Posts tagged 'The more you know...'

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.

Phantom power isn’t as scary as it sounds. It’s just a little extra energy to power a microphone’s preamp. Here’s everything you need to know.

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!

Some guitars have a sound that defined history and the development of styles. Here we’re going to break down what guitar is best for each genre.

Headless guitars look mysterious and even a little intimidating. We’re going to break it down to see if a headless guitar is right for you.

It’s easy to get bogged down in features when looking for the perfect keyboard controller. Learn how to pick the perfect controller to fit your musical needs.

From weighted keys and spring action to flat keys and touchpads, this guide will help you decipher all the terms related to keyboard action.

What kind of amp is best for your sound? Find out for yourself as we discuss the differences between tube amps and solid-state amps.

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.

Every artist needs a good mixer. But which is right for you? Learn the difference between analog and digital mixers to find which fits your musical needs.

The Fender Telecaster vs. Stratocaster: a matchup for the ages. Find out the differences between these two legendary models to find the one that works for you.

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.

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.

Want to add some “bling” to your drum set. Learn all about the six most common types of cymbals. You know you want to. They’re shiny…