Vigier Arpege Fretless (lined) 4. Delta metal f/board. ... SOLD !!!!!

[eubassix]

I was (am) planning to put this up on the Vigier Forum but unable to do so unless they reply re. my lost (forgotten) password - so, with some recent interest in Vigier(s), thought I'd mention it here: Black Vigier Arpege fretless bass with the unique Delta metal f/board (lined). Full parametric EQ with cut and boost, plus active (on or off). Coil tap switch. Two jack sockets, one for DI (bypassing circuitry) and one using the circuitry. Super action. With original case.
Bought new in UK (1987-8) - must be one of the first to have been imported. Extremely versatile high-end instrument. Active electronics powered by two 9v batteries produce powerful output. A few minor marks (mainly headstock edges and a couple of small bruises/dings on the neck - f2 on the G side; f7 on the E side) plus a cover on the back of one of the machines missing (awaiting a response from Schaller re. this), but otherwise in very good and original condition (as shown in the photos) and with no modifications. It also comes with an early/original Vigier hardcase (rectangular/fitted) which I've not seen before.
You have several EQ/sound options: straight out of DI (top jack socket) which bypasses active circuitry. Side jack socket and using the parametric - one knob selects frequency and the other cuts or boosts (active circuitry still not yet in use, but great sounds). All ON - using EQ with active electronics (you need to pull up the volume control for the additional boost). Not used the coil tap switch much … but it's there if you want it. Using the combinations of parametric EQ and active switch as well you can access some absolutely awesome sounds.
Controls as originally supplied on this bass:-
The potentiometer (knob) near the bridge pickup = volume + boost @+20dB (pull-up the knob)
Pickups toggle (3 positions: Neck - Both - Bridge)
The next Knob/control is the ± 15dB potentiometer that controls the parametric EQ (pull it up to put it on)
Next to this is the parametric pot that allows you to choose frequency between 80Hz and 4,2 kHz (*does not work if the previous one - Parametric EQ is not pulled-up)
Small toggle puts the pickups out of phase (only when both pickups are selected)
Last is the tone control potentiometer (knob).
There is the jack (side) and also a direct output (top).
This is a series I Arpege, hand crafted and completed in Nov.86
£SOLD inclusive of Courier delivery (UK)

Edited December 11, 2009 by eubassix

[Shockwave]

Ever since trying Peds i have been gassing for one!

[Dread Bass]

I love those metal fretboards.

[doctor_of_the_bass]

[quote name='metaltime' post='663181' date='Nov 23 2009, 09:20 PM']I love those metal fretboards.[/quote]

So do I !

Superb superb example - I would have it but as many of you may know, I've just recently bought a brand new one and am now fiscally embarrassed. This particular bass has a maple (I think) through neck with truss rod (cover on head face) - I would hazard an educated guess that it sounds completely awesome (same EQ as my Arpege - one of the most powerful circuits out there).

ATB!

Nick

[eubassix]

(bump).. thanks guys for the +++ comments & Doc'otb for the additional information. Not sure of the precise woods used in the neck section (it is neck-thru, but not easy to asses the wood/s through the black finish). There is a truss-rod .. and am in total agreement re. the FL sound; it's one of the best EQ's I've encountered for a FL bass !....

[eubassix]

BTPO ... !

[Shockwave]

Your basses keep getting better and better! If this was an unlined i would be jumping all over this.

[eubassix]

Have (just) managed to place this on the Vigier site/Forum (although still unable to suss how to add photos!!)
Listening to offers based on the asking ££...

[tischbein]

good luck with the sale..

[Eight]

Noooo... I mustn't... not right before christmas!!! Arggghhh!!!!

[eubassix]

[quote name='Eight' post='671373' date='Dec 1 2009, 06:16 PM']Noooo... I mustn't... not right before christmas!!! Arggghhh!!!![/quote]

Ye_e_e_s .. you MUST: perfect time - think of it as an Xmas present to yourself.

Still accepting ono's.........

[eubassix]

OK - funds urgently needed: w/end special.
Doing the same with other stuff so, if something sells I'll revise the others.

Edited December 11, 2009 by eubassix

[eubassix]

w/end Special reminder !

[eubassix]

now ON-HOLD....

[eubassix]

Confirmed as SOLD !!

[purpleblob]

Damn, damn, damn - was semi hoping this would might remain unsold until next month when I'd have some money available again.

Oh well, congrats on the sale.

Edited December 11, 2009 by purpleblob