I think the space on the lead works for two reasons: the distance in the space fits the wistfulness and yearning of the melody against the relaxed strumming, plus it's really well played.
I think the space on the lead works for two reasons: the distance in the space fits the wistfulness and yearning of the melody against the relaxed strumming, plus it's really well played.
I'm on my way out the door, so I'll refer you to another post--it's a bit long, but it takes you step-by-step through my acoustic recording process. The tune in this linked post even has the same mix elements as this open tuning track (double tracked guits panned L & R, with a lead down the middle):