Next step up would be the Josephson Series Four, or the Audio-Technica AT
4053,
or maybe the Neumann KMS184. A lot more detail on a good guitar, without
being harsh. Probably the Neumann is the harshest of the three, even.

The guitar player is -usually- pretty steady on the mic, but how are the
Josephson and the 4053 off-axis?

I'm familiar with the Neumann.

Thanks, Scott!

stv