recording guitar DI: solid state or tube preamp?

[steveguitarplayer]

Hey guys

just a question. im wanting to do some recordings soon and i have a Countryman type 85 and Universal Audio twin finity preamp. the preamp allows me to adjust between full tube and full solid state and anywhere in between. i would have thought that for recording guitars to be reamped later, then solid state would be better so theres less of a coloured signal. What do you guys think, solid state or tube setting?

thanks
Steve

 

[DanLights]

I would say solid state just to keep it as clean as possible as you said, but if you have the chance to try both, just do it and post clips!

 

[adigitalme]

Solid State.

 

[Scottxx]

Little tube may add a nice touch, try it.

 

[Vinny]

Tube may add some nice coloration for clean stuff.
But if you are doing modern metal, solid state would probably be your best bet. Might aswell just try both and post clips for us

 

[Jevil]

SS for DI
Tube for reamping.