Music is about creativity that should have no boundaries but we can get lost in making sure certain mic positions look exactly what it says in a book, etc. It may seem like a joke that some people will follow these guidelines on recording, mixing and more but you'll be amazed at how unwillingly people will be to step outside of the box. With this being said, instead giving tips you'll read in every book, here are some weird creative choices I've made when recording instruments in vocals.
Drums: "Put a shirt on." The sound of a tight drums begins with deadning the drumkit. Taping on a shirt, tea towel or in some instances a pad (look in CVS and you'll know what I'm talking about), will help achieve this tighter sound. At first it won't sound as great in the live room but in the control room, the drummer will see the difference and a good drum sound is a good first impression to have with a band.
Guitars: "Small, Medium or Large." Believe in the power of small amps. I've used those belt hook up amps for a guitar solo in a song and man the tone sat well in song. Cabinets sound amazing live but you'll soon realize how a little 5 inch Silvertone Amp can sound bigger than a Marshall Cabinet.
Vocals: Not much on this one because all I want to say is to find the right mic that fits. Don't let prices of mics sway your judgement. I've seen a $300 mic beat $10,000 in a shootout because the vocalist sounded better in the cheaper one. Make the "glass shoe" fits.
I wish I had more but I've only started breaking the guidelines recently.
Barbossa even knows this....
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