Best microphones for recording guitar: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar

Best microphones for recording guitar 2023: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar
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If you’re searching for the best microphones for recording guitar, we can only assume that you’re looking to record yourself playing, whether that’s at home or in the studio. Recording the guitar brings with it a special set of considerations, and there are certain tricks required to ensure your instrument sounds as good as it possibly can. 

Chief among these is choosing the microphones that you can afford, and happily you don’t have to spend a fortune to take home a great guitar mic. In this guide we’ll outline the top-rated microphones for recording guitars, across a range of different applications and recording situations.

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