CATALOG 2015 www.vgs-guitars.com 100 101 Changes and errors excepted colour variations may occur due to printing techniques. GEWA music GmbH, Oelsnitzer Str. 58, D-08626 Adorf Tel. +49 (0) 37423 - 778 333, Fax +49 (0) 37423 - 778 93 33 [email protected], www.gewamusic.com P501.413 Item-No: AN EYE FOR DETAIL 6 – 10 ...................Root Series – Made in Europe PRO 11 ...........................Selection 64 ...........................RoadCruiser OUR MAIN GOAL FOR OUR INSTRUMENTS ISN’T ANOTHER MEANINGLESS DESIGN. WE AIM RATHER TO CONVINCE YOU 12 – 17 ................Bayou 65 – 67 ................Stage WITH OUR CLOSE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ENSURING THAT THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS ARE MET TO COPE WITH 18 – 21 ................Grand Bayou 68 – 76 ................Eruption THE RIGOURS OF EVERYDAY USE. 22 – 26 ................Rose 77 ..........................Screech WE JUST LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF CHARMING THE NATU- RAL SOUNDS OUT OF A PIECE OF WOOD WHILST COMBINING ACOUSTIC 27 – 31 ................Belle Rose 78 ...........................Spirit TRADITIONAL DESIGNS WITH WELL THOUGHT OUT DETAILED 79 – 81 ................Radioactive SOLUTIONS. ELECTRIC 82 ...........................E-Bass IN THIS FAST MOVING WORLD WE MAKE SURE THAT ENOUGH CARE, ATTENTION AND TIME IS GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE SELECT WHOLE PRODUCTION PROCESS TO PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE LONG-LASTING QUALITY INSTRUMENTS THEY NEED. 38 – 39 ................RoadCruiser CLASSIX OUR IDEAS, INSPIRATION AND CHALLENGES COME DIRECTLY 40 – 41 ................SkyCruiser 83 – 84 ................RoadCruiser CONTENT FROM MUSICIANS AND WE TAKE GREAT DELIGHT IN SEEING 42 ...........................Screech ...........................SkyCruiser THESE IDEAS TURNED INTO REALITIES, PLUS IT’S A GREAT 85 JOY FOR US TO SEE AN INSTRUMENT GO FROM THE DRAWING 43 – 44 ................Soulmaster 86 ...........................Soulmaster BOARD TO THE CONCERT ARENA. 45 ...........................Cobra 87 ...........................Cobra WE WILL STAY “TUNED” AND WE WILL KEEP ON GIVING YOUNG AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS A CHANCE AND IN SO DOING SEE 46 ...........................Stage 88 ...........................Eruption 2 THEM BECOME ACCESSIBLE TO ALL BY STAYING AFFORDABLE. 3 ON THAT “NOTE” - „KEEP ROCKING“. 47 – 56 ................Eruption 89 ...........................E-Bass 57 – 58 ................Mustang 90 – 95 ................Effect Pedals YOURS TRULY, 59 – 63 ................E-Bass 99 ...........................Hardware & Electronics ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ACOUSTIC SERIES The VGS ROOT series guitars in classic Dreadnought shapes with solid tops make perfect workhorses in any situation. The VGS Avalanche bridge shape ensures sufficient pressure and optimal sound transmission from the string to the top and body. The electro-acoustic models are equipped with well-known Fishman electronics including a built-in chromatic tuner. Express your feelings with these reliable and affordable pieces of art! Made in Europe. The VGS BAYOU series is characterized by the well-established combination of solid spruce tops on back and sides made from mahogany. Centrepiece of the different body shapes is the asymmetric „Sound Control Bridge“ that allows for a harmonized mass and frequency distribution. Exciting details and unique decorations make sure that great sound comes along with an outstanding feel. The VGS GRAND BAYOU series let‘s you feel and hear the beauty of wood and nature in all its splendour. The open-pored finish as well as the parabolic, braceless back provide a basis for the clear vibration charac- teristics of these guitars. All this is completed by the asymmetric „Sound Control Bridge“ with its harmonized mass and frequency distribution. This series is completely made in Europe - including the state-of-the-art ACOUSTIC machine heads from Schaller, Germany. The VGS ROSE series features the classic combination of spruce and rosewood available in some of the most popular body shapes throughout the history of guitar making. The graceful acoustic sound of the solid SERIES top is even enhanced by the „Katayama Acoustic Chamber“. This non-electronic component inside the guitar ACOUSTIC produces a natural surround sound and a balanced frequency distribution. All this is completed by the asym- metric „Sound Control Bridge“ and the love for cosmetic details typical for these guitars. The VGS BELLE ROSE series grants you maximum sound and feel under all conditions. If it is the parapolic, braceless back, the sound-enhancing „Katayama Acoustic Chamber“ or the asymmetric „Sound Control Bridge“ - all these unique details contribute to a balanced sound projection and a harmonious overall perfor- mance. The solid European spruce top, paired with back and sides from Indian rosewood, sets the basis for VGS ACOUSTIC GUITARS REPRESENT THE VIRTUOSO ACCOMPLISHMENT this exceptional acoustic guitar experience 100% made in Europe. German made Schaller machine heads OF ACOUSTIC GUITARS IN PROVEN STYLE. ensure reliable tuning stability and the B-Band electronics with jack- and XLR-outputs are the power source for on-stage sessions with the electro-acoustic models. 