How is this mix?

mickrich

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Here is a "nearly" mix for a band I am doing an EP for.
They are back in next weekend to finish the songs.
Any opinions appreciated.
Guitars are ESP M1 NTB>ts808>Mesa Triple recto with mesa cab (left) and 6505 with Marshall v30 cab (right)>57 and 421 on different speakers>API.
I decided to use completely different rigs for the left and right guitars to try and get a wider guitar sound. Does it work or does it sound unbalanced?
Ozone thrown on for level but not mastered.
Thanks
Michael
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133088/01 VR RUFF.mp3
 
Sounds great, but the right guitar is more prominent. Perhaps you've mixed by levels instead of by apparent loudness. I like the mesa track more, btw. Not sure I agree with this approach, even though Andy mentioned he did it for the latest Dimmu album. I just feel that a regular set of hard-panned guitars is wide enough and anything wider feels weird.
 
Thanks
I will check the levels again for the final mix.
I love the wideness of the 2 completely different rigs.
I think the different cabs make more difference than different heads.