Col, that recording setup sounds like some very innovative thinking! I just plug into a Tascam recorder and go. I do like the sound you're getting on the style.
I pulled up this style and tried it but the guitars are much more subdued that they are in your recording. I assume you raised the levels of the guitar strums in your style. Anyway, keep on pickin', as they say here in the south!
I think all the constructive criticism is well-intended and you have some pretty knowledgeable minds on your side! And some of us are just listening and learning!