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Posted by: Smells Dec 19 2007, 12:01 PM

You will have seen Muris`s custom guitar on his lessons, it was made by MK Guitars in Bosnia for him, its a beautifully finished and great looking guitar and not too long ago he posted http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=8302 thread.

This got me thinking blink.gif

Next year I was looking at making a "top end" guitar purchase, but wasnt 100% sure exactly what to get, Ibanez? PRS? this seemed like a really excellent alternative, spec my own guitar! ,I had a read through Muris`s post and he gave me the contact details.

I did a bit of research on woods, pickups, hardware etc, colours, finishes and sent an email with the specs of a custom guitar I would like, to my delight I received an email back with a price, estimated building time and confirmation that this guitar would not be a problem to build.

The choice was easy........ I had to have it laugh.gif

I have lots of comunications from Mirza of MK guitars and he has very kindly said that he`d take photos for me through various stages of the build, I`m not going to tell you my specs until its finished (around 5 months) but thought I`d start this thread to share my journey with you.

Heres the first picture biggrin.gif You may notice that he`s written on it, it say "Chris , Merry Christmas & happy new year" I liked that biggrin.gif


Posted by: Muris Dec 19 2007, 11:13 PM

Ahhhhhhh biggrin.gif

P.S I DO know your specs,gonna keep silence rolling ph34r.gif wink.gif

Posted by: Smells Dec 19 2007, 11:25 PM

this is me at the mo ----> biggrin.gif

laugh.gif

Posted by: tonymiro Dec 20 2007, 12:08 AM

looking great already Chris smile.gif . Has to be the best Xmas 'card' I've ever seen biggrin.gif .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Smells Dec 20 2007, 12:25 AM

QUOTE (tonymiro @ Dec 19 2007, 11:08 PM) *
looking great already Chris smile.gif . Has to be the best Xmas 'card' I've ever seen biggrin.gif .

Cheers,
Tony


lol yea defo! Made my day, the whining customers on the end of the phone really had no effect on me today laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 6 2008, 10:15 PM

Small update from me,just as I promised. biggrin.gif

I didn't take a picture of neck tho,it's under some pressure machine
and he doesn't want you to have heart attack laugh.gif





Posted by: preownedguitar Jan 6 2008, 10:20 PM

Looks great already smile.gif

Posted by: Smells Jan 6 2008, 10:21 PM

oh wow!! Muris thanks so much mate! its come on a lot from the christmas picture.

ooh you`ve just made my night, thank you mate your a star! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Has he given ya any hints on finish etc wink.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 6 2008, 10:23 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 6 2008, 10:21 PM) *
oh wow!! Muris thanks so much mate! its come on a lot from the christmas picture.

ooh you`ve just made my night, thank you mate your a star! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


You're welcome,gonna keep you updated biggrin.gif

Posted by: tonymiro Jan 6 2008, 11:19 PM

Looks like a smasher Chris - and great photos as well Muris smile.gif .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 6 2008, 11:37 PM

oh man it looks great!congrats!

Posted by: Muris Jan 27 2008, 08:06 PM

Another one pic from me Chris,neck will be fully done tonight tho,
needs to be rounded from the back,few hours of work and that's it!!

As you can see,I putted some PUs and bridge just for the impression,
those are not your pieces of course. biggrin.gif

Mirza told me about color you wanted,nice choice I can say mate wink.gif
Ohh and btw,seems like have got nicer piece of Rosewood than I . smile.gif

Enjoy!!


Posted by: Smells Jan 27 2008, 08:19 PM

biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

cool thanks mate, its certainly coming along quickly now smile.gif

one of my favourite colours wink.gif when I saw it on another guitar it was just the finish I was looking for! smile.gif

Thanks so much for posting these for me, really appreciate it biggrin.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 27 2008, 08:21 PM

You're welcome,will keep you updated as I promised wink.gif

Posted by: skennington Jan 27 2008, 08:34 PM

[quote name='Muris' date='Jan 27 2008, 02:21 PM' post='127594']
You're welcome,will keep you updated as I promised wink.gif
[/quote


I think this is awsome Muris that you do this for another member. I'm sure you and Chris go back awhile here at GMC.

Chris, Great choices man from what I see so far. I'm going to subcribe to this thread right now!

Posted by: Muris Jan 27 2008, 08:37 PM

QUOTE (skennington @ Jan 27 2008, 08:34 PM) *
I think this is awsome Muris that you do this for another member. I'm sure you and Chris go back awhile here at GMC.

Chris, Great choices man from what I see so far. I'm going to subcribe to this thread right now!


