I would go south to Atlanta to Zeroreturn studio.. killer place and cheap.. AND Mr. Albini has done records there.
http://www.zeroreturnstudios.com

Neve Console, Studer and more.. check it out.. though I would love to go to electrial too.. it's a win win thing. ya know..

God I love Tar too.. My favorite album being Jackson.. By the way have you seen the guitars that they used.. totally cool. check em out online here

http://www.specimenproducts.com/instru/alum.html

I have a 70's Kramer geetar that I LOVE.. I got it for 20 bucks.. And it's Mint.. aluminum neck and all.. I hope you find one.. I think you will be happy .. they are very cool guitars..