Ready to head to the underworld of guitar? No, nothing demonic. We're talking about Baritone Guitars! Learn all about baritone guitars and how they can add new dimensions to your sound.
What happens when Mike and Daniel Tobias of MTD, Roger Sadowsky of Sadowsky Guitars, and Wil DeYoung from the Spector Custom Shop all sit down for a chat? Well, you'll have to watch to find out!
Do you like the snap of a normal scale or the warmth of a short scale? Not sure!? We're here to help with everything you need to know about short scale bass vs. normal scale bass.
Touch sensitivity and dynamics or power and tone-shaping: Which one fits your playing style? Learn the difference between Active vs. Passive bass guitars to find your perfect bass fit.
It might not be the first thing you look for, but scale length plays a huge role in the playability and tone for any guitar. What is scale length, you ask? Learn all about it right here!
The way a guitar's neck attaches to the body affects more than just playability. Learn about the differences between bolt-on vs. set neck guitars to find out which one's right for your style.
A guitar's fretboard radius plays a HUGE role in playability and feel. Want a deep dive into the world of geometry? Learn all about guitar fretboard radius and what it means to your fingers.
Acoustic guitars come in all shapes and sizes. But one of the most popular is the "dreaded" Dreadnought. Learn all about the dreadnought acoustic guitar and how it has shaped the musical world for centuries.
What are some of the common guitar body styles you’ll come across? I'm glad you asked! Take a deeper look into the various acoustic guitar body shapes and the benefits each brings to the table.
Find your next guitar without breaking open your piggy bank with the official 2025 AMS ranking of best budget electric guitars. (And they're good guitars, too!)
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.
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.
Is it getting hot in here or is it just Rsonist from Heatmakerz? We got to chat with Rsonist and learn a few things about producing, fostering creativity, and just letting the musical juices flow.
Schecter has all the goodies at NAMM 2026 — including Mastodon guitarist Nick Johnston. We got to chat with Nick all about his relationship with Schecter, pracitcing guitar, and how creativity can resolve your woes.
Guess who we found at the Ernie Ball booth at NAMM 2026. Our good buddy Steve Morse! We got to talk to him all about his warmup routine, what it's like playing with arthritis, and how he built his signature Music Man. Check it out now!
Guess who we ran into at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ...? Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson of Opeth! We got to talk to them all about how they make music, their awesome PRS guitars, and a few tips and tricks for the up-and-coming metal artists out there.
How good do you have to be to be considered Wolfgang Van Halen's favorite guitarist? Pretty darn good! And we were lucky enough to get a few pointers from the man himself: Aaron Marshall! Check out the interview right here.
Ready to rock the turntables and get everyone out on the dance floor? Check out the ultimate DJ buyer’s guide to learn everything you need to know about becoming a DJ.
It’s not easy to build the perfect live sound setup, but we’re here to make it at least a little bit easier with the AMS ultimate live sound buying guide.
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