djerjinski guitars
EST. 2013 | bulgaria
Bass | Electric Guitars
emil mihaylov | Luthier
“design each guitar as an instrument for life.”
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Djerjinski’s catalogue ranges from extended-range and multi-scale guitars to ergonomic headless instruments, semi-hollows, basses, and more traditional forms reinterpreted through a modern lens. Multi-piece neck-through construction, carefully selected timbers, sculpted body shapes, custom electronics, and highly considered details are brought together to serve tone, balance, comfort, and visual identity.
Rather than following a single formula, Djerjinski allows each model to develop around the needs and personality of its player. Every instrument is built with the intention that it will remain valued, played, and connected to its owner for a lifetime. Construction and lacquer finishes are backed by a lifetime warranty.
sooty no.9
demo
Ivan Yordanov Cherry presents Djerjinski Sooty No. 9, a semi-hollow electric guitar with a one-piece mahogany body, AAAA curly maple archtop, ebony fretboard, Parsons Street P.A.F.-style humbuckers, Schaller roller bridge, and custom stainless-steel tailpiece. Filmed by Ronin Cinema House.
sonic pie no.11
demo
Alex Valeriev presents the raw and dynamic sound of Djerjinski Sonic Pie No. 11. Built with a one-piece mahogany body, AAA curly maple neck and fretboard, Kent Armstrong noiseless P90, vintage Japanese Teisco-style tremolo, and custom roller bridge. Filmed by Ronin Cinema House.
boutique guitar showcase en tour | 2023 - 2026
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![A turquoise glittery electric Djerjinski guitar with brown fretboard, metallic hardware, and a reflection on a black background, with white text reading 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2023' at the bottom.]()
entour 2023
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![A close-up photo of a mahogany electric Djerjinski guitar with a butterfly engraving on the pickguard, set against a black background with white text overlay reading "Tour 2026," "Boutique Guitar Showcase".]()
enTour 2026
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![A sparkling teal electric Djerjinski guitar with a wooden neck and frets, set against a black background. The text includes 'Guitar', 'Showcase', and details about a guitar tour or event.]()
entour 2026
“am grateful for the relationships, the creative freedom, and the journey.”
Emil mihaylov | Luthier
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Entirely self-taught, Emil developed his craft through persistence, experimentation, and what he describes as an insatiable hunger for knowledge. After creating several early instruments, the first original Djerjinski guitar was completed at the end of 2016. By April 2026, he was building serial number 56, not including instruments based on non-original models.
Emil keeps a detailed register of his guitars and maintains a close connection with the musicians who own them. That relationship is central to his work. He values the creative freedom of custom building, the exchange of ideas with players, and the process of transforming an individual vision into a physical instrument.
His work combines selected materials, ergonomic consideration, original construction techniques, and a characteristic balance of classical and contemporary design. He is now extending that vision into acoustic and jazz guitars, which he plans to present in Osaka in 2027.
