I have had difficulty in miking some acoustic instruments also, as the beautiful sound can't quite be accurately projected, but hey it's better than not being heard, I suppose. I have had the most difficulty in miking my Autoharp (Fladmark) which has an incredible range of highs & lows & reverb like crazy! I have not yet found the right mik for that, and since I bought the autoharp second hand--the deal of the century!- I did not have the opportunity to ask the luthier to install a pickup, which would of course be the most preferable. I have been told to try certain mics, and to place them above my left shoulder facing the back of my autoharp, but it just does not accurately reproduce the sound, and since I switch between a couple of other instruments during a set (or tune!) it is difficult to logistically have the right mics when & where I need them. Any suggestions? Thanks!