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Vigier unveils 2013 line-up

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By Rob Power published 7 February 2013

New models include Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal signature

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Vigier unveils 2013 line-up

Vigier unveils 2013 line-up

In the wake of NAMM, French carbon fibre specialist Vigier has rolled out its full 2013 line-up.

The line-up includes two limited edition models in the shape of the Excalibur 13 and Excalibur special, and a double-necked signature for Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

Click through our gallery for pictures of the full line-up, and visit the official Vigier website for more information and read on for specs for Ron Thal's signature..

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal Signature DoubleBfoot

RRP £3799

2 x 10/90 carbon reinforced necks, both 24 frets (24.8" scale) - 1 fretted (with Rosewood fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer 'string tree') and 1 fretless (with metal fingerboard).
Vigier 2017 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings, resting flat on the body.

Body: Honduras Mahogany.

Pickups: DiMarzio 2 x Chopper / Tone Zone (w/ unique 5-way switching inc. out of phase).

Finishes: Black Matte or Gold.

Other: 2 x thimbles, with special magnetic cavity storage, for quick access.

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Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition

Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition

Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition Specs

RRP £2339

10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 24 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut and Flexretainer.

Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.

Body: French Alder with Maple top.

Pickups: DiMarzio PAF Pro / FS1 / Tone Zone,

Finishes: Aluminium Purple (w/ Matching mirror pickguard), Aluminium Black (w/ Matching mirror pickguard), Aluminium Green (w/ Matching mirror pickguard) and Aluminium Blue (w/ Matching mirror pickguard).

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Expert Retro 54 Normandie Red

Expert Retro 54 Normandie Red

Expert Retro 54 Normandie Red

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10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 22 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer.

Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.

Body: French Alder

Pickups: DiMarzio DP416 / DP416 / DP408.

Finishes: Normandy Red

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Excalibur Thirteen

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Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.

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Pickups: Amber 'Rock' w/ Killswitch.

Finishes: Volcano Red.

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