Easiest Question to Answer Ever...?

[fendsboy417]

I am recording a new original song of my own and.....

I have a problem that I believe is really silly. I am debating whether to use an open D chord versus a power chord.(On guitar, not bass) The chords sound almost identical, but still I've been debating this for quite some time and am now interested in other people's opinions because I am really split down the middle on this [minor] decision. The chord is coming off of a fast-paced rock n roll riff, and is let ring for a beat. So what would you do?

*I am using a squire telecaster and/or BC Rich warlock out of a VOX valvetronix 15 inch amp and an NT1A Rode condenser mic.

[axaneel]

Open D chord.

[Zombbg4]

I'd do whatever sounded best to my/bands ears.

[DeluxeRed]

It is fairly common to switch from a power-chord to an open chord for that change of tone to ring-out over a break, so you'll have to decide if you want to do something "fairly common".

Otoh, you have a Vox! Put it on AC30 and let that open chord ring and chime!