Comments on: Guitar Mic

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:53:00 +0000

Yeah, 1 on the Senn 906. I was really hesitant b/c I’ve never liked the 609′s but demo’d it (in 409 mode) and fell in love. At it’s price point, its tough to beat in sound quality and flexibility.

By: JB Bowling

JB Bowling — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:13:44 +0000

An AKG 414 with the 10dB pad engaged sounds great! Been using it for about 2 years.

By: Mike Sessler

Mike Sessler — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:57:57 +0000

We alternate between a Beta 57 and an e906 depending on which guitarist is playing. I’ve also used a regular old 57 more than once. A few years ago, when I had one at my disposal, I used a Rode NT-3 with great results.

By: Jason Cole

Jason Cole — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:27:56 +0000

I like the Senn 906 as well. The Royer ribbon mic works great too. Can’t remember the model number.

By: cliff skinner

cliff skinner — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:00:33 +0000

I tweeted this to you as well.
but this is more detailed:

I just got off a tour using a KSM-32 and i5 combo on my half stacks (I work for Kutless. so more of a rock sound). and depending on the music I’ll go with a 609 on it’s own (I cue it in my cue pack and move mic till I find right placement). I don’t mind the i5 on it’s own either. but I always try to pair it with either a 57, 609 or KSM-32 (I own the 32′s personally. but only take them on tour. I don’t want to fly with them)

By: timcorder

timcorder — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:19:37 +0000

Some additional Twitter input…

1. Palmer DI matched up with mics (going to have to check into this! A Palmer is pretty inexpensive and this isn’t the first I’ve heard of this)
2. 57s (lr) and 421 (c)
3. Shure SM7

By: timcorder

timcorder — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:54:49 +0000

I just demo’d a vintage 409 this weekend and loved it A LOT more than a 609. No comparison in fact. The 609 sounds so harsh and thin compared to a 409…its hard to believe the 609 is supposed to be its replacement. Interested to compare the 409 & 906 next week.

By: C Johnson

C Johnson — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:41:30 +0000

AE2500′s work well. the dual element design gives you some cool tone balancing options in a single mic.
i also love sennheiser e906 and of course a RE20 is always interesting

By: stevenbruce

stevenbruce — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:53:48 +0000

Wait…there are other mics you can use on electric guitar

By: josh collesano

josh collesano — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:59:52 +0000

right now we’re using Sennheiser 409′s inside our iso-cabs for our student ministries Electric Guitarists. My weapon of choice personally is still an SM 57.

By: jeff

jeff — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:52:48 +0000

i’m using a at4040 on both of my electrics thinking about adding a 57 with it both amps are in a iso cab off stage