[TBman]

Originally Posted by JCDC

Thanks for all the suggestions! Agree on approaching it like a process. Bottom line is I just gotta get a couple quick recording samples up here so you can hear it and provide much more pointed feedback.

Re: the room, I'm using temporary make-shift treatment for now, as I've gotta deal with some home repair stuff in the room before putting up "permanent" solutions (long story for a different forum). But I'm going to keep trying to optimize there. I've tried workarounds of recording outside of that room (in a much larger carpeted rec room, too.

I have tried varying single mic distance from 6" to 18" at the standard 12th-14th fret placement. I'm also trying XY. Coincidentally, I *think* I get a better sounding track with the XY vs. single mic.

I do start with a completely blank channel strip. Then I do subtractive EQ before adding compression, any other effects, and more EQ to enhance.

I'll try and find some time (day job and kids) to capture a couple samples and then post them here.

I'd try putting the mic on the bridge area, not the neck joint.