Put a microphone in/close to it. Either a contact microphone or a regular one. Strike the thorns (spines?), bow it with a violin bow, drag your fingers on it. A

Put a microphone in/close to it. Either a contact microphone or a regular one. Strike the thorns (spines?), bow it with a violin bow, drag your fingers on it. Apply electronic effects to taste. Here's an Unplugged version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVjwEmzxy_w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVjwEmzxy_w