I’m recording my first album using real drums that I’m recording with two mics. I used to use drum programs like EZDrummer so it was fine to use just regular guitar plugins. Now that I’m using real drums recorded in a room, the guitars used with VSTs sound off and way more artificial now when compared to the real drums. I want something that I can record with the same mics I use on the drums to give it that “same room” sound. I’d like a budget amp, whether new or used, that’s great for recording old death metal with a mic. Budget is $300. Would spend a little over if needed, but just really would like something that will sound great when recorded and isn’t going to cost me a mortgage.
There is a great series on YouTube from Jim Lill about “where does guitar tone come from”.
He investigates what makes good sustain, what makes good strings, what makes a good amount, what makes a good cab, what scale lengths do to tone, etc.
My big takeaway was that your EQ and production matter way more than any equipment your using, as long as it’s all in tune and all that
Heres a quintessential video for the pursuit of tone: https://youtu.be/y8GiF-GVLgg