Agile AL-2000

[Fender_man]

Would the agile AL-2000 be a step up from a Fender MIM Strat?


I wanna play hard rock and I have decided on a vox ad15vt amp :love:

[MrSandMan]

Agile rock. They are great guitars for the mulla

[Brian Krashpad]

The Agile LP would probably be more suited to hard rock. The indirect impression I get (I have an Agle SG) is that a 2000-level LP will be about the same quality level as a MIM Fender, or of Epiphone.

[jackal]

Definetly would be an upgrade get the agile, Mr. Sandman would agree

[MrSandMan]

I do agree. Agile's are amazing guitars. (I'd like to get an AL-3000 Root Beer!) :biggrin:

[Perfect Stranger]

Agile makes an incredible guitar! I just got this Agile yesterday and it is stunning....absolutely flawless....in fit and finish and in playing and sound!

http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/dauntlesssbdspaltednat1.jpg http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/dauntlesssbdspaltednat3.jpg

http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/dauntlesssbdspaltednat4.jpg http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/dauntlesssbdspaltednat5.jpg

I highly recommend these guitars. And the customer service at Rondo Music cannot be beat!

[MrSandMan]

Now that is a beautiful masterpiece PS! I really like the nat spalted too, great choice indeed! What model is that?

I've been a HUGE fan of Agile for quite some time now and would recommend their instruments to anyone, from beginners, novice, bedroom players, to the working professional musician. Rondo guitars are perfection.

Welcome to the boards PS. :sweet:

[Perfect Stranger]

It's the Agile Dauntless SBD Spalted Natural

[MrSandMan]

Nice, I also like the Rootbeer. Love the color.

[Fender_man]

I'm definitely getting an Agile. Not sure what color. I do like the spalted look,,, I subscribed to rondo's newsletter and they email me when they have specials,,, so I'm waiting for a clearance deal

[Brian Krashpad]

I'm very happy with my Agile Valkyrie II. Got it on closeout for $99 + shipping. Requires no upgrades at all.

http://static.flickr.com/33/64969414_025241fa57_o.jpg

Congrats in advance. Kurt at Rondo is a good guy.

[MrSandMan]

Congrats in advance. Kurt at Rondo is a good guy.


Indeed he is. And he has a very positive reputation.

[Perfect Stranger]

I've bought two guitars from Kurt and am about to buy a third in the next week.

[Perfect Stranger]

I just ordered my 3rd guitar from Kurt @ Rondo Music. This time I ordered an SX Strat. I want to see if what I have heard is true...that the SX guitars are very close to the Agile in in quality. I also was intrigued by the particular Strat that I ordered. It's solid mahogany with two P-90 pickups and a stop tail instead of a tremolo. Sounds kinda like a Frankenstrat and I'm anxiously awaiting delivery. I'm always wanted to replace a Strat that I had many years ago, but I just don't use a temolo and have always hated the inherent problem of staying in tune that accompanies them. Having the stop tail similar to an LP should fill the bill. I have no idea what to expect out of the P-90's but it should be interesting. The solid mahogany body should give it a good sustain. It has a maple neck and maple fretboard, which I've always liked. All in all, this guitar should be a hoot! We'll see in a couple of days when it gets here. I'll report back with what I find out. I'm expecting a guitar with the characteristics and sound of an LP and the look of a Strat. :jumpgrin:

[MetalMac]

Wow, I've never heard of this company before. I've been wanting to get a telecaster with a rosewood fretboard for a long time now, and I'm wondering if Rondo Music offers a tele style guitar like that which would be of good quality... :confused:

[Perfect Stranger]

Rondo Music does carry several versions of a Tele in both SX and in Agile brands. Check them out.
www.rondomusic.com

[MrSandMan]

What's cool about RondoMusic is they're always putting new stuff up. With that said, I could only find one tele-style with rosewood.
http://www.rondomusic.com/stl62bsb.html

SX are okay, it's their lower line. It's $110 guitar, so I wouldn't expect too much.

