[PseudoComplexity]

Hey guys, I really need an experienced opinion here. After two months of teaching myself sound engineering and experimenting with a simple SM57 and a "starved plate" preamp, I'm still wildly curious about how the guitar should sound in raw form (that is, when just recorded) to suffice for further mixing and mastering.

Here is a couple of examples (all dry) recorded using same amp settings (tube gain 70%, volume 1/10), mic position and guitar. Obviously all this needs some EQing and other enhancement, but nonetheless, would you do tracking with such quality, were you in my place? All advice very welcome. Thanks a heap!

P.S. Brandon, if you are reading this, congratz on getting the site running again. I told you it was (and it will be) a hell of a recording forum!