Originally Posted by: Tinpan

Still interested in exactly what the publishers reasons were? Simply money or something else?

I remember this from years ago (paraphrased) "Anyone can say 'No'".

To say "yes" requires work/money. Lawyers, accountants, etc. Unless Guitar Tricks was bringing them in tons of money it's easier to say 'No'. Especially if the rights have been sold since they originally made the agreement.