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2014
Catalog
2014
www.vgs-guitars.com
Item-No: P501.410
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
info@gewamusic.com, www.gewamusic.com
An eye for detail
Our main goal for our instruments isn’t another
meaningless design. We aim rather to convince you
with our close attention to detail and ensuring that
the highest quality standards are met to cope with
the rigours of everyday use.
We just love the challenge of charming the natu-

ral sounds out of a piece of wood whilst combining
traditional designs with well thought out detailed
solutions.
In this fast moving world we make sure that enough

care, attention and time is given throughout the
whole production process to provide our customers
with the long-lasting quality instruments they need.
Our ideas, inspiration and challenges come directly

from musicians and we take great delight in seeing
these ideas turned into realities, plus it’s a great
joy for us to see an instrument go from the drawing
board to the concert arena.
We will stay “tuned” and we will keep on giving young

and innovative ideas a chance and in so doing see
them become accessible to all by staying affordable.
On that “note” - „keep rocking“.
Yours truly,
6 – 10....................Root Series – Made in Europe PRO
ACOUSTIC
E L E C T R I C
11............................Passat 64............................RoadCruiser
12 – 17.................Bayou 65 – 67.................Stage
18 – 21.................Grand Bayou 68 – 76.................Eruption
22 – 26.................Rose 77 ...........................Screech
27 – 31.................Belle Rose 78............................Spirit
79 – 82.................Radioactive
83............................E-Bass
SELECT
E L E C T R I C
39............................RoadCruiser
40 – 41.................SkyCruiser CLASSIX
E L E C T R I C
content
42............................Screech 84 – 85.................RoadCruiser
43 – 44.................Soulmaster 86............................SkyCruiser
45............................Cobra 87............................Cobra
46............................Stage 88............................Eruption
47 – 56.................Eruption 89............................E-Bass
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57 – 58.................Mustang 90 – 94.................Effect Pedals
59 – 63.................E-Bass 95............................Hardware & Electronics

Acoustic
Series
VGS Acoustic Guitars represent the virtuoso accomplishment

of acoustic guitars in proven style.
4 Body shapes, wood selection and construction are optimally

attuned for guitars with distinctive design.
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 PASSAT series takes your music to the next stage. The slim body design and handy dimensions are
not only perfect for the touring musician, but will help to prevent feedbacks when plugged in. All models are
equipped with a cutaway and Fishman electronics with onboard tuner. The variety of colours let‘s you choose
the perfect style for stepping into the limelight.
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
top is even enhanced by the „Katayama Acoustic Chamber“. This non-electronic component inside the guitar
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-
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mance. The solid European spruce top, paired with back and sides from Indian rosewood, sets the basis for
this exceptional acoustic guitar experience 100% made in Europe. German made Schaller machine heads
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.
VGS-ROOT-SERIES MADE IN EUROPE
The guitar has its origin in the Middle East and was known in Ancient Greece as the kithara. It then continued
its way over to Spain, Italy, France and to Central Europe where it was re-developed constantly. Finally in the
18th century it was equipped with 6 strings looking very similar to the guitar as we know it today. But this
wasn’t the final development stage. No, not by a long chalk … More about that later.
In the last 2 to 3 decades most of the production of guitars out of various reasons went to the Far East which
sadly forced many traditional local instrument makers large and small to close down. We however, against all
odds, kept our local european workshops alive. Now, with all the changes in Asia the time has come empha-
size even more on European Instruments. With the rising awareness of society for various social and envi-
ronmental aspects, musicians perceptions are changing. Instead of just choosing budget instruments made
by factories out of control, users are increasingly demanding locally manufactured products where cares for
the environment, ecology and quality are paramount. These concerns combined with shorter freight distances
and contact to the craftsmen with the same mindset have now become very much the deciding factor. This
suits us quite well, as this very much matches our own philosophy.
As mentioned before the development of the guitar is far from finished. At the moment the main focus is on
refining a more gentle process of the drying of the wood which comes close to the natural drying process.
We optimized the bracing, shaping and positioning and by using CNC milling technology we ensure a con-
stant quality and shape instrument by instrument.
We want our guitars to be mainly made of domestic timber. Luckily we do not lack those kinds of wood.
root
Our focus is on constantly improving our level of quality by working closely with the local guitar makers and
checking the quality on-site.
Tradition-conscious manufacturing with an eye for detail, efficient production methods, from drawing board to
the finished instrument … made in Europe.
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root
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Root
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back and sides
RT-10
Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

Scale 648 mm, nut width 43 mm
Bonoid saddle and bridge inlay
VGS „Avalanche“ bridge
Chrome plated machine heads
root
made in europe
natural satin aged sunburst

VG500.301 VG500.306
Electro-Acoustic Dreadnought with Cutaway
Solid Spruce top
RT-10 CE
Chrome plated machine heads
Fishman Presys with integrated tuner
also available with

Fishman Isys+ with
integrated tuner
root
made in europe
natural satin natural satin black

VG500.310 VG500.321 VG500.329
Acoustic Selection
VGS V-1 acoustic guitar with solid Spruce top
Back and sides Mahogany, cream-white bindings
Selection
Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Rosewood bridge

