doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Allo! Been VERY naughty today - braved the elements and shot down to Colchester to collect a couple of new basses! This is it now for me for fretless bass (although I'd still like an old Wal Custom) - it absolutely sings! Pic courtesy of The Bass Merchant: I've played a few Delta metal boarded Vigs over the years, including Ped's passion which is lovely - you'd expect a hard edged tone but amazingly, there is a lot of warmth and the depth and power is roomshaking. Oh - got a pre-owned StingRay V too...metallic blue with rosewood board! Special thanks to Darren and Chris for putting up with my incessant playing tests! Nick (very norty!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Well done, Brother! The Vigier looks especially nice! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thank you Bro Richard! It really is incredibly well made - bit heavier than my old favourite Arpege but it does have quite a small body and balances nicely Each pickup has its own 3 band EQ - bit different eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 A bit different? Indeed it is! Did you see my latest purchase on the non-graphite thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='642978' date='Nov 2 2009, 12:13 AM']A bit different? Indeed it is! Did you see my latest purchase on the non-graphite thread?[/quote] Yes sire! An fine Jazzus ye have there! Lovely ash body and there's a certain shine to the grain in the neck! We are both norty boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Doc, I have to ask -- any chance of a pic of the new 'Ray? The Vigier does look cool too, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='642970' date='Nov 1 2009, 11:09 PM']Each pickup has its own 3 band EQ - bit different eh?[/quote] Now that's just greedy!! Very nice bass by the way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 [size=7][color="#800080"]WOW[/color][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have some serious GAS for one of these (and a Wal Custom fretless ). This may be a difficult question to answer, but what sort of sonic qualities (if any) do you feel the neck constructions givs to the sound ? Anyway, nice instrument. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I do love them delta metal fingerboards, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='purpleblob' post='643186' date='Nov 2 2009, 11:08 AM']I have some serious GAS for one of these (and a Wal Custom fretless ). This may be a difficult question to answer, but what sort of sonic qualities (if any) do you feel the neck constructions givs to the sound ? Anyway, nice instrument. Cheers Mark[/quote] Thanks for all the comments guys! The neck is very strong due to the twin carbon graphite rods (hence the 10/90 neck system - 10% carbon, 90% flamed maple in this case!) and coupled with the delta metal, it feels indestructible. There is mwah aplenty - however, playing near the bridge(s) yields a very tight almost `fretted' tone but with a touch of mwah still evident. Playing over the end of the neck gives a lovely swell to each and every note and the bottom end is huge. The second time I went down to try it, another customer had a play on it and he said it blew his Wal fretless away! I personally think they are very comparable but the Vigier is very consistent in terms of eveness of notes across the fingerboard, again down to the extremely strong construction. I've just been playing it and its very easy to intonate on it. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Bladdy noice Nick!! Welcome to the Viggy club! I love the separate pick-up EQ on mine too, very versatile. Enjoy my friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='Captain Bassman' post='643508' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:57 PM']Bladdy noice Nick!! Welcome to the Viggy club! I love the separate pick-up EQ on mine too, very versatile. Enjoy my friend!! [/quote] You mean the `brand new Viggy not from the 80s with full carbon neck Viggy which I've had for many many years club'!!! Its lovely Dave! In fact, I'm tempted to buy another one but fretted (it will be in around 3 years time once I've saved up enough dosh). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='643518' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:03 PM']You mean the `brand new Viggy not from the 80s with full carbon neck Viggy which I've had for many many years club'!!! Its lovely Dave! In fact, I'm tempted to buy another one but fretted (it will be in around 3 years time once I've saved up enough dosh).[/quote] Of course m8y, meant to say Viggy Series 4 club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='643492' date='Nov 2 2009, 03:42 PM']however, playing near the bridge(s) yields a very tight almost `fretted' tone but with a touch of mwah still evident.