All user reviews for the Vigier Excalibur Original HSH

The color is blue with Urban key in rosewood. Floyd is licensed Vigier ball bearing, and handle a / their famous system 90 10. HSH configuration, this technique are Seymour Duncan I think.

UTILIZATION

The best round I know, thanks to carbon, it never moves despite large variations in the Canadian climate! This is probably the handle that makes the guitar is so great (see notice of Bumblefoot).
The balance of the guitar is really excellent in the game standing and ergonomics also. The sound is excellent unplugged thanks to the quality of the violin. For the rest, it is a matter of taste for microphones. The original ones are very versatile for my taste and are well suited to different styles I play (Big rock, blues, funk, etc..) Like the original split simple microphones, especially in the middle position clean.

SOUNDS

See above. With my old band, I plugged it directly into the Boss GT-10 and it was very good. I also had a Mesa Boogie Express 5:25, a very good supplement for versatility.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 15 years and this is my second guitar, the first being a Mexican Telecaster that I do not like (bad ergonomics corp and the handle, it really is a skyscraper which dates from the '50s ...) but I always have.
All other guitars I've tried, it is by far the best for all its qualities. I would do this choice with his eyes closed so I had fun over the years with this guitar!

Homemade French (at least at the time). Moreover, in 92 there were only two models rested: the original and custom (with a table and finish most successful)

The rest of the features are rather well known legendary handle 90/10, maple fingerboard, alder body "artificially aged" set MSM Saymour Duncan, vibrato Khaller amended by Vigier, split microphones on intermediate positions ....

UTILIZATION

It is an instrument that is in my opinion a reference in terms of ergonomics and comfort.
This applies to the handle but for everything else, except perhaps for the volume knob which is placed a little too high for my taste and requires a little time to adapt.
I also loved the "small changes" made by Vigier such as the principle of "coin 5F" replacing Allen key for changing strings at both the nut as vibrato, or the fact we can keep the ball on the strings.
Casually, this is probably the guitar "floyd" the best thought of the time.
I would add that it is also an instrument almost impossible to tune, even if you force the vibrato on a sustained and very little gallantry.

SOUNDS

We are in the presence of a pure product of the 90's designed for a fairly neutral sound should work upstream on the amplification chain. Remember it was the heyday of racks of all kinds, and the hack sound velocity manly .
In this register the Excalibur excels. on the other hand therefore we would like to make more of its roots (read two pedals and a small tube amp) is less obvious to find his account.
Indeed it is a superstrate, the guitar "go anywhere" and the character was sacrificed on the altar of versatility. A little too much for my taste.
At the same time I think it is set Saymour sth and that may be a change of pickups could bring little more missing.

OVERALL OPINION

Bought in '92, played a lot of 92 to '02, sold there qq days.
This is my first guitar "pro" and I confess that I find it difficult to criticize so she gave me sensations.
Regarding the value, I would say that is huge for this item. In 20 years it happened once in the luthier for setting and yet is because I was too lazy to adjust the floyd myself.
For the rest it was a lot of concerts, recordings and repets, qq travel with variations of temperature and humidity fairly consistent, never ask concern. For the time 5600FF represents approximately 1.1 minimum wage I would say it is even quite exceptional. I do not know the recent copies, however I find that they are much more expensive (> 2x the minimum wage) and for that price you can find other guitars "luthier" that was not the case in the time.
In any case I hope that "my" copy will delight its acquirer because it is an instrument that begs to be utlise and it makes it really good.

Made in France!

FLOYD easel

Carbon rod with handle

Acute easily accessible

Effective dial

UTILIZATION

The handle is not pleasant ... It is THE race!

Unique, incomparable.

I have other guitars brand, but it certainly is not for sale!

0 fault!

And Mr. French is a guitar!

SOUNDS

All styles, it digests all styles. This versatility is rare.

The clean sound is fabulous.

I play on VOX amp

In saturated sounds, it excels.

OVERALL OPINION

20 years! Potato and always!

I ressigne tomorrow if necessary ..

