Acoustic Guitar Direct Recording

[rjbriggs]

Does anyone have any ideas on how to record an acoustic electric (I have a Takamine ef-341c) direct? The sound can be very shallow and brittle. I would prefer not to use the mic'd approach and don't want to spend any money on effect units like the Boss AD-5.
Any assistance is much appreciated.

[drstawl]

Have you tried other pickups that bypass your guitar's internal electronics? I use a sound-hole pickup from George L (somebody swiped my Lawrence) that works pretty well, but good mics sound better. If the sound through the amp is acceptable, a line out from the amp might do the trick.

[Dom Franco]

Nothing beats the sound of a properly miked accoustic guitar! Why don't you want to use a microphone?...Noisy neighbors? bratty kids?... I had to build a sound proof room in the garage...and it was sooo worth it! Now my neighbor can run his leaf blower all afternoon...I have beautiful silence. You can find a bedroom and add a little sound muffing blankets and go for it!

Dom Franco

[rjbriggs]

Thanks for the help. I've tried the amp line out approach from my Crate acoustic amp and it sounds more acceptable. I would love to be able to use the mic'd approach but don't have the mic's nor the funds right now. I'm fairly new at the recording scene. Thanks again.