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Vigier Owners...Chime In, Please!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Zooberwerx, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    Zooberwerx

    Zooberwerx Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2002
    Virginia Beach, VA
    I may be snagging a Vigier Passion 5 but a little concerned about the "no truss rod" thing. FTR, this Passion 5 sports the 90/10 neck. Has anyone had any issues with this particular design (warping, excessive relief, etc.) or am I just being paranoid?

    Thanks

    Riis
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 #2
    4-string

    4-string

    Jul 23, 2006
    Norway
    I have one of the earliest Arpeges (#25), but it is pre 90/10 neck and has an all graphite/composite neck. There's no truss rod though, and it has been totally stable. I bought this bass new in 1986 or 1987, and I've had zero issues with it.

    The neck is very slim though, but the most comfortable I've ever played. I should add that my Vigier has never seen anything heavier than 0.40-100s, typically 0.35-0.95s. If you're planning to use heavy, high tension strings I'd send an email to Patrice Vigier if I were you, he's very responsive and helpful.
     
  3. Sep 19, 2009 #3
    ped

    ped User Commercial User

    Aug 30, 2006
    York, England
    What happened with this? Did you go for one in the end?

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  4. Sep 19, 2009 #4
    Zooberwerx

    Zooberwerx Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2002
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Nah, never flew but I appreciate everyone's input.

    Riis
     
  5. Sep 19, 2009 #5
    ped

    ped User Commercial User

    Aug 30, 2006
    York, England
    Cool.

    Ped