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UTILIZATION

handle very nice, beautiful wood screws without setting but we need not reach the ropes to very low without breaking the head to adjust the handle
it is very thin and lightness
yes the access to acute is easy they would defo one of the round on the body where there is the screw that holds the handle

SOUNDS

With this guitar you can do everything Hard rock Heavy, thrash, jazz etc. .. the sound is also good with or without distortion not like some good guitars which are one or the other

OVERALL OPINION

It's been 3 years since I used
I have six guitars Jackson soloist, deluxe fender, ibanez and 2 that I have made (out of competition) i have bought and sold a lot since I was 14 to my 34 years but this one is probably my favorite.
I love everything except the price can be (like all the rest good guitars)

Stratode type guitar. Setup a simple micro 2 doubles. Slecteur 5 positions (doubles are split on positions intermdiaires) CONTRL Volume and Tone gnral gnrale. Floyd rose vibrato type. Manufactures in the land of smelly cheese. 24 frets accessible without any problem.
It's perfect for me, even if perfect violin I'd fire it could * not to vibato used to play and which prevents the full plan of Angus. But hey, it was more a matter of taste. Note also the handle including a carbon composite rod for empcher move. It is seen, the handle does not move a muscle

UTILIZATION

The handle of the scraper, the DLIR total: it is very simple, it plays itself! Everyone must find his account, the shredder who swears by ibanez, stratotien the pants or the guy with his Les Paul on the knees, everyone will be happy!

SOUNDS

This guitar is perfect all styles of music. If a wrong, it may be more in the fingers as a shit ...
I use it to make the funk, rock and even jazz and everything passes impeccable.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 7 years now, I had changed against a Gibson Les Paul studio (hi, hi, hi).
I am not ready to Sparer me so I like it

Vigier Excalibur Original bought in 1997 (two months' salary) oops, made in France crowing.
24 frets, EMG micro 89/SA/81 2 doubles one single, Floyd Rose tremolo with ball bearings with a volume split for the EMG 89, 1 Tone slecteur 5 positions

UTILIZATION

I have not had a lot of guitar avnat this one a Washburn guitar and then my Premire an Ibanez RG 570, and since I have the excalibur I do spares for anything worldwideThe Manh is amazing , magic is that of happiness, the CHAC me 24 boxes is not too bad lacks a bit of cut for easy access but its happening.
To form a lot of people find it ugly for trs is beautiful, but it is a matter of good taste.
For sound you could not be easier and you branch jou.

SOUNDS

With my current setup I'm too happy with my investment because for me the silent seymour good micro to all styles of funk and reggae pop ... and also for the mtal but I'm missing something for this style as a fan because the undisputed Metallica I wanted to put the same microphone that Mr Hammet, the central I wish the sound of Mr Gilmour and Mr Hetfield handle.

I am currently on a jou Fender performer 160 starts make me, so do not LSES means and the usefulness of a lamp I offered secondhand u Marshall Valvestate Pro 120/120 BUT I have no speaker did not know commentscela rings for multi purpose I use a BOSS GT 3.

e torque multi purpose microphone imprssionnant, I just play all (well I try).

All sounds excellent light to all the microphones I use saturated danstoutes the configutations because I jou of all styles.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 8 years ending for, jai fell in love with this guitar because it is Franaise and all the technical and rvolutionnaire (round 90/10, 0 fret vibrato, etc. .. .).
The day I bought it I went Pigalle with a friend and we tried all we could guiatres because for the price I did not make a mistake (as javais do with my Ibanez) . We tried guitars etg 150 5000 euros to the price quality ratio there is no photo.
If I had to do this except a few choices hsitation e ^ be the price I bought it 8800 francs in 1997 or about 1340 euros given the current price onreflechi 2 times.
But happiness is priceless and pe, hsit ing time I take a 2nd team just EMG.

Nebuleyes (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/membres/index% 2Cidmembre 2C16169.html%) asked me to change the slecteur 5 positions that showed signs of fatigue after 5 years of good and loyal services. So I opened the bowels of the bte

One thing before I begin, I do not know o mamouchka9 out his numbers: "80% factory hand"
"The handle is made of Saddle franais aged for seven long years before being worked"
I know, by a friend who worked at Vigier: they are 4 production, which does not participate Patrice Vigier!
So four people, including two apprentices, who make 500 guitars in 11 months with a 80% production carried out by hand That sounds impossible!
Also on the site Vigier in the "visit datelier" they speak of leaving the wood Scher least 2 years! In any case they ensure a Schager 7 years in their sche example wood for 5 years but its not the case for all forcment their guitars!