That's the least I can do,thanks tho smile.gif

Posted by: Owen Jan 27 2008, 08:37 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 27 2008, 11:19 AM) *
biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

cool thanks mate, its certainly coming along quickly now smile.gif

one of my favourite colours wink.gif when I saw it on another guitar it was just the finish I was looking for! smile.gif

Thanks so much for posting these for me, really appreciate it biggrin.gif


It's gotta be the same colour as Muris' one, all this winking laugh.gif

Looks lovely already though Chris! tongue.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 27 2008, 08:39 PM

QUOTE (Owen @ Jan 27 2008, 08:37 PM) *
It's gotta be the same colour as Muris' one, all this winking laugh.gif


Nope,it's NOT the same color biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jan 27 2008, 08:40 PM

QUOTE (Owen @ Jan 27 2008, 07:37 PM) *
It's gotta be the same colour as Muris' one, all this winking laugh.gif

Looks lovely already though Chris! tongue.gif


laugh.gif you`ll have to wait n see wink.gif laugh.gif

yea looking good, little while longer to wait yet tho smile.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 27 2008, 08:41 PM

BTW,check out lines on the fingerboard rosewood...mmmm...yummy rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Smells Jan 27 2008, 08:45 PM

QUOTE (Muris @ Jan 27 2008, 07:41 PM) *
BTW,check out lines on the fingerboard rosewood...mmmm...yummy rolleyes.gif


cool.gif I know, its all looking fantastic! I`ve so done the right thing biggrin.gif

Posted by: Iluha Jan 27 2008, 08:54 PM

Wow makes me want one too XD probably too expansive for me though, can't wait to see the colour you chose wink.gif

Posted by: Owen Jan 27 2008, 09:12 PM

QUOTE (Iluha @ Jan 27 2008, 11:54 AM) *
Wow makes me want one too XD probably too expansive for me though, can't wait to see the colour you chose wink.gif


Agreed, GPS (Guitar Purchase Syndrome not Global Positioning System) is getting to me! biggrin.gif

tongue.gif I'm still trying to get to grips with all this *nudge nudge wink wink* stuff though, thinkin maybe its gonna be bright pink or something laugh.gif

Posted by: Bondy Jan 27 2008, 10:08 PM

Man i'am so jealous smells that guitar is gonna look awesome i wish i could afford one like that

Posted by: Smells Jan 27 2008, 10:29 PM

QUOTE (Bondy @ Jan 27 2008, 09:08 PM) *
Man i'am so jealous smells that guitar is gonna look awesome i wish i could afford one like that


Cheers Bondy, looking good smile.gif well , it`ll be a while before I make another gear puchase so I figured I`d "just go for it!" smile.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 27 2008, 11:49 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 27 2008, 10:29 PM) *
well , it`ll be a while before I make another gear puchase so I figured I`d "just go for it!" smile.gif


Smart choice,I'll test it and you're gonna love it wink.gif

Posted by: Smells Jan 28 2008, 12:50 AM

QUOTE (Owen @ Jan 27 2008, 08:12 PM) *
thinkin maybe its gonna be bright pink or something laugh.gif


laugh.gif

when you see the colour I`ll tell ya a little story `bout it, but bea this quote in mind wink.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Feb 26 2008, 03:02 PM

Mirza is gonna start with painting both body and neck by the end of the week,
in a mean while I grabbed neck and took few picts,
it's all rounded,feels great I have to say. wink.gif



Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 26 2008, 03:18 PM

How much would it cost for an all through neck and it all made of sitka spruce? As I may buy one to try and motivate me to keep playing guitar

Posted by: Smells Feb 26 2008, 03:59 PM

thanks for the update Muris biggrin.gif really appreciate it smile.gif

Posted by: Melvyn Feb 26 2008, 04:21 PM

Wow. that loosk amazing so far biggrin.gif

How much is it setting you back?

Posted by: Smells Feb 26 2008, 04:26 PM

QUOTE (Melvyn @ Feb 26 2008, 03:21 PM) *
Wow. that loosk amazing so far biggrin.gif

How much is it setting you back?


thanks mate, yea cant wait till its all finished and in my grubby mitts biggrin.gif

When I`ve got it I`ll do a run down on everything, but for a custom made guitar its an amazing deal! lets just say that for now wink.gif

Posted by: Muris Feb 26 2008, 04:55 PM

QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 26 2008, 03:18 PM) *
How much would it cost for an all through neck and it all made of sitka spruce? As I may buy one to try and motivate me to keep playing guitar


Have no idea,really,you would have to ask Mirza smile.gif

You're welcome Chris wink.gif

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 26 2008, 04:58 PM

QUOTE (Muris @ Feb 26 2008, 03:55 PM) *
Have no idea,really,you would have to ask Mirza smile.gif

You're welcome Chris wink.gif

How much detail does he need to make an accurate quote. I will send him an email as I have the money. How much does he charge upfront or is it all the cost upfront?