1 gig bag with 5 mm high-density foam padding
1 set Fire & Stone strings, premium coated 80/20 bronze wound
1 automatic VGS IT-10 tuner with input jack and integrated microphone
natural satin
10 VG500.390.800
Passat
Electro-Acoustic Folk Cutaway
Solid Spruce top
V-2 CE
Scale 648 mm, nut width 43 mm, 2-way truss rod
Wooden soundhole rosette
Chrome-plated machine heads, black ebonite buttons
Fishman Presys+ with integrated tuner
High gloss finish
passat
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natural gloss black aged sunburst

VG500.410 VG500.418 VG500.414
Bayou
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce top
B-10

black binding along Black pickguard, enclosed
body, head plate with
maple binding
bayou
maple binding on
body and head stock
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natural satin satin black

VG500.500 VG500.508
Solid Spruce top
B-10 CE
Black pickguard, enclosed black binding along
Fishman Isys+ with integrated tuner body, head stock with
maple binding
bayou
maple binding on body
and head stock
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satin black natural satin

VG500.518 VG500.510
Bayou
Electro-Acoustic Grand Auditorium with cutaway
Solid Spruce top
B-20 CE

Black pickguard, enclosed
Fishman Isys+ with integrated tuner
black binding along

body, head stock with
maple binding
maple binding on
bayou
body and head stock
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natural satin natural satin satin black

VG500.520 VG500.521 VG500.528
Electro-Acoustic Jumbo with Cutaway
Solid Spruce top
B-90 CE
Chrome plated machine heads, black buttons
Black binding along body, head stock with Maple binding
bayou
natural satin
VG500.590
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Bayou
Electro-Acoustic Jumbo with Cutaway, 12-string
B-40-12 CE
Solid Spruce top

Black binding along body, head stock with Maple binding
bayou
natural satin
VG500.540
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KATATONIA
ANDERS NYSTRÖM
artist
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Grand Bayou
Dreadnought
Solid Cedar top
GB-12
Arched back without bracing

Cedro neck, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
Chrome-plated Schaller M6 machine heads,
black synthetic buttons in ebony look
Maple binding on body and head stock
Transparent pickguard, enclosed
grand bayou
natural satin open pore

VG500.802
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made in europe
Solid Cedar top
GB-12 CE
grand bayou
VG500.812
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made in europe
Grand Bayou
Solid Cedar top
GB-22 CE

grand bayou

VG500.822
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made in europe
Mini-Jumbo
Solid Cedar top
GB-32
grand bayou
VG500.832
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made in europe
Our Rose- and Belle-Rose-Series VGS-Guitars are equipped with a
sound-enhancing Katayama Acoustic Chamber.
This provides:
~ balanced frequency accentuation, especially in bass and mid range frequencies.
~ mature sound, like a guitar that has been played for many years.
~ longer sustain and constant level of decay
~ widespread sound projection.
~ mild and mellow character.
~ clear and fast sound projection.
~ silky natural reverb.
katayama
Frequency Analysis Frequency Analysis

dB
LEFT -1
-2
-4
dB dB
-7
-10
-16
-10 -10
with Acoustic Chamber -90
-20
-16 -20
-10
-7 -30
Green = with AC-1 -30
-4
-2
-40 Yellow = Normal -40
-1
-50 -50
RIGHT
-1
-2
Green = with AC-1 -60 -60
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-4
Yellow = Normal
-7
-10 -70 -70
-16
Normal -90
-16
-80 -80
-10
-7
-4 Hz 171 343 687 1375 2750 5500 11000 Hz 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000
-2
-1
Freq: 5124 hz Type: Normal Freq: 8325 hz Type: Linear

hms 0:25.0 0:50.0 1:15.0 1:40.0 2:05.0 2:30.0 2:55.0 3:20.0 3:45.0 4:10.0 4:35.0 Value: 0 dB FFT Size: 256 [ Test by Jeri ] Value: 0 dB FFT Size: 256 [ Test by Jeri ]
Sound waveform Graph Frequency Analysis Graph Frequency Analysis Graph

Played guitar song »Sakura no Shirase« Played guitar song »Sakura no Shirase« Played guitar song »Sakura no Shirase«
on same pattern on same pattern on same pattern
Horizontal direction = Time Ruler Green = with AC-1/Yellow = without AC (Normal) Green = with AC-1 / Yellow = without AC (Normal)
(Unit = MM:SS) Horizontal direction = Frequency Ruler (Unit = Hz) Horizontal direction = Frequency Ruler (Unit = Hz)
Vertical direction = Amplitude Ruler Vertical direction = Amplitude Ruler (Unit = dB) Vertical direction = Amplitude Ruler (Unit = dB)
(Unit = dB/-90 to 0 dB) Graph type = Normal Graph type = Linear
Rose
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce top
Back and sides Rosewood
R-10
Katayama Acoustic Chamber
Nut and bridge inlay made of bone
Black binding along body, cream coloured purfling at back and sides,
head stock with Maple binding
rose
natural gloss / satin neck
VG501.300
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Rose
Solid Spruce top
R-10 CE

Black binding along body, cream coloured purfling at back
and sides, head stock with Maple binding
rose