Reminder of the Excalibur SERIES:
Supra (formerly Standard): DiMarzio pickups and vibrato type 2010 strat fretless version available Surcharges Supra (Obviously fixed bridge) and 7-string (without shield)
Special: cest a supra with a table in Saddle - fretless version available Special Surcharges
Original: Seymour Duncan SH5-SSL6 and TB5-type vibrato Floyd Rose
Custom: Original cest a table with a Saddle
Ultra: a specially without shield with EMG 81-SA-85
Ultra Blues: Same Ultra EMG but DiMarzio Virtual Vintage DP410/DP410/DP197F
Indus: one above but with 2 DiMarzio PAF Classic and finish texture

They all have an alder body in 2 parts, with or without table Saddle wave so as MODELS.
Note that the natural finish without the MODELS table relates are Alder Saddle Mouchet.
The models are no table Saddle dotsdun muzzle for washing hands and all are equipped with the muzzle stomach.

The sleeves are 24 cases visss in Saddle, Saddle dotsdune affects or rosewood with 90/10 and Systm possdent Zro a hoop that is interchangeable on the new mod and (this is not the case of lOriginal Nebuleyes of which dates from 1999).

The Systm 90/10: the truss road is replaced by a carbon rod! So there is more than can rglage the handle which can be a problem in some cases! In addition, the wood tends to rtracter after some time while the carbon does not move him! For example on my Vigier Marilyn we feel clearly that the wood has moved over time by the junction alder body / carbon race driver feels when passing the hand
As against this trend has apparently amliorer sustain.

Floyd Rose vibrato type is manufactured in Germany (EST described above) probably by Schaller, with the famous Systm ball rolling. It is associated with cord locks at the nut like all the vibrato of this type and mcaniques Vigier. The vibrato on that nest Submitted MODELS Original and Custom (only with Seymour Duncan pickups in fact .. there a relationship?)

2010 vibrato type stratum, and 7-string counterpart, the 2017 are also bearing mounted ball and wraps are associated mcaniques Schaller.

Llectronique is comprised of a slecteur Schaller Megaswitch davoir that allows the center position of the two humbuckers split. Potentiomtres the volume and tonality are signs DiMarzio. Jacks, the output of which is ergonomic, are Switchcraft. The cavities are shielded graphite paint!
Having disassemble the plate for changing the Megaswitch I can say that the work is extremely clean and very nice trick: the cable that goes from the jack is llectronique dot in the middle dune sheet that can dsolidariser compltement the shield (with all llectronique) guitar and then the female jack without any welds or dvisage do! Cest trs saw, ask why are not all that!

Microphones: It adj first several configurations. Know that Vigier through HTD is franais The importance of DiMarzio, which explains the combinations and moultes REFERENCE MODELS available on the mountains in DiMarzio. It is possible to request a configuration other than the 2 double / 1 single-General for the rigor of Excalibur.

In short trs high quality all levels, finishes, wood utiliss, fittings and electronics.

LExcalibur Original Nebuleyes possde a natural finish and therefore an alder body Mouchet handle everything beautifully Saddle ond. And like all models Original Floyd vibrato type of combat and SH5-kit-SSL6 Seymour Duncan TB5 sign.

I think I Nouble nothing

UTILIZATION

Overall same thing for the Ultra Kida (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index% 2Cidproduit 2C30203.html%)

The handle is an Excalibur so very easy to play but that is not Profile Jackson, Ibanez and Music Man is something else, I Whereas as one of the sleeves easier play ... and got some hands.

Ergonomics is a stratum roughly with all chamfers, Access in 24 cases is good despite the lack of heel profile.

The guitar is too lgre without lter, its not the balsa

- 1 for the heel that could be even more profile and unmarked mtallique!

