Vigier press release January 2008

Vigier present the brand new Excess Roger Glover Original Bass at Winter NAMM, January 2008.

Vigier, pioneers of carbon-fiber enhanced guitars and basses, are proud to announce the exclusive release of a second Roger Glover signature series bass. This exciting new instrument shares the same features found on the legendary Vigier Excess II Original Bass; body made from the finest French Alder, bolt on 10/90 carbon-reinforced neck, solid quick-release bridge and equipped with Benedetti pickups. Yet the Excess Roger Glover Original also includes the special addition of 3-band EQ electronics - exclusively designed by Glockenklang - as well as phosphorescent fret markings.

Roger Glover has sold over 100 million albums as a bass player and producer and is highly respected by musicians around the world for his talents. Roger demands only the best and this is why he relies on Vigier basses for his incredible sound.

Vigier guitars and basses are entirely hand made in France.


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The new groundbreaking Arpege Bass.

Vigier Guitars has redesigned the elegant Arpege Bass. Benefiting from over twenty years of research and development, the Arpege features a Vigier pioneered, 10/90 carbon-reinforced bolt-on neck with a carbon bar replacing the traditional truss rod. This groundbreaking technology offers the strength and stability of carbon fiber while retaining the natural sound and sustain of Maple. The triple-layered, alder body with a thick maple top and back also contributes to the instruments stability and offers exceptional tonal quality.

Vigier has always created electronic routings that standout, and this one is no exception. The Arpege features a pair of Benedetti pickups with separate Bass and Treble controls for each pickup, making the Arpege Bass unsurpassed in versatility.

The New Arpege bass, with it's exceptional flexibility, stability and tone, is sure to inspire bass players everywhere who seek innovation and perfection from their instruments.


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Vigier unveils the new Passion Bass...

Vigier Guitars will unveil the all new Passion Series IV basses at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California this January 2008. The Passion IV features an alder body with maple top and back, and Vigier's exclusive carbon-reinforced bolt-on neck. This design ensures total stability of the instrument in terms of sound, action and resistance to even extreme climate changes. The innovation doesn't stop there; we've installed a pair of single coil pickups with a brand new electronic. Versatile, you said?

Professional bassists from around the globe rely on Vigier for their gigs. Maybe it's time for you to invest in a serious instrument as well...


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