Posted by: Muris Feb 26 2008, 05:16 PM

I don't have nothing to do with that,trust me,I'm just a player. biggrin.gif

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 26 2008, 05:19 PM

Ok. I sent him an email. smile.gif I'm a bit worried that what I asked for will look hideous lol. I'll post a new thread about a custom and see if I can get a bit closer to what will look nice. smile.gif

Posted by: Muris Feb 26 2008, 05:30 PM

Ok smile.gif

Posted by: Toni Suominen Feb 26 2008, 05:40 PM

Wow, that guitar is coming along very nicely, can't wait for more pictures! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Muris Mar 15 2008, 01:16 AM

I spoke with Mirza today,
he finished painting and now he's into lacquer part.
Says he spent more time then expected to find the right level of the color
but he also says that you're gonna like it. wink.gif

He'll send me few picts on Monday and then I'm gonna post them here. smile.gif

Posted by: Smells Mar 15 2008, 01:33 AM

*quick tremble with excitement* laugh.gif

Cool, thanks mate, cant wait for the pics, I just know I`m gunna love it wub.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: Muris Mar 21 2008, 03:05 AM

Sorry for delay Chris,haven't got any picts from Mirza this week.
I guess his head is in clouds or som. laugh.gif

Anyhow,I'll go to his shop tomorrow and take few pictures,no worries. smile.gif

Posted by: Smells Mar 23 2008, 01:57 AM

no worries mate, look forward to them biggrin.gif

Soz, I did spot this before, been a bit tied up lately, thanks again smile.gif

Posted by: Tjchep Mar 23 2008, 02:01 AM

Smells you are one lucky man!!

I must ask is that schaller locking trem? or just an Original FR?

Posted by: Smells Mar 23 2008, 02:04 AM

cant wait to get it laugh.gif it will be a schaller locking trem mate

Posted by: Tjchep Mar 23 2008, 02:05 AM

QUOTE (Smells @ Mar 23 2008, 02:04 AM) *
it will be a schaller locking trem mate


Very cool mate. Guitar is already looking great..

I'm thinking about one of these for my first real guitar. smile.gif.

Any expected time for it to be finished?

Posted by: Smells Mar 23 2008, 02:06 AM

errm not 100%, Muris may be able to answer that one better, but I`m guessing another month or so??

Posted by: Tjchep Mar 23 2008, 02:20 AM

You should do a Review of it when you get your hands on it!

Posted by: Smells Mar 23 2008, 10:02 AM

QUOTE (Tjchep @ Mar 23 2008, 01:20 AM) *
You should do a Review of it when you get your hands on it!


Certainly will biggrin.gif

Posted by: USAMAN Apr 27 2008, 06:17 PM

Ok,
I was following this for a while....
What gives?
I wanna know if you got it yet.
Got any new pics man?
dont keep me waiting.

<8)

Posted by: Smells Apr 27 2008, 08:22 PM

QUOTE (USAMAN @ Apr 27 2008, 06:17 PM) *
Ok,
I was following this for a while....
What gives?
I wanna know if you got it yet.
Got any new pics man?
dont keep me waiting.

<8)


laugh.gif not got it yet, soon I hope

I got some new pics from Muris a few weeks back but I`m holding them back till I get the guitar then I`ll piece it all together wink.gif

Posted by: USAMAN Apr 27 2008, 10:57 PM

ArGgGGggGggggg!

Your killin me dude.

Posted by: Smells Apr 27 2008, 10:58 PM

QUOTE (USAMAN @ Apr 27 2008, 10:57 PM) *
ArGgGGggGggggg!

Your killin me dude.


laugh.gif laugh.gif

Sorry mate, not long now, lets just say its looking pretty sweet atm biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 10:17 AM

Well for any one that has followed this thread the fantastic moment will soon be here, the guitar is FINISHED biggrin.gif

today it should be in the capable & safe hands of Muris who is going to test out the guitar for me to make sure that it is 100% (I`ve asked him to leave as much "Muris residue" on it as possible in the vein hope that my fingers will draw in the magic that he possess`s laugh.gif)

I recieved two pictures on monday from Mirza (the incredibly talented man that makes these guitars) of the finished guitar, calling it a guitar doesnt seem right, its more than that, its an absolutly beautiful and incredible piece of art, once the guitar has been tested by Muris and he gives it the thumbs up it will then be sent to me and then I will collate all the pictures that I recieved whilst it was being built along with the specs etc for you guys to check out also.

