I don’t read magazines anymore, but one that I would not mind picking up is Guitar World. I love music, and not only does this magazine focus on different guitar brands and their different aspects, but also music and which guitars certain artists from various bands prefer to use and why. In every issue they have six songs in the back of the magazine that are transcribed into notes and tabs (an easier form of music notes) so that people who enjoy those popular songs can play them if they have a guitar. They also take one guitar and break its parts apart to show you its capabilities.
The audience to which this magazine is geared towards is one that appreciates guitars, loves music (specifically the rock and metal genre). The writing style is more laid back than other magazines (such as Time and Newsweek) because their target audience is more casual. The music/artist reviews are more fun, but the writers do go into specifics and really get down to the nitty-gritty details of each band, why their album is or isn’t good, and why they are or aren’t successful. The interviews focus more on the artist’s inspiration and what drives them to create new songs.
To get a feel for the type of audience GW aims to please without having to purchase an copy, they have a website online:
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Gee, you make it sound so interesting that I almost want to pick up a copy...and I don't even play the guitar!
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