GregP Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 http://www.mykaguitars.com/instruments/025/default.htm ← Stunning! I hadn't seen that one before. A bit too much figure (I know for some of you that's blasphemy) for my tastes, but it's the execution again, ya know? Flawless. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Thanks so much for all the feedback and support. The level of collaboration on this project was really high and the result is something beyond what we imagined it might be. That may sound sort of strnge since it was entirely planned out but the way it came together dictated a few of the details that really integrated the design. Rob and I are very pleased with the guitar. I am glad that it is being so well received. And wow, we got the Drak 5 out of 5. Now that is is an honor ineed! Thanks again for the honest critique. I always appreciate that here. ~David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 If I haven't already said so, that is a thing of beauty. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 It looks very "Liquid" if you understand what I'm saying. It's something about the way it all flows together. It reminds me of an ES-335 meets Fernandes Ravell meets Peavey Wolfgang meets PRS thing. I really like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 (edited) I think I want to be an apprentience at David's shop... The whole thing from top to bottom, is just unreal. Even the pics at the end are just stunning, make a great guitar is one thing, then take the highest quality pics is another... Edited May 31, 2005 by bigdguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Even the pics at the end are just stunning, make a great guitar is one thing, then take the highest quality pics is another...← All credit for these photographs goes to Rob Taylor. He does an excellent job and will be hired to photograph more in the future. I take alright picutres but he makes the guitars look absolutely gorgeous and 3D. Or perhaps I should just say he makes it look like it really does. That is a rare talent. Scott, liquid is a great comment. Couldn't ask for a better compliment really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 You know, the guitar is drop dead gorgeous; you executed building it so perfectly. BUT IMO for some reason, I hate the body shape! It reminds me of a duck running around my feet and I just want to kick it..sorry (Not trying to be rude) hahaha. I was looking at your site and all your guitars are fantastic looking. I was just wondering how many years have you been building for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstein Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Just gorgeous Love that art-deco vibe... any chance of a sound sample? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) egdeltar, this wasn't a Rorschach test you know I have been building on and off since 8th grade so that makes it over 20 years. There were some years that I didn't build much and some that I built a lot. The last 7 years was pretty heavy building as I got into acoustic guitars and started refining my electric designs. It takes time and practice before you can see something in your mind and then build it. Start working on that if you plan to design your own stuff. I didn't get the chance to record with this guitar at all. I really wanted to since the range of tones were very nice. The piezos have a rich, sweet tone and the P90s are always thick and punchy and full of harmonics. This guitar used the Fralin P90s and I like them a lot. Very clean and chimy. Perhaps Rob will be doing some recording with it in the (hopefully) near future. If so I let you all know. Edited June 1, 2005 by Myka Guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axemannate Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 WOW. I have never been a fan of LP style guitars, but I can honestly say this is one of the nicest looking guitars I have ever seen. I think i can rate it in my top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 As usual, Myka, I am blown away. The tailpiece was a good call, as was the choice of P-90's. They both add a touch of that classic jazzbox vibe to an otherwise totally groovy shape. I'd just like to compliment you both on this neck joint, and on the neck joints of every other guitar of yours I've seen. I've always thought that smooth-carved setneck joints looked kind of awkward, but yours are so perfectly designed and executed that it seems to elevate the design far above any neckthrough I've seen. Mad props. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 David, where the heck do you get your wood? Figured Rosewood? I'd love to lay my hands on some of that! I'd love to see that fingerboard in sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 WOW. I have never been a fan of LP style guitars, but I can honestly say this is one of the nicest looking guitars I have ever seen. I think i can rate it in my top 5. ← why does it being a single cut make it a LP ? I mean... there are lots of these... what about a tele? Anyway, Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 WOW. I have never been a fan of LP style guitars, but I can honestly say this is one of the nicest looking guitars I have ever seen. I think i can rate it in my top 5. ← why does it being a single cut make it a LP ? I mean... there are lots of these... what about a tele? Anyway, Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 WOW. I have never been a fan of LP style guitars, but I can honestly say this is one of the nicest looking guitars I have ever seen. I think i can rate it in my top 5. ← why does it being a single cut make it a LP ? I mean... there are lots of these... what about a tele? Anyway, Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstellar Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 poetic.. no kidding... it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 where the heck do you get your wood? ← You've got to show up at the lumber yard and get to know who works there. It also helps to show them what you will do with it. Most wood merchants love their wood to go to cool little projects like guitars. I have a couple places that stash stuff away for me. That piece of rosewood was in a dusty corner of the wood pile when I found it just digging around. It looked pretty nasty but I sensed some cool grain. When I cut it open I was pleasantly surprised. Thanks again for all the comments on this guitar. I appreciate it all. ~David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 http://www.mykaguitars.com/gallery.htm Your instruments have alot of class. The designs are very elegant, and quality is very consistant & professionally executed. You are one of the few, true professionals on this board, and are humble about it, which I like. The design of this particular instrument is too 'out there' for me, however, you did an excellent job, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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