January 23, 2025
12 min read Our Favorite Things from NAMM 2025
The AMS crew headed out to sunny California to attend the NAMM Show! Here’s a taste of a few of our favorite things at NAMM 2025.
Articles by Cameron Ripley
Articles by Cameron Ripley
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January 14, 202512 min readUniversal Audio 1176 Studio Compressor - The Legend Returns
It’s back! The legendary 1176 compressor from Universal Audio is returning as a stompbox pedal, and it has some amazing new tone-making features.
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January 13, 202517 min readHow to build a DJ rig
Wiki wiki what’s up!? So, you want to be a DJ but don’t know where to start? That’s okay. Whether you want to blend, mix, create, or simply play all sorts of prerecorded music, here's what you need to become the best DJ in town.
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January 10, 20258 min readPedal Flow 101: Optimizing your pedalboard
There are a few “rules” when it comes to organizing your pedalboard signal flow, but do you really need to follow them? Listen to us or not, the choice is yours!
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January 10, 202516 min readHow to Choose the Best Travel Headphones for Commuters
Looking for the best travel headphones to make your morning commute more bearable? Learn how to pick the perfect headphones and earbuds for your travel style.
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January 10, 20255 min readActive vs. passive pickups
Looking for your perfect guitar pickup match? Learn the difference between active and passive pickups to create your signature sound.Read More
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January 9, 20255 min readCoil splitting and coil tapping explained
There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between coil splitting and coil tapping on electric guitars. We’re here to set the record straight!
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January 7, 20259 min readTube Amps vs. Solid-State Amps
What kind of amp is best for your sound? Find out for yourself as we discuss the differences between tube amps and solid-state amps.
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January 7, 202531 min readThe Ultimate DJ Buying Guide
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.
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January 6, 202554 min readThe Ultimate Drum Set Buying Guide
Want to become a drummer and not sure where to start? Check out the ultimate percussion buyers guide from AMS — and we mean ULTIMATE!
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January 3, 202557 min readThe Ultimate Live Sound Buying Guide
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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December 19, 202413 min readParts Of A Drum Set Explained
Drum sets make lots of different sounds. Learn what makes every beat, bump, bang, and crash with a breakdown of the various parts on a drum kit.
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December 18, 20248 min readOur Top 10 Favorite Things From NAMM 2024
NAMM is always a good time. There’s so much to see! And while we couldn’t list everything, we did come up with our 10 favorite things we saw at NAMM 2024.
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December 18, 20249 min readHumbucker vs. Single Coil Pickups: What's the difference?
How many coils do you need in your electric guitar pickups? Find the answer in this epic battle of humbucker vs. single coil pickups!
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December 13, 20244 min readAMS Presents: Game of Tones
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.
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December 13, 202440 min readThe Ultimate Guitar Buying Guide
The AMS guitar buying guide has all the information you could ever want (and perhaps a bit more) to help you find and buy the perfect guitar.
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December 12, 20247 min readThe Difference Between Active and Passive PA Speakers
One needs power, and one doesn’t. But there are more differences between just a power cable. Learn about passive vs. active PA speakers to build your perfect setup.
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November 1, 20249 min readWarren Haynes interview
Who got to talk to legendary guitarist Warren Haynes? AMS did! And we asked him all about his latest album and his favorite gear. Read all about it!
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April 19, 20246 min readA Chat with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai
AMS got to talk to the ultimate shredders in person and got to ask Satch and Vai all about their careers, take them down memory lane, and ask them about gear.
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March 22, 20248 min readLari Basilio Interview
Lari Basilio is a one-of-a-kind guitarist, and now she has her very own one-of-a-kind gear. Learn about her signature Ibanez LB1 and more!
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Our Favorite Things from NAMM 2025
The AMS crew headed out to sunny California to attend the NAMM Show! Here’s a taste of a few of our favorite things at NAMM 2025.
Our Favorite Things from NAMM 2025
The AMS crew headed out to sunny California to attend the NAMM Show! Here’s a taste of a few of our favorite things at NAMM 2025.
Read more 12 min read
Warren Haynes interview
Who got to talk to legendary guitarist Warren Haynes? AMS did! And we asked him all about his latest album and his favorite gear. Read all about it!
Read more 9 min read
Every detail matters – Paul Reed Smith AMS interview
Guitarists are always looking for the perfect guitar and sound that fits them best. PRS explains the way to uncover the answer in this exclusive AMS interview.
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A Chat with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai
AMS got to talk to the ultimate shredders in person and got to ask Satch and Vai all about their careers, take them down memory lane, and ask them about gear.
Read more 6 min read
Lari Basilio Interview
Lari Basilio is a one-of-a-kind guitarist, and now she has her very own one-of-a-kind gear. Learn about her signature Ibanez LB1 and more!
Read more 8 min read
Victor Wooten Interview
Victor Wooten stopped by American Musical Supply to teach us a thing or two about music, jammed on Hartke gear, and played with the AMS band. Check it out!
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The Ultimate DJ Buying Guide
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.
Read more 31 min read
The Ultimate Drum Set Buying Guide
Want to become a drummer and not sure where to start? Check out the ultimate percussion buyers guide from AMS — and we mean ULTIMATE!
Read more 54 min read
The Ultimate Live Sound Buying Guide
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.
Read more 57 min read
The Ultimate Guitar Buying Guide
The AMS guitar buying guide has all the information you could ever want (and perhaps a bit more) to help you find and buy the perfect guitar.
Read more 40 min read