
nwsoundman
Vintage Gear Junkie
My .02
Martins are sweet. Hard to record. You have to play many to find a good one.
It is difficult to record for me cause they are boomy and don't have a a strong high end. So if you roll off the lows boost the high end you are left with a thin tone. Great if that is what the song calls for. Bad if you are doing the folk stuff that is guitar and vocals.
It is true that a great sounding live guitar won't always be the best guitar for recording. Try sjoko's advice from another thread and try a Yamaha. You might be suprised. Some cheap Fenders record well too.
I have nothing to offer as to getting a better track on tape as it was well covered by others.
P.S. Ovations are the worst possible choice for recording. They are known for there direct sound and even that sucks on tape.
Martins are sweet. Hard to record. You have to play many to find a good one.
It is difficult to record for me cause they are boomy and don't have a a strong high end. So if you roll off the lows boost the high end you are left with a thin tone. Great if that is what the song calls for. Bad if you are doing the folk stuff that is guitar and vocals.
It is true that a great sounding live guitar won't always be the best guitar for recording. Try sjoko's advice from another thread and try a Yamaha. You might be suprised. Some cheap Fenders record well too.
I have nothing to offer as to getting a better track on tape as it was well covered by others.
P.S. Ovations are the worst possible choice for recording. They are known for there direct sound and even that sucks on tape.