Sorry USAMAN to keep ya on tender hooks for a little longer laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 11 2008, 10:30 AM

Just a quick bump,I'll have it in less then 2 hours,
ripping is about to begin,no mercy tho laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Strungout180 Jun 11 2008, 10:31 AM

stop toying with us and make with the pics already mad.gif

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 10:35 AM

QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jun 11 2008, 10:30 AM) *
Just a quick bump,I'll have it in less then 2 hours,
ripping is about to begin,no mercy tho laugh.gif laugh.gif


cool.gif cant wait for your verdict smile.gif

QUOTE (Strungout180 @ Jun 11 2008, 10:31 AM) *
stop toying with us and make with the pics already mad.gif


laugh.gif

Posted by: chast Jun 11 2008, 11:48 AM

I can't wait for the pictures and of course also hearing it smile.gif

Posted by: skennington Jun 11 2008, 01:05 PM

And the saga continues, still no pic's....... sad.gif My palms are sweating atm. Thought when I saw your reply, you would have something to show. Oh well, won't be long now I guess.. smile.gif

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 01:38 PM

QUOTE (skennington @ Jun 11 2008, 01:05 PM) *
And the saga continues, still no pic's....... sad.gif


aww, sorry mate laugh.gif as soon as Muris gives it the OK I`ll start adding the photo`s, hows that, then when I get it, I`ll do some more pics and a bit of a review on it myself

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 11 2008, 01:47 PM

I've done my best to keep my mouth shut, be patient and wait for the pictures as I was sure they'd come in due time..
But now I can't take it anymore, my patience is shattered and my urge to see those pictures are so overwhelming I fantazise about them at night. Why Smells, WHY do you have to make me wait any longer??? POST THE PICTURES!!! wacko.gif

NOW! blink.gif

NOw! mad.gif

Please! sad.gif

Pliiiiz! unsure.gif

I'll be nice at least for a week, pleeease!!! biggrin.gif


I'm sorry, I just had to get that out laugh.gif

QUOTE (Smells @ Jun 11 2008, 02:38 PM) *
aww, sorry mate laugh.gif as soon as Muris gives it the OK I`ll start adding the photo`s, hows that, then when I get it, I`ll do some more pics and a bit of a review on it myself


Ok, sounds good, but hurry hurry hurry biggrin.gif

Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 11 2008, 01:54 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jun 11 2008, 01:17 AM) *
(I`ve asked him to leave as much "Muris residue" on it as possible in the vein hope that my fingers will draw in the magic that he possess`s laugh.gif)


Its sold on ebay but it cost about £9,000,000 laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 11 2008, 05:16 PM

I'm sending video clip and pictures to Chris,
his axe is beauty to say the least biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 09:33 PM

ok ok ok ok ok, you`ve won you lot laugh.gif you`ve beaten me down *drum roll*

Ladies & gentlemen, boys n girls I will now reveal to you the pictures that Muris has filtered out to me over the last few months smile.gif




So we have a maple neck with a rosewood 24 fret fingerboard



Early stages of painting, mahogany body with flamed maple top,



Painting completed, some laquer to be applied and lots and lots of polishing, purple sunburst finish wink.gif

AND FINALLY WITHOUT FURTHER A DO *more drum rolls*



The finished baby!! (I have two more pics at work that I forgot to email to myself that show it off beautifully, will add tomorrow!)

Duncan Distortion™ SH-6 and TB-6 pickups
Schaller locking trem
Gold hardware (sorry OC know its not your thing but I love it lol)


Cant wait to have this thing in my hands! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif some more testing to do, Muris has had a play and given me the thumbs up, thats good enough for me smile.gif
I`m really chuffed with how its turned out, I gotta say that I owe Muris a huuuuge amount of thanks for keeping me updated and looking after my interest in the way that he has, what a guy!! thanks mate smile.gif

Will take lots more photos when I have it in my possesion! Hope you guys like it as much as I do, well I dont mind if ya dont, I love it laugh.gif smile.gif













Posted by: Bondy Jun 11 2008, 09:36 PM

Awesome Chris absolutely bloddy brill

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Jun 11 2008, 09:37 PM

One hell of a nice guitar smile.gif Congratz Smells!

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 09:52 PM

thanks guys smile.gif i think it looks great wub.gif

Posted by: Siggum Jun 11 2008, 09:55 PM

Big grats m8, it looks awsome cool.gif

Posted by: skennington Jun 11 2008, 09:56 PM

Wow! Very nice guitar man! smile.gif Congats, I know you are chompin at the bit to play it. You'll really be crankin out those SI lessons now! laugh.gif wink.gif


Posted by: audiopaal Jun 11 2008, 09:59 PM

Wow, just wow!!
Congratulations on a fantastic guitar!!! smile.gif

I have to ask Mirza if he can make me a LES PAAL! Now that would be great biggrin.gif

Posted by: Siggum Jun 11 2008, 10:03 PM

QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jun 11 2008, 10:59 PM) *
Wow, just wow!!
Congratulations on a fantastic guitar!!! smile.gif

I have to ask Mirza if he can make me a LES PAAL! Now that would be great biggrin.gif


laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Nick325 Jun 11 2008, 10:14 PM

thats an awesome looking guitar chris

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 10:19 PM

thanks guys, tis awesome, I`m so pleased

Paal, that was my reaction only lots n lots more wows lol! a Les Paal would be awesome laugh.gif

Skenny, you bet ya ! I was about to start videoing a lesson but I might just have to wait till I get it now lol, still a little more waiting yet tho for final testing smile.gif

Posted by: chast Jun 11 2008, 10:28 PM

Looks really cool smile.gif
Did Mirza (hope I remember that name correct) also the painting job ?

