[lolligagger]

I'm looking for something simple to record my acoustic guitar, which does not have a pick-up. I want to record chord progressions so that I can practice melodic lead lines. I suppose I could alway use a cassette player with a built in condenser mike, but maybe there is something a little more sophisticated available that will give me better sound quality. I could record into my computer and either play the files direct, or burn a disk for playback in my home stereo.

Suggestions are appreciated...links and/or photos to actual products would be nice.

 

[lolligagger]

Okay, something simple came my way...I borrowed a Yamaha MT4X from a friend at work who was a guitar mercenary back in the day. He says I can pretty much use it indefinitely as it was taking up space in a box in his basement.

http://www.kohlbeck.org/classics/bonneya/4track.html

Now I just need a microphone...any suggestions? Is it possible to get a microphone that will pick up my vocals and guitar at the same time, or a couple of guitars jamming acoustically in the same room, or do you all think I should just pick up a couple of Shure 57's and maybe a 58 and be done with it?

I'm pretty stoked about doing some recording this weekend :banana:

 

[lolligagger]

Thanks tg,

I got in the habit of buying good gear quite some time ago. Back in the day I had a half dozen Shure 58's for my band's vocals. I was just wondering if there was a "room mike" or whatever you might call it that I could sit in front of and play/sing at the same time...old school like.

Maybe I should consider a pick-up for the Larrivee and a 58 for me?

cheers,

 

[lolligagger]

I just bought myself a Shure 57, a boom stand and some headphones yesterday. I should have done this months ago, but I had to lay low for a while after buying one of faracasters fabulous used guitars. I recorded a couple of 2-track tunes yesterday evening...what a blast! I really wish I had done this sooner.

Now if only I can figure what all the little buttons and knob thingys do...should be a fun day.