Electric Guitar

Do you need Trembuckers in your guitar? And are they really that different from traditional humbuckers? These questions and more will be answered when you read all about the difference between Trembucker vs. Humbucker pickups.

Need help understanding the different tonal variations you can get from all the different pickups? Here we’re going to discuss what makes a pickup, how they work, and what you should be looking for on your search.

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. 

Reverend Guitars are back at AMS! And we got their CEO, Ken Haas, to come talk about his amazing guitars in the studio — and perform a tasty punk jam afterward.

It's not the most cooperative guitar bridge in the world... But it IS possible to change your own strings if you have a Floyd Rose. Here's how to restring a Floyd Rose in 10 steps. 

Does the thickness of your guitar strings really matter? More than you think! Learn all about electric guitar string gauges and how they can affect your tone and playability. 

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. 

Is your guitar not playing like it used to? It might just need a truss rod adjustment. Learn how to adjust your guitar truss rod correctly and get back your playability. 

No, they’re not Blue Guitars; it’s BluGuitar! You know, like Thomas Blug. Check out the latest AMS Interview all about modernizing amps, downsizing, and incredible tone. 

You've heard the term "whammy bar" before. But what does it mean? Well, there's only one way to find out. Learn all about guitar tremolo systems to become a whammy expert!

We got to chat with the Blood Brothers Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, along with blues-master Jimmy Vivino, all about their favorite Gibson Guitars, what it's like to play with Bill Murray, trading gear, and more! 

C-Shaped, U-Shaped, V-Shaped — but what does it all mean!? Learn about the most common guitar neck shapes and what they can do for your playing. 

What’s an overdrive pedal? We’re going to tell you. And no, it’s NOT the same as a distortion pedal! Check out this guide to overdrive to learn if it's right for your pedalboard.

Discover the best guitar pedals for every style and budget in our buyer’s guide. From overdrive to delay and boutique to budget-friendly, we cover it all to help you build the ultimate pedalboard.

Explore the key differences between acoustic and electric guitars, including sound, styles, ease of play, and top picks. Start your musical journey today!

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!

Combo and stack amps both do the same thing but in different ways. Learn about the differences to choose the one that’s right for your sound.

Bigger is always better, right? Well, not always. Learn all about amp wattage and how it affects volume to find the guitar amp that’s right for you.

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!