by the way... is there an instrument you DON'T play??
Well, at the moment, dobro....

WHOLE different technique than slide guitar and I am just now learning it.
ALL THIS for the intro on one frickin' song..... buy a used dobro, get it ready to play at the volume it needs to be.....
Monday morning I try moving the mic like Mac suggested, but I have a feeling that I will end up electrificating (my own word!) it to be heard.