Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic

mbowen · 04-15-2012, 10:53 AM

I do not know if Andreja or A as i called him was a member here or not.I am sure some of you guys knew him or had heard of him.A was a real guitar lover and yes they have those even in Serbia.He passed suddenly yesterday.Although i never met A face to face we E-mailed often to talk guitars.I MISS HIM ALREADY.Thanks Mike Bowen.

Mike60 · 04-15-2012, 10:59 AM

I had conversed with him a few times thru emails as well.Seemed like a super guy and very passionate about guitars and music.

He will be missed.

Alvinfan · 04-15-2012, 11:10 AM

I know him from the other forum and he seemed like a really great guy ! So sorry to hear that !
Thanks Mike for honoring him and welcome to MYLPF ! . Alvinfan ( MS 57 )

hoss · 04-15-2012, 11:31 AM

RIP, A!

I knew him from forums and emails, never met him though.

For the memories here is his nice collection at the HLPDB Gear Page:
The HLPDB Gear Page

Rollingrock · 04-15-2012, 11:34 AM

Sorry for loss. I didn't know him but I would've liked to.

mbowen · 04-15-2012, 12:12 PM

Thanks Guys i knew some of you would know him.He was trying to talk me into selling him this 59 ES-345 and we would joke that it would end up in Serbia even though it was not for sale.I will think of him every time i play A29952.Better put a LP in here since it is the LP section.A loved this Burst,that belongs to my buddy Vic.Thanks Mike B.
A29952

9-1891

Alvinfan · 04-15-2012, 01:43 PM

Andreja sure had great taste ! That is one of the most beautiful Bursts ever imo.

whatshisname · 04-15-2012, 01:48 PM

I don't post very often, but, I feel the need to stop, and pay my respect. Rest In Peace, Andreja.

mbowen · 04-15-2012, 01:51 PM

For Ms57--Alvinfan a few more 9-1891M.B.

9-1891

mbowen · 04-15-2012, 01:59 PM

And my old baby in the same # range the 18XX"s have some great tops.A also liked this one .M.B.
9-1898

9-1898

Kevin James · 04-15-2012, 03:17 PM

I didn't know him personaly but I did read a lot of his posts at the other place and his knowledge and passion for vintage Gibson's was very evident. He will be missed.

***delawaregold*** · 04-15-2012, 04:19 PM

I did not know Andreja Marovic, or even communicate with him often,
but I always found his questions to be extremely insightful. Back in 2005,
he asked Dave Carpenter some wood related questions on the Les Paul
Forum, that started a conversation in which Dave gave very direct and
reveling answers about Gibson’s wood use that I still refer to today.
I am saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed. Condolences to
his family.

mapleflame · 04-15-2012, 05:50 PM

Wow that's a shocker. I liked him very much and he seemed like a great guy. Hope your still jamming upstairs Bro. RIP

moonweasel · 04-15-2012, 09:38 PM

Steve, there is a thread at that other place as well.

59gibson · 04-15-2012, 10:13 PM

I knew Andreja from the other forum. A very sad day. My condolences & prayers for his family.

mbowen · 04-16-2012, 09:17 AM

Just want to thank all you guys who posted.I thought some of you would know and want to say goodbye to Andreja.Mike B.

Sharky · 04-16-2012, 09:48 AM

maybe someone is willing and able to get into contact with his family and have them to see, how sad many people feel about him passing and how much he was liked in the guitar world. Sometimes sharing just helps to seize the grief, but that is just one thought from me

single cut 54 · 04-16-2012, 11:09 AM

RIP, Andreja. A very sad day.

JimmyAce2006 · 04-16-2012, 02:29 PM

what was his ID name on the forum? i think i talked to him several times.

mbowen · 04-16-2012, 03:16 PM

On the LPF he used his name.I do not know if he was a member here.Here is his avatar a 1998-99 Firebird reissue he loved.Mike B.
Andreja Marovic's Avatar I miss seeing it already

j45 · 04-16-2012, 03:43 PM

Oh dear God.... spent many an hour on the phone and skype with Andreja and considered him a dear friend. One of the sweetest men I've ever known, a true connoisseur of vintage guitars. The man loved rock and roll from the heart and he "got it" 100% when it came to the importance of music as communication. Very sad to lose a friend like this. In shock.

JimmyAce2006 · 04-16-2012, 03:50 PM

This is his page:

My Les Paul Forums - View Profile: Andreja Marovic

.....

JimmyAce2006 · 04-16-2012, 04:03 PM

a link to the thread on the other forum:

ANDREJA MAROVIC R.I.P. - Les Paul Forum

......

JPP373 · 04-16-2012, 04:10 PM

R.I.P Brother. May there be Many Bursts in Heaven for You.