4 BODY SHAPES, WOOD SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION ARE OPTIMALLY 5 ATTUNED FOR GUITARS WITH DISTINCTIVE DESIGN. AMERICAN ROOTS - MADE IN EUROPE Root The VGS Root Series combines the construction of the American acoustic guitar with the tradition of European guitar making. MINI DREADNOUGHT, TRavEL GUITAR The development team, consisting of guitar makers, musicians and designers, is based in the so called “Musikwinkel“ (= „musi- SOLID SPRUCE TOP cal corner“) in the Saxon Vogtland - the centre of traditional European instrument making. The father of the modern acoustic guitar, C.F. Martin, was also domiciled here, before he went to the New World and laid the foundation for the instrument that we MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES RT-Voyage know today. MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE DOVETAIL NECK/BODY JOINT This, along with the extensive know-how in developing musical instruments, inspired us at VGS to produce high-grade acoustic guitars in Europe. Traditional handiwork and love for detail are as much in the fore as the use of state-of-the-art machinery and SCALE 570 MM, NUT WIDTH 43 MM latest technology. The solid tonewood tops from European spruce are naturally dried for years and hand-selected. The top brac- BONOID NUT AND BRIDGE INLAY ing was custom-attuned to the desired Root sound. The result are guitars with a constant quality of sound and manufacturing, VGS „AvaLANCHE“ BRIDGE produced in an environment that reflects our high demand for guitar making that is socially and ecologically compliant. CHROME PLATED MACHINE HEADS OPTIMA STRINGS, MADE IN GERMANY WITH GIG BAG THE INSTRUMENTS OF THE VGS ROOT SERIES ARE MADE OF AMERICAN ROOTS: SOLID TOPS WITH TRADITIONAL X-BRACING … WHICH WAS ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VGS ROOTS. HANDSELECTED, NATURALLY DRIED TONEWOODS. ROOT ROOT VGS ROOT GUITARS COMBINE TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN HAND- WITH LATEST TECHNOLOGY … AND MODERN PRODUCTION METHODS. WORK … natural satin open pore VG500.291 6 7 made in europe THE PASSION FOR DETAIL CAN BE SEEN AND FELT THROUGHOUT … THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION PROCESS. Root DREADNOUGHT ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC DREADNOUGHT R SOLID SPRUCE TOP SOLID SPRUCE TOP E RT-10 T-10 CE T-10 MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE OVETAIL NECK BODY JOINT OVETAIL NECK BODY JOINT D / D / / RT-10 SCALE 650 MM, NUT WIDTH 43 MM SCALE 650 MM, NUT WIDTH 43 MM BONOID NUT AND BRIDGE INLAY BONOID NUT AND BRIDGE INLAY VGS „AvaLANCHE“ BRIDGE VGS „AvaLANCHE“ BRIDGE CHROME PLATED MACHINE HEADS CHROME PLATED MACHINE HEADS OPTIMA STRINGS, MADE IN GERMANY OPTIMA STRINGS, MADE IN GERMANY Fishman Isys+ with integrated tuner ROOT Fishman Presys with integrated tuner ROOT made in europe made in europe 8 9 natural satin aged sunburst natural satin natural satin black VG500.301 VG500.306 VG500.310 VG500.321 VG500.329 Root Acoustic Selection ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC STAGE MODEL WITH CUTAWAY VGS V-1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH SOLID SPRUCE TOP SOLID SPRUCE TOP BACK AND SIDES MAHOGANY, CREAM-WHITE BINDINGS Selection MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD, ROSEWOOD BRIDGE MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE 1 GIG BAG WITH 5 MM HIGH-DENSITY FOAM PADDING DOVETAIL NECK/BODY JOINT 1 AUTOMATIC VGS IT-30 TUNER WITH INPUT JACK AND INTEGRATED MICROPHONE RT-S SCALE 650 MM, NUT WIDTH 43 MM BONOID NUT AND BRIDGE INLAY VGS „AvaLANCHE“ BRIDGE CHROME PLATED MACHINE HEADS OPTIMA STRINGS, MADE IN GERMANY FISHMAN ISYS+ WITH INTEGRATED TUNER ROOT made in europe natural satin 10 VG500.390.800 11 natural satin black VG500.401 VG500.408 Bayou DREADNOUGHT ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC DREADNOUGHT WITH CUTAWAY SOLID SPRUCE TOP SOLID SPRUCE TOP B-10 CE MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE MAHOGANY NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE SCALE 648 MM, NUT WIDTH 43 MM, 2-WAY TRUSS ROD SCALE 648 MM, NUT WIDTH 43 MM, 2-WAY TRUSS ROD B-10 BONOID SADDLE AND BRIDGE INLAY BONOID SADDLE AND BRIDGE INLAY WOODEN SOUNDHOLE ROSETTE WOODEN SOUNDHOLE ROSETTE CHROME-PLATED MACHINE HEADS, BLACK EBONITE BUTTONS CHROME-PLATED MACHINE HEADS, BLACK EBONITE BUTTONS black binding along BLACK PICKGUARD, ENCLOSED BLACK PICKGUARD, ENCLOSED black binding along body, head plate with FISHMAN ISYS+ WITH INTEGRATED TUNER body, head stock with maple binding maple binding BAYOU maple binding on body BAYOU maple binding on and head stock body and head stock 12