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.
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.
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.
What happens when Mike and Daniel Tobias of MTD, Roger Sadowsky of Sadowsky Guitars, and Wil DeYoung from the Spector Custom Shop all sit down for a chat? Well, you'll have to watch to find out!
Do you like the snap of a normal scale or the warmth of a short scale? Not sure!? We're here to help with everything you need to know about short scale bass vs. normal scale bass.
Touch sensitivity and dynamics or power and tone-shaping: Which one fits your playing style? Learn the difference between Active vs. Passive bass guitars to find your perfect bass fit.
It might not be the first thing you look for, but scale length plays a huge role in the playability and tone for any guitar. What is scale length, you ask? Learn all about it right here!
The way a guitar's neck attaches to the body affects more than just playability. Learn about the differences between bolt-on vs. set neck guitars to find out which one's right for your style.
A guitar's fretboard radius plays a HUGE role in playability and feel. Want a deep dive into the world of geometry? Learn all about guitar fretboard radius and what it means to your fingers.
Acoustic guitars come in all shapes and sizes. But one of the most popular is the "dreaded" Dreadnought. Learn all about the dreadnought acoustic guitar and how it has shaped the musical world for centuries.
What are some of the common guitar body styles you’ll come across? I'm glad you asked! Take a deeper look into the various acoustic guitar body shapes and the benefits each brings to the table.
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.
Learn how to tune your drums without the stress. This no-nonsense drum tuning guide covers tuning tips, frequency charts, and gear to help you lock in your sound — fast, clean, and frustration-free.
We were tired of bad recordings, so we went to visit Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios for some tips. Want to take your recordings to the next level? Here's how.
Studio time is a big deal, and it's important to be prepared. That's why we asked Kevin Antreassian, owner/producer of Backroom Studios, what he wishes his clients knew before getting into the studio. Are you ready for your studio time?
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.
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.
Ever wonder what a battle between a plane, tank, and submarine would look like? So do we! That's why we caught Tigers Jaw before their show to ask them. It's a fun interview you don't want to miss.
It takes a lot to build some of the best acoustic guitars in the game? What does it take exactly? Well, we went and asked one of the top builders in the business: Bob Taylor himself! If you like acoustic guitars, you don't want to miss this interview.
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.