VG501.310
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Solid Spruce top
R-20 CE
rose
VG501.320
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Rose
Orchestra model
Solid Spruce top
R-50

and sides, head stock with Maple binding
rose

VG501.350
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Belle Rose
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce top
BR-10
Chrome-plated Schaller M6 machine heads, black synthetic buttons
in ebony look
belle rose
VG501.800
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made in europe
Belle Rose
Solid Spruce top
BR-20 CE

Chrome-plated Schaller M6 machine heads, black synthetic
buttons in ebony look
and sides, head plate with Maple binding
B-Band UST pickup and T55 pre-amp with integrated tuner;
belle rose
jack and XLR outlet

VG501.820
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made in europe
DRONE
MORITZ (MUTZ) HEMPEL
artist
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Belle Rose
Electro-Acoustic Mini-Jumbo
Solid Spruce top
BR-30 E

Chrome-plated Schaller M6 machine heads, black synthetic
buttons in ebony look
and sides, head plate with Maple binding
B-Band UST pickup and T55 pre-amp with integrated tuner;
belle rose
jack and XLR outlet

VG501.830
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made in europe
INDEPENDENT
NEIL TAYLOR
artist
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electric
Series
VGS Electric Guitars close the gap between latest innovation

and timeless style.
32 A variety of different series and shapes for different require-

ments, yet every single model pursuing the goal of our vision.
electric series
The VGS SELECT Series embodies affordable pro-quality. Selected wood, EMG HZ pickups or especially
developed VGS pickups as well as professional hardware are being processed. On top, models of the VGS
Select Series are also available with the cutting-edge Evertune bridge system - absolutely unique in this price
range! All this combined with a sense of playing usually connected with instruments that are considerably
more expensive - welcome to the professional middle class!
The VGS PRO Series reflects manufacturing at the highest level. The hardware comes from well-known sup-
pliers like Schaller and Wilkinson. In addition, some models are also available with the cutting-edge Evertune
bridge or innovative True-Temperament-Fretting system. Legendary pickups of EMG and Seymour Duncan or
models of the custom manufacturer Bare Knuckle are put to work. And we made no cutbacks with the choice
of wood. All in all, these are high-class instruments made for the professional use in studio and on stage.
The VGS CLASSIX series offers classic guitar designs at a very fair price-performance-ratio. Notwithstanding
the appealing price, important features like Korean-made high-quality pickups, selected hardware and high
electric
playing comfort are not forgone.
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Select your Shape!
Also available with

Evertune bridge
shapes
Also available with

Evertune bridge
34 Also available with

Evertune bridge
Also available with
Evertune bridge
Eruption Radioactive Stage Screech Soulmaster

Also available with
Evertune bridge
Also available with

Evertune bridge
shapes
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Roadcruiser Spirit Mustang SkyCruiser Cobra

Tune Once - Play Forever
EverTune bridge systems work on a purely mechanical basis
and keep your guitar automatically in tune after a one-time
adjustment.
Also, when changing strings and using the same string
gauge by the same string producer. After mounting the
new strings, they can be put into the same setting as the
previous set of strings quickly and easily by some turns of
the machine heads.
The basic functions of the EverTune systems are based on

trigonometry and some rudimentary physics:
Each string has, when correctly tuned, a steady tension.
The EverTune system employs a spring, that – when
evertune
correctly adjusted – counteracts the respective string

with the same tension. Changes in tension, like straining the
material or slight de-tunings at the machine heads are now
automatically balanced.
The EverTune is split into six segments with six single

springs – one segment being responsible for a string.
If a string snaps the tuning of the other strings will not
36 be affected. External influences like cold (off-stage) and
warmth (on-stage) are offset by the system.
1 Turn until the note
stays the same 2 Use key to tune
the guitar here 3 Turn head until the
note goes sharp 4 Move head
half a turn back
You are now in This is the bend stop

the „sweetspot“, you are ready to play
free floating
Changing strings
• guide the strings from behind through the designated holes
• turn the machine head until you reach the sweet-spot, do the set-up of the guitar
• turn the machine head until the bend-stop (proceed as described below)
Back-stop
• The single saddles are in the far stop position, the system is out of action and works like any other bridge.
evertune
Sweet-spot
• By turning the machine head the saddles are put into a floating position (distance from the farthest stop ca. 2mm),
the system is activated, even bendings are adjusted by the system, there will be no changes in sound while bending
the strings. The set-up of the guitar is done in the sweet-spot. By using the provided hex-wrench it is possible to
adjust string-action, intonation and tuning of the instrument.
Bend-stop
• The machine heads of the single strings are turned until the tuning of the single strings switches to the next
higher note; now turn back a quarter and you are in the bend-stop mode, the system is still active and you can
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play various bendings as usual.
True Temperament - frets of the future!
There’s really nothing like the True Temperament Fretting System in the world of
guitars. This heavenly gift to all guitarists struggling to get a perfect intonated
guitar is just unbelievable.
For instance: all minor and major chords in the lower position sound amazing, and
what’s even more amazing - the same open chords played an octave up also ring out
perfectly in tune.
So what’s wrong with straight frets? Standard equal tempered fret spacing is cal-
culated from one single piece of information about the instrument - the scale length.
However the frequency of a vibrating string is determined by three factors: the speak-
ing length, its mass, and the tension applied. All three of these factors are affected
to varying degrees when a string is pressed down on a fret.
The only way to fully compensate for these parameters is to adjust each and every
string-to-fret contact point on the fingerboard separately, until each and every
fretting system
note plays the target frequency exactly. This - which is impossible on a guitar with
traditional, one-piece, straight frets - is exactly what True Temperament does, with
Dynamic Intonation-, and Curved Frets.
The Swedish inventor Anders Thidell spent over 15 years developing Curved Frets
and Dynamic Intonation. It all started years ago when Anders had his own trio
Electric Church and couldn’t get the sound he heard inside his head, no matter what
guitar he tried. Anders then realised that the fretboard had to be modified with 31
curved frets to get the exact intonated positions.
In 2005 he teamed up with veteran guitar builder/technician Paul Guy - an interna-

