January 7, 2025
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.
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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.
There are so many styles of metal it’s hard to even count. But we’ll give it a try! Check out this epic breakdown of some of the most popular types of metal.
Want to become a drummer and not sure where to start? Check out the ultimate percussion buyers guide from AMS — and we mean ULTIMATE!
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.
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.
Fanned frets? Whoever heard of such a thing!? They might look weird, but multi-scale necks come with plenty of benefits to players who like to take things down a notch.
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.
Guitar and bass effects pedals can be daunting. Where do you start with building a pedalboard? Right here at AMS!
What’s the difference between workstation and arranger keyboards? They have many of the same features but are designed for very different musicians.
How many coils do you need in your electric guitar pickups? Find the answer in this epic battle of humbucker vs. single coil pickups!
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.
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.
Looking for the perfect gift for a guitar player? Check out American Musical Supply’s Gift Guide for Guitar Players! Find top picks from essential gear like tuners and pedals to unique gifts like guitar-themed decor. Get inspired with gift ideas for every guitarist, beginner to pro!
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!
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.
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!
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!
The AMS team traveled to the Gramercy Theatre to talk to the incredible John 5 about his career and take a look at his infamous rig.
The AMS crew went to Montreal to visit legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and learn all about his latest signature model: the Lerxst Limelight.
AMS got to sit down with Zakk Wylde and JD DeServio before a Zakk Sabbath show to talk about metal, all his collaborations, and of course lots of gear.
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