Can someone explain different ways I can mike my acoustic for live shows?

[OozingBlues]

I was thinking a simple reliable mike that could go into the PA or into the clean channel of an amp. but i dont know if this is possible what are other alternatives?

[guit30]

Shure SM-57 is a good instrument mic, but honestly, a built in pickup or soundhole pickup are easier to use

[Cortfan]

Dean Markley or Seymore Duncan soundhole for less than $50. Or a SM-57 or even a 58 will work if you stand still.

[Cldplytkmn]

a few weeks ago i played an open mic with my new gibson that doesn't have a pickup in it yet, and got really good results from a single SM57, really crisp, clean sounding highs and plenty of bass. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one, but if for stage use you can't move, and i wouldn't use one with a band. As for pickups, i can't with a good conscious recommend anything but the K&K Trinity Western... in case you decide to go that route. I will be buying a 57 for computer recordings real soon, i think they work great in that capacity.

[Cldplytkmn]

i'm going to have to try that tioga...

best position i've used is six inches from the 12th fret, angled slightly toward the soundhole... this helps eliminate the BOOM when i play my dread... other body styles probably require different approaches.

[Cldplytkmn]

am i correct to assume you're dealing with a MID-LO boom? I don't have alot of experience on Jumbos, but i kinda dig their look for live performance