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Old 8th November 2006   #3
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There's also a resonant "bowl" up high on the neck facing backwards, you should probably mic this too, you may or may not want to use it later. I agree that you'll also want a mic a foot or foot & a half away, just up from the bridge probably, and a pair of good room mics 4 or 5 feet away and maybe another pair near the back wall back if your room is good sounding. But most of alll, use your ears- get your head down near the instrument while the guy's playing & wherever it sounds best to you, put the mic.
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