format, although internal page completeness has not been individually checked.

Important – Cover-Mounted CDs

Several issues originally advertised complimentary MAG-CDs containing music demonstrations, guitar lessons and audio examples.

The original CDs have not been verified in the photographs and are not included or guaranteed as part of this listing.

Only the magazines and the separately photographed songbook are being advertised.

Please inspect all photographs carefully for the exact condition and contents of the bundle.

Collector Interest

This is an appealing collection of early Total Guitar magazines from 1996, featuring seven consecutive monthly issues.

The selection includes some of the most recognisable guitarists and rock groups of the twentieth century.

From the blues-influenced electric guitar work of Jimi Hendrix to the playing styles of Brian May, Jimmy Page and Noel Gallagher, these magazines offer an interesting historical look at guitar instruction and rock music during the mid-1990s.

The collection may particularly appeal to:

• Collectors of original Total Guitar magazines.

• Fans of Oasis, Queen, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.

• Guitar enthusiasts interested in vintage tablature and music lessons.

• Collectors of 1990s British music publications.

• Fans of Britpop, classic rock, punk and blues.

• Anyone completing a collection of early Total Guitar issues.

All seven magazines and the pictured songbook are being sold together as one bundle/job lot.

SKU: BJL0161