Ratatat Sound with Apple Logic & Interface?

bhefner88

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So my recording equipment is as follows:

MacBook Pro
Apple Logic 9
M-Audio Profire 2626
Shure Beta 58
Shure SM 58
AKG C1000

When I record guitars I always seem to get a very thin sound that has a tinny, high gain feel. I know that Ratatat recorded songs like "17 Years" with Apple Logic and minimal equipment, and I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some tips that might help me achieve a more full, powerful sound?

The sound isn't quite as bad when recording a clean guitar, but when fuzz is applied the outcome is awful.
 
Can you post a sound sample please? And where are you applying the effects - are you using a fuzz pedal with a mic'd amp or are you using Logic's fuzz pedal with one of Logic's amps?
 
Are you getting a good sound through the amp without micing it? If so, play with the mic placement. Maybe try moving the mic further away from the speaker cone.
 
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