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buddy · 10th November 2009

I would split up acoustic and electric duties; I've never liked a condenser on electric guitars. Get a nice condenser for $1000 or less for your acoustic applications and use the rest for a cheap ribbon for electric guitars if the 57s aren't cutting it. Pearlman TM1, Bock 195, or any of the Peluso mics are all great condensers in that price range.

edit: A 414 is a good idea, too. It's not my favorite for vocals--too bland for me--but on everything else it sounds pretty good, and at that price range you can pick up a pair of them.

10th November 2009	#5
buddy Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 185	I would split up acoustic and electric duties; I've never liked a condenser on electric guitars. Get a nice condenser for $1000 or less for your acoustic applications and use the rest for a cheap ribbon for electric guitars if the 57s aren't cutting it. Pearlman TM1, Bock 195, or any of the Peluso mics are all great condensers in that price range. edit: A 414 is a good idea, too. It's not my favorite for vocals--too bland for me--but on everything else it sounds pretty good, and at that price range you can pick up a pair of them.