38 tionally acknowledged authority in the field of guitar tuning - who convinced him to
develop a temperament using 12 notes per octave, instead of the 31 he came up with
before. The result ended up in Thidell Formula 1 - a 12 note per octave well-tem-
perament. Together they developed the system into what True Temperament is today.
Looks organic, feels natural, sounds divine!

RoadCruiser VST-110
Solid, American Alder body
Roadcruiser
Bolt-on, 1-part Maple neck, matt vintage finish
25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 43 mm neck width at nut
Rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets
Passive EMG HZ pickups: 2 x SC-1 Single-coils, 1 x OC-1B Humbucker
5-way switch, Master volume, Master tone
Standard 2-point vibrato
3-ply pickguard
Diecast machine heads
Chrome plated hardware
select
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faded tobacco burst mint green faded black relic tobacco burst faded black
VG503.010 VG503.012 VG503.015 VG503.020 VG503.015.999
SkyCruiser VTC-110
Solid, American Alder body, Ash top
SkyCruiser

1 VGS Tucson TFA-1, 1 VGS Tucson TRA-1 pickup
3-way switch, master volume, master sound
3-ply pickguard
Kluson-Style machine heads
Evertune Bridge System
Nickel plated hardware
select
classic 3-tone sunburst

VG503.040.999
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VTC-100
1 VGS Tucson TFA-1, 1 VGS Tucson TRA-1 pickup
3-ply pickguard
Antique silver hardware (used optic)
select
relic 3-tone sunburst
VG503.045
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made in europe
Screech
Solid Basswood body
Bolt-on Maple, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets
25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 43 mm nut width
Screech
Reversed headstock
Master volume, master tone, 3-way switch
Floyd Rose licensed Vibrato
2 VGS Backdraft HBC-10 humbucker, broad frequency range with
strong sustain
Black hardware
select
black
VG503.100
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Soulmaster
Solid, Nato body
Soulmaster
Bolt-on Maple neck, matt finish
2 VGS Backdraft HBC-10 humbucker
3-way switch, master volume, master tone (Push-Pull for Coil-Split)
Black hardware
select
satin black metallic
VG503.280.999
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Soulmaster
7-string
Soulmaster
Solid, Nato body

Scale 25,5“ = 648 mm, nut width 48 mm
2 VGS Backdraft HBC-10 / 7 humbucker
Black hardware
select
satin black metallic

VG503.281.999
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Cobra
Solid Basswood body
Figured Maple top
Cobra
VGS-V-inlay in pearl 12-fret
Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop-Tailpiece
Bolt-on Maple, Rosewood fingerboard binding, 24 jumbo frets
2 VGS SouthDrive HBA-10 open coil Super Distortion Humbucker
Master volume, master tone, 3-way switch
Platinum hardware
select
charcoal-black
VG503.300
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Stage One
Solid, Nato body
Stage One

2 VGS Backdraft HBC-10 humbucker
Tune-O-Matic bridge, string-thru construction
Black hardware
select
satin black
VG503.390
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Eruption
Solid Basswood body, flat top
Set Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 22 Jumbo frets
Eruption
2 VGS SouthDrive HBC-10RD: Super Distortion Humbucker Sound
VGS-V fingerboard inlays
2 volume, 1 tone control, 3-way switch
Platinum hardware
select
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animal scratch silver animal scratch black

VG503.420 VG503.421
Eruption
Solid mahogany body
Arched maple top
Set Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard with binding, 22 jumbo frets
Eruption

2x VGS Ridgetop HBAC-1 humbucker: High Output Vintage Sound
2 volume, 2 tone controls, 3-way switch
select
black
VG503.455.999
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Solid mahogany body
Flamed Maple top
Eruption
2x VGS Ridgetop HBAC-1 humbucker: High Output Vintage Sound
select
faded tobacco
VG503.465
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Eruption
Solid mahogany body
Eruption
1 EMG HZ open coil OC-1 Neck Humbucker: warm, singing sound
1 EMG HZ open coil OC-1 Bridge Humbucker: powerful output with
clearly defined sound
Chrome hardware
select
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gloss black gloss black

VG503.482 VG503.483
Solid Basswood body
Eruption
2 VGS SouthDrive HBC-10: Super Distortion Humbucker Sound
Black hardware
select
flying sparks black
VG503.490
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Eruption
Solid Basswood body
Eruption
Black hardware
select
flying sparks red

