Ive browsed round this site for a while looking for a definate answer to my question. But the content is so strewn about, with no definate answers to my question:

What is a great mic for distorted electric guitar?

I like the 421+57 combo that i usually use, sometimes I add in a 414 on omni or figure8. I'd really like to get my hands on an RE20 or 27, I miss having that mic around.

When i record my band, the bassplayer goes into the board thru a direct box.

I dont have a speaker emulator or box to record my guitar with.

What is the cheapest most effective box to use get a useful guitar track when going into the board without a mic'd amp?

I have a Korg D12, and can get some nice clean almost acoustic sounds when going direct, but would liek to be able to get the sound I hear when I play through my amp. I use a single 15" sealed cab for my guitar. I really like the sound I hear when seated not far from my amp. What type of mic would be best for placing where my ears would normally be? I currently only have an SM-57.

Hi I'm new in this forum and I wanted to know if you can seek advice a good mic technique for electric guitars so much clean as distorted.
I should record a guitarist (I am used Steve Vai) and I would like you to advise me that mics to use for the recording (1 or 2 mics) and that mics position should use.
Also some mix tricks for the guitars