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Author: Micah Johnson

Marko is the senior editor and writer on Ultimate Guitar, the No. 1 guitar spot on the web, since early 2013. His work was also featured on a variety of other notable gear spots such as Guitar Fella, Consordini, and, of course, Song Simian. His musical journey began at a very young age, and he finally opted to pick up an instrument in his early teenage years. A fan of King Crimson. A travel enthusiast.

The 4 Best Bass Strings for Slap and Pop – Reviews 2025

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So why get bass strings for slap and pop? Well, the bass guitar, although often considered to be a simple instrument, is actually full of nuances. When it comes to playing styles, none is more dynamic than slapping. In order to get that trademark sound, you will need a decent set of strings. In a […]

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The 4 Best Single Coil Pickups For Metal – Reviews 2025

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So why get single-coil pickups for metal? If you ask any guitar player which pickups are best for a rough tone, especially related to metal music, their answer will always be humbuckers. With that said, we have seen single coils being used successfully in this role. Just take a look at Iron Maiden for actual […]

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The 4 Best Cheap Fretless Bass Guitars – Reviews 2025

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So why get a fretless bass? Well, a bass guitar on its own is not an easy instrument to master, and there’s always the next level. Fretless bass guitars have been around for a long time. In recent years, this design has spiked in popularity due to many bass players looking for a challenge as […]

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The 4 Best Cheap Jazz Basses – Budget Guitar Reviews 2025

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So why get a jazz bass guitar? Well, the jazz bass has been the go to choice for many ever since Leo Fender created it back in the ’60s. The main advantage of a jazz bass is its cutting tone that is perfect for slapping and playing styles where you need to be heard. When […]

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The 4 Best Pickups For Gibson SG Guitars – Reviews 2025

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The Gibson SG can be described as a truly legendary guitar. As every single part of it is high-quality and durable, it really stands out no matter the genre of music for which it is used. However, if you seek a slightly different sound from this guitar, an alternative pickup solution is your best bet. […]

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The 4 Best Drum Machines For Metal – Reviews 2025

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So why get a drum machine for metal? Well, sometimes you can’t find a good enough drummer or you simply need a practical way of writing drum patterns when creating a song. A drum machine is a great solution for anyone in need of a small yet versatile device capable of delivering high-quality drum samples. […]

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The 4 Best Bass Pickups for Metal – Reviews 2025

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Finding the right bass pickups for metal is majorly important. See, playing bass in a metal band is already pretty daunting. Being overshadowed by the guitars or even the kick drum is a common issue metal bass players have to deal with. That’s exactly why you should consider investing in good pickups. As you turn […]

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The 4 Best Crash Ride Cymbals – Reviews 2025

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A crash ride cymbal is a good way to bridge the gap between the largest crash and smallest ride cymbal in your kit, or simply find an adequate one to serve both purposes. However, finding the best one can sometimes be a hassle. As a drummer, you know how hard touring, packing, and setting up […]

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The 4 Best Squier Bass Guitars – Fender Reviews 2025

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There’s hardly a more famous bass guitar than the good old Squier by Fender. Its well-known body shape combined with the classic yet evergreen sound manages to perform amazingly, as it’s used by a wide variety of musicians. But with numerous different variations of the model, which one should you get? First of all, getting […]

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The 4 Best 4×10 Speakers – Reviews 2025

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Building a decent car audio system can be done in two ways. There are those who want to go the full 9 yards, with specialized amps for each section of the system, massive woofers, and similar stuff. Then there are those who just want something a bit better than the OEM stuff they already have. […]

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