Vigier Guitars

<r>That's great Ben! Jon here (ex Line 6) - I have a 101b and the oversized Bogner 2x12 - that is a great rig. I've been using the 101b live for over a year now, I can't imagine ever wanting another 'rock' amp. My rig is  guitar>Bad Horsie Wah>Tuner>Bogner (with G-Major...

Hi - both guitars now sold - thanks!

Have you checked out some Ecstasy clips at the Bogner site - here's a cool one - it's a good example of it's dark, Marshall-y character - http://www.bogneramplification.com/customshop/Angus101B.mp3J

A few pics (I'm a better guitar player than I am a photographer - but that's not too difficult...)www.guitarmonster.co.uk/Texas Blues.jpgwww.guitarmonster.co.uk/Texas Blues 2.jpgwww.guitarmonster.co.uk/Expert 54.jpg

<r>The Ecstasy has a Twin-inspired clean channel - it get's a some flak from some - but it's pretty much on the money, with the excursion and pre-amp mode choices you can get all kinds of tones. You've also got the legendary Blue channel - which is just beautifully detailed dark crunc...

<r>Ok, from what you're saying, I think you're looking for a more open, boutique, 3d sound. You're right, the Engls et al, are more hi-fi - flatter sounding - great for metal, but lack the sag and character in low to mid gain tones. The Engl Morse is very versatilem but yes, a little ...

Cool! Let it rock...

<r>I tried both models of the Stiletto, for me, they lacked the musicality and soul I was looking for, but to answer your question, the Stage II voicings are definitely more pleasing, not as bright and harsh. Rectifiers have a very characteristic sound - personally, I need more mids now than they ca...

<r>I like the idea of a Cornford Roadhouse for blues and fusion, then a Powerball for your modern rock/prog sounds, or a Blackmore if you need less options. <br><br>The Stiletto just didn't float my boat - couldn't really put my finger on it - but it was the least musical of the amps on yo...

<r>Yup, the Ecstasy and Invader aren't cheap - but worth every penny! Also - they'll do what you think you need two amps for! <br><br>Other option could be a Boogie Roadster - that's a four channel multi-mode monster too and will definitely cover the tones you need - second-hand ones ...

<r>Oh - VHT (now Fryette) are great too. I've played the Sig X and it blew me away - lots of tones again - but hard as * when you crank it.<br>It's a great choice if you need to switch between clean, crunch and lead at a gig - as is the Invader, as is the Bogner... oh god, now I want a new...

<r>World Guitars near Stroud has a lot of Boogies (and Vigiers!) - it's a bit of a trek for me but a great store to visit. Elsewhere, PMT Birmingham had Engl's and Mesa's in stock (and lots of them) last time I was in there.<br><br>From your description of tones (Brown sound + dark lo...

<r>LOL! I kow how you feel - when I think about buying gear I lose sleep too!<br><br>Anyway - here's what I found - <br><br>I find both the Mesa Rectifier and Stiletto quite brittle sounding - no doubt they are great amps, but they didn't have enough mids for me - I prefer a sound with mor...

<r>Here's my 2 cents - <br><br>I've owned Engl Screamer, Engl Powerball, Mesa Stiletto, Mesa Triple Rectifier, Budda Superdrive and currently using a Bogner Ecstasy.<br><br>I have to say that for flexibility and some great tones, the Engl Screamer (the cheapest option here) is a great amp,...

Hi fellow Vigier enthusiasts!<br><br>A growing collection of Vigier's (and a growing family!) means it's time to make more space - sob sob!<br><br>I have have 2 Experts for sale - both looking for good homes to go to - <br><br>1. 2001 Expert 54 - White, Maple Fingerboard <br>2. 2005 Exper...