WTB Vigier

Riffboy

Hello,

I am looking for a Vigier Supra or Bfoot. Any offers ?

Leo

yuri_1973

Have you seen my Vigier Excalibur Original ad?

Riffboy

Yeah, a bit pricy and I am trying to avoid Floyds...

Chalky

Any interest in a Vigier Expert?  Looks just like this pic I just Googled:
https://goo.gl/images/Rbqs5p

Riffboy

Maybe, what are the specs ? I can't see the image, what's the colour ?

Elwood

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Chalky

It is Antique Violin with maple fretboard and SSS format  Dimarzio single coils.  See the Vigier website for more specs.

http://www.vigierguitars.com/page/fiche_produit.php?id_prod=273

Riffboy

Hey sorry I think I would prefer the Seymour Duncan of a Supra

wizbit81

Just a friendly opinion which I think this site is all about.....I think you'd be better served with something else, like a Suhr or a Tom Anderson. My thoughts on Vigier is that they play great and build quality is exemplary, but they don't sound good. No character, and mine both sounded thin. Excalibur and Shawn Lane Master Build were my two. If you're set on one feel free to ignore me, but just thought I'd stick my 2 cents in, wanted or not

Riffboy

No I appreciate the advice. I never tried a Tom Anderson but yes I would definitely go for a Suhr if I had the money. I currently have a Ibanez PGM401 and a MusicMan Majesty but I wanted to try something new. I always loved the sound of Christophe Godin so a Vigier seemed relevant. 

Riffboy

I am also interested in Gibson ES335 and Fender SRV. Yes, I know it's very diversified

RevMatt

To offer an alternative perspective, the Excalibur Ultra Blues I previously owned was one of the best Strat types I've ever played. Probably shouldn't have sold it... To offer something entirely different I have a lovely Patrick Eggle Berlin Pro that I may sell - it's a single/ single / humbucker model with a hardtail bridge For a set neck, mahogany / maple body guitar it's very versatile with some good single coil sounds.

prlgmnr

I think my Excalibur special sounds great, fwiw. Not hit it off with any Suhr I've played. Not tried an Anderson.

yuri_1973

I believe supras and specials have dimarzios, while originals and customs (floyded) have seymours.
Only very recently supraas (double a) have the amber pickups
Having owned many guitars, imho, definitely the best guitars I've touched (including suhrs)

gasSeeker

I've got a supra and it indeed came with a Di Marzio Paf Pro at the neck, an FS1 in the middle and a Tone Zone in at the bridge.

Riffboy

My bad, Christophe Godin's indeed has Dimarzios ! https://en.euroguitar.com/christophe-godin_22019.html

However, I thought that if I wanted a strat sound I would probably go directly for Fender guitars. I guess the sound I love is from the chopper / tonezone combination as it's the same as Bumblefoot

thetomsk

If you're looking at a Tom Anderson, I've got a hollow drop top classic s from 2010 that I'll be listing at some point for 1700

Riffboy

Haha guys, stop trying to convince me to buy another brand ! As a French guy, I am very hurt to see how Vigier are considered in the UK !

thetomsk

I really want one but the only one I've played was a surfretter...didnt go so well in the music shop...

JDE

Riffboy said:

Haha guys, stop trying to convince me to buy another brand ! As a French guy, I am very hurt to see how Vigier are considered in the UK !

As a Francophile, I love Vigiers. Don't take it to heart! I'd kill for an Excalibur but want a maple board and would have to sell too much of my other gear to fund it.

yuri_1973

Riffboy said:

Haha guys, stop trying to convince me to buy another brand ! As a French guy, I am very hurt to see how Vigier are considered in the UK !

Well said mate !
Only people who don't give a shit about resale value (and in some cases aesthetics) can appreciate Vigier's absolute superiority