Need Help Recording. - Another amp micing discussion.

[bob oakman]

At long last I have forced a wedge into my ridiculous work schedule and started tracking a new song. I hope it will be the first of many.

I have lots of cool recording toys and a good room. My Rig is basic. It consists of a Rivera TBR-1SL plugged into a Marshall 4X12 bottom. I love the sound and want to record it as accurately as possible.

My problem is micing. In the ancient past I have used up to 5 mics on one cab, combined to get the full tone of the cab on tape. In my present studio (the work studio) all the inputs are tied up with daily production. When I begin my recording at night I have a maximum of two available. I am using a Sure SM58 close to a speaker and an AKG condenser for ambient cab. It is NOT reproducing the true sound of my rig. Sounds wimpy or kinda’ like cheap or something.

I want to solve this problem without relying on EQ and FX. Does anyone have any suggestions??

Thanks,

boB