Methods of micing LEAD GUITAR solos (style of rock)

Jason Poulin · 20th January 2007, 05:00 PM

Hey buds,

I'm currently tracking guitar leads and I find the best sounds I'm getting are from distant micing so that it's not blending too much with the original rythm guitars.

I am only using one mic at the moment but today I'd like to try a few more to work it for a huge in your face tone.

Anyone else have some ideas to through at the board?

Post em here

Thanks!

Jason

AlexLakis · 20th January 2007, 05:03 PM

I'm a big fan of more room sound in the lead guitar as well. I find it makes the solo more personable; The listener feels more like they're in the room with the player, which is good, because solos are supposed to be personable.

I'll generally use a combination of a close mic and a room mic, tho. Perhaps use a different mic or amp or guitar to better seperate the tone of the lead vs. the rhythm guitars?

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Jason Poulin Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sudbury, On. Canada Posts: 1,686	Methods of micing LEAD GUITAR solos (style of rock) Hey buds, I'm currently tracking guitar leads and I find the best sounds I'm getting are from distant micing so that it's not blending too much with the original rythm guitars. I am only using one mic at the moment but today I'd like to try a few more to work it for a huge in your face tone. Anyone else have some ideas to through at the board? Post em here Thanks! Jason __________________ most important gear I own are my ears! visit my band www.apparatusmusic.com www.myspace.com/apparatusnumetal

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20th January 2007, 05:03 PM	#2
AlexLakis Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD/L.A. Posts: 3,612	I'm a big fan of more room sound in the lead guitar as well. I find it makes the solo more personable; The listener feels more like they're in the room with the player, which is good, because solos are supposed to be personable. I'll generally use a combination of a close mic and a room mic, tho. Perhaps use a different mic or amp or guitar to better seperate the tone of the lead vs. the rhythm guitars?