Place an acoustic guitar on a stand around 2 feet in front of your drum set. Preferably with the guitar’s opening looking away from the drums. Place a condenser microphone pointing at the guitar's opening. The sound of the drums will reverberate inside the guitar resonance box and be picked up by the condenser. A lot of reverb, maybe some echo. You might love it, you might hate it. That’s OK. It’s a fun experiment.
This is a strange idea, no doubt about it. Want to hear how it sounds? Check out this video.
Pros to this technique:
- You can achieve a very big room sound with easy to find elements (you can always get or borrow a cheap acoustic guitar and try it out).
- It’s a great way to start experimenting with sounds and adding tools to your sound arsenal. Who knows? Maybe you find a sound you were looking for.
Cons:
- Given the roomy and reverberating sound, it’s not advisable for busy drumming.
- It’s experimental. It won’t serve every situation.
