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- 03 Feb 2017 22:54
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Vigier tuners / extra mass and extra sustain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 29733
Vigier tuners / extra mass and extra sustain
<r><p>Thanks for the reply Ben.</p> <p> </p> <p>Didn't know it was that well known, but the fat finger you mention brought my question up.</p> <p> </p> <p>So.... How much sustain do these tuner add? I'm pretty sure - with the Vigier build quality in mind - that it must be a small...
- 30 Jan 2017 23:50
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Vigier tuners / extra mass and extra sustain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 29733
Vigier tuners / extra mass and extra sustain
<p>Hi,</p> <p> </p> <p>I was wondering how you guys at Vigier discovered that oversized tuners would bring about extra sustain.</p> <p> </p> <p>Was it trial and error? </p> <p>Is there some research in the subject that got you to think about it?</p> <p>How much more sustain does it pr...
- 19 Nov 2013 11:19
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Rewiring options to include middle pick up on Vigier Expert 54
- Replies: 3
- Views: 28618
Rewiring options to include middle pick up on Vigier Expert 54
<r><p><QUOTE author="Les Paul Lover"><s>[quote="Les Paul Lover"]</s></p> <p>You should be able to re-wire your guitar this way. Be good to get your feedback once it is done. <img title="{#Xray}" src="./images/smilies/ex/161.gif" alt="{#Xray}" border="0" /></p> <p><e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE></p> <p>...
- 18 Nov 2013 14:41
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Rewiring options to include middle pick up on Vigier Expert 54
- Replies: 3
- Views: 28618
Rewiring options to include middle pick up on Vigier Expert 54
<p>I have never had any use for the 3 out of phase/mixed pick up positions on my vigier.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I'd like to rewire it ti have the 3 position a middle pick up only. is this doable without changing the schaller 5 way switch?</p> <p> </p> <p> <img src="ht...
- 18 Jan 2013 13:15
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Vigier GV Wood/Rock vs. Gibson Les Paul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 32026
Vigier GV Wood/Rock vs. Gibson Les Paul
<r><QUOTE author="Les Paul Lover"><s>[quote="Les Paul Lover"]</s><p>Yes, we did a limited edition Mahogany G.V. it is no longer available.</p> <p>With the research, application and delivery of the G.V. series I really came to appreciate different preconceptions about woods / pickups / construction e...
- 18 Jan 2013 13:05
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: New Vigier at NAMM 2013
- Replies: 12
- Views: 31197
New Vigier at NAMM 2013
Very nice finish too!!!!!!1Patrice Vigier wrote:At NAMM, 2013 will be the good luck number for the Excalibur Special
- 18 Jan 2013 13:03
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: New Vigier at NAMM 2013
- Replies: 12
- Views: 31197
New Vigier at NAMM 2013
<r><QUOTE author="1Patrice Vigier"><s>[quote="1Patrice Vigier"]</s><p>The complete guitar...</p> <p>Its name is DoubleBfoot, signature model from Ron Bumblefoot Thal</p> <p>Two colors : Black Matte and Gold (like the G.V. Rock) as an option</p> <p>With the vRef program you get all the information <a...
- 10 Jan 2013 13:03
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: String buzz on New GV wood
- Replies: 25
- Views: 38195
String buzz on New GV wood
Could you post a pick of that by any chance?
If the zero fret sits proud of the fret board, it sounds like your problem hasn't been rectified, they just found a way around it.
If that's the case, I wouldn't settle for that.
- 08 Jan 2013 16:26
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Vigier GV Wood/Rock vs. Gibson Les Paul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 32026
Vigier GV Wood/Rock vs. Gibson Les Paul
<r><p>Wasn't a GV done with a mahogany body?</p> <p> </p> <p>I thought I read a review somewhere that said so?</p> <p>Or is it an option? I see on the website they are all listed as having an alder body.</p> <p> </p> <p>I expect alder would make them quite a bit brighter, more articul...
- 04 Jan 2013 13:48
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: NEW GUITAR DAY...and also a little something else? (Excalibur 7 string content)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 27477
NEW GUITAR DAY...and also a little something else? (Excalibur 7 string content)
Very nice looking guitar!
That 2nd pic makes it look like a starry sky!!!! :)
- 04 Jan 2013 13:44
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Vigier GV Wood/Rock vs. Gibson Les Paul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 32026
Vigier GV Wood/Rock vs. Gibson Les Paul
<p>alright......</p> <p>As per my user name, one might guess that I'm pretty fond of les paul guitars.... I stumbled upon Vigier inadvertently, I needed (ok, wanted) a strat, wanted to buy it 2nd hand..... until I tried a Vigier Expert retro 54 (bought it new a few months later). 2 years+ on, I...
- 09 Dec 2011 13:45
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: HELP!!!OLD VIGIER BASS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 31218
HELP!!!OLD VIGIER BASS
Oh my.... That headstock does look realllllllllly nice....!!!!!!akerburu wrote:ANOTHER ONE....
- 08 Dec 2011 14:00
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Just Recieved : Vigier Expert - Scalloped
- Replies: 14
- Views: 34426
Just Recieved : Vigier Expert - Scalloped
<r><P>Thanks for the pics!</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P>Congrats on the expert! </P> <P>I've got the Retro 54 too, in retro red (metalic dark burgundy - really nice) with maple neck - it's a VERY nice instrument.</P> <P>I never known which to pick, my LP or my Vigier..... It's a...
