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Also I forgot, get that cab pumping. You want it LOUD
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I wasn't going to say anything, but since it's been raised twice now, I have to say my bit.
I have had this experience with many guitarists now. They all insist that their amp "has to be turned up to sound right."
I disagree and I have proven it on many occasions.
Record the amp at blistering volume, then turn it down to a reasonable level. I'm not talking quiet, but definetely under 50% and record that.
Then match the gain of the 2 recordings and A/B them. To this day, there has never been a difference.
To put some perspective on it, I monitor through RME->Cranesong HEDD192->ATC T16s in an acoustically treated mix room.
The ear distorts and compresses at high volumes, so this explains why "it sounds better".
I also believe there is a degree of ego (I am so loud!) contributing to this faulty reasoning.