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 10:32 PM

QUOTE (chast @ Jun 11 2008, 10:28 PM) *
Looks really cool smile.gif
Did Mirza (hope I remember that name correct) also the painting job ?


he does everything mate smile.gif I chose the colour and sent him a pic of the kind of look I wanted and he did his best to copy it, pretty darn close, in fact better biggrin.gif

Posted by: g-forcelover Jun 11 2008, 10:36 PM

How much would it cost in $ for that guy to make me one of those? (if it has already been posted, whoops)

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 10:43 PM

not sure to be honest, depends on spec I guess, Muris is the man to ask really something around $2000 at a guess

Posted by: g-forcelover Jun 11 2008, 10:45 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jun 11 2008, 05:43 PM) *
not sure to be honest, depends on spec I guess, Muris is the man to ask really something around $2000 at a guess


Crap. A bit much for a 12 year old kid. well, I'll start saving money now, in about 2 years, I'll get one. I'm not spending money on anything, after I go to guitar center. I shall get one!!!!

Posted by: chast Jun 11 2008, 10:47 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jun 11 2008, 11:32 PM) *
he does everything mate smile.gif I chose the colour and sent him a pic of the kind of look I wanted and he did his best to copy it, pretty darn close, in fact better biggrin.gif


That's great smile.gif
Can't wait for the videos Muris did :>

Posted by: Strungout180 Jun 11 2008, 11:00 PM

Finally! The guitar looks amazing Smells, the finish is just flawless. I can't wait to see it in action.

Now, I wonder if Mirza would be interested in making a Les Paul...

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 11 2008, 11:13 PM

WOW BIG CONGRATS SMELLS !!

Thats a beauty!!! smile.gif

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 11 2008, 11:19 PM

Now that's a beautiful guitar man. Excellent piece of craftsmanship! smile.gif Congratulations man smile.gif

Posted by: jacmoe Jun 11 2008, 11:37 PM

Wow! Congratulations! biggrin.gif

You must be a happy man, Smells!
And you've got great taste as well. smile.gif

Around 2,000 sounds like a (unbelievable) bargain - when a regular factory made Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Electric Guitar sells for $3,213.00.
I have no idea what PRS charge for their private stock guitars ..

Woohoo! tongue.gif

Posted by: Smells Jun 11 2008, 11:49 PM

agreed mate, I thought it was a deal too smile.gif

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 11 2008, 11:53 PM

Just beautiful ...

Posted by: Smells Jun 12 2008, 12:15 AM

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jun 11 2008, 11:19 PM) *
Excellent piece of craftsmanship! smile.gif Congratulations man smile.gif

thansk Ivan, yea its an absolute work of art, Mirza is a genius smile.gif


QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 11 2008, 11:53 PM) *
Just beautiful ...


totally, best word to describe it wub.gif

Posted by: MickeM Jun 12 2008, 12:27 AM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jun 11 2008, 11:43 PM) *
not sure to be honest, depends on spec I guess, Muris is the man to ask really something around $2000 at a guess

Congrats on a beautiful guitar!
That's $2000 well spent, it's a safe guess to say you get a lot lot more worth of guitar this way.

QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jun 11 2008, 10:59 PM) *
I have to ask Mirza if he can make me a LES PAAL! Now that would be great biggrin.gif

Oh... laugh.gif ouch. rolleyes.gif

Mirza had a question about that he wanted me to forward to your. He was planning to make one more Les Paul but now you're paying him to make one less, Paal. It's been very confusing, he made a note of not doing one more. According to the not he will not make one less Paal so now he's actually back to where he started, to make one more Les Paul.

Are you infact paying him to make one less, Paal?

mellow.gif

Posted by: bsamn Jun 12 2008, 12:38 AM

I have been wanting to see this guitar, it is awesome better that i thought really.

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 12 2008, 07:57 AM

QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 12 2008, 01:27 AM) *
Mirza had a question about that he wanted me to forward to your. He was planning to make one more Les Paul but now you're paying him to make one less, Paal. It's been very confusing, he made a note of not doing one more. According to the not he will not make one less Paal so now he's actually back to where he started, to make one more Les Paul.