52 VG503.491
Solid Basswood body
Eruption
Black hardware
select
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black cherry black cherry

VG503.502 VG503.502.999
Eruption
Solid Basswood body
Eruption
Black hardware
select
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jet black faded jet black faded

VG503.503.999 VG503.503
Solid Basswood body
Eruption
Platinum hardware
select
gloss white
VG503.530
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Eruption Speed King
Solid mahogany body
Eruption
2 VGS Ridgetop HBCOC-1 humbucker

Chrome hardware
select
raven black
VG503.540
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Mustang
Semi-Hollow body with sustain block and VGS „Reaping Hook“ holes
24,75“ scale, 42 mm nut width
Mustang
Set Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard with binding and 22 frets
2 VGS Ridgetop HBAOC-1 humbucker
Chrome hardware
select
raven black
VG503.800
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Mustang
Semi-Hollow body with sustain block and VGS „Reaping Hook“ holes
Mustang
Set Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard with binding and 22 frets

2 VGS Ridgetop DEC-10 pickups
Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Jazz-Tailpiece
Nickel hardware
select
transparent cherry red

VG503.810
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Cobra E-Bass
Cobra E-Bass
4-string
Solid Nato body
34“ = 860 mm scale, 42 mm neck width at nut
Rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets
1 VGS Bucktown PBA-4, 1 VGS Bucktown JBA-4 pickup,
Master volume, balance, Master tone, VGS Tone-Boost (active)
Diecast machine heads GOTOH style
Platinum hardware
select
satin black
VG504.110
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Cobra E-Bass
Cobra E-Bass
4-string
Solid Basswood body
Figured Maple top
Set Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets
2 VGS GroveLane SBA-4 Soapbar-style pickups, broad frequency
range with strong mid-frequencies
Master volume, balance, active VGS 3-band EQ
Platinum hardware
select
charcoal-black
VG504.210
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Cobra E-Bass
5-string
Solid Basswood body
Figured Maple top
Set Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets
Platinum hardware
select
charcoal-black
VG504.211
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Cobra E-Bass
Cobra E-Bass
4-string
Solid mahogany body
Solid Ebony top
34“ = 860 mm scale, 42 mm nut width
Neck-through, 5-piece Mahogany/Maple neck
VGS V-inlay in mother-of-pearl 12th fret
Platinum hardware
select
satin natural
VG504.420
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Eruption E-Bass
Eruption E-Bass
4-string
Solid Basswood body
Set Maple neck, Ebonol fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets
Tune-O-Matic bridg, Stop-Tailpiece
Black hardware
select
black burst faded
VG504.440
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RoadCruiser VST-110
RoadCruiser

2 Seymour Duncan SSL3 single coils, 1x TB-4 humbucker
3-ply pickguard
pro
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satin faded tobacco burst classic 3-tone sunburst

VG507.150.999 VG507.155.999
Stage One
Solid Maple top, arched, flamed top
Stage One
2 Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-4 & SH-1
Locking machine heads Sperzel-style
Tune-O-Matic bridge, string thru construction
Platinum hardware
pro
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faded tobacco faded tobacco

VG507.205 VG507.205.999
Stage One Octagon
Solid, Nato body
Solid Maple top, arched, flamed top
Stage One
Two 2-way bi-flex truss rods

Bolt-on, 5-piece Mahogany / Maple neck, matt finish
EMG 85-8H / 81-8H brushed black chrome (metal works)
Special lightweight machine heads (weight reduction headstock)
Chrome hardware
pro
66
black burst faded

VG507.210.999
Stage Two
Solid Flamed Maple top
Stage Two
2 Seymour Duncan SSL1 single coils, 1 Seymour Duncan TB-4 humbucker
5-way switch, Master volume, Master tone (push-pull for coil-split)
Original Wilkinson WVS50 II Vibrato
Locking machine heads Sperzel-style
Platinum hardware
pro
black cherry
VG507.215
67
ACCEPT
HERMAN FRANK
artist
68
Eruption HF-1 – Herman Frank
Herman Frank (Accept) Signature Model
Solid mahogany body
Arched maple top
Eruption
2 passive EMG humbucker Hz 4 & Hz 4A
Top with specifically manufactured metal binding
Weight-reducing body construction (chambered)
pro
satin black
VG507.360
69
Eruption
Solid Mahogany body, solid Flamed Maple top
24,75“ scale, 43 mm Ivory graphite nut
Set Mahogany neck, ebonol fingerboard with binding and 22 jumbo frets
Eruption
2 Seymour Duncan humbucker SH 11CC & SH PG1

2 volume, 2 tone potis, toggle switch
Used optic finish
pro
relic honey
VG507.380
70
Set Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard with binding and 22 jumbo frets
Eruption
2 active EMG humbucker 81 & 85
Locking machine heads
Platinum hardware
pro
ravenblood
VG507.400
71
PRETTY MAIDS
KEN HAMMER
artist
72
Eruption Pro
Eruption
2 Seymour Duncan humbucker SH14 & SH 1
Locking machine heads
Black hardware
pro
73
black burst faded black burst faded

VG507.390 VG507.390.999
Eruption
Solid Mahogany body, solid, grained Maple top (AAA selection)
24,75“ scale, 43 mm graphite nut
Eruption

