Before I get into detail here, I've Google'd this topic and read several other forms without getting any closer to an answer - there seems to be a split in preference between the Stiletto and Recto cabs.
I'm currently using a Rectoverb head into a Marshall 1960A 4x12, PRS custom 24 and ESP Horizon and play in a 5 piece progressive/metal/post-hardcore band and trade-off the rhythm and lead playing a lot with the other guitarist. The tone I'm going for is along the lines of bands such as Protest the Hero, Alexisonfire, Between the Buried and Me and Avenged Sevenfold to give an idea. My main problem is that the cab starts to sound very harsh and trebley when cranked past a certain point.
From what I've read, the Recto cab seems to be a lot easier to work with when recording, but can still come off too slow or thundering live, while the Stiletto has the opposite problem (sounds too shrilly when recorded, but great in a live setting).
Also taking into consideration that I'm playing with a second guitarist, what would fit well in the mix?
I'd like to upgrade my amp head eventually to one of the new Dual Rectos, so I'm keeping that in mind as well when deciding which cab to buy.
Just wondering if anyone can share from experience and point me in the right direction.
I'm currently using a Rectoverb head into a Marshall 1960A 4x12, PRS custom 24 and ESP Horizon and play in a 5 piece progressive/metal/post-hardcore band and trade-off the rhythm and lead playing a lot with the other guitarist. The tone I'm going for is along the lines of bands such as Protest the Hero, Alexisonfire, Between the Buried and Me and Avenged Sevenfold to give an idea. My main problem is that the cab starts to sound very harsh and trebley when cranked past a certain point.
From what I've read, the Recto cab seems to be a lot easier to work with when recording, but can still come off too slow or thundering live, while the Stiletto has the opposite problem (sounds too shrilly when recorded, but great in a live setting).
Also taking into consideration that I'm playing with a second guitarist, what would fit well in the mix?
I'd like to upgrade my amp head eventually to one of the new Dual Rectos, so I'm keeping that in mind as well when deciding which cab to buy.
Just wondering if anyone can share from experience and point me in the right direction.