Vigilant Guitars

Name: Vigilant Guitars
Address: 622 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1H9, Canada, V, Canada

5/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	622 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1H9, Canada
Website :	http://www.vigilantguitars.com/
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622 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1H9, Canada

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D	Dany Nadeau on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I built my own guitar a few years ago, but I failed to install the electronic components properly. Brought it to Trevor from Vigilant guitars and within a couple days he had found the problem(s), rectified them and kept me in the loop the whole time. The guitar came back to me in perfect condition, sounding amazing and he even took the time to remove some of the oxidation on the frets. Will do business with him again should I need another repair done. Side note, I had the opportunity to play the guitars he produces. Plays very well, awesome sound and the weight is well distributed.
R	Ryan Ball on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Trevor was incredible to work with. He finished a custom tele build for me quickly, and regularly updated me on the status with progress pictures. Quality of the guitar is fantastic. Next time I need a custom build I will definitely be back in contact. Thanks again Trevor
M	Max McKay on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Attention to detail, very knowledgeable, provides timely and punctual replies and picture updates on project details, accommodating and extremely easy to work with. Trevor has done superb routing work, rewiring and pickup installation, and neck angle/bridge position adjustment work on 4 of my guitars, and I couldn't be happier with the results every time I bring something to him. He also helped me with filing a damage claim for a guitar that was damaged by an airline by providing a very detailed and thorough damage assessment and quote for repairs. I plan to continue to bring guitars to Trevor for regular maintenance, upgrades, custom work and repairs. I have also played several of his builds at his shop and at a few guitar stores and they are beautiful well playing instruments
C	Coltin Porter on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Trevor did some work on an 80s Charvel I bought off of craigslist. He was an excellent guy to deal with, kept me updated and in the loop, charged a very fair rate and overall came across as a really kind and knowledgable guy. I will be going to him from now on for work on my guitars.
M	Michael on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I just finished a 4 day build of a Strat which was my retirement gift. What an amazing experience! Trevor was fantastic and coached me through every step of the build, including the specs, the prep, the woodworking, the electronics, and the finishing. I was surprised at how much of the build I did myself, but knew that Trevor would jump in for the very challenging steps. He's great to work with and very knowledgeable! And at the end of the 4 day workshop I brought home an amazing guitar that will give me joy for years ahead. I've played an acoustic guitar for all my life and this is my first try with an electric guitar. So many new songs to learn! So bottom line... This is an amazing experience and a wonderful gift. I highly recommend that you think about who in your life would love this experience. OK - gotta go and learn another riff! Thank you so much Trevor! Michael
R	Ross Bliss on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I can't say enough good things about Trevor, from working creatively with him to design an instrument, to the finished product, which is absolutely first rate and surprisingly affordable. I am a pretty fussy customer too, with unusual ideas and high standards, and we always enjoy exploring ideas and coming up with solutions. The results are stellar! He's made me a Telecaster neck, and more recently, he built this "Blue Bomber." It's based on a slightly larger Les Paul, with a chambered body and a longer scale (662mm). I have been looking for a fit and feel that would make it easy to transitions from a Maccafferi style instrument (670 mm) to an electric, and this works - and sound great. Really deep, clear and smooth. I look forward to more projects - at Trevor's reasonable prices, that is always a possibility!
f	feter patch on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vigilant Guitars and Trevor were tasked with completing some very extensive modifications to one of my existing basses. The work involved re-positioning the neck (yep, you read that right), significant re-contouring of the neck and body, relocating pickups with subsequent plugging of previous locations, and finally, dressing the frets and refinishing the neck and body. His work and attention to detail shines in every aspect of the instrument. I couldn't be happier and am looking forward to when I can purchase one of Vigilant's original creations!
B	Brian Taylor on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I approached Trevor of Vigilant Guitars with my latest project: an electric 4-string guitar aka electric baritone ukulele. I needed a strat-style body constructed out of a slab of black walnut. From the first consultation, Trevor was friendly, engaging, interested in what I had planned, as well as full of great advice for what I was going to complete myself. He was very prompt with contacting me with each step to the final product. I was extremely pleased with the result; the workmanship was excellent matching his professionalism. I was also pleasantly surprised by the fair charges. I'll be back with another project. Thanks Trevor.