opinions on clean guitar sound?

frist44 · 20th January 2004

I'm looking for the most pristine clean guitar sound possible. It's really slow dark kinda mogwai instrumentals. We have a '69 twin and peavey classic 50 that both sound pretty good. What's your favorite mic to get a super smooth sound?

I'm using a R121 into either a chandler or vintech. It sounds pretty good, but I'm just curious if anyone else has had some good luck and found something they really like.

Thanks,
Brandon

Beezoboy · 20th January 2004

I have had good luck with a 72 twin reverb and a U87 on the cloth. Also try an EV635a. Its a great guitar cab mic. I think the SP B-1 about 5 feet back would work pretty good too.

Beez

frist44 · 20th January 2004

Before I got the ribbon, I used a SP B3 with pretty good results. The dragonfly has gotten employed one or twice for that occasion as well. Would the the r84 sound much different than the 121 on clean guitars? Based on the frequency spectrum, it doesn't look like the r84 has the same midrange boost.

Brandon

Brad McGowan · 21st January 2004

I have a '71 Twin Reverb that I record a lot. I often use an R121 into a Vintech 1272 or API for clean guitars. But I also really like the sound of 421's on clean guitars--they add a nice presence that the Royer doesn't seem to have without reaching for EQ.

Brad

drundall · 21st January 2004

I usually use a 67 or 87 on cln gtr. I figure if it worked for Ken Scott it might work for me.

kato · 24th January 2004

You already have a twin and an R121.
(and good preamps.)

That's what I would've told you you needed.

Now go make music!

ziegenh5 · 24th January 2004

Yeah, you can't get much better than the R121 IMO. What is it you feel like you are lacking? Where are you placing the mic? This can have a profound effect.
For a more pristine sound, I would first make sure you are getting the sound you want out of the amp, then I would swap the preamp for something a bit more pristine. I would suggest you try the Daking pre. Nice coloration, but much more open than the others you mention, and the eq on the Daking is unbelievable.
Sean

Dan-O · 24th January 2004

You might want to give the back side of the R121 a try.

Between the R121 and R84 I have never been disappointed with guitar sounds. Clean or high gain. You already have the pres, but a Pendulum might get you more of what your looking for as well.

I've also had really good results with all sorts of mic's, Senn 409's, Beyer M69's(darker but good) and 414's. Don't rule out small diaphragm condensers either.

I also through a 25w "geenback" into my Classic 30. It came alive.

20th January 2004	#1
frist44 Gear addict Joined: Oct 2003 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 491 Thread Starter	opinions on clean guitar sound? I'm looking for the most pristine clean guitar sound possible. It's really slow dark kinda mogwai instrumentals. We have a '69 twin and peavey classic 50 that both sound pretty good. What's your favorite mic to get a super smooth sound? I'm using a R121 into either a chandler or vintech. It sounds pretty good, but I'm just curious if anyone else has had some good luck and found something they really like. Thanks, Brandon

21st January 2004	#5
drundall Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 885	I usually use a 67 or 87 on cln gtr. I figure if it worked for Ken Scott it might work for me. __________________ "I know of several comparisons [right here on this board] where no one could tell the difference between a Martech pre-amp and a Behringer." - Fletcher Darian Rundall

24th January 2004	#6
kato Gear nut Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 81	Re: opinions on clean guitar sound? You already have a twin and an R121. (and good preamps.) That's what I would've told you you needed. Now go make music!

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20th January 2004	#2
Beezoboy Gear addict Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	I have had good luck with a 72 twin reverb and a U87 on the cloth. Also try an EV635a. Its a great guitar cab mic. I think the SP B-1 about 5 feet back would work pretty good too. Beez

21st January 2004	#4
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582	I have a '71 Twin Reverb that I record a lot. I often use an R121 into a Vintech 1272 or API for clean guitars. But I also really like the sound of 421's on clean guitars--they add a nice presence that the Royer doesn't seem to have without reaching for EQ. Brad

24th January 2004	#7
ziegenh5 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 826	Yeah, you can't get much better than the R121 IMO. What is it you feel like you are lacking? Where are you placing the mic? This can have a profound effect. For a more pristine sound, I would first make sure you are getting the sound you want out of the amp, then I would swap the preamp for something a bit more pristine. I would suggest you try the Daking pre. Nice coloration, but much more open than the others you mention, and the eq on the Daking is unbelievable. Sean

24th January 2004	#8
Dan-O Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 260	You might want to give the back side of the R121 a try. Between the R121 and R84 I have never been disappointed with guitar sounds. Clean or high gain. You already have the pres, but a Pendulum might get you more of what your looking for as well. I've also had really good results with all sorts of mic's, Senn 409's, Beyer M69's(darker but good) and 414's. Don't rule out small diaphragm condensers either. I also through a 25w "geenback" into my Classic 30. It came alive.