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Congratulations... probably the last remaining bass on my bucket list. A truly phenomenal instrument.

Slade and Elton for me!🎅

Oh, go on then... my newest, bestest bass.... 1990 Passion 3 5 string with all original Kahler bridge, Schaller tuners, Benedetti pups and flamed maple wings. Came in the Vigier case which was Alphonso Johnsons when touring with Santana too!

...yes, and paradoxically one of the greatest ever bassline (imo).

Indeed however, Vigier have been building instruments in this way for over 30yrs. My Passion 3 is from 1990; the neck relief is still perfect, no dead spots, every single note is even and the sustain is incredible.

Congrats! Same here, I'm now on my 2nd Vigier Passion after a 32 year hiatus... the best basses I've ever owned. Stunning instruments. Play it healthy (I'm sure it'll take the Canadian winter in its stride).

Beautiful bass, congratulations. I've never seen one of those before.. cracker!

Overwater make instruments of the highest calibre and don't make a mess of finishes (or use components like that). Absolutely fake.

I have owned several Yamaha's over the years and also a Sire V7. In my experience, Yamaha QC is better: I bought the the Sire sight unseen online from Andertons and it had a few issues, including one of the block inlays sitting really proud of the fingerboard. In principle, I loved the Sire preamp (I like 'expansive' electronics) however, it too was faulty with annoying intermittent noises etc. Given Sires rep I was probably just unlucky, but it is what it is. I've never had an issue with Yamaha. Get hands on before jumping in.

That's a good point!

My post was written entirely in good faith and eliminates the problem.

Hate the sound; hate the feel however, freely admit one man's meat is another man's poison. More strength to the flat community if thats your thing😃 Subjection aside, any attempt to investigate the OP's query requires objective investigation of any factors that may have led the new and disconcerting 'thud': low and behold, and so it came to pass, it has only reared its ugly head with a sinister transition from rounds (lovely, lovely, lovely!), to flats (boo, hiss!). Case closed. Given that the OP has invested cash, and the most valuable resource of all - time - into this transition, he probably doesnt want to hear this advice ... but cest la vie.👍

With a complete and sincere lack of sarcasm or smart-arsedness, the simple answer is that you need to get rid of the flats! Horrible things🤮

Congrats! What a beautiful bass. I am lucky enough to own a Recurve... I think ACG basses are the best built instruments in the UK. You can barely even fit a cigarette paper into the pickup routing on mine. Alan's finishing is sublime.

Looks great, congrats! I'm very intrigued to share your experiences.

Argus is a really great album and the bass sounds incredible!

In the spirit of fairness I informed the seller that he had underpriced it: he replied that he was comfortable with it and wanted to proceed. I paid a little extra regardless... I believe in karma.

Austerity😭 The West coast of Scotland was great about 10 years ago... now it's like a morgue

Thanks Ped. I'd really appreciate a gander at that manual 👍... that's very kind of you. I've firmed up on the history a little: Mr Vigier himself confirmed that the case belonged to Alphonso Johnson and has "Been around the world a couple of times". As a long time Weather Report fan I'm super happy.

Beautiful bass, congrats!!

Thanks! Yes, Benedetti pickups... incredible sound. I would liken this bass to a Ferrari: an elite, top, top quality bass. I haven't tried a newer version but know just how good Delano pickups are. Nice family, really sweet! I also owned an Arpege back in the day. It was the best bass I've ever owned (better than my Wal). Acquiring this bass has really fulfilled a long-standing wish to have another Vigier. They are like rocking horse poo...