Are you infact paying him to make one less, Paal?

mellow.gif


You confused me there laugh.gif
I haven't been in contact with him yet, but I really want him to make a Les Paal (or Les Pål, with the norwegian letter) smile.gif
Is he saying he won't build Les Paul's? mellow.gif

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Jun 12 2008, 09:07 AM

S..t!! Can you send me a little piece of your beautiful cake? biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jun 12 2008, 09:38 AM

Thanks a lot guys, its a decision I`m definatly not going to regret for sure biggrin.gif

A couple more pics, the guy in the photo is Mirza smile.gif




Posted by: audiopaal Jun 12 2008, 09:40 AM

Wow, that's an awesome guitar!!!!
I want one too wub.gif

Posted by: Bali Jun 12 2008, 09:49 AM

It looks absolutely stunning...

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 12 2008, 10:10 AM

"your beautiful,your beautiful its truth"James Blunt high singing.smile.gif
Congrats on the amazing guitar Smells.smile.gif

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 12 2008, 11:15 AM

Go Mirza! biggrin.gif

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jun 12 2008, 11:32 AM

Looks good. Even with gold hardware biggrin.gif I think gold hardware does actually fit on that guitar quite well. You can't cover up a turd with gold lol but a beauty looks even more stunning with gold biggrin.gif

Posted by: DeepRoots Jun 12 2008, 11:40 AM

Wow- i missed this thread from start to finish i think!

But wow Chris, congrats on your new toy-- its beautiful.

But you know what- the other day i was dreaming about my own custom MK guitar with gold hardware and a purple paint job like that one ohmy.gif

Guess that i'll have to think up something original now mad.gif mad.gif

laugh.gif Can't wait to see some clips of that bad boy in action though wink.gif

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 12 2008, 12:37 PM

QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jun 12 2008, 02:57 AM) *
You confused me there laugh.gif
I haven't been in contact with him yet, but I really want him to make a Les Paal (or Les Pål, with the norwegian letter) smile.gif
Is he saying he won't build Les Paul's? mellow.gif


A subtle play on words I think ...

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 12 2008, 12:43 PM

QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 12 2008, 01:37 PM) *
A subtle play on words I think ...


I think so too, but I'm not sure as I got really confused laugh.gif


Posted by: Zizi Top Jun 12 2008, 02:40 PM

Wow, that looks great ! I'm really interested in getting a custom guitar too, (not now, in a couple of month maybe, or even later) and I love this piece of art !

Edit : Does Mirza have a website ??

Posted by: Smells Jun 12 2008, 03:46 PM

QUOTE (Zizi Top @ Jun 12 2008, 02:40 PM) *
Edit : Does Mirza have a website ??


No he doesnt, Muris will be able to fill you in on the details a little better than myself, but from what I understand he does it mainly as a hobby as he has a full time job in large company. its just word of mouth mainly smile.gif

Posted by: kyldeee Jun 12 2008, 04:18 PM

WOW, gongrats Smells, the guitar looks awesome... smile.gif I want one so bad, it would be great to have my own custom guitar, maybe I should get one since I'm thinkin' of getting a new guitar soon, and I'm ready to spend 1500-2000 € on it.... smile.gif

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 12 2008, 07:41 PM

It looks so great!! Congrats Chris!!

Posted by: AJRAD Jun 12 2008, 08:12 PM

wowwwwww sexy guitar man!

Posted by: Smells Jun 12 2008, 08:30 PM

QUOTE (AJRAD @ Jun 12 2008, 08:12 PM) *
wowwwwww sexy guitar man!


laugh.gif thanks mate and thanks everyone for the great comments

Posted by: chast Jun 12 2008, 08:31 PM

When do we get to see the video Muris made ? :>

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Jun 12 2008, 09:04 PM

omg after so long its definately worth the wait mate! you lucky lucky boy lol that is a beut

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Jun 13 2008, 12:10 PM

Wow beautiful guitar, Really nice biggrin.gif

Posted by: USAMAN Jun 13 2008, 03:51 PM

Its about time.....kept me waiting for pics long enough....lol

Posted by: -Zion- Jun 14 2008, 08:06 PM

fantastic job.. looks great.. smile.gif

Posted by: Xose Pineda Jun 21 2008, 12:06 AM

It's a beautiful guitar. Really nice.

Sounds good?

Posted by: Smells Jun 21 2008, 12:26 AM

QUOTE (Xose Pineda @ Jun 21 2008, 12:06 AM) *
It's a beautiful guitar. Really nice.

Sounds good?


not got it yet mate, some testing still left, hopefully soon biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jul 14 2008, 10:59 AM

I recieved my guitar a week ago now, so I thought I`d round this thread off with a couple more pics.

