Total Guitar to cease publication after 30 years
Total Guitar is officially closing its doors after three decades of publication.
The once best-selling guitar magazine in the UK and Europe has produced its final print edition, which will be available starting 18 October.
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Launched in 1994 when Britpop took the world by storm, Total Guitar quickly distinguished itself from other music magazines with its relatable style and contemporary take on all things guitar.
It served as a platform for both novice and seasoned players to delve into various aspects of guitar playing, offering a rich mix of tutorials, interviews, and gear reviews.
Throughout its run, the magazine also featured both emerging bands like Oasis, Blur, and Supergrass, alongside legendary artists such as The Edge, Jimmy Page, Johnny Marr, and Slash on its covers.
The final issue of Total Guitar will feature an extensive retrospective cover story that revisits some of the magazine’s most memorable moments over its 30-year history. This celebration begins with the very first issue, which showcased a guide to Jimi Hendrix’s licks and gear, and posed the burning question: Is the Parker Fly the guitar of the future?
Reflecting on the magazine’s closure, Editor Chris Bird says [via Guitar World]: “Total Guitar has been an institution for the guitar-playing community for 30 years, employing a massively talented and creative team of staffers and freelancers since day one. In that time, TG has probably been the broadest, most accessible guitar mag in the world. I always say we focus on putting the ‘Total’ in Total Guitar.”
“It has been an absolute privilege for me to have worked with such an amazing team for the last 17 years and to have served our readers the best tuition, reviews, features and more in that time. Thanks for reading.”
Existing Total Guitar subscribers will be contacted and they can opt for a refund or transfer their subscription to Guitarist magazine instead.
The move follows the recent announcement that Guitar Player will cease print publication and transition fully to an online format after 57 years in the business.
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