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by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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>...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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

1Patrice Vigier wrote:

At NAMM, 2013 will be the good luck number for the Excalibur Special

Very nice finish too!!!!!!
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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.
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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!!!! :)
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
09 Dec 2011 13:45
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: HELP!!!OLD VIGIER BASS
Replies: 12
Views: 31218

HELP!!!OLD VIGIER BASS

akerburu wrote:ANOTHER ONE....
    Oh my.... That headstock does look realllllllllly nice....!!!!!!
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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??
by Les Paul Lover
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??
by Les Paul Lover
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 ...
by Les Paul Lover
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...!!!!</...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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 ...
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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?
by Les Paul Lover
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...
by Les Paul Lover
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, ...