i have sm57, 58 and AKGc1000s.

i have used both the 57 and 58 in live and (modest) recording sessions and the 1000 in recording sessions... (modest, in my home....)

The 1000 is far superior to the others for the pickup area and gives a great response without having to be so close to the instrument....

If your buying one mic for this purpose only, i would recommend the AKG over the Shure.

just my $.02 worth....

musicman....