Guitar

It's AMS's 40th Anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than by looking back at some of the top gear from 1986 — the year we were founded. Step back through time and remember the good ol' gear. 

As an acoustic guitar player, have you ever wondered if you could channel your inner EVH on an electric guitar? Here are some tips you should know before transitioning to electric guitar. 

Need to find the perfect gift for the aspiring singer/songwriter? Pick any one of these top-10 picks that are guaranteed to make any musician smile after they take off the wrapping paper. 

Show your favorite bassist some much-deserved appreciation for always holding down the groove. Check out the best gifts for bassists to make any low-end lover smile. 

Can't find the perfect gift for the guitarist on your list? Check out these hot picks from the AMS gear nerds. At least, they're what we would want to unwrap — while you're looking... 

You can do lots of crazy things with mod pedals, so we went into the warehouse to find five of our favorite modulation pedals you didn't know you needed... until now. 

Dirt: It's what guitarists live for. Sure, you've heard of the staples like the Tube Screamer and OD-1, but here are five of our favorite lesser-known drive pedals that you definitely shouldn't sleep on. 

Looking for an acoustic guitar that sounds good AND won't break the bank. Well, have we got the list for you! Check out our picks for best acoustic guitars under $1,000. 

We stacked up the best overdrive pedals just so you don't have to! Check out our list of the best overdrive pedals for 2025 and add some tone to your life. 

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!

Ever hear that bluesy, crunchy sound pros like Eric Clapton and John Mayer love to use and wonder how you can possibly get that for yourself? Well, it's called "Edge of Breakup," and here's how you do it. 

It was definitely hot when we interviewed Chris and Ryan from Hot Mulligan — the weather wasn't friendly... But we still got to talk all about their time at Warped Tour, the rebirth of emo, and of course their signature Reverend guitars. 

Want to get weird with your guitar tone? Here are our top 10 favorite "crazy" guitar pedals to add some wild to your tone — and some of these are REALLY crazy... 

Does tonewood really matter? It's a debate as old as the guitar itself. Here's the honest scoop about tonewood and how it may or may not affect your guitar's tone, along with some of the most popular tonewoods for both acoustic and electric guitars. 

You're probably sick of hearing about AI, but could an AI-powered amp actually be a good thing in the world...? We went to find out by playing the new Positive Grid Reactor AI-powered guitar amp — and were pleasantly surprised! 

Learn how to master amp settings with practical, step‑by‑step guidance that helps you shape your tone, balance EQ, control gain, and get a clean, powerful sound from any guitar amplifier.

Breedlove has always made good guitars. But they might have outdone themselves with their newest acoustic line: Artisan and Roots series. We got to try them out, and here's what we thought. 

Thinking about ditching the heavy old tube amp for something a bit more portable? Here are some things I wish I knew about amp modelers before making the switch myself.

Ever wonder why your tone sounds muddy? It might be your effects! Luckily, there's a simple and easy fix called the four-cable method which will return that clarity and articulate sound back into your hands.

Gibson has officially opened their vault. What treasures lay inside? All the most influential guitars of the 20th century — and we got to check it out FIRST! You won't believe what we saw.