How do I record myself playing acoustic guitar?

Start by placing one microphone around the 12th/14th fret and the other at the bridge pointing either at the body or towards the sound hole, 6 – 12 inches away. Adjust each mic so that they sound good on their own. When mixing the guitar sound, often each mic will be panned hard left and hard right.

What is the best acoustic guitar ever made?

Epiphone Inspired By Gibson J-45.
Taylor 110e.
Takamine P3NY.
Martin SC-13E.
Gibson G-45 Standard.
Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster. Juxtaposed Fender delivers superb variety of sounds.
Martin D-28. The best acoustic guitar for accomplished players.
Gibson SJ-200 Deluxe. The best acoustic guitar for when money is no object.

What is the most beautiful acoustic guitar?

Cast Your Vote on the Most Beautiful Acoustic Guitars of 2018

Godin 5th Avenue Archtop Jazz.
Gibson J-200.
ESP LTD AC10E.
Gretsch Rancher G5022CE Jumbo.
Takamine DMP500 VN.
Taylor K24ce Koa.
Gibson Hummingbird.
Guild D-55.

Is Shure SM57 good for acoustic guitar?

The Shure SM57 is a very capable microphone for recording an acoustic guitar. Its ability to eliminate unwanted noise make it a good choice to capture the acoustic guitar’s clarity and detail. Condenser microphones are the best option for acoustic guitar, but with care an SM57 can work well.

Should you record acoustic guitar in stereo?

Simply put, if you want to record the best possible range of high and low frequencies for your acoustic track, using stereo recording is your best bet, otherwise you will end up with a fraction of the frequencies that are not nearly as wide in range.

Are high end acoustic guitars easier?

Not necessarily. The setup on a guitar — how high the strings are from the frets, etc. — mainly determines how easy the guitar is to play. More expensive guitars are often setup better, but if there’s nothing wrong with it, even an inexpensive guitar can usually be setup to be comfortable to play.

What is the most beautiful song to play on guitar?

Top 10 Most Beautiful Acoustic Guitar Songs

Metallica – Nothing Else Matters.
Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven.
Bob Dylan – Blowin ‘in the Wind.
Neil Young – The Needle and the Damage Done.
Johnny Cash – Hurt.
Fleetwood Mac – Landslide.
The Rolling Stones – Angie.
Bob Marley – Redemption Song.

Which Colour guitar is best?

Playing Style Versatile players who like to strum and pluck are perfect to look at with natural wood colored acoustic guitars. If you play heavy stuff on an acoustic guitar, then black may suit you best, especially if you do a lot of riffs and bass-heavy tunes.

Can you play acoustic guitar with distortion?

While distortion pedals without the blend control can still work with acoustic guitars, it’s hard to recommend them above the Sparkle Drive Mod since it has the tonal smoothness and versatility we’re looking for, in addition to the signal blending feature.

What pedals do I need for acoustic guitar?

Best Acoustic Guitar Pedals: 12 Pedals Acoustic Players Should Check Out

BOSS. Waza Craft CE-2W Chorus.
D’ADDARIO. Chromatic Tuner Pedal.
EARTHQUAKER DEVICES. Avalanche Run.
ELECTRO-HARMONIX. Tone Corset.
ERNIE BALL. Ambient Delay & Expression Overdrive.
FISHMAN. Aura Spectrum DI Preamp.
L.R. BAGGS. Session Acoustic DI.
ONE CONTROL.

Do you need a studio for the recording Revolution?

You don’t need a professional studio. Graham has a passion for audio and mixing. His tips and techniques are spot on. Often when I’m putting ideas together for my Into The Lair segment I will check out The Recording Revolution and see what Graham and his viewers are currently interested in and formulate my take on it. Good Job Graham. Dave Pensado

Is it easy to record an acoustic guitar?

You would think recording an acoustic guitar would be easy. And yet, 9 times out of 10 when I hear a mix from a home studio recording, the acoustic track sounds thin, harsh, muddy, and just downright disappointing.

Who are the people on the recording Revolution?

Graham has a passion for audio and mixing. His tips and techniques are spot on. Often when I’m putting ideas together for my Into The Lair segment I will check out The Recording Revolution and see what Graham and his viewers are currently interested in and formulate my take on it. Good Job Graham. Dave Pensado

What are the 4 rules of acoustic guitar recording?

The four rules above, however, are applicable EVERY time you sit down to record acoustic guitar and they will serve you well. Follow them and your recordings will improve. The rest is open to your tastes. Next week I’ll show you my favorite mic choice and placement, but for now I have two questions for you: