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Vigier Guitars cleans up with MusicNomad Equipment Care |
| February 11th 2013 |
Vigier Guitars, pioneers of carbon fiber technology, are proud to announce the exclusive partnership with MusicNomad Equipment Care for finishing and maintenance of our guitars. Master luthier, Patrice Vigier, explains why he is so excited about this partnership;
“For 30+ years, I have tried product after product to clean our painstakingly applied finishes. From traditional guitar polishes, to household and industrial cleaning products. In all this time I have never found a product that was as effective and eco-friendly as MusicNomad. Vigier Guitars is happy to use MusicNomad products exclusively for all our instrument care needs!” |
 MusicNomad Equipment Care |
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Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal Signature DoubleBfoot |
| February 07th 2013 |
Do not worry, you defiantly are seeing double!! At this year's NAMM show, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology released the long sought after 'DoubleBfoot' - Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's signature double neck guitar. Ron has been rocking this guitar on stages across the globe while on tour with Gun's N' Roses. The first 5 will all be personally signed by Ron himself.
Here are the specs for this beast;
2 x 10/90 carbon reinforced necks, both 24 frets (24.8" scale) - 1 fretted (with Rosewood fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer 'string tree') and 1 fretless (with Imetal fingerboard).
Vigier 2017 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings, resting flat on the body.
Body; Honduras Mahogany.
Pickups; DiMarzio 2 x Chopper / Tone Zone (w/ unique 5-way switching inc. out of phase).
Finishes; Black Matte or Gold.
Other; 2 x thimbles, with special magnetic cavity storage, for quick access. |
| Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal Signature DoubleBfoot |
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Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition |
| February 06th 2013 |
As well as the dark and mysterious Excalibur Thirteen, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology also launched the Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition at this year's NAMM show.
Here we look at the specs of this beauty;
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 24 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut and Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder with Maple top.
Pickups; DiMarzio PAF Pro / FS1 / Tone Zone,
Finishes; Aluminium Purple (w/ Matching mirror pickguard), Aluminium Black (w/ Matching mirror pickguard), Aluminium Green (w/ Matching mirror pickguard) and Aluminium Blue (w/ Matching mirror pickguard). |
| Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition |
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Excalibur Thirteen |
| February 05th 2013 |
Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology has stunned those in attendances with some superb new releases for 2013, including two limited edition Excalibur models (the Excalibur Thirteen and Special). Over the next few days we will look at some of the highlights and stunning new models.
To start, we look at the specs for the Excalibur Thirteen;
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 24 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder
Pickups; Amber 'Rock' w/ Killswitch.
Finishes; Volcano Red. |
| Excalibur Thirteen |
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Vigier UK Authorised Repair Centre: Smart Guitars |
| December 21st 2012 |
Even though Vigier build some of the most reliable instruments available, from time to time things can need repairing, or maybe you want a re-fret, fit new pickups or even just to return your axe back to 'factory set-up'.
Well Vigier now has an authorised UK repair centre for all these 'out of warranty' situations; Smart Guitars in Oxford.
Smart Guitars is the passion, hobby and business of Dave Smart, with support from a small, dedicated team of specialists. Dave has been a musician and gear enthusiast for over 30 years, and spent 20 years in music retail, most recently running the iconic Oxford Guitar Gallery in Summertown, Oxford.
Dave’s years of passion and dedication for all things guitar related are now put into caring for you, the client. From the workshop in the heart of Oxfordshire, Dave creates, repairs, cares for and maintains your most precious possessions so that you can enjoy them for years to come. |
| Smart Guitars |
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Limited edition Pearl White Marilyn |
| August 06th 2012 |
If you have been searching for a guitar that combines elegance, aggressiveness, originality and comfort, then look no further! Vigier presents, the limited edition Marilyn, in Pearl White (equipped with EMG pickups).
First released in 1983 and updated to the current specifications in 2008, the Marilyn is a unique classic from the Vigier family.
This latest version is equipped with an EMG 81 at the neck position and an EMG 85 at the bridge. If you are an expert, you will notice this configuration is the opposite of what is usually practised, but it turns out that having tested numerous configurations, it is what rings best.
This Marilyn is also equipped with the 10/90 carbon reinforced neck, Phenowood fingerboard and stainless steel frets (including a hardened zero fret). |
| See the beauty here |
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Guthrie Govan slides on the new Vigier 'Imetal' Surfreter Special |
| May 24th 2012 |
Those very good gentlemen at iGuitar have just published a fantastic review of the new Vigier Sufreter Special Imetal.
And for your pleasure, it is Guthrie Govan "himself" who performed this test.
The in-depth article ends with a long video where Guthrie shows off all the workmanship of the instrument.
Furthermore to this test, Guthrie has ordered one of these new Imetal Surfreters for his next Vigier. ;-)
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| See the test |
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Masayoshi Yamashita – A Passion for Japan |
| March 29th 2012 |
Masayoshi Yamashita, bass player from Loudness and a friend of Vigier for many long years, has just used his new Arpege for the first time.
Named "Rising Sun", this Arpege had been given to Yamashita during Patrice Vigier’s trip to Japan in November, 2011.
His bass features a customised finish, according to his design of a rising black sun on the Natural Maple.
You can see it Live with Loudness in Tokyo on March 24th.
Put your sunglasses and click on link below:
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New Excalibur Special 7 |
| January 25th 2012 |
One Beauty to Slay Them All
Taking a leap into 7 string mythology, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology, present the Excalibur Special 7.
Nothing but the finest French woods are used in the Alder body/Maple top construction and to add to the sonic sorcery, it is complete with the killswitch found on the Excalibur Bfoot and Kaos guitars.
This monster of a guitar also features everything you have come to expect from Vigier; carbon reinforced 10/90 neck, tremolo pivoting on needle bearings, stainless steel frets, hardened removable zero fret, removable Teflon nut, oversized locking tuners, Flexretainer string tree, brass locking end-pins, naturally dried woods for 3 years, varnish dried for 3 weeks… the ultimate 7.
Contact your nearest Vigier dealer for more info...
Excalibur Special 7. Brutality V Refinement. |
| Excalibur Special 7 in Ruby |
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