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by marcwormjim
17 Mar 2024 02:33
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: String action
Replies: 19
Views: 6675

Re: String action

I am scared I will * up doing it on my own, and I do not trust anyone with my guitar because in the past, whenever I had a professional change pickups, they scratched my guitar - even at Thomann :( If you trust no one (including yourself) to change your guitar’s pickups, then why are you changing t...
by marcwormjim
21 Jan 2024 07:16
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: replacement floyd rose
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: replacement floyd rose

Is there a source to purchase a replacement floyd rose for my excalibur custom. mine is silver and I would like to switch it out to a black trem and nut. Also do you sell replacement tuners as well? Though Patrice or someone else will reply in more pertinent detail, here's what I know: Dependent up...
by marcwormjim
07 Dec 2023 00:28
Forum: Forum guitares et basses
Topic: Identification excalibur
Replies: 1
Views: 1427

Re: Identification excalibur

1993 Excalibur Custom HSH.

À mon avis: Les dégâts sont normaux pour l’âge. La peinture est delicate. 
Désolé pour mon mauvais Français.
by marcwormjim
05 Oct 2023 01:46
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Replacing 2011 trem with kahler on Excalibur
Replies: 5
Views: 3842

Re: Replacing 2011 trem with kahler on Excalibur

That's good to know. It was made 16/7/2012. The main reason for the change is that the 2011 trem arm is wobbly unless it's tightened fully in the socket. when I'm not using the trem arm I like to rotate it out of the way of my strumming hand. Plus I don't like knife edge type trems. For what it's w...
by marcwormjim
24 Sep 2023 17:43
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Replacing 2011 trem with kahler on Excalibur
Replies: 5
Views: 3842

Re: Replacing 2011 trem with kahler on Excalibur

Hi, is this possible. I would get it done by a luthier/ repair shop. Thanks. Any luthier you'd trust to install a Kahler would know it's possible from looking at the guitar - It's just a matter of whether you want to fill the old routs on the front or back, or paint over what you filled. If your Ex...
by marcwormjim
07 Aug 2023 07:43
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Shawn Lane Tuning Stability Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2799

Re: Shawn Lane Tuning Stability Question

I've owned a Master and a Natural. The ball end wraps should not be extending over the roller saddles. Otherwise, the culprit is often strings binding in the nut slots. What brand and gauge string set are you using? Is the nut slotted for those string gauges? Is the trem currently floating, or docke...
by marcwormjim
23 Jun 2023 22:36
Forum: Forum achats et ventes :
Topic: [achat] Vigier Doublefoot
Replies: 3
Views: 2714

Re: [achat] Vigier Doublefoot

Deux sur Reverb - il semble qu'il n'y ait que le Texas et I'Indonesie.
by marcwormjim
09 Jun 2023 16:33
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Zero fret
Replies: 7
Views: 4800

Re: Zero fret

Tried to turn it over but the teeth are there. I can slide it a little towards the high E and the ping goes away but I’m going to need a new one. I’m in the USA, can you help me with getting a new one? Thank you  PM'd with US distributor email. Edit: For whatever reason, the PM system mangles messa...
by marcwormjim
30 May 2023 21:19
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Zero fret
Replies: 7
Views: 4800

Re: Zero fret

My ZF is worn and I’m getting a ping sound in the lower frets, can I turn it upside down or do I need a new one? What year is your guitar? If it's from the era where the ZF is one piece that pops in and out, you can certainly try flipping it just to see if it helps. Otherwise, get in contact with y...
by marcwormjim
07 Feb 2023 08:50
Forum: Forum guitares et basses
Topic: micro V51 et V55
Replies: 1
Views: 2373

Re: micro V51 et V55

ncybgu wrote: Bonjour,
Je suis à la recherche d'information sur des micros DiMarzio marqué V51 et V55. Ils étaient montés sur une Vigier excalibur, de 1995 / 1996.
Je ne trouve pas d'information sur les moteurs de recherche. Est-ce une série spéciale ou juste marqué V51 et V55 ?
Merci.
PAF Pro et Tone Zone.
by marcwormjim
10 Jan 2023 05:07
Forum: Forum suggestions :
Topic: Avancé de fabrication guitare
Replies: 3
Views: 4727

Re: Avancé de fabrication guitare

Je comprends que Vigier est très occupé. Je déteste attendre, mais mieux vaut tard que jamais. Bonne chance avec ta nouvelle guitare. Je te soutiens (Désolé, mon français est vraiment mauvais). 
by marcwormjim
27 Nov 2022 22:17
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: High E string sliding off fret edge
Replies: 10
Views: 6574

