Professional studio recorded guitars
I'm a professional guitarist, studio musician and composer based in Serbia. I lead a well known Serbian band called Vanya con Trios (check out youtube). Have 3 albums, hundreds of gigs and shows behind me.
I was featured as a session guitarist in "Guitar world" magazine, issue - May 2021.
I own and operate a well equipped music studio, and have a vast arsenal of vintage guitars, quality guitar amps, acoustic guitars, pedals, studio tube microphones and preamps.
I will record professional guitar tracks (acoustic and/or electric) for your songs. I am a creative, fluent musician with a delicate ear. I can play without scores or sheets.
I can work with a number of different instruments and amps, to achieve different sounds - 1976 Fender Strat, 60th Anniversary Fender Strat, PRS Custom 24, Fender American Tele, Fender Am. Dlx. Ash Tele, 2013 Gibson LP Trad Std, Fender Am. Precision Professional Bass, Martin D28, Martin 000-15m, Yamaha CG-201s, Kala Ukulele, '77 Marshall 2203 w/ 4x12 1982b cabinet, Marshall JCM2000 w/2x12 1960 cab, Orange Rockerverb MK3, Peavey 6505+, Fender '65 Twin Reverb RI, Fender Blues Deluxe, Roland Jazz Chorus 120, Sessionette 75, Vox AC4TV
Everything is tracked with quality studio mics through dedicated outboard preamps through an RME FF 802. Feel free to inquire about the signal chain.
Looking forward to working with you!
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161 Reviews - 20 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedWe highly recommend you just stop right here and hire Vanja, immediately. We've done all the research and the proof is in the results. A-MAZING every time. Over and over again he just never ceases to amaze. Perfect files, perfect delivery. THE best!
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check_circleVerifiedAbsolutely amazing work from Vanja, the recordings were crystal clear quality and he understood the vision of my track. Would 10/10 recommend Vanja for your guitar needs!
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Banks kills it every time! The premier player on this platform!!
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EPIC talent! The ONLY guitarist we ever use when the track really matters. Before we found Vanja, we went up and down the SB list. His skills, delivery quality and customer service is entirely unmatched. Amazing top to bottom!
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Wow, absolutely incredible what Vanja produced, so much more than I was expecting. I’ve used Vanja many my times and he always surpasses my expectations. Beautiful guitar playing, brings so much flair and creativity to the song, thanks again, can’t recommend highly enough.
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Vanja never disappoints. He delivers such amazing quality. I can only recommend him.
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Excellent *****
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Fabolous Vanja :)
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A fantastic recording :)
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For me Vanja is one of the best artist I ever worked with. He is highly skilled and professional and just never disappoints. Thank you!
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It was a great joy to work with Vanja again. He delivered top notch quality one more time. Thank you
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It's simple. There just isn't another guitarist or bass player that meets Vanja's incredibly high standards. We've hired him countless times and he just continues to kill it. Over and over again he goes WAY beyond the ask, delivering alt ideas that we often incorporate—cause they're awesome! Also, I challenge anyone to find someone who cares as much and provides the attention and customer service like Vanja does. So amazing!!
check_circleVerifiedAlways a pleasure and very quick to respond. Great solos this time with the addition of electric! Professional and perfect!
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The only guitarist we ever use on SoundBetter. The depth of talent and attention to detail is off the charts amazing. Vanja works in ANY genre at the highest levels, and will completely spoil you with his customer service. HIGHLY recommend!
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The most epic guitarist on SoundBetter. Unmatched skills; Highly creative; Delivers a ton of extras and textures that always seem to make the songs way better. Combine all that with unreal response times and customer service, and you have the most attentive and talented guy on here.
check_circleVerifiedI cannot give enough accolades. Always a pleasure working together. Simply my top choice for guitar.
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Excellent work as usual! The triplet runs and ornamental additions were superb. Always exactly what I need and great to work with!
check_circleVerifiedThe most epic guitarist and collaborator you’ll find anywhere. Perfect sound, amazingly creative, unreal response time. HIGHLY recommend no matter what genre you’re in.
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Vanja's quality playing and recording is why we continue to book him.
Interview with Studio Armadillo (Vanja)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Neumann U87ai, Audio Technica AT4050sm, Rode NTK w/Telefunken E88CC, Shure SM7b, Shure SM57, Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast, GAP PRE73 PREMIER, Presonus Faderport 16, RME Fireface 802, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, Presonus D8 Digimax, Presonus Studio One, etc...
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog up until the very end (interface). Guitar amps, mics and preamps, the real deal, I don't ever use amp simulations.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Professional studio recording of guitars, arranging, mixing and mastering
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Very versatile, I adapt very easily to any style/genre
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Acoustic and electric guitar arrangements
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Martin D28 and my '76 Fender Strat
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 15+ years as a session/studio musician
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Playing by ear, no sheets/scores necessary
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring professional sounding, studio-ready tracks, with my own vibe and feel.
I was the Guitarist/Bassist/Pianist/Drum Programmer/Producer in this production
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $70 per song
- UkuleleAverage price - $70 per song
- PianoAverage price - $70 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $70 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
My typical turnaround time is 3-5 days. Revisions are fine, I don't mind making changes until you're 100% happy with the tracks. :)
- '76 Fender Strat
- 60th Strat
- PRS Custom 24
- Fender Am Std Tele
- Fender Am Dlx Ash Tele
- Martin D28 & 000-15m
- Fender P-bass Pro
- Yamaha CG-201s
- '77 Marshall JMP
- JCM2000
- Orange Rockerverb
- Roland JC120
- Peavey 6505+
- '65 Twin
- Blues Dlx
- Vox AC15
