tape sets In addition to the bundled “Learn to Play Heavy Metal Guitar” instructional book and tape set, in February 1988 Axe advertised “Heavy Metal for Guitar – Part One & Two” for £8.95. This included approximately 70 rock chords and riffs. These instructional books were designed with simple notation that required no pervious music reading knowledge. Also available was “Heavy Metal for Bass – Part One” and “Heavy Metal for Drums – Part One” both priced at £4.95. Electric guitar (custom finish) Released in September 1989 the custom electric guitar came in four new paint finishes. These replaced the original red, white, grey and black. Price September 1989 to January 1990: £103 February 1990: £69 (closing down sale) Bundle specification The electric guitar included a choice of four custom finishes (Phantom, Riffmaster, Rhythmaster and Rock Master), tremolo arm, 22 frets, two humbucker pick-ups, a three-way toggle switch, fine action adjuster, volume and tone controls and a one-year guarantee. The price also included 2-watt practice amplifier (“TMA-2”, volume and tone, headphone socket, 3½” speaker, powered by two 9v batteries), a carry bag, instructional book and tape, a tuning tape, lead, strap, pick and postage and packing. References Electric guitars by manufacturer Bass guitar manufacturing companies Percussion instrument manufacturing companies Musical instrument manufacturing companies Defunct retail companies of the United Kingdom British companies established in 1987 Retail companies of the United Kingdom