Jackson Maxwell

As guitarist and co-writer of seminal hits like (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay and Green Onions, Cropper left an indelible mark on the music of the 1960s

Cyber Monday is over, but you can save on iconic Fender gear

Find out where and how to still grab the biggest savings on guitar gear this Cyber Monday

The price of the highly-sought-after and unique Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow has been cut by an even $150 for a limited time

I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Cyber Monday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, savings, tips and tricks for getting more for less

$150 off this Cyber Monday, the Gretsch G5420TG-59 Electromatic Hollowbody in Orange exudes pure rockabilly attitude, riffage, and twang – and it looks a lot like Brian Setzer's signature model (but is thousands of dollars cheaper)

I'm rounding up all the hottest, still-live guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Black Friday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips and tricks for saving money

At just $131 this Black Friday at Amazon, this is a great deal for those who want their first four-string, a bass to quickly pick up for recording, or even a modding project to have fun with

Whether it's you or someone you love getting started on the guitar – or even if you're a more seasoned player looking for something simple and affordable to strum during a free moment at the desk, say – the F335 is a worthwhile investment. At 41% off this Black Friday, it's never been more affordable

This Cyber Weekend, we're seeing some fantastic Fender deals crop up across the web, including discounted Player II guitars

Here are the best savings still live this Black Friday, from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more

I've never quite clicked with the look of PRS guitars, but this discount puts the SE Custom 24 in exactly my current price range – and my co-workers' praise of the model is starting to make me reconsider my views...

Built with impeccable precision, adaptable to virtually any genre, and loaded with more history than just about any other acoustic guitar model, the D-28 remains the acoustic king. Save big on one this Black Friday

Dave Friedman’s amp sorcery was long a closely guarded secret for many of the world’s top players, but the BE-Mini Head brings it to the masses – and at $99 this Black Friday, those mythical tones have never been cheaper

The new guitar music that GW editors have been obsessed with this month: fresh names, old hands and trailblazing players

Filmed in a field in Southern Indiana, a video of singer/songwriter Hudson Freeman's off-the-cuff performance of his song, If You Know Me, has racked up 1.5 million views, and caught the attention of one of guitar's biggest names

As the first quarter of the 21st century enters its final days, we ask you – who do you think has re-defined the guitar since 2000? Whether it's their technical skill, showmanship, or songwriting that moves you – let us know