I cant tell you how happy I am with it, the pictures (and I`m sure Muris will back me up here) dont do it justice at all, its really beautiful.
I`ll be doing some recording/video with it over the coming couple of weeks so should be able to see it a little better then I hope smile.gif







and finally



What!!??? dont you sleep with your guitars??? laugh.gif laugh.gif


Posted by: audiopaal Jul 14 2008, 11:31 AM

Nice pics mate smile.gif
Nice guitar and nice t-shirt wink.gif

Posted by: Siggum Jul 14 2008, 11:37 AM

Nice guitar mate, it makes me want to get a custom as well biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jul 14 2008, 11:47 AM

QUOTE (Siggum @ Jul 14 2008, 11:37 AM) *
Nice guitar mate, it makes me want to get a custom as well biggrin.gif


well i can certainly recomend getting one from Mirza smile.gif

Posted by: MickeM Jul 14 2008, 11:49 AM

laugh.gif looks real comfie there, you and the guitar biggrin.gif

Sure is a beatutiful guitar!

Posted by: DeepRoots Jul 14 2008, 11:56 AM

Looks stunning in the last picture........guitar looks good too biggrin.gif

unsure.gif

laugh.gif Seriously though many congrats on the guitar Chris- Hopefully i'll be on Mirza's client list sometime soon,

Posted by: bsamn Jul 14 2008, 01:09 PM

Awesome dude,

Congratulations.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 14 2008, 02:26 PM

The last picture was just too much for me laugh.gif laugh.gif

Congrats once more Chris,enjoy it!! smile.gif

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 14 2008, 02:28 PM

Congrats on the guitar! Look absolutely awesome! smile.gif

Posted by: bladzerok Jul 14 2008, 02:36 PM

wow... beautiful.
gold hardware really flash with the purple flamed top
the shape and colors make it look a bit like the herman li signature guitar( but your is way cooler cool.gif )

Posted by: jacmoe Jul 14 2008, 05:40 PM

What a dream guitar! laugh.gif blink.gif

Congratulations! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Nick325 Jul 14 2008, 05:44 PM

thats an awesome guitar, congrats Chris smile.gif

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jul 14 2008, 08:38 PM

Oooooh, I WANT A VALERO CUSTOM GUITAR !!!!!! laugh.giflaugh.gif

Seriously, amazing guitar, love it !!!!

Posted by: skennington Jul 14 2008, 09:07 PM

Nice to see you have it man! Might want to quit dreaming and get up, I think I see the baby monitor going off. tongue.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 15 2008, 01:35 AM

Also I must add that this guitar feels AMAZING when you play it,
and this wonderful purple-gold combo is just... smile.gif

Posted by: kjutte Jul 15 2008, 10:07 AM

Congrats man! May I ask though, why you didn't want a middle pickup?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 18 2008, 12:39 AM

When can we expect some clips of neat playing??? biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Jul 18 2008, 12:43 AM

QUOTE (kjutte @ Jul 15 2008, 10:07 AM) *
Congrats man! May I ask though, why you didn't want a middle pickup?


Had several guitars with a middle pickup, never used it smile.gif


QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jul 18 2008, 12:39 AM) *
When can we expect some clips of neat playing??? biggrin.gif


very very soon wink.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 18 2008, 12:44 AM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jul 18 2008, 01:43 AM) *
very very soon wink.gif



mmmmmm biggrin.gif

Posted by: Ognjen Protic Jul 18 2008, 12:50 AM

I want 1! tongue.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 18 2008, 12:51 AM

QUOTE (Ognjen Protic @ Jul 18 2008, 01:50 AM) *
I want 1! tongue.gif



I want 5 laugh.gif

Posted by: Smells Jul 18 2008, 12:52 AM

QUOTE (Ognjen Protic @ Jul 18 2008, 12:50 AM) *
I want 1! tongue.gif



well this is the greatest thing about it, there is only one like this in the world, and its mine biggrin.gif all mine muhahahah laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 18 2008, 12:52 AM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jul 18 2008, 01:52 AM) *
well this is the greatest thing about it, there is only one like this in the world, and its mine biggrin.gif all mine muhahahah laugh.gif


Now that was mean laugh.gif

Posted by: Smells Jul 18 2008, 12:56 AM

QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jul 18 2008, 12:52 AM) *
Now that was mean laugh.gif


laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Tjchep Jul 18 2008, 11:07 PM

Hey, Smells - I'll give you my autograph for that guitar?