- 18 Nov 2011 14:06
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Excalibur Ultra P90, Natural Maple, Fixed Bridge, Maple fingerboard; Spot production Vigier guitar - only one of its kind available!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 29602
Excalibur Ultra P90, Natural Maple, Fixed Bridge, Maple fingerboard; Spot production Vigier guitar - only one of its kind available!
<r><P>Virtual P90?</P> <P>Is it a silent/noiseless P90 then?</P> <P> </P> <P>How does it compare to a normal, say gibson, P90?</P> <P>My Vigier has the Di Marzio Virtual Vinatge 54 pick ups - they're brilliant, but have slightly more bass I think that normal single coils. I'm very hap...
- 18 Nov 2011 13:55
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Excalibur Ultra P90, Natural Maple, Fixed Bridge, Maple fingerboard; Spot production Vigier guitar - only one of its kind available!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 29602
Excalibur Ultra P90, Natural Maple, Fixed Bridge, Maple fingerboard; Spot production Vigier guitar - only one of its kind available!
That really is one of a kind!!!!
What's the exact pick up configuration and the 5 way switch wiring?
Did you say P90? It looks to be double humbucker + 1 single coil??
- 26 Aug 2011 11:30
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Any plans for a semi/full hollow Vigier?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 27106
Any plans for a semi/full hollow Vigier?
Something more for the jazz heads and blues/rock guitarists??
- 26 Aug 2011 11:28
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: G.V. Wood in Premier Guitar!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 28732
G.V. Wood in Premier Guitar!!
<r><QUOTE author="VigierDJ"><s>[quote="VigierDJ"]</s> <QUOTE author="VigierDJ"><s>[quote="VigierDJ"]</s> <P>I've had the oportunity to try that guitar in beautiful purple fade.....</P> <P> </P> <P>But never wanted to. If it compares to my Gibson Les Paul, like my Vigier Expert compares to ...
- 24 Aug 2011 17:08
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: G.V. Wood in Premier Guitar!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 28732
G.V. Wood in Premier Guitar!!
<r><P>I've had the oportunity to try that guitar in beautiful purple fade.....</P> <P> </P> <P>But never wanted to. If it compares to my Gibson Les Paul, like my Vigier Expert compares to Custom shop Fenders, I didn't want to take the risk of not wanting to play my LP anymore...!!!!</...
- 11 May 2011 12:58
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: How many guitars Vigier Made a year?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 27606
How many guitars Vigier Made a year?
<r><P>It'be really interesting to know more about Vigier though. </P> <P> </P> <P>Indeed, how many guitars, basses are produced every year? </P> <P> </P> <P>How many people work at Vigier in France, crafting those beauties? </P> <P> </P> <P>And it'd be interesting to know ho...
- 10 May 2011 13:15
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: New and just been to the guitar show in Brum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 25849
New and just been to the guitar show in Brum
<r><P><QUOTE author="Stockden"><s>[quote="Stockden"]</s> <FONT size=3>I like to read this has it makes us think that we do not work for nothing that some musicians are open minded (or open eared)</FONT><BR><BR><e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P>There's no doubting you g...
- 09 May 2011 13:12
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: New and just been to the guitar show in Brum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 25849
New and just been to the guitar show in Brum
<r><P><QUOTE author="Stockden"><s>[quote="Stockden"]</s>Hi All, I was at the guitar show today in Birmingham and my main intention (apart from looking for a new acoustic) was to head over to Vigier , Ive known of them for years now but never quite got round to testing one out, over the last year or ...
- 06 Jul 2010 10:30
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: What's your favourite feature on your vigier???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31040
What's your favourite feature on your vigier???
<r>I've got to say, they are extremely impressive instruments. <br><br><br>Every detail of my Vigier Expert seems to have been engineered and redesigned, it's thouroughly impressive.<br>All kept in a simple guitar, that, when it comes to it, feels fantastic, plays even better, and sou...
- 24 Jun 2010 17:07
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: What's your favourite feature on your vigier???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31040
What's your favourite feature on your vigier???
I've seen one of those GV wood with phenowood fret board, you make me wish I had tried it now!!!!What's different about it compared to a maple or rosewood fret board? What do you mean by more responsive?
- 24 Jun 2010 15:28
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: What's your favourite feature on your vigier???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31040
What's your favourite feature on your vigier???
I know they're all very well engineered guitars - still, one feature on my Vigier Expert , though perhap's not my favourite, gave me a nice unexpected surprise:<br><br><br>The recessed jack makes it ever so much more confortable to play sitting down. The end bit of the guitar cable doesn&a...
- 01 Jun 2010 10:48
- Forum: Guitar and bass forum
- Topic: Wooohoo!!! New Vigier Expert Retro 54 owner!!!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 30012
Wooohoo!!! New Vigier Expert Retro 54 owner!!!!!
<r> <QUOTE author="Les Paul Lover"><s>[quote="Les Paul Lover"]</s><br><br>For the serial number you can check on the main Vigier home page right hand side...date my guitar...this will help to verify the date your guitar was 'born'.<br><br>As for strap locks Schaller strap locks will work, ...