• Devan
  • Devan
  • BONAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: Darwin, Australia
  • Registered: 2010-04-13
  • Posts: 1,304

Topic: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Hey all, I thought I would post my latest NGD on here - it is a custom built Dragonfly Premium model by luthier David Myka from Myka Guitars in Seattle.

I actually started this build back in 2010 with him, and the reason it took so long was that I only had limited funds at the time so we agreed to a "slow build" whereby I would trickle feed him money from time to time and he would get parts and do the next stage of the build.

I commissioned this build as a tribute to my father, who passed away in 2009.  I would not be where I am in life today without my fathers love and support.

The guitar finally arrived here in Australia last weekend, and I am completely bowled over by it.  It sounds and plays amazing.  It is extremely LOUD unplugged, and plugged in, the Lollar humbuckers give a wide tonal pallette that covers nearly all the bases for me.

David also went the extra mile, with the inlay on the 12th fret that I requested.  The inlay is actually the Tamil script for my dad's name "Jega".  He did an incredible job with the very thin scripting.

Every time I pick up this guitar, I am filled with a sense of peace and tranquility.  I feel in some way that I can reconnect with my father, wherever he is now.  I shall play this instrument until I no longer can, then I will hand it down to my son.

David has just created a gallery on his website, which has great pics as well as the technical details: http://mykaguitars.com/instruments/124/default.htm

My wife also took some shots in our garden of this amazing guitar [Note: Some of the backdrop material in certain shots were my mum's wedding Saris].

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3672/1825 … daf4_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5559/1887 … 5b23_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5524/1886 … d84b_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5551/1887 … 0116_b.jpg

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3799/1884 … 310d_b.jpg

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3792/1825 … 1d6d_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5326/1825 … 2080_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5579/1868 … 7523_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5539/1884 … d585_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5348/1884 … 9c79_b.jpg

JBLP Gold Top #129 - redubbed "#1 in Oz"
  • DougH
  • DougH
  • BONAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: Toronto, Canada
  • Registered: 2011-04-01
  • Posts: 1,702

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Very interesting patterns
and set neck joint

---------------

(If only I had 1% of Joe's guitar talent)

3 Reply by ZeyerGTR (edited by ZeyerGTR 2015-06-16 21:28:47)

  • From: Orlando, FL
  • Registered: 2010-04-15
  • Posts: 1,373

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Congrats, stunning build!  There's nothing like a guitar custom-made for you.  I've never had the pleasure of playing one, but Dragonfly's sure look amazing.  Enjoy!

My music & music blog: https://vincedickinson.home.blog/
New prog/rock album "Atlantis" available everywhere, including:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/atlantis/1411523163
https://open.spotify.com/album/3InrPujiALJCslZqp9V6e2

ZeyerGTR's Website

  • From: Moncton, NB Canada
  • Registered: 2013-02-03
  • Posts: 469

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Wow, stunning!

The knobs, wood?  Semi hollow?

Steve

2011 Gibson Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Studio...among others.
Beacon Theater, New York, May 18, 2013/Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea, Feb. 17-21, 2015/3 Kings Tour, Bangor, ME, Aug. 12, 2015
  • Devan
  • Devan
  • BONAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: Darwin, Australia
  • Registered: 2010-04-13
  • Posts: 1,304

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

MINI_Zoso wrote:

Wow, stunning!

The knobs, wood?  Semi hollow?

That's right Steve, the knobs are carved from Rosewood, as are the tuning pegs!  A work of art by the builder.  It is a semi hollow, and it is REALLY loud acoustically.  I was playing it in my bedroom the other night, and my son in the next room came in and asked if I was playing my Maton acoustic dreadnought!

JBLP Gold Top #129 - redubbed "#1 in Oz"
  • limbop
  • limbop
  • Silver Member
  • Offline
  • From: Northern Virginia
  • Registered: 2015-02-01
  • Posts: 69

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Congratulations Devan!
I am a huge fan of David's work and this guitar is absolutely stunning.
I love that it is a tribute to your father. I'm sure he would be very proud.
You seem like a really special person and if you ever make it to the states and the Washington, DC area, please let me know. I would love to meet you in person and shake your hand
Best Wishes!
Lim

“You’ve gotta riff like your mojo’s magic…
Let your fingers fly like lightning unleashed…
Make your notes scream with the unbridled passion of a soul on fire…
And boogie like the Thunder of the Gods!”  LP 1974
  • From: New Hampshire, USA
  • Registered: 2010-12-21
  • Posts: 3,650

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

Devan wrote:

Hey all, I thought I would post my latest NGD on here - it is a custom built Dragonfly Premium model by luthier David Myka from Myka Guitars in Seattle.

I actually started this build back in 2010 with him, and the reason it took so long was that I only had limited funds at the time so we agreed to a "slow build" whereby I would trickle feed him money from time to time and he would get parts and do the next stage of the build.

I commissioned this build as a tribute to my father, who passed away in 2009.  I would not be where I am in life today without my fathers love and support.

The guitar finally arrived here in Australia last weekend, and I am completely bowled over by it.  It sounds and plays amazing.  It is extremely LOUD unplugged, and plugged in, the Lollar humbuckers give a wide tonal pallette that covers nearly all the bases for me.

David also went the extra mile, with the inlay on the 12th fret that I requested.  The inlay is actually the Tamil script for my dad's name "Jega".  He did an incredible job with the very thin scripting.

Every time I pick up this guitar, I am filled with a sense of peace and tranquility.  I feel in some way that I can reconnect with my father, wherever he is now.  I shall play this instrument until I no longer can, then I will hand it down to my son.

David has just created a gallery on his website, which has great pics as well as the technical details: http://mykaguitars.com/instruments/124/default.htm

My wife also took some shots in our garden of this amazing guitar [Note: Some of the backdrop material in certain shots were my mum's wedding Saris].

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3672/1825 … daf4_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5559/1887 … 5b23_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5524/1886 … d84b_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5551/1887 … 0116_b.jpg

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3799/1884 … 310d_b.jpg

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3792/1825 … 1d6d_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5326/1825 … 2080_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5579/1868 … 7523_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5539/1884 … d585_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5348/1884 … 9c79_b.jpg

Wow Devan awesome guitar and a wonderful tribute to your Dad
cheers Ron

"Joe B saved my soul, forever grateful Ron"
"Some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them"
Skinner #1,JBLP 145(aged),252, (unaged),#285HM, Bburst #026, Joes 052 BCC black LP, Strat> RT,EC Gilmour,Beck,Lenny LP> PK 83,CC#2,3,4,9,Amps>Carol Ann RAH JB-100 SN 001,JB100 Red SN02,OD2, OD3,Tucana 2&3 Triptix,Twinkle land, Plexi ,JB Jub, Jubs,Plexi,Satch,Two Rock>others
  • From: Danville, IL
  • Registered: 2012-02-18
  • Posts: 458

Re: NGD - Myka Dragonfly

WOW!!!

I hadn't checked in here in a while and had almost missed this - FANTASTIC looking customer guitar there - I'm blown away! smile

Kevin