Mixing AG kind of depends on context. Just like any mix element, you want each to be heard as complimentary within the context of the whole mix.
In a larger band setting, that might mean that you drop the heck out of the low-mids, so that you're really just hearing more of the clicking sound. By itself, it probably sounds terrible, but in the context of the rest of the mix it fits.
On the other hand, a singer/songwriter whose main instrument is maybe 1-2 Acoustic Guitars, perhaps some supporting keyboards or something, will want a full-bodied acoustic sound. ...and in *that* setting, you'd definitely, definitely want a 2-mic capture (Neck and body,) as opposed to Di.
In nearly all cases, mics will sound better than the direct output of an AG, unless you're mixing something captured off a live recording; you're usually better off using the DI.
Check out Mixed By Mozart's "Your Mix Sucks," book. Also Mastering Audio by Bob Katz, as well as "The Adventures of Mixer Man." All very good reads.
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