For a really true sound, I would use both an instrumental mike and the pickup. -Andy -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Manny Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 11:05 AM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] recording acoustic guitars Hi all, Many over here with a quick question. When recording an acoustic guitar, is it better to use a microphone or the pickup on it. Does it make a difference when recording an acoustic strum compared to lead rifts. Thanks, manny