Same here 'cept I've also done it at home. Place a single SM57 midway between the cone and edge of either right or left speaker of the amp and record it. It's not exactly rocket science to capture what the mic is actually *hearing/transmitting* to your DAW or standalone recorder provided it that...
? I said "HUGE" tones. I didn't say "PERFECT" tones.
There are literally hundreds upon hundreds (if not thousands) of internet articles and videos concerning mic positioning when recording an amp. Reading and watching YouTube videos is simply fine, but the key to successfully recording an amp...
For what's worth, IMO, it's possible to record HUGE tones from amplifiers whether or not they are rated at 5 watt or at 100 watt.
My recording room is 12' x 24', fully treated with absorbers and bass traps. The largest problem I encountered was the loudness of my amps whenever I recorded...
What phase issues? Two mics in front of the guitar and two mics at head level...less than 3 feet apart cause phase issues? If so, my hearing is much worse than I suspected.
The amazing thing about this thread is that Whitestrat's recordings are still available to listen to!
From a players perspective (not in front of my acoustic guitar) I have on occasion added to the normal two mic approach by adding a third mic and fourth mic slighty above right and left...
I've owned a few bass guitars throughout the years but the best bass I have ever played was a Warwick that my daughter owned.
The only bass I own now is a Fender JP-90. Made in America
You perfectly described the very reason that I have never used a PC to record to or mix my tracks. It's cumbersome. I like the feel of real faders at my fingertips. I use the computer (Adobe Audition) to tweak and polish my turds.