This feature reframes Prince as one of the great guitar thinkers of his generation — a player whose technique, tone, and imagination continue to inspire musicians across genres. Five years after his passing, Guitar Player captures the depth of his artistry through the voices of those who knew his playing best

The feA seven‑page feature and cover story from September 1, 2016, celebrating Prince’s most iconic guitars and the role they played in reshaping funk, pop, and rock across four decades. ature examines the instruments that defined Prince’s sound — from the Hohner Tele‑style to the Cloud and Symbol guitars — revealing how each became an extension of his identity, performance style, and musical innovation

A posthumous Guitar World cover feature from August 2016, celebrating Prince’s legacy as one of modern music’s most electrifying and inventive guitarists.