We heard a funky version of the Seinfeld theme coming out of the Schecter Studio, and who could it be but the amazing Charles Berthoud! We got to talk to Charles about his love of Schecter, songwriting, and what it's like to play with Victor Wooten.
The Ernie Ball NAMM booth always has something cool to see. And this year, it had Jason Richardson! We got to talk to Jason about where he finds space for his extensive guitar collection, what it's like to be a musician in modern times, and what's coming up.
Put your picks away, because we got to talk to Matteo Mancuso at the Yamaha booth at NAMM 2026. We talked all about his writing process, where to find inspiration, and of course, his love for the Yamaha Revstar.
Schecter has all the goodies at NAMM 2026 — including Mastodon guitarist Nick Johnston. We got to chat with Nick all about his relationship with Schecter, pracitcing guitar, and how creativity can resolve your woes.
Guess who we found at the Ernie Ball booth at NAMM 2026. Our good buddy Steve Morse! We got to talk to him all about his warmup routine, what it's like playing with arthritis, and how he built his signature Music Man. Check it out now!
If you see a big ol' bus at NAMM, you knock on the door to see who's inside. And we found Nathan East! We got to talk chat all about how to get the callback, loving what you do, and of course his new Laney Digbeth amp.
We saw a TON of awesome gear at NAMM. But what were our favorite products...? Glad you asked! Here are the top 7 things we saw at NAMM 2026 according to the AMS Content Team.
There's no longer only one brand when it comes to multi-voice pickups, because Seymour Duncan has officially thrown their name into the hat with MortalCoil. Plus, a whole host of other new gear at NAMM 2026.
Yamaha always has some of the coolest products, which is why we were super excited to visit their booth at NAMM 2026. And they didn't disappoint with ridiculous new drum mics, video-enabled mixers, and even a new T-style guitar!
We got to talk to the incredible Billy Corgan at NAMM 2026, and he told us all about his latest collaboration with Laney: the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL. It's a super versatile 60-watt amp that fits on your pedalboard! Check out the interview here.
Just follow the cloud of smoke, and you'll find the AlphaTheta booth at NAMM 2026. They had all sorts of new goodies, like the upgraded CDJ-3000X, brand new effects engine, and an upgraded, downsized mixer. Check it out!
We couldn't wait to see what PRS had cooked up for NAMM 2026, and they certainly didn't disappoint. From new Silver Sky finishes and permanent DGT semi-hollow models all the way to their first baritone offering, we had a blast at the PRS booth!
We're always excited to visit the Friedman booth at NAMM, and this year certainly didn't disappoint with his basically-magic new load attenuator. Check out all the latest offerings from Friedman with this year's NAMM 2026 recap.
Neural DSP going mini? That's right! At NAMM 2026, we got to play with the new Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini and see if it's really as good as its full-sized counterpart. Spoilers: It's pretty sweet.
It was loud at the NAMM 2026 VOX booth, so we just had to wander over and take a look. Check out the latest gear releases from VOX, including some new hand-wired models, the return of Valvetronix, and the cutest stack you ever did see.
KORG makes some of the best synths in the game. But they just took the game out of the electronic world and into the "real world" with the phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer. Yes, you read that right...
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.
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.