2 Seymour Duncan humbucker SH4 & SH1
Schaller GTM Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop-Tailpiece
Schaller M6 locking machine heads
Chrome hardware
pro
faded cherry
VG507.415
74
made in europe
Masterplan Mastermind Roland Grapow Signature Model
Eruption
Set Maple neck, Ebony fingerboard with binding with 22 Dunlop Accu-Fret
6000 frets
2 active EMG humbucker 81 & 85 chrome covered
Schaller GTM Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop-Tailpiece
Schaller M6 locking machine heads
Chrome hardware
pro
natural blackened
VG507.420
75
made in europe
Eruption
Set Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard with binding and 22 jumbo
Eruption
frets, True Temperament Fretting System

2 Bare Knuckle Black Dog Humbucker
Schaller M6 vintage machine heads
Nickel hardware
With case
pro
76
made in europe
faded cherry
VG507.435.999
Screech
Solid Basswood body, Quilted Maple top
Set Maple neck, Ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
Screech
Reversed headstock, fingerboard and headstock binding
2 active EMG humbucker 81 TW & 89
Master volume (Push-Pull for coil split), Master tone
(Push-Pull for coil split), 3-way switch
Floyd Rose licensed Vibrato
Black hardware
pro
faded transparent black
VG507.305
77
Spirit
2 Seymour Duncan humbucker SH-4JB & SH-2
Spirit
Master volume, master tone, toggle switch

VGS V-inlay in mother-of-pearl 12th fret
TonePros Wrap around bridge
Self-Locking machine heads
Platinum hardware
pro
light vintage burst

VG507.445
78
Radioactive TD-1
Tommy Denander Signature Model
Radioactive
Solid, Alder body
Solid, grained Maple top (AAA selection)
Bolt-on Maple neck, slight V-profile, Ebony fingerboard, 24 frets
2 EMG-SLV Single-Coils, 1 EMG-85 Humbucker
Schaller Low Profile Tremolo system
Schaller M6 mini locking machine heads with 10B wing (knurled knob)
Ruthenium hardware
pro
natural blackened
VG507.500
79
made in europe
INDEPENDENT
TOMMY DENANDER
artist
80
Radioactive TD-Special-V
Radioactive
Solid, Alder body
Bolt-on Maple neck, slight V-profile, Rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets,
True Temperament Fretting System
Schaller Vibrato 2000
DiMarzio: Injector™ (neck), Area 67™ (middle), Transition™ (bridge)
Schaller M6 locking machine heads with 10C wing (knurled knob)
Nickel hardware
Incl. gig bag (used leather look) 20 mm high-density foam padding
pro
81
made in europe
honey burst
VG507.510
Radioactive TD-Special
Radioactive
Solid, Alder body

Bolt-on Maple neck, slight V-profile, Ebony fingerboard, 24 frets,
True Temperament Fretting System
2 EMG-SLV Single-Coils, 1 EMG-85 Humbucker
Schaller M6 locking machine heads with 10C wing (knurled knob)
Chrome hardware
With case
pro
82
made in europe
black cherry burst

VG507.520
Cobra E-Bass
Cobra E-Bass
4-string
Solid mahogany body
Solid Flamed Maple top
34“ = 860 mm scale, 42 mm nut width
5-piece Mahogany/Maple neck-through, Ebonol fingerboard
with 24 jumbo frets
2 Seymour Duncan SSB 4 pick-up
Master volume, balance, active Seymour Duncan
STC-3P 3-band EQ, active/passive switch
Platinum hardware
5-string
pro
4-string
83
pitch black open pore pitch black open pore

VG507.685 VG507.686
RoadCruiser VST-100
Solid Basswood body
RoadCruiser

Rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, 2-way bi-flex truss rod
3 VGS Tucson SCC-1 single coils (made in Korea),
5-way switch, 1 volume & 2 sound controls
Chrome plated hardware, diecast machine heads, Standard-Vibrato
3-ply pickguard
classix
84
black natural 3-tone sunburst black / lefthand model

VG502.110 VG502.120 VG502.115 VG502.111
RoadCruiser VST-110
Solid Basswood body
RoadCruiser
2 VGS Tucson SCC-1 single coils, 1 VGS Tucson HBC-1 humbucker
(made in Korea), 5-way switch, 1 volume & 2 sound controls
Chrome plated hardware, diecast machine heads, Standard-Vibrato
3-ply pickguard
classix
85
gothic black 3-tone sunburst metallic red metallic silver black

VG502.133 VG502.135 VG502.145 VG502.147 VG502.130
SkyCruiser VTC-100
Solid Basswood body
SkyCruiser

1 VGS Tucson TFC-1, 1 VGS Tucson TRC-1 pickup (made in Korea)
3-ply pickguard
classix
black
VG502.170
86
Cobra
Solid Basswood body
Set Maple neck
Cobra
2 VGS Ridgetop HBCB-1 humbucker (made in Korea), 3-way switch,
2 volume & 2 sound controls
Diecast machine heads, Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop-Tailpiece
Black hardware
classix
gothic black
VG502.200
87
Eruption
Solid Basswood body, arched top
Set Maple neck
Rosewood fingerboard with binding, 22 frets, 2-way bi-flex truss rod
Eruption

