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Why?
Because it depends on the arrangements.
If you're both playing block chords, and you both want to be distinctly heard, yeah you'll need contrasting but complimentary tones.
What if one of you does the bottom 3 strings and the other does the top 3? Maybe the exact same rig would work for both.
What if you play different stuff, and not at the same time (ie, one of you is playing synchopated relative to the other)? Again, maybe the same tone works for both, because you can't really be clashing if you're not playing at the same moment.
Arrangement is king. Do what it dictates.
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To summarise what a lot of people have posted-less gain and don't get in each others way.
Then just gloss over
Used a lot less gain and much brighter tone. Definitely heard myself better and think there was more balance to the sound.
Will also work on avoiding playing the same parts.
Did the same at practice on Monday with this thread in mind. Two of us playing hard rock so there are lots of simultaneous power chords but also lots of space for different parts. I'm through a Victory Sheriff and he's through a Blackstar HT40, which is big on the low mids and bass. I cut my mids on my rhythm tone, both dialled the gain back - instant improvement!
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Lower gain.
Play on different areas of fretboard/different notes.
Change the way you play. Eg more palm muting etc.
Definitely play fewer chords. Power chords using two or three strings remove lots of frequencies and keep things tighter.
Most importantly, give each other space. React to what the other is playing. If he is playing a solo, back off your volume and play something thinner.
There is nothing difficult here - communication is key!
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I could play through anyone else’s setup and still sound like me, and vice versa if someone played through my rig. There are enough variables involved to ensure both guitars can be heard without any problems.
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Usually I've been the rhythm player using a humbucker guitar paired with a lead player on a single coil or a P90. I've used 6505+/JCM2000 heads whereas the other has used Blackstar HT40 and Fender amps. Our EQ's are totally opposite, I take my mids out whereas the other whacks his up.
As mentioned before what might sound good individually may not sound the best in a full band mix. As guitarists you're covering mid frequencies, as the filler in a bass/kick drum and cymbals/vocals sandwich.
Altering voicings for chords is good so one plays lower ones and one plays higher ones, maybe with less strings.
My band:
Him: Rickenbacker 330 into a Vox AC30
Me: Firebird with 3 x P90s into a Marshall plexi
Secondary guitars are Casino (him) and Esquire (me). I also use an LP style for a few 5 string open G songs. We make a point of working out different chord positions too.
I could definitely hear myself better than usual and there was a better balance to the sound. It's difficult avoiding the temptation of tweaking as the songs start getting heavier towards the end of the set!