Vigier
Since 1980
Founded in Grigny, France in 1980 by master innovator Patrice Vigier, Vigier Guitars represents the absolute pinnacle of high-tech French boutique lutherie. World-renowned for revolutionary aerospace-inspired engineering, Vigier eliminated guitarists' greatest vulnerability by introducing the 10/90 Neck System—replacing the fragile adjustable steel truss rod with a solid 10% carbon fiber core embedded inside 90% naturally dried French maple, rendering the neck 100% immune to seasonal climate shifts. Revered by guitar virtuosos like Shawn Lane, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal, and Stanley Jordan, Vigier instruments feature frictionless ball-bearing non-locking tremolos, zero frets, and stainless steel frets.
46
Years in Business
40K+
Guitars Sold
$8M+
Annual Revenue
Complete Vigier Guitar Price & Valuation Guide (2026)
Comprehensive market valuation ranges, mint vs used condition pricing, tonewood specs, and historical price trends for Vigier guitars.
Vigier Price Overview
Vigier covers a wide range of instruments from entry-level to professional models. Typical used prices vary by condition, series and year. Higher-end USA models and limited editions retain value better than mass-market lines, while rare or vintage pieces often command significant premiums.
When evaluating value, consider originality (pickups, hardware), structural condition (neck, frets, finish) and documentation (serials, receipts, setup reports). Price dispersion across platforms is common; local stores offer service and inspection, whereas online marketplaces provide broader selection and price transparency.
For detailed buying advice, model comparisons and condition-based pricing, read the full guide linked above.
Market Overview
Average Price
$2,250
+8.9% vs last year
eBay Listings
130
Active listings
Sold This Month
35
+6.4% vs last month
Price Range
$1,400-$4,500
Current market range
Data sourced from eBay, Reverb, and Guitar Center used listings
Vigier Timeline
Vigier Founded by Patrice Vigier
Established near Paris, pioneering the Arpege bass with carbon neck reinforcement and memory equalization.
The 10/90 Carbon Neck Invention
Patented the 10/90 neck system (90% seasoned French maple, 10% carbon strip), completely eliminating the adjustable metal truss rod.
Excalibur Series Launch
Unveiled the Excalibur superstrat with ball-bearing knife-edge tremolo and zero fret, quickly hailed as the world's most stable tremolo guitar.
Shawn Lane Signature Guitar
Collaborated with guitar virtuoso Shawn Lane to produce the flat fretboard radius (completely flat) signature model for lightning speed.
Bumblefoot Double Neck Innovation
Crafted Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal's signature fretted/fretless double-neck guitars used on Guns N' Roses world tours.
Legendary Boutique Rarity
Vigier guitars are prized among collectors and virtuosos as masterworks of modern ergonomic lutherie that never require neck adjustment.
Complete Vigier Product Lineup
A Vigier neck never moves, never buzzes, and never requires a truss rod wrench—it is French engineering at its absolute finest.
Excalibur Series (Flagship Superstrats)
The definitive French high-performance guitar featuring the 10/90 carbon neck, zero fret, and ball-bearing non-locking tremolo.
AAA flamed maple top, alder body, DiMarzio pickups, ball-bearing trem ($2,200–$3,400 used)
Solid alder body, naturally dried maple neck, HSH pickup layout ($1,850–$2,700 used)
Single-coil and humbucker versatility with vintage touch response ($1,750–$2,550 used)
Signature & Virtuoso Models (Shawn Lane & Bumblefoot)
Instruments built to the radical specifications of the fastest and most demanding technical guitarists in history.
Completely flat fingerboard radius, ultra-low action under 0.8mm ($2,800–$4,500+ used)
Fretless or fretted/fretless double neck with thimble holder ($3,200–$5,500+ used)
Bass & Fretless Innovations (Arpege & Passion)
Pioneering French electric basses with carbon neck-through construction and Delta metal fretboards.
Neck-through carbon construction, active parametric EQ ($1,800–$3,000 used)
Delta metal mirror fretboard for singing acoustic-like mwah ($2,100–$3,500 used)
"A Vigier neck never moves, never buzzes, and never requires a truss rod wrench—it is French engineering at its absolute finest."
Model-Specific Buying Guide
Each model has unique characteristics that affect both tone and value. Here's what to look for when buying specific models.
The Flawlessly Engineered French Boutique Superstrat
10/90 Carbon Neck System
A solid carbon core embedded into naturally aged French maple eliminates the truss rod cavity entirely, ensuring permanent neck alignment.
Ball-Bearing Floating Tremolo
Rotates on frictionless needle ball bearings rather than wearing knife edges, returning to pitch perfectly without locking nut clamps.
Hardened Stainless Steel Zero Fret
Guarantees identical open-string tone to fretted notes and prevents open-string buzzing over decades of heavy playing.
The Speed Demon with Zero Radius Fretboard
Completely Flat Fingerboard
Zero curve allows string action to be adjusted down to 0.7mm at the 12th fret without a single dead spot or bend fret-out.
Natural Wood Kiln Seasoning
French alder and dried alpine maple seasoned naturally for at least three years before precision shaping.
Virtuoso Cult Collectibility
Because Shawn Lane's legacy as guitar history's most terrifyingly fast and musical improviser endures, his signature model appreciates steadily.