Instrument and Vocal mic question

[velvetomatoe]

Ok so be patient with me. I'm just starting to build up a small home "studio". I'm recording everything from acoustic + vocals to full band rock. I was wondering what kind of mics I should use? I'm not looking for super expensive quality as I'm still very amateur but I would like something decent. I heard the Shure SM's are nice but I don't know the difference between the 57 + 58's. I'm looking for something in that price range with similar quality. These will be used for micing drums, guitars and bass. Also should I invest in a better vocal mic? and if yes should it be a condensor mic? Any and all input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

~Kevin~

 

[velvetomatoe]

sorry about the double post on this, computer froze in the middle. If an admin could delete this one, that'd be super. Thanks

 

[crazydoc]

What's your other equipment. Do you have a preamp with phantom power?

 

[maskedman72]

there are many good choices for you that are reasonably priced.
when i started out all i had was a few 57's. these are considered to be an industry standard for micing snare and guitars. but this is by far not the only choice. if i were in your shoes i would buy some 57's and a pair of sdc's like the octavia mc012's. than something for kick drum like a d112 and a ldc like a at4033. all of these mics can be found on ebay for good prices.