Amp combination, what do you say?

[Raptor7]

Hi there guys,

I will track guitars for a new band next week, a heavy metal band heavily influenced by Metallica the most. Their songs sound sometimes very aggressive, sometimes very mellow. I was just wondering what in terms of tone vs frequencies vs phases the following amp combination is a Winner: Marshall JCM800 and Mesa Dual Rec, both through a Framus 4x12 V30 cab, two SM57, Fredman angles. Or should I use for Marshall head a Marshall 1960 4x12 G75 cab? I was thinking on 4 tracks.
I choose JCM 800 to give them that heavy metal scent of the 80s combined with the aggressiveness of the more recent Metallica tones.


Now what do you say?
Thank you

 

[AudioPhile777]

I say go with your gut instinct... you apparently know what they sound like, no one else here does...

 

[botus99]

hard to say what combo's gonna be the best without hearing any of them. All of those should get you somewhere close though

 

[Seizure.]

Record both amps

 

[Trevoire520]

I would probably go with the framus cab and do one track of each head. Using a different cab might cause some phasing issues that you wouldnt have if you just stick to the same cab & mic setup for all the tracks. And as you said you can basically use the level difference between the marshall and mesa tracks as a modern/old school balance.

 

[TMXXX]

do all and choose depending on time constraints