We got the opportunity to talk to John 5... again! And this time was just as much fun. We got to discuss all things music, touring, Hall of Fame snubs, and we even asked how our buddy Churro was doing — which is great btw!
When he's not designing the baddest graphics around, Mike T. can be found gazing at his shoes making tasty tunes with his Reverend guitar and Fender bass. Check out his setup in this edition of "The Gear That Runs AMS."
The Fender name is legend. But their catalog is so vast, you might not know where to start. We'll give you a quick hint with this AMS-approved list of the Top 5 Fender Products available right now.
Ready to live the unthethered life? Ditch the cable with the best wireless guitar systems, as chosen by the AMS Gear Nerds, and explore uncharted areas of the stage — and beyond...
Ryan has been around the block in the music world. With over 35 years in the bizz, he's gotten his hands on a piece of gear or two, and these are the pieces worthy of adding to his own personal rig. Check it out in this edition of "The Gear That Runs AMS."
Hitting the clubs in Brooklyn and NYC never looked so good with this rig! Check out what AMS writer Nick P. uses to blow audiences away on the daily in this addition of The Gear That Runs AMS.
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.
Ready to buy your next electric guitar but don't want to spend a fortune? We gathered all the best electric guitars under $1,000, so you don't have to scour the internet. Check it out here!
Two iconic bass guitars, one legendary brand. Learn about the differences between the Fender P Bass vs. Jazz Bass to find out which one is right for your style.
Two rock n' roll heavyweights go toe to toe in this clash of the titans: Les Paul vs. Strat. Learn about the differences between these two iconic models to choose the one that's right for you.
They might have built rock and roll together, but they couldn't be more different! Here are the main differences between the two titans of rock: Gibson vs. Fender.
Just because they have a very similar offset body shape, doesn't mean they're the same guitar! Learn all about the differences between the Fender Jazzmaster and Jaguar.
The Experience Hendrix tour is well underway, and we got to talk to three of the stars! Check out the latest AMS interview with Devon Allman, Marcus King, and Zakk Wylde.
The Fender Telecaster vs. Stratocaster: a matchup for the ages. Find out the differences between these two legendary models to find the one that works for you.
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.