JimmyAce2006 · 04-16-2012, 04:14 PM

So sad. You never know what a new day will bring. I wonder how many of the rest of the forum members on both forums have some sort of process in place in which someone could alert the forums of a death like that.

7gtop · 04-16-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delawaregold

I did not know Andreja Marovic, or even communicate with him often,
but I always found his questions to be extremely insightful. Back in 2005,
he asked Dave Carpenter some wood related questions on the Les Paul
Forum, that started a conversation in which Dave gave very direct and
reveling answers about Gibson’s wood use that I still refer to today.
I am saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed. Condolences to
his family.

..... Although I did not converse with him ...... I found all the answers towards
my beloved MM R7 stinger Artie ......

...... Welcome to our forum Mike , thanks for the thread and .........
Rock - on and on ....... " A "

Pinkie · 04-16-2012, 10:02 PM

Never talked with him on the other place but seemed very nice.

mbowen · 04-17-2012, 02:51 PM

I want to thank all of you for helping me say goodbye to my friend Andreja.You have a nice group of guys here,thank you again.Mike Bowen.

mbowen · 04-17-2012, 04:07 PM

A little Burst Porn as A used to call it.If you guys are on the other forum you have probably seen these but for those of you that do not visit there i hope you like the shots.Mike B.
Some of my buddy's. New screen saver anyone?

More

Some of my old ones

mbowen · 04-17-2012, 05:12 PM

Few more group shots,A always liked them.M.B.

04-15-2012, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I do not know if Andreja or A as i called him was a member here or not.I am sure some of you guys knew him or had heard of him.A was a real guitar lover and yes they have those even in Serbia.He passed suddenly yesterday.Although i never met A face to face we E-mailed often to talk guitars.I MISS HIM ALREADY.Thanks Mike Bowen. TM1, schaapie and Rigidarm like this.

04-15-2012, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 8,430 Thanks: 0 Thanked 110 Times in 36 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I had conversed with him a few times thru emails as well.Seemed like a super guy and very passionate about guitars and music. He will be missed. MUSTANGCAT and Rigidarm like this.

04-15-2012, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alvinfan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,007 Thanks: 207 Thanked 131 Times in 44 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I know him from the other forum and he seemed like a really great guy ! So sorry to hear that ! Thanks Mike for honoring him and welcome to MYLPF ! . Alvinfan ( MS 57 ) MUSTANGCAT, Rigidarm and mbowen like this.

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hoss HLPDB & Gear Page dude Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austria Posts: 270 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 3 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic RIP, A! I knew him from forums and emails, never met him though. For the memories here is his nice collection at the HLPDB Gear Page: The HLPDB Gear Page MUSTANGCAT, Rigidarm and mbowen like this. __________________

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Rollingrock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Over the hills and far away Posts: 356 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Sorry for loss. I didn't know him but I would've liked to. Rigidarm and mbowen like this.

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04-15-2012, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Thanks Guys i knew some of you would know him.He was trying to talk me into selling him this 59 ES-345 and we would joke that it would end up in Serbia even though it was not for sale.I will think of him every time i play A29952.Better put a LP in here since it is the LP section.A loved this Burst,that belongs to my buddy Vic.Thanks Mike B. A29952 9-1891 Cookie-boy, Alvinfan, RAG7890 and 1 others like this.

04-15-2012, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alvinfan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,007 Thanks: 207 Thanked 131 Times in 44 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Andreja sure had great taste ! That is one of the most beautiful Bursts ever imo. Leendrix and Rigidarm like this.

04-15-2012, 01:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
whatshisname Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I don't post very often, but, I feel the need to stop, and pay my respect. Rest In Peace, Andreja. delawaregold, Leendrix, Alvinfan and 3 others like this.

04-15-2012, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic For Ms57--Alvinfan a few more 9-1891M.B. 9-1891 9-1891 Shai`tan, Alvinfan, Electric Funeral and 3 others like this. Last edited by mbowen; 04-15-2012 at 06:52 PM.

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mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic And my old baby in the same # range the 18XX"s have some great tops.A also liked this one .M.B. 9-1898 9-1898 9-1898 9-1898 Shai`tan, Cookie-boy, rykus and 3 others like this.

