What is the best way to mic an acoustic guitar?

There are several ways to mic an acoustic guitar:

Traditional microphone on mic stand
Acoustic guitar pickup
Acoustic guitar with built-in internal microphone (eg. some Ovation guitars)

Which type of mic setup is ideal for recording? for playing live solo? for playing live with other musicians?

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1	Just found a guide to recording flamenco guitar. I think it might be useful link answered 28 May '10, 10:39 Tim 243●1●9 accept rate: 37%

2	For studio recording, place a condenser microphone about 12 inches away from the guitar, pointed at the 12th fret. Listen to the recording and adjust toward the soundhole for more bass, toward the headstock for less. link answered 17 Jun '10, 21:19 Aaron 1 21●1 accept rate: 0%

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