Vigier press release March 2008

Marilyn is still young and charismatic.

Vigier presents a new version of its popular Marilyn guitar. The Marilyn 2008 features a bolt on neck secured by 5 screws. Patrice Vigier said "Not only the neck and body are strongly tightened together but we have preserved the sculptured heel that made this guitar so easy to access higher notes."

The Marilyn is powered by two high gain DiMarzio pickups and the jack output has been repositioned on the side for a safer connection. As an option, the guitar is ready to receive two active EMG pickups.

It is also equipped with our new Teflon/Graphite nut, material that reduces the friction at nut to zero, the result is a better tuning stability.

The Marilyn is a desirable guitar for heavy metal guitarists and therefore is available in any colour but most definitely black!


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Vigier present the brand new Excess Roger Glover Original Bass at at Musik Messe, March 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 is 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 have redesigned the elegant Arpege Bass 4 and 5 string. 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 whilst retaining the natural sound and sustain of Maple.

The triple-layered, alder body with a thick maple top and back also contributes to the instrument's stability and offers outstanding tonal quality.

Vigier has always created electronic routings that stand out, and this one is no exception. The Arpege features a pair of single coil pickups with separate Bass, Medium 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, which includes 4 and 5 string basses at Musik Messe 2008. The Passion IV features an alder body with a maple top and back as well as 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 the most extreme climate changes.

The innovation doesn't stop there. We've installed a pair of noiseless custom Delano single coil pickups with a new 3 band EQ electronic. This electronic has been redesigned to be very easy to use and efficient on stage. 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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