I think it's a definite cool bootleg. Guitar reminds me of Chris McCormack's Erase Techno on Blacklisted some years ago. I do however agree that the mix can use some real adjustments. If you're using a limiter on the master track, Could be a combination of that and the compression which is overloading the track. Or maybe the kick is running into the reds some? This causes a more muddy sounding low end and the Jumpy highs when removing the low end. I used to encounter this myself as well.

You've got the right ideas though for sure. So as the boys above mentioned, just keep at it. Thanks for sharing.