The Encyclopedia of Home Recording sponsors a microphone placement website called howtomic.com, and it’s just undergone a redesign. Pop on over and check it out. You’ll find the following helpful articles there:
How to Mic an Acoustic or Classical Guitar
How to Mic an Electric Guitar
How to Mic an Upright Bass
How to Mic an Electric Bass
How to Mic a Drum Set
How to Mic a Violin or Viola
How to Mic a Cello
How to Mic a Trumpet or Trombone
How to Mic a French Horn
How to Mic a Saxophone or Clarinet
How to Mic a Flute
How to Mic a Piano