Posted by: Smells Jul 18 2008, 11:10 PM

QUOTE (Tjchep @ Jul 18 2008, 11:07 PM) *
Hey, Smells - I'll give you my autograph for that guitar?


hmm, tempting laugh.gif but I`ll pass laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 19 2008, 12:00 AM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jul 19 2008, 12:10 AM) *
hmm, tempting laugh.gif but I`ll pass laugh.gif


Why?? ohmy.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Tjchep Jul 19 2008, 05:45 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jul 18 2008, 11:10 PM) *
hmm, tempting laugh.gif but I`ll pass laugh.gif


Weird.

I've never been turned down before. tongue.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 20 2008, 04:01 PM

QUOTE (Tjchep @ Jul 19 2008, 06:45 PM) *
Weird.

I've never been turned down before. tongue.gif


There is always the first time I guess wink.gif

Posted by: IDontWantMyUsername Jul 20 2008, 06:20 PM

Wow, I've never seen this thread before. Strange blink.gif
Anyways, I'm stunned by the beauty you have there, and it has convinced me; I shall get enough money for a custom guitar in at least a year! biggrin.gif And by the way, could you tell what made you choose just those specs? You said there was a special reason why you chose that colour, and you tickled my curiosity! biggrin.gif

Posted by: botoxfox Jul 25 2008, 09:26 AM

Happy belated NGD!

Posted by: Smells Jul 25 2008, 09:33 AM

QUOTE (IDontWantMyUsername @ Jul 20 2008, 06:20 PM) *
You said there was a special reason why you chose that colour, and you tickled my curiosity! biggrin.gif


laugh.gif

no special reason as such, I love the colour but it also happens to be my wifes favourite colour, so it kinda softened the blow when justifing the cash laugh.gif

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 25 2008, 03:18 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jul 25 2008, 10:33 AM) *
laugh.gif

no special reason as such, I love the colour but it also happens to be my wifes favourite colour, so it kinda softened the blow when justifing the cash laugh.gif


Wise move to explain money handling laugh.gif

Posted by: kjutte Jul 25 2008, 03:24 PM

QUOTE (Smells @ Jul 25 2008, 10:33 AM) *
laugh.gif

no special reason as such, I love the colour but it also happens to be my wifes favourite colour, so it kinda softened the blow when justifing the cash laugh.gif


haha

Posted by: Iluha Jul 25 2008, 04:09 PM

Now I want one too... very beautifull ohmy.gif

Posted by: Smells Jul 25 2008, 07:17 PM

QUOTE (Iluha @ Jul 25 2008, 04:09 PM) *
Now I want one too... very beautifull ohmy.gif


you`ll not regret it, the finish and feel is outstanding

Posted by: micpon Aug 24 2008, 03:31 PM

I got my new MK guitar yesterday. I have some pictures but I dont know how to do. Please help me.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Aug 24 2008, 09:47 PM

QUOTE (micpon @ Aug 24 2008, 04:31 PM) *
I got my new MK guitar yesterday. I have some pictures but I dont know how to do. Please help me.



Awesome to hear!! smile.gif

You can upload picture using attachment feature when writing reply,
once you upload it you use option "add into post".

Looking forward to see your picts. smile.gif

Posted by: micpon Aug 25 2008, 07:05 PM

So I´m a owner of Mirza Kovacevic´s small masterpiece a cherry sunburst custom guitar. Look at the pictures, in my opinion this is the most beautiful MK-guitar in the whole GMC! I played an old Fender Stratocaster and now I had to change my preamp settings. The guitar has such power! I´ve just played it for some hours and I can already tell you that this is somthinge else! If you´re going to buy a new guitar - MK guitars are a very good choice.[attachment=9605:CIMG1643.JPG][attachment=9608:CIMG1578.JPG][attachment=9
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I forgot to thank Muris for supervising the guitar. Thanks Muris!

Posted by: jacmoe Aug 25 2008, 07:08 PM

What a beauty!
Thanks for sharing! wub.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: Smells Aug 25 2008, 07:14 PM

wow nice mate very nice!! the MK`s truly have the most beautiful finishes that I`v seen, thanks for posting your pics smile.gif

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Aug 25 2008, 07:24 PM

Amazing pics, love them !!! thanks for sharing wink.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 25 2008, 07:46 PM

Congrats man on your new custom made beauty!!!

Posted by: skennington Aug 25 2008, 07:55 PM

Very nice indeed! smile.gif Congrats!

Posted by: audiopaal Aug 25 2008, 11:32 PM

Looks amazing blink.gif

Posted by: botoxfox Aug 26 2008, 04:06 PM

That thing looks awesome, happy NGD

Posted by: Muris Varajic Aug 27 2008, 01:01 PM

Glad you're happy with your new guitar Michael,
congrats and wish you a lot of great moments with it! smile.gif

Posted by: kyldeee Aug 27 2008, 01:04 PM

OK, that looks wwaaaay too coooll biggrin.gif biggrin.gif Gongrats mate smile.gif

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