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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...

The year is 1990.

Thank you😃

To be honest I have no idea. The seller revealed that he bought it used 16 years ago but wasn't sure of it's exact age. It has been unplayed for a few years, has a little bit of wear, but is in very good condition. Minimal fret-wear etc. Absolutely beautiful bass and the tone is to die for.

Saw it on Gumtree going for a song, made a tentative enquiry ... bang, before you know it, its bought! You know how it is. I'm now the proud owner of a stunning 5 string thru-neck (graphite/flamed maple laminate) Vigier Passion 3. It arrived today after two days in transit (still in tune) and it's a beauty. According to the previous owner there is a connection to Alphonso Johnson (he has provenance via Patrice Vigier). I owned a Vigier Arpege (ex Hue & Cry) back in the 80's but had to sell it to pay bills ... suffice to say, I'm a happy camper.

I've seen LX's with flamed maple bodies however, this one is Cherry. Warwicks seem confusing to me.

Apologies, I dont know what a stage 1 is! I'm not up to speed with Warwicks at all. Are the LX's worthy?

Hmmm, the picture of the headstock says "LX"... confusing!