2 VGS Ridgetop HBCC-1 humbucker (made in Korea) 3-way switch,
2 volume & 2 sound controls
Diecast machine heads, Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop-Tailpiece
classix
88
cherry burst black gold top

VG502.255 VG502.250 VG502.260
RoadCruiser VPJ-100
RoadCruiser E-Bass
4-string
Solid Basswood body
Rosewood fingerboard, 20 nickel silver frets, 2-way bi-flex truss rod
1 VGS Bucktown PBC-4, 1 VGS Bucktown JBC-4 pickup
(made in Korea), 2 volume & 1 sound control
Chrome plated hardware, open Schaller-style machine heads
classix
89
black 3-tone sunburst metallic red metallic copper

VG502.350 VG502.355 VG502.375 VG502.378
effect
pedals
90 VGS pedals....solid sounds in sturdy bodies. They can be combined

quickly and easily to give your playing a colour that is just perfect.
They offer a great sound mix – bluesy tweed tone, spheric sounds,
bad-ass distortion sounds for wicked riffs.
Overdrive pedal Heavy-Distortion pedal
Bluesy tweed tone, ideal for distorted, Powerful distortion sounds for heavy riffs
dynamic sounds Controls: GAIN / HI / LO / LEVEL
Controls: LEVEL / GAIN / HI / LO Extremely solid diecast casing
Extremely solid diecast casing Power supply: 9V battery or mains adapter
Power supply: 9V battery or mains adapter Dimensions: W 75,5 mm, D 116 mm, H 49 mm
Dimensions: W 75,5 mm, D 116 mm, H 49 mm
Pedals
blue bayou overdrive evil creek distortion
VG570.205 VG570.214
Distortion pedal Compressor pedal

Harmonic distortion coupled with optimal articulation; Intuitive and effective handling
accessories
ideal for solo sounds Controls: Gain / Hiss Reduction
Controls: TONE / GAIN / CONTOUR / LEVEL Extremely solid diecast casing
91
hammer bridge lead distortion blue ann compressor
VG570.209 VG570.219
Noise-Gate pedal Chorus pedal
Eliminates annoying noise and humming, Floating and rich vintage-chorus sounds
without affecting the sound negatively Controls: DEPTH / MIX / SPEED
Control: Output / Sensitivity Extremely solid diecast casing
Pedals
silence noise gate valley of sound chorus

VG570.224 VG570.234
Echo pedal Equalizer pedal

Warm, rich analogue-delay sounds Adjustable wave bands: 100 / 170 / 280 /
accessories
Controls: Repeat / Mix / Time 500 / 800 / 1,4k / 2,3k / 5,0k

Extremely solid diecast casing Gain control
Power supply: 9V battery or mains adapter Extremely solid diecast casing
Dimensions: W 75,5 mm, D 116 mm, H 49 mm Power supply: 9V battery or mains adapter
92
long field delay salt‘n‘pepper eq
VG570.229 VG570.239
Chromatic floor tuner Phase-Shifter pedal
Easy to read display Funky sounds from a different world
Extremely solid diecast casing Controls: DEPTH / RESO / SPEED
Pedals
trusty tuner analogue surfer phase shifter
VG570.244 VG570.254
Tremolo pedal Professional switch box

Flexibly adjustable, free of white noise and Can be operated actively and passively, battery
accessories
simply legendary! serves merely as power supply for the LED
Controls: DEPTH / LEVEL / SPEED 2 guitars alternately on one amp or one guitar
Extremely solid diecast casing alternately on two amps
93
turner tremolo pathfinder a/b-box
VG570.249 VG570.259
Octaver pedal 8-fold power supply for effect pedals
Cool Octaver sounds also in connection with Power: 1 A maximum
integrated distortion Output: 8 x 9V each 100 mA fixed, 2 x 6-12V
Controls: Drive / Direct Level / Effect Level / adjustable
Drive On / Blend 3 blue LEDs for board illumination
Extremely solid diecast casing Incl. mains adapter and connector cables
Dimensions: W 75,5 mm, D 116 mm, H 49 mm Measurements: 40 x 117 x 72 mm
Pedals
bad rock octaver the feeder

VG570.264 VG570.281
Wah-Wah pedal
accessories
Flexible Wah-Wah pedal with selectable frequency

range, also for bass and 7-string guitars
Controls: Range Control / Bass-Wah Switch
Extremely solid casing
Power supply: 9V battery or mains adapter
94
waver wah-wah
VG570.269
hardware & electronics
Schaller
EMG
Fishman
B-Band
Evertune
accessories
Katayama
TT-Fretting
Seymour Duncan
Bare Knuckle
95
DiMarzio
vgs international artists
roland grapow Masterplan mitch harris Napalm Death
Doug Scarratt Saxon matthew greywolf Powerwolf
Axel Ritt Grave Digger/Domain charles greywolf Powerwolf
marcelo vasquez rocha Drone herman frank ACCEPT / Herman Frank Band nikko schaffranek Bloodwork
96
Paul Quinn Saxon Jeff Blando Vince Neil Band/Slaughter davide moras Hell in the Club/Elvenking micke „Ink“ östling Lizette &
vgs international artists
bruce gaitsch Chicago / Richard Marx saint. d Burden
tim toegaert Janez Detd Stefan Lindholm Vindictiv