Re: High E string sliding off fret edge

I'm having an issue with my Excalibur Custom HSH. The high E string keeps slipping off the edge of the fretboard. I own many guitars, including two other Vigiers, and I've never had this problem before. The issue has been happening since I purchased the guitar new. At first I was able to ignore it,...
by marcwormjim
26 Oct 2022 03:51
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Vigier Excalibur Supraa HSH volume pot
Replies: 1
Views: 3087

Re: Vigier Excalibur Supraa HSH volume pot

the volume does not fade down to silence. One of the lugs of your volume pot should be soldered to the pot’s casing, and another wire soldered there takes that signal to the ground lug of the output jack. This is what grounds (silences) the signal in the pot when the wiper is turned all the way dow...
by marcwormjim
17 Oct 2022 19:52
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: I finally bought a Shawn Lane model! (Setup?)
Replies: 1
Views: 3122

Re: I finally bought a Shawn Lane model! (Setup?)

The guitar comes from the factory with the bridge docked against the body as in your photos. I’m guessing the previous owner raised the action at the saddles (they all appear to be off the baseplate), rather than by adjusting the pivot posts at the front of the bridge plate. If you’re wanting height...
by marcwormjim
16 Oct 2022 17:04
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: New neck
Replies: 1
Views: 2944

Re: New neck

Which country/region are you based in? You’ll need to message the appropriate distributor to get warranty or repair work started.

Being as I’m just a fellow Vigier player and not staff, I’m curious to know what kind of catastrophic damage requires a new neck in this case.
by marcwormjim
09 Oct 2022 00:29
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Is there a way to make the volume/tone knobs more loose?
Replies: 4
Views: 4110

Re: Is there a way to make the volume/tone knobs more loose?

Hello! I love my Vigier guitars, but I have one thing I was wondering. I like volume knobs that turn fast and easy since I often use the volume knob when I play. Is there any way to make them more loose on my Vigiers? I have the regular Bumblefoot signature + a Surfreter. You can add friction to a ...
by marcwormjim
07 Oct 2022 01:28
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Re: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)

Hi, As far as I understand the neck has a built in relief. How should a fret leveling be done as it has the prerequisite of a perfectly straight neck? Thanks. You may be overthinking this: The 90/10 neck removes relief as an adjustable factor; which means you can forego the step of needing to set r...
by marcwormjim
20 Sep 2022 18:53
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: GV Wood - nuts n strings
Replies: 3
Views: 2981

Re: GV Wood - nuts n strings

Thanks  - I will definitely order a new size nut then, so I have the option to go up a gauge. I have a set of GHS Eric J's still in their packet - I didnt realise they were half-rolled, so will give them a try when I have new nut installed - thanks  ! Cool. Assuming 1M pots are still being put in t...
by marcwormjim
20 Sep 2022 02:36
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: GV Wood - nuts n strings
Replies: 3
Views: 2981

Re: GV Wood - nuts n strings

I’m lucky enough to own GV Wood in solid and hollow body versions  I find the pickups too bright for my amp setup - has anyone tried half wounds ?  Also - does anyone know if the standard nut for the GV (ships with 9-46 strings ) will also take a slightly heavier set - up to 10-50 for example ? Tha...
by marcwormjim
04 Sep 2022 21:21
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Last order?
Replies: 9
Views: 6844

Re: Last order?

I meant just a Shawn lane model.  I actually e-mailed around to some of the US dealers and sounds like they have some on order.  Hopefully I'll be able to pick one up.   I think the Shawn Lanes are the most commonly ordered models in the US; so the chances of finding one should be in your favor. Go...
by marcwormjim
04 Sep 2022 02:38
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Last order?
Replies: 9
Views: 6844

Re: Last order?

Does anyone know if Shawn Lane models are still going to be shipped to the US distributors?  I would have liked to do a custom order, but that seems not possible now.   Were you wanting to order a custom Excalibur or a customized Shawn Lane? I ask because I don’t believe there was ever an option to...
by marcwormjim
23 Aug 2022 19:21
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Re: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)

I have, by the way, always had some doubts on the Kahler-branded locking nut on this guitar being original. Do you have any clue on whether this is could be the case? (seems to fit fine, though.) Patrice would be the one to know for certain. The modern Vigier and Kahler locking nuts appear to be  f...
by marcwormjim
23 Aug 2022 00:09
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Re: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)

Cheers What year is your Excalibur? It looks like you have an older model that has incurred enough wear in the “permanently” installed zero fret to be causing issues common to Steinberger guitars (do you bend strings and hear a “plink” as the string pops in and out of the grooves?). If none of the ...
by marcwormjim
19 Aug 2022 20:52
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Re: Does the carbon neck ever move? (buzz related)

I don't represent Vigier, but: Yes; buzz within the first five frets is typically symptomatic of insufficient relief. The thing is, if the tension of your strings was causing the neck to move, it would be pulling it forward to create more  relief - So it's likely something else. Does the zero fret h...