Recording Guitar

Hey all, I dug my homebrew amp out and started playing around with some pedals and what not. It sounds so much better that I want to starting recording that rather than the comp based modelling. (Which is really very cool)

I've ordered a Shure SM57 on the advices of the good folks here. Until that comes in, I'm using my crappy Nady dynamic mic. I'm looking for tips on the getting the best recording I can.

cheers

Recording Microphone

What's a good but not too expensive mic for recording guitar? And for Toneport/podfarm users, do I need anything kind of a preamp or will the Toneport suffice?

Budget is $100 US or less.

cheers

Acoustic Bass Amp

Hi Bogdan

I want to ugrade my bass rig, starting with an amp. I only play as a hobbyist for my own pleasure. I have been playing my bass thru my Toneport using the monitors and it is not very sastisfying. No real volume or punch for a bass instrument.

I would like your opinion on this Acoustic amp.

cheers

Amp Settings

Hi Gabe, as I we spoke about, I have yet to master these PH you do on the low E. Your lessons are often in drop D so that makes it even tougher for me. I can get PH on the upper 4 strings and on the 5th some. But the sixth just eludes me, at least with the tone you get. Got any tips on amp settings to improve this?

cheers

Floyd Stopper

Does anyone know what the thing is called to immobilize your Floyd trem and where to get one?