ped Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 [quote name='retroman' timestamp='1322550056' post='1452339'] Well Ped, if you're ever travelling near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, kettle's always on mate :-) [/quote] Thanks mate. I'll bear it in mind. Here's a passion fretless, the first Vigier I owned and sold about two years ago, I think: Lovely instrument. Here's a track so you can hear it's unique sound: [media]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/Torrential.mp3[/media] Cheers ped Quote
ped Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 And some fretted: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/USB%203/Canti%27s%20Wrap.mp3 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/USB%203/Sticky%20Situation.mp3 Quote
purpleblob Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) [quote name='ped' timestamp='1323600693' post='1464771'] [/quote] Glad you put these pics up ped, my picture server is down at present so I couldn't post anything myself. Yes indeed it was two years back (well near enough ) I bought this beauty off you, such a fantastic range of tones, very unique. Lovely instrument. Edited December 11, 2011 by purpleblob Quote
ped Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 That's right - I was trying to remember who bought the bass!! The first time I sold it I bought it back as soon as I could afford it, but you caught me at a time I was rationalising my stuff and trying to narrow everything down to 'one' item. Same went for watches and camera gear. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the bass. There's really nothing like it. Quote
ped Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 For anyone who hasn't heard it, here's the Vbass in Jazz bass mode: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/jam%20clips/Holiday%20fun%20short.mp3 Sort of a synth fretless mode: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/jam%20clips/Seismic%20mellow%20short1.mp3 Quote
ped Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Clean magnetic pickup thru Vbass: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85432/jam%20clips/Half%20moon%20short.mp3 Quote
ped Posted August 15, 2012 Posted August 15, 2012 Anyone else have some Vigier porn to excite us all Quote
CPBass Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) I also bought my Vigier Passion IV through Mark What an absolutely stunning bass, I've got the fire burst one he had. Totally different to anything and every aspect is top drawer. Glad I joined the Vigier family http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180283-new-arrival-omg/page__p__1716552__hl__vigier__fromsearch__1#entry1716552 Edited August 18, 2012 by Voodoosnake Quote
thodrik Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 I'm home up north for a while so I may be able to get a picture or two of my Excess, complete with accrued wear and tear over the last eight years. Quote
thunderbass1 Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 Here is my 1984 Passion, currently up for commision sale at Bass Direct. Quote
ped Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 [quote name='thunderbass1' timestamp='1346584756' post='1790764'] Here is my 1984 Passion, currently up for commision sale at Bass Direct. [/quote] Hmm very nice. Unusual to see a passion with pickups in those positions. This has the brass laminate under the fingerboard yeah? Quote
Geddys nose Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Here's my '96 Excess, I've changed the pre amp to a Glockenklang 3 band as recommended by Patrice. Sounds so clear and the neck is to die for easily the best bass I've played and weighs 8lb, so if I ever want a easy gig this is the one that gets called. Colour is more turquoise than the pics and it has a cool mirror scratch plate. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/onebassplayer/20120902_175939.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/onebassplayer/20120902_175948.jpg[/IMG] Edited September 2, 2012 by Geddys nose Quote
thunderbass1 Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1346602043' post='1791062'] Hmm very nice. Unusual to see a passion with pickups in those positions. This has the brass laminate under the fingerboard yeah? [/quote] Yup, wooden through neck with a brass plate under the fingerboard, ser.026 and made on the 23 may 1984. Patrice Vigier thinks they only made about 10 with this pickup configuration Quote
themoo Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) A little bit of porn... My new bass!! It's a 1982 Series 1 Arpege #006 Absolute stunner! Very happy boy. Edited October 13, 2012 by themoo Quote
BarnacleBob Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Got this a few months ago but it needed a bit of work done - both pickups rewound at Bareknuckle and new pickup top plate and backplate. Nice and light with massive range of tone and smooth slim neck. [attachment=124098:P1010781.JPG] [attachment=124099:P1010798.JPG] BB Quote
BarnacleBob Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 269 - which makes it an '86 I think. BB Quote
ped Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1354645853' post='1888693'] 269 - which makes it an '86 I think. BB [/quote] Very nice.. did the pickups remain single coil or have you fattened those up? Quote
BarnacleBob Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Just wound to original spec. There was a delay in the repairs because I actually tried to locate 2 replacement pups from Vigier - Ben (the rep) said they would be difficult to get as an old model but Patrice in reply to me on the forum said they were available but the trail went cold eventually. Had them rewound at Bareknuckle after trying Wizard who couldn't do it BB Quote
ped Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1354647082' post='1888716'] Just wound to original spec. There was a delay in the repairs because I actually tried to locate 2 replacement pups from Vigier - Ben (the rep) said they would be difficult to get as an old model but Patrice in reply to me on the forum said they were available but the trail went cold eventually. Had them rewound at Bareknuckle after trying Wizard who couldn't do it BB [/quote] Ah right, OK. Those original pickups sound great, though. Bet they sound nice now they've been sorted. Really love these basses... keep them coming, any other owners on BC? Quote
lowdowner Posted January 27, 2013 Posted January 27, 2013 And my Custom V Passion (in flame maple)... it's new so I'm really just bedding in with it, but enjoying every minute so far. The finish is absolutely perfect, and it's well balanced and the thin neck feels fantastic.... *sigh* Quote
thodrik Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1359315506' post='1953001'] And my Custom V Passion (in flame maple)... it's new so I'm really just bedding in with it, but enjoying every minute so far. The finish is absolutely perfect, and it's well balanced and the thin neck feels fantastic.... *sigh* [/quote] I love that flame maple finish. Quote
lowdowner Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1360936660' post='1978624'] I love that flame maple finish. [/quote] Funny thing is when I first had it I thought it was ace - now I'm completely in love with it - stunning Could spend the whole day stroking it (too much information?) Quote
lowdowner Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='themoo' timestamp='1350151010' post='1835258'] A little bit of porn... My new bass!! It's a 1982 Series 1 Arpege #006 Absolute stunner! Very happy boy. [/quote] This is one of the most stunning basses I've ever seen. The finish is awesome... Quote
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