Personally I dtest the volume buttons just below the micro acute, as is the case here, and jai always afraid of hitting the microphone with my intermdiaire mdiator when I play
I withdraw my other 2 points for comfort personneleh oh cest MY opinion Heiniger

SOUNDS

Pfff what about if it sounds!
Laulne gives it a well equilibrated in all frquences, while the handle Saddle gives a cot over and slamming prcis! Seymour Duncan The kit provides a warm sound from the DiMarzio. Laddition all this gives us an extremely versatile guitar:
The sounds are imbalances in the positions of diffrent slecteur same choullia sil is a blast and more simple when the microphone is in action, coupled with a split humbucker c is said about the positions 2 & 4.
Personally I'm a fan of the position 3 (2 doubles and splits) in the clear!

The mtal to funk to jazz, solo to arpges through scanning daccord everything goes with a color close enough to the Fender Stratocaster: the woods are the same! The Seymour Duncan in this configuration amnent supplment a warmth and versatility for heavy distortion that does not possde Basic Start with 3 singles.

OVERALL OPINION

Nebuleyes as a longtime friend jai jou several times on this guitar and this amp on Different.
It took me a while to let me down because I dont ever Saddle possd guitar having.
The Floyd is absolutely gnial, the ball bearing greatly facilitates rglages!
Jaime's very simple and natural look, the plate is still mirror effect.

I'm not a fan of body shape moreover trs lusage comfortable and as I said I Naime not positioning the volume control and microphone prsence simple, but there is a plate can order a custom den so

Lpoque the price, just under 1500 euros silent justifies the current price, 2260 euros, parat me a bit excessive! Particularly because it puts the price level of the guitars that they undergo the US surcotd The importance and possibly the dollar! The report is therefore sen qualitprix decrease in its class even if it is without doubt the best: between a Music Man, an Ibanez Japan and Vigier, I am Vigier!
The look and the system as a case of 90/10 gots

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UTILIZATION

-1 For the position of the volume knob ... I "freinquot; with a rubber pad, which does not run it by mistake.

SOUNDS

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I play almost exclusively with the bridge pickup, but it is because it matches my style of music ... But I use so little that trs of ventail sound that makes this guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

T say everything on this guitar, and all true. That's why I Reduces my info at least above

I possde 7 years, and for the world I'll spare ... a joke, I often say that it will m'incinrer with (except the carbon rod ... but hey ...)

In seven years I had two small problem:

The selector is experiencing a bad contact, near the bridge position ... I'd have to do change.

The mid-bass had an unfortunate tendency to dtendre, but my dealer was involved (changing the position of the saddle) and now everything is nickel.

Sometimes I feel ashamed so I am not at this skyscraper. But Damn, it makes nothing, it's like a jewel ...

But happiness ...

I have very little time for a Vigier Excalibur original and I must say that this Gratt put me a good slap ....
Good reputation of the Vigier is well established, for guitar is the top ... and is more French (hahaha Gaullois proud ^ ^).
The handle 24 cases with the carbon rod offers comfort and incredible sustain, the neck is of extreme rigidity and allows patients to Vivaldi to have fun like little microphones fous.Les concuent specially for Vigier by Seymour Duncan offers almost unmatched precision ... basically if you are not a specific minimum and noise are an amateur way "heavy metal stain" this guitar is not for you.
The Pink Floyd special vigier system with a ball is how to say ..... Incredibly, though I beat a dead horse over the tuning is not moving.
The only slight snag is that the volume control gene a bit, but perfection is not good ... though ...

UTILIZATION

Well everything has already been said on the handle ... a marvel.
Access to acute poses no problem, although a little practice for the operation of the 24th box is required.
Start simple, though the form is used, the colors are really class offers Vigier (mine is wood finish with a mirror plate type). The weight is gone, you can play sitting on his bed without having to readjust the whole 5 minutes (not like my Lag Roxanne).
When the sound ... see below!