© Fotos: Herman Frank, Axel Jusseit · Nikko Schaffraneck, berufsstudent.de · Micke „Ink“ Östling, Sofia Lundberg · Hans Bogl, Helmut Berger · Jot Zet, Mario Raguse
raffaello indri Elvenking Joey Siedl Paul Di‘Anno
luigi farina Juggernaut Nils Courbaron T.A.N.K./Independent hans bogl Far Beyond Innocence
97
Axel Bosse Bosse Adrian Ady Vogel Die Apokalytischen Reiter tomek Andrzejewski Independent Janne Stark Independent
98
An eye for detail
Our main goal for our instruments isn’t another
meaningless design. We aim rather to convince you
with our close attention to detail and ensuring that
the highest quality standards are met to cope with
the rigours of everyday use.
We just love the challenge of charming the natu-

ral sounds out of a piece of wood whilst combining
traditional designs with well thought out detailed
solutions.
In this fast moving world we make sure that enough

care, attention and time is given throughout the
whole production process to provide our customers
with the long-lasting quality instruments they need.
Our ideas, inspiration and challenges come directly

from musicians and we take great delight in seeing
these ideas turned into realities, plus it’s a great
joy for us to see an instrument go from the drawing
board to the concert arena.
We will stay “tuned” and we will keep on giving young

and innovative ideas a chance and in so doing see
them become accessible to all by staying affordable.
On that “note” - „keep rocking“.
Yours truly,
2014
Catalog
2014
www.vgs-guitars.com
Item-No: P501.410
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
info@gewamusic.com, www.gewamusic.com

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We just love the challenge of charming the natu-

In this fast moving world we make sure that enough

Our ideas, inspiration and challenges come directly

We will stay “tuned” and we will keep on giving young

18 – 21.................Grand Bayou 68 – 76.................Eruption

27 – 31.................Belle Rose 78............................Spirit

59 – 63.................E-Bass 95............................Hardware & Electronics

VGS Acoustic Guitars represent the virtuoso accomplishment

4 Body shapes, wood selection and construction are optimally

Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

natural satin aged sunburst

also available with

natural satin natural satin black

Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Rosewood bridge

natural gloss black aged sunburst

Scale 648 mm, nut width 43 mm, 2-way truss rod

natural satin satin black

satin black natural satin

Mahogany back and sides

black binding along

body and head stock

natural satin natural satin satin black

Solid Spruce top

Arched back without bracing

natural satin open pore

Mahogany back and sides

natural satin open pore

Frequency Analysis Frequency Analysis

Freq: 5124 hz Type: Normal Freq: 8325 hz Type: Linear

Sound waveform Graph Frequency Analysis Graph Frequency Analysis Graph

Back and sides Rosewood

natural gloss / satin neck

Scale 648 mm, nut width 45 mm, 2-way truss rod

natural gloss / satin neck

Back and sides Rosewood

jack and XLR outlet

natural gloss / satin neck

Back and sides Rosewood

jack and XLR outlet

natural gloss / satin neck

VGS Electric Guitars close the gap between latest innovation

32 A variety of different series and shapes for different require-

Also available with

Also available with

34 Also available with

Eruption Radioactive Stage Screech Soulmaster

Also available with

Roadcruiser Spirit Mustang SkyCruiser Cobra

The basic functions of the EverTune systems are based on

correctly adjusted – counteracts the respective string

The EverTune is split into six segments with six single

You are now in This is the bend stop

In 2005 he teamed up with veteran guitar builder/technician Paul Guy - an interna-

Looks organic, feels natural, sounds divine!

25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 42 mm neck width at nut

classic 3-tone sunburst

Solid, Nato body

satin black metallic

25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 42 mm nut width

animal scratch silver animal scratch black

24,75“ = 630 mm scale, 43 mm neck width at nut

gloss black gloss black

flying sparks red

Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Rosewood bridge

Scale 648 mm, nut width 43 mm, 2-way truss rod

Mahogany back and sides

Solid Spruce top

Arched back without bracing

Mahogany back and sides

Back and sides Rosewood

Scale 648 mm, nut width 45 mm, 2-way truss rod

Back and sides Rosewood

Back and sides Rosewood

25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 42 mm neck width at nut

Solid, Nato body

25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 42 mm nut width

24,75“ = 630 mm scale, 43 mm neck width at nut

2 VGS Ridgetop HBCOC-1 humbucker

Set Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard with binding and 22 frets

Bolt-on, 1-part Maple neck, matt vintage finish

Two 2-way bi-flex truss rods

2 Seymour Duncan humbucker SH 11CC & SH PG1

VGS-V fingerboard inlays

Master volume, master tone, toggle switch

Solid, Alder body

25,5“ = 648 mm scale, 42 mm neck width at nut

24,75“ = 630 mm scale, 43 mm nut width

Distortion pedal Compressor pedal

Echo pedal Equalizer pedal

Controls: Repeat / Mix / Time 500 / 800 / 1,4k / 2,3k / 5,0k

Tremolo pedal Professional switch box

Flexible Wah-Wah pedal with selectable frequency