[/quote] Well, in fairness, rather than having no frets, you just have one reallllllllllly big one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice one there, Nick. I played one a good while back (Passion S3, though) at the Wapping incarnation of The Bass Centre. Couldn't justify the outlay, though, as I already have a 'Ray 5 Fretless and a Fretted Passion S3 Fiver. Tried the S4 Arpege and Passion at the Bass Merchant a while ago, but again, not much point with the S4 at home (So I bought a Status Streamline from just down the road...) I wouldn't mind an S2 Passion or Arpege 4 string, but they're hardly cheap for a nice 2nd-hand example. Do you [i]just[/i] have the two Arpeges? (Your older S2 is an Arpege, not a Passion, isn't it?) Out of 66 (is it now?) 2 Vigiers is about the right proportion, I think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sensual. Looks like a winner - get it polished though!! I spent a relaxing 30 mins polishing mine the other day (probably about the best part of my week) and now it's like a mirror again!! What strings do you like on the bass? I have tried several, and after settling firmly on Elixir's on the fretted, NOTHING works as well as marleaux strings on the fretless. Maybe because that's what I used at the beginning and so I'm used to them, but they just resonate really nicely with the feel of the bass and are somehow more tactile than the others I have tried. Obviously no need to use flats on these necks! Cheers ped P.s I think we all need to see some proper decent large pics of your 80s and 00's Arpege basses together. I will do a matching one of my twins in reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='643736' date='Nov 2 2009, 08:14 PM']Sensual. Looks like a winner - get it polished though!! I spent a relaxing 30 mins polishing mine the other day (probably about the best part of my week) and now it's like a mirror again!! What strings do you like on the bass? I have tried several, and after settling firmly on Elixir's on the fretted, NOTHING works as well as marleaux strings on the fretless. Maybe because that's what I used at the beginning and so I'm used to them, but they just resonate really nicely with the feel of the bass and are somehow more tactile than the others I have tried. Obviously no need to use flats on these necks! Cheers ped P.s I think we all need to see some proper decent large pics of your 80s and 00's Arpege basses together. I will do a matching one of my twins in reply![/quote] Thanks m8! Oh, she's been polished 3 times so far!! The factory fitted Vigier strings are on there at present - may stick some light gauge Elites on it at some point. I've set it up today to my taste (very low action) and it purrs! Will try to get some pics done! Where's Moo (fretted Arpege's original owner!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'll send for the Moo-ster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoo Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='643971' date='Nov 2 2009, 11:47 PM']Thanks m8! Oh, she's been polished 3 times so far!! The factory fitted Vigier strings are on there at present - may stick some light gauge Elites on it at some point. I've set it up today to my taste (very low action) and it purrs! Will try to get some pics done! Where's Moo (fretted Arpege's original owner!)[/quote] I'm afraid I have very few pics of the girl from way back in the early 90's when I got her new from The Bass Centre!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I've played that Delta Arpege, was very cool. I haven't had a great deal of time on fretless (other than my old EUB), and for some reason I was a little bit intimidated by the Vigier, but I found it very easy to play with some great usable tones. Nice one Have you got any JV Jazzes to move on to make room for it Nick? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 [quote name='Sibob' post='645899' date='Nov 5 2009, 01:44 AM']I've played that Delta Arpege, was very cool. I haven't had a great deal of time on fretless (other than my old EUB), and for some reason I was a little bit intimidated by the Vigier, but I found it very easy to play with some great usable tones. Nice one Have you got any JV Jazzes to move on to make room for it Nick? Si[/quote] Its a lovely bass - the more I play it the more it grows on me! Sadly Si, I don't have any JV Jazzes and will be hanging onto my two JV Precisions! Will now be having to let a couple of StingRays go....which is a shame cos I'm really into them at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Crikey Nick! I'm trying my best, mate - but how am I [i]possibly[/i] gonna catch up with you in the 'bass ownership' stakes if you buy two at a time?!?!! Nice bass porn tho' fella! Gary (comfortable in the knowledge that I have a Wal Mk1 Custom fretless.... the very thing Nick covets....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntvinh986 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='643109' date='Nov 2 2009, 09:48 AM']Now that's just greedy!! Very nice bass by the way....[/quote] Hi all, I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!! __________________ [url="http://animewatching.com"]Watch Anime Episodes[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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