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This is the March 1986 issue of Guitar Player magazine, featuring Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top on the cover. This vintage back issue is a significant piece of music history, capturing the era when ZZ Top was at the height of their pop-culture influence. The cover showcases Gibbons with his iconic beard and sunglasses, wielding a unique custom guitar. This newsstand copy includes a variety of technical and artist-focused content relevant to guitarists and collectors of music ephemera. Featured articles and headlines visible on the cover include an in-depth look at Billy Gibbons, a feature on Billy Sheehan with a mention of a free record and private lesson, and a spotlight on Bireli Lagrene. Instructional content includes "Rewire Your Strat" and "Learn Tablature," alongside a giveaway for a Paul Reed Smith Guitar. The back cover features a full-page advertisement for Spector NS-2 Basses by Kramer, including testimonials from artists like Bernard Edwards and Carmine Rojas.