lukeward2004 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14897&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14897&st=0[/url] Apologies for the shameless link, but the Pics are so good ive used the original sale thread as I havent had a chance to take any of my own, however they will be up as soon as I can get some! So Yes, I am the proud owner of this fantastic Vigier Passion III 5 String, and I can honestly say this is a cracking bass! As some of you may know I have been looking at a number of basses recently, and been close to purchasing on two occasions, but I had a bit of a run of bad luck with events taking away from my GAS fund - I must say a massive thanks to Ped for helping me out and doing me a deal enabling me to buy this! So yes, I am the proud new owner, off to play it now so will be back online and with a full review once ive had a chance to give it a proper thrashing. It will also be at the next bash if anyone wants to give it a good play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 That's a stunner, mate! Ped's gonna be really jealous... Ooooh! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Cheers mate, she is a real stunner in the flesh and looks a little more "amber" in normal light, but whatever angle you look it still looks phenominal! Sound wise, it is actually very versatile and the Pre amp is rather unique in that I've never had a bass with a frequency control and a cut/boost switch, and the tone control only affects the rear pickup - but this makes for some interesting results! It is very "clanky" and if you dig in it produces a really nice growly tone, and the action is spot on - handy since the neck relief cannot be adjusted due to the carbon rods in the neck. It has a pretty good tonal pallete, and it just feels so comfortable to play I couldnt put it down all day today whilst at home. Seriously, if you can get to the bash, give it play, its one of the best buy's ive ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='159930' date='Mar 18 2008, 09:11 PM']Cheers mate, she is a real stunner in the flesh and looks a little more "amber" in normal light, but whatever angle you look it still looks phenominal! Sound wise, it is actually very versatile and the Pre amp is rather unique in that I've never had a bass with a frequency control and a cut/boost switch, and the tone control only affects the rear pickup - but this makes for some interesting results! It is very "clanky" and if you dig in it produces a really nice growly tone, and the action is spot on - handy since the neck relief cannot be adjusted due to the carbon rods in the neck. It has a pretty good tonal pallete, and it just feels so comfortable to play I couldnt put it down all day today whilst at home. Seriously, if you can get to the bash, give it play, its one of the best buy's ive ever had![/quote] Congratulations Luke! Look forward to seeing you at the Bash and to hearing the Vigier.... You might've just about stopped smiling by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Same here Nick, will be good to catch up mate! Ive been playing with sounds and managed to tame the treble on this beast now, so it gives a really nice bassy tone - it does a very close impersonation of a Stingray and a Precision sound too, which is nice as Ive always liked those sounds. Its got a certain bounce to it when you slap it too, it just seems to react - and the fact that you can adjust the spring spacing at the bridge means anyone can adjust to suit. Easily the most comfortable 5 string ive played, and ive played plenty. May even be doin a trade for a lovely Bacchus Jazz 5 soon too, so that will mean I will have all 5 string basses and no 4's, which makes more sense to me seeing as i only ever seem to play 5ers nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 That's absolutely gorgeous Luke. Congrats mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 N[i]iiiiiiiiiiice[/i] I'll bring a heavy pick to the bash so that I can give the Vigier a good [i]thrashing[/i] !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Really glad you are so happy with it Luke. It is a very special bass. It would have definitely been a keeper if I hadn't been spoilt by the slightly older 4 string. The Benedetti pickups are just blinding, aren't they?! I remember fondly when you played my fretless through my Mesa stack a couple of bashes ago and just stroked the low D and the volume was just incredible as the output is really massive! I am really glad she stayed in the family and went to such a good bloke. :0) Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Did you get the finger puppets too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 The puppets migrated to my other two but I meant to include one in the deal! You can get them from Ikea though... Luke - I will present you with a puppet at the bash! (For a small charge, ~£1000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I was thinking of getting some for myself but they don't come in packs of 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Packs of 10 only - but that leaves you three for your fretting hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hmm, fascinating idea... muting your fingertips could be a cool new sound in the making! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Thanks for the kind words folks, once again thanks Ped for selling me such a wicked bass at such a great price! Im looking forward to adding the finger puppet to the bass, hopefully it will improve my technique by endless amounts! Ped, you really are spoiled with that CRACKING fretless and 4 string Vigier - i must admit, the fretless is so far my number one favourite out of all the fretless basses ive played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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