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Put your picks away, because we got to talk to Matteo Mancuso at the Yamaha booth at NAMM 2026. We talked all about his writing process, where to find inspiration, and of course, his love for the Yamaha Revstar.
Find a Pro, ask them to make up a part on the spot. You never know how they'll transform a song! This is Punch In with the Pros at AMS.
We saw a TON of awesome gear at NAMM. But what were our favorite products...? Glad you asked! Here are the top 7 things we saw at NAMM 2026 according to the AMS Content Team.
There's no longer only one brand when it comes to multi-voice pickups, because Seymour Duncan has officially thrown their name into the hat with MortalCoil. Plus, a whole host of other new gear at NAMM 2026.
Yamaha always has some of the coolest products, which is why we were super excited to visit their booth at NAMM 2026. And they didn't disappoint with ridiculous new drum mics, video-enabled mixers, and even a new T-style guitar!
We got to talk to the incredible Billy Corgan at NAMM 2026, and he told us all about his latest collaboration with Laney: the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL. It's a super versatile 60-watt amp that fits on your pedalboard! Check out the interview here.
Just follow the cloud of smoke, and you'll find the AlphaTheta booth at NAMM 2026. They had all sorts of new goodies, like the upgraded CDJ-3000X, brand new effects engine, and an upgraded, downsized mixer. Check it out!
We couldn't wait to see what PRS had cooked up for NAMM 2026, and they certainly didn't disappoint. From new Silver Sky finishes and permanent DGT semi-hollow models all the way to their first baritone offering, we had a blast at the PRS booth!
We're always excited to visit the Friedman booth at NAMM, and this year certainly didn't disappoint with his basically-magic new load attenuator. Check out all the latest offerings from Friedman with this year's NAMM 2026 recap.
Neural DSP going mini? That's right! At NAMM 2026, we got to play with the new Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini and see if it's really as good as its full-sized counterpart. Spoilers: It's pretty sweet.
It was loud at the NAMM 2026 VOX booth, so we just had to wander over and take a look. Check out the latest gear releases from VOX, including some new hand-wired models, the return of Valvetronix, and the cutest stack you ever did see.
KORG makes some of the best synths in the game. But they just took the game out of the electronic world and into the "real world" with the phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer. Yes, you read that right...
You just got a new guitar. Congratulations! But before you shred the box to get to the goodies, check out this step-by-step guide to learn how to properly unbox a guitar. Your new instrument will thank you.
Musicians put their skills to the test to replicate a guitar tone using an assortment of gear. Whoever gets the closest is crowned Game of Tones champion.
A lot of cool stuff released in 2025. But what was the best? Check out this list of the Best Gear of 2025 to see all the top picks — in our humble opinion, at least.
Martin makes some of the best acoustic guitars around. But which one is right for your style? Check out the AMS-approved list of the Top 10 Martin guitars to find your acoustic soulmate.
Ready to unlock new levels of guitar tone? We're proud to announce that you can now find Neural DSP, Strymon, and Fulltone products right here at American Musical Supply!
Can three influencers who have never collaborated before write a hit together in one session? Let's find out in this episode of Track From Scratch ft. Soklo, Spilly Cave, & Shane Becker.
Ever wonder what kind of gear AMS employees use in their personal rigs? Here's what managing editor and copywriter Cameron R. uses in his current setup that's built all around simplicity, versatility, and portability. Check it out in the new blog series: The Gear That Runs AMS.
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Smaller, more versatile, and also budget-friendly!? Check out this list of the best electronic drum sets under $1,000 to start blasting beats on a budget.
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