The AT mic on the Ovation sounded OK, but I broke out the D-18 and put a Fathead II ribbon mic about 12" away. Had to crank the gain on the pre because ribbon, but WHAT TONE! This is it as far as what I am looking for for flatpick guitar. I think it sounds great and will post a sample as soon as I can manage 4 verses without a fuck-up. I have a real nice Blackberry Blossom worked up, it rips pretty good, but getting the rhythm side right is proving tough. Or I'm picky and insecure about what y'all might think. I'll have it by Friday night.
My back-up (rhythm) sucks. I've been practicing single-note melodies so much for months, I can't lay a damn rhythm track worth a shit to save my life. A 4-verse ABAB fiddle tune and I am pushing and pulling like a crazy cat clock. I swear I wasted like 20 takes last night and my fingers are sore as hell today.
A part:
G-D-C-G-C-G-A-D
G-D-C-G-C-G-D-G:|
B part:
Em-B7-Em-C-G-D-G:|
I am in my late 50's and am terrified of arthritis 'cause my Mom had it bad. Nothing yet, just tendonitis, thank God.