Whats the best microphone for recording with an amp?
The standard is the Shure SM57. This has probably been used more to mic guitar amps than all other mics combines. You could try a Shure SM58 as well, but it has an extra peak in the vocal range some folks don’t like (others do). (various posts) …the Sennheiser 421… -Robert Cooney Although there are certainly differences between mikes, as long as you have one that doesn’t produce diaphragm distortion when exposed to high SPL it’ll do a reasonably good job; the passband of a typical amp/speaker combination is seldom greater than 60-8000Hz, and most mikes are fairly flat within that range. That said, I like the 421 too. -Lord Valve • What’s the best way to clean Tolex? I’d wipe it down with a little dish detergent mixed with warm water. Don’t drown it, a little will do. Then while it’s still wet, loosen up any stubborn dirt with a soft scrub brush, like they make for cleaning your knuckles. An old toothbrush is good for getting into tight corners. Wipe it down with a clean rinsed in c
