In a message to Martin Ridgley  Garry Lawson wrote:
GL>   Takamine are a lovely instrument, excellent quality, but I found
GL>  when
GL>   recording from it, it sounded a bit dull, I thought the sound would
GL>  have been brighter.
GL>   I usually have a mike on a stand infront of my acoustic, but am
If the guitar sounds alright in "real life," then you should be able to get 
an acceptable sound recorded.  You probably need to experiment with mic 
choice or mic placement.  Try a U87 about a foot to foot-and-a-half from the 
junction of the neck and body.  A Beyer M500 might be a good choice too. Each 
guitar is different, and it might take a while to find the "right" mic and 
the "right" placement.  
 
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