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Micah Johnson started playing music in high school, when he taught himself the bass to join his friend’s band. He added guitar and drums during his twenties playing in local clubs, and along the way, he picked up unique, hands-on experience from hand drums to studio mixers. On Song Simian, he aims to share this knowledge from 20+ years playing and recording music. When not in gearhead mode, he enjoys photography and travel.

The 4 Best Amps for Pedals – Reviews 2025

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When it comes to guitars, musical expression can be achieved in many ways. A clean guitar sound or classic overdrive sound can work just fine for many musicians, but sometimes, a small pinch of extra flavor can go a long way in helping you make magic. And one of the best way to get a […]

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The 4 Best Drum Heads for Metal – Reviews 2025

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If we were to list the most important features for an outstanding, bone crushing heavy metal sound, a powerful, resonant drum is an absolute must.  Even with the finest, sharpest, most roaring sound of guitars, it all comes down to a crushing failure if you cannot round up the sonic delivery with a proper drum […]

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The 4 Best Amps for Strat Guitars – Fender Accessory Reviews 2025

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If you have opted for a classic Fender Stratocaster or the budget-friendly Squier alternative as instrument of your choice, we know exactly the type of sound you are after. There is a good chance that you’re after the vibe of rock ‘n’ roll giants such as Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Iron Maiden, and other titans. […]

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The 4 Best Clean Tube Amps – Amplifier Reviews 2025

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There’s no substitute for the sound of true tube amplification. You’ve no doubt heard this wisdom in some variation when talking to guitarists about their favorite amps, but most people don’t go into—or even don’t know—the reason why. In a tube amplifier, the signal is amplified using vacuum tubes, physical components that invariably have small […]

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The 4 Best 8-Inch Guitar Speakers – Reviews 2025

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A new 8-inch speaker can sometimes be just the tweak you need to give your sound that extra edge. Whether you’re looking to replace a worn-out unit, hoping to upgrade the tone of an existing head, or building your own amp from scratch, the 8-inch speaker you use will have more impact on your tone […]

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The 4 Best Amps for Electronic Drums – Amplifier Kit Reviews 2025

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In order for a set of electronic drums to truly shine and deliver the best groove, you will probably need to hook it up with a quality amplifier.  We are talking about an electronic piece of equipment, after all, and in this realm, amplification is crucial. Anyhow, whether it’s stage monitors or something a bit […]

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The 4 Best Amp Attenuators – Guitar Power Reviews 2025

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Many guitarists consider amp attenuators to be an essential part of their playing set-up, especially those using valve or tube amps. The attenuator goes in between the power and the speaker sections of your amplifier, converting a portion of the energy into heat rather than sound.  As opposed to just turning down the volume, which […]

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The 4 Best Drum Tuners for the Money – Reviews 2025

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A drum tuner, especially for newer drummers, is the best tool to tune a kit to make it sound balanced and cohesive. While a standard metronome and tuner are necessary components of any professional musician’s equipment, the overtones and quick decay of percussion equipment can make it difficult to achieve the right instrument sound using […]

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The Four Best 10 Inch Guitar Speakers – Reviews 2025

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Traditionally, most guitarists have used 12” speakers in the majority of both recording and performance applications. As speaker technology has progressed, however, a wider range of high-quality speaker sizes has become available, from 2” practice speakers to 15” valve amps. A 10” speaker can be great to have in your arsenal for when you’re playing […]

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The 4 Best Bass Preamp Pedals – Reviews 2025

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A preamp pedal for your bass improves your instrument’s signal, raising the input to line level and making it easier for your amp or recording equipment to process. Used both in live and studio applications, a preamp pedal also shapes the tone, passing the signal through a series of processors before sending it forward to […]

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