SOUNDS

I play mainly symphonic metal, rock and blues, I also have a lag and roxanne jackson roswell ... Vigier offers more than the two together (well ptetre not as aggressive as the jackson though);
I played on a marshall and I zoom multi effect (to avoid lol), the bridge pickup has a snapping sound and aggressive in your distortion and sound in its crystal clear, simple micro gives a very funky and the neck pickup very warm sound ideal for blues or his heavy way John Petrucci.
5-way switch with his palette is more appealing, a new sound every day ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a few weeks and I must say that I never tire of exploring the sounds and the potential of this beast.
To summarize this scratching is a mixture of all you can find the best on the market: Fender Start, Ibanez high end, even ptetre Lag Roxanne and The ... basically if you like blues, funk, grunge or metal non-linkinparkien this guitar will charm you for sure.
I got it almost new for 1350 euros and I have no doubt that I would do this choice, the wallet has taken a sacred but hey it's a slap Gratt that keeps all his life.

Guitar made in France
24 cases = 25 frets because Vigier guitars have a system that replaces the 0 fret nut classic
Easel ball bearing type floyd exclusive Vigier
Volume 1 tone
5-way switch for my micro type strat HSH config (there are several types of micro config)
Channel exclusive system Vigier 90/10 insert a carbon replaces trussrod: no adjustment not strain the neck is perfectly straight Guaranteed!
The neck of my guitar is maple veneer for a highway range ...

UTILIZATION

The handle is ergonomically pleasant with a snap point, notament rope at the blocks at the bottom of the handle or on some guitars hanging on one hand there is little nickel ... Access to acute is one of the strong points of this round the heel is super profile cutting is perfect
The guitar is very light alder, strat-looking but lighter ... The Sustain is truly amazing for a guitar with Floyd .... It's not a PRS, but we approach it ... no problem languorous ballads to Santana or Gary Moore
The microphones are of different config type (choose when ordering) mine is equipped with Seymour Duncan ...

SOUNDS

This guitar is perfect for my use in a cover band pop / rock.
They are very light it can blow up without the back enchainer sets ... The versatility of this instrument is amazing!
You want a Start sound and hop are two intermediate positions wouaouh! the way you want heavy or deep purple ACDC there is the bridge you need!! pti zztop hop on a neck pickup and send you a very heavy full of rhythmic harmonic .... Remember The Floyd Vigier a dive bombing, a game pti vibrato as Steve Vai, you release everything and is granted to pTis onions ... It's more simple I give my guitar between songs regardless of the slaps I put him in the head! Is more a dinamyque crazy that makes you want to unleash on your guitar!
I play in a POD XT Live that perfectly complements the versatility level corny ...
The only position I do not use the center position is = 2 humbuckers out splitted phases is a little space ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 2 months
I like its ease of use, sustain, its light weight, versatility, indestructible side when I play!
I play for 8 years, I traded this guitar against a PRS ce24 was heavy, a little too "precious" and lacked the clear ..
This new scratch is very expensive ... we just D'OCCAZ find good deals for the coast isa little lower than on American guitars of similar quality
I would do without hesitation that choice

French skyscraper, MSM, I possde over an Air Norton / SSL6 / custom Custom TB11

The pickups are not basic tip top, not enough gniak and chest

UTILIZATION

Rock'N'Roll / Big Rock / Metal
It is well within the capabilities of the bte, for against the metal base with his microphone lacks a bit ^ ^
The guitar has the volume knob a little too high, it's a shame, then the knobs are not super progressive either, but hey, you get used to ...

SOUNDS

The is the best ^ ^ The violin of the guitar gives full power to microphones, there's potato, the dynamic is, it lacks some sustain I think (floyd requires: S), it is far from PRS's and Gibson's, but it is doing about as much as a fender US, so it's usable ...

The guitar is super versatile, and it has a well, which is appreciable ^ ^
Precision with return (unless the RG3120 that I had first of all same)

It lacks a bit of heat and low, but the mediums are present ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

If I had to take one, it's crystal clear that I would, but with a TFW config Di Marzio, or Benedetti

Opinion APRS 1 year: Guitar sold, we are in love with beginners, but it sincrement nothing very specially, its not true ... It looks like everything and nothing ...
Good for scratching a studio guitarist for example, the guitar has no personality!
In short if I had to take one, it's crystal clear that I would not do it

Especially with the soaring prices Vigier's, which is totally pointless! The guitars are a little better than the high end Ibanez (and worse than the high end ibanez trs)
Soon a Vigier Indus will cost the price of a Custom Shop Start?!?!
I'm for personal shredder pass a strat HM United States is less versatile but it has a real sound