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Kevin James V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 11 Thanked 39 Times in 11 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I didn't know him personaly but I did read a lot of his posts at the other place and his knowledge and passion for vintage Gibson's was very evident. He will be missed. Rigidarm likes this. __________________ "An SG is your drunken brother-in-law who rides a Harley and scares women and small animals" - Thumpalumpacus

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*delawaregold* ________Artie________ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DELAWARE Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 189 Thanked 332 Times in 57 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I did not know Andreja Marovic, or even communicate with him often, but I always found his questions to be extremely insightful. Back in 2005, he asked Dave Carpenter some wood related questions on the Les Paul Forum, that started a conversation in which Dave gave very direct and reveling answers about Gibson’s wood use that I still refer to today. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed. Condolences to his family. Rigidarm, 7gtop and mbowen like this. __________________ The original "Idiot Savant" Just because I’m paranoid, doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Carpe scrotum

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mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 107 Times in 26 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Wow that's a shocker. I liked him very much and he seemed like a great guy. Hope your still jamming upstairs Bro. RIP Rigidarm and mbowen like this. __________________ No thank you to Burst I'll Bronze instead. I just love the green left on my arm in the morning. It Looks Like Victory.

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moonweasel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Steve, there is a thread at that other place as well. Rigidarm likes this.

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59gibson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 706 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 7 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I knew Andreja from the other forum. A very sad day. My condolences & prayers for his family. Rigidarm and mbowen like this.

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mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Just want to thank all you guys who posted.I thought some of you would know and want to say goodbye to Andreja.Mike B. Rigidarm likes this.

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Sharky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Frankfurt/Main Germany Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 56 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic maybe someone is willing and able to get into contact with his family and have them to see, how sad many people feel about him passing and how much he was liked in the guitar world. Sometimes sharing just helps to seize the grief, but that is just one thought from me Alvinfan, 7gtop and mbowen like this.

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single cut 54 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Field of Mud Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 176 Thanked 36 Times in 8 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic RIP, Andreja. A very sad day. Rigidarm likes this.

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JimmyAce2006 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,932 Thanks: 104 Thanked 435 Times in 88 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic what was his ID name on the forum? i think i talked to him several times. Rigidarm likes this. __________________ My guitars: http://www.historiclespauls.com/gear...r=JimmyAce2006 My Metacafe channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/jimmyace2006/ My Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyAce07

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mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic On the LPF he used his name.I do not know if he was a member here.Here is his avatar a 1998-99 Firebird reissue he loved.Mike B. Andreja Marovic's Avatar I miss seeing it already Rigidarm likes this. Last edited by mbowen; 04-16-2012 at 05:13 PM.

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j45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 45 Times in 2 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Oh dear God.... spent many an hour on the phone and skype with Andreja and considered him a dear friend. One of the sweetest men I've ever known, a true connoisseur of vintage guitars. The man loved rock and roll from the heart and he "got it" 100% when it came to the importance of music as communication. Very sad to lose a friend like this. In shock. Rigidarm, 7gtop and mbowen like this.

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JimmyAce2006 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,932 Thanks: 104 Thanked 435 Times in 88 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic This is his page: My Les Paul Forums - View Profile: Andreja Marovic ..... Rigidarm and mbowen like this. __________________ My guitars: http://www.historiclespauls.com/gear...r=JimmyAce2006 My Metacafe channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/jimmyace2006/ My Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyAce07

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JimmyAce2006 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,932 Thanks: 104 Thanked 435 Times in 88 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic a link to the thread on the other forum: ANDREJA MAROVIC R.I.P. - Les Paul Forum ...... Rigidarm likes this. __________________ My guitars: http://www.historiclespauls.com/gear...r=JimmyAce2006 My Metacafe channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/jimmyace2006/ My Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyAce07

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JPP373 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 930 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic R.I.P Brother. May there be Many Bursts in Heaven for You. Rigidarm likes this.

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JimmyAce2006 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,932 Thanks: 104 Thanked 435 Times in 88 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic So sad. You never know what a new day will bring. I wonder how many of the rest of the forum members on both forums have some sort of process in place in which someone could alert the forums of a death like that. Rigidarm and 7gtop like this. __________________ My guitars: http://www.historiclespauls.com/gear...r=JimmyAce2006 My Metacafe channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/jimmyace2006/ My Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyAce07

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Pinkie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,012 Thanks: 128 Thanked 32 Times in 11 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Never talked with him on the other place but seemed very nice. Rigidarm likes this.

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mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic I want to thank all of you for helping me say goodbye to my friend Andreja.You have a nice group of guys here,thank you again.Mike Bowen. JimmyAce2006, Rigidarm and 7gtop like this.

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mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic A little Burst Porn as A used to call it.If you guys are on the other forum you have probably seen these but for those of you that do not visit there i hope you like the shots.Mike B. Some of my buddy's. New screen saver anyone? More Some of my old ones fretboarder, rykus, RAG7890 and 3 others like this. Last edited by mbowen; 04-18-2012 at 12:39 PM.

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mbowen Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	re: Vintage Les Pauls & Vintage Guitars – In Memory of Our Friend Andreja Marovic Few more group shots,A always liked them.M.B. fretboarder, rykus, RAG7890 and 4 others like this.

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