[MetalMac]

I actually found a Douglas version of a telecaster with a rosewood fingerboard! I was wondering if this would be of decent quality? :confused:


http://www.rondomusic.com/wf150sn.html

[Perfect Stranger]

I'm not familiar with Douglas, but I'd buy it just on Rondo's reputation. I think Kurt would make you happy one way or another.

Here is another option, this place also has an excellent reputation. http://store.guitarfetish.com/

[MrSandMan]

I actually found a Douglas version of a telecaster with a rosewood fingerboard! I was wondering if this would be of decent quality? :confused:


http://www.rondomusic.com/wf150sn.html



Like Perfect Stranger said, Rondo has great reputation. I'm sure you'll be happy with it for a $130 bucks.

That's a nice looking axe btw, I love the wood grain with red. Looks sharp. I bought an $89 SX from Rondo and it was decent for my niece. Of course the tuners, pickups, pots weren't that of high quality and it needed a set-up, but overall it was decent.

I'm thinking Douglas is a step up from SX and Agile is a step up from Douglas.

[Perfect Stranger]

Kurt has such a great reputation that I doubt he would risk it by carrying a guitar that wasn't up to snuff, plus at $130 what have you got to lose. Even if you need to upgrade a few components.....you have plenty of room to do that before you even get close to an inferior Fender. I'm sure the body and neck are quality or Kurt wouldn't have it on his site. So you could upgrade tuners, pots, and pups.....and still be under $300.

[MetalMac]

man, now I got too many options! I found an Xaviere guitar that was pretty sweet looking with a rosewood fretboard and it appears to have better quality everything. I'm still stuck between that one and the Douglas guitar.

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-50206111187217_2027_7520586

[Perfect Stranger]

I have an a Xaviere and the body and neck are EXCELLENT, however...the electronics were not as good as those I got from Rondo. The Xaviere's have super fine necks.

[MetalMac]

I just got an e-mail about this one... Man it's pretty, but I don't know how much i'm gonna have to upgrade...


http://www.rondomusic.com/wf150ta.html

[Perfect Stranger]

At most I would imagine tuners and pups......but the pups might also be just fine.
I wouldn't upgrade anything until you've had a week or two of playing it under
your belt. You might find that it suits you just the way it is. Good luck....and enjoy!

[MrSandMan]

heck yeah, for only $130 for the axe + $30 for tuners, you'll have yourself a hell of a guitar. And if you don't like it, Kurt is good about returns. (as long as you make the return before doing any mods.)

[MetalMac]

What kind of tuners would you advise?

[Perfect Stranger]

Depends on your price range... you can get some

decent Wilkinson tuners - $26 - www.guitarfetish.com

good Grover tuners - $45 - www.guitarcenter.com

excellent Sperzel Locking Tuners - $65 - www.stewmac.com

Just make sure they are a step up from what comes stock, which very well could be excellent, and then buy the best you can afford. The prices and models above are just for examples ....you may be able to find other equally good tuners at even better prices. You can also go the Ebay route with used tuners and new tuners.

Give the installed standard set a good workout.....you may find they fill the bill quite aptly!

[MrSandMan]

Yeah, ebay has Grovers for around $30ish. I'm a fan of grover, probably because it's what is on Gibsons, mid-high end Epiphones and mid-high end Agile

[MetalMac]

Thanks a lot guys! I really appreciate the advice :2thumbups:

[Brian Krashpad]

Wow, I've never heard of this company before. I've been wanting to get a telecaster with a rosewood fretboard for a long time now, and I'm wondering if Rondo Music offers a tele style guitar like that which would be of good quality... :confused:


SX STL62 3TS:

http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/stl623ts3.jpg http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/stl623ts4.jpg

http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/stl623ts5a.jpg

$110 USD + shipping. Linky:
http://www.rondomusic.com/stl62.html

Happy Christmas!

[MetalMac]

you think this would be of good quality?

[Brian Krashpad]

you think this would be of good quality?


I haven't bought any of the SX's. They generally are cheaper than the Korean-made Agiles, so there may be small imperfections in them here and there. If you get a dog that has some real issue that affects playability, Kurt is very good about returns. So long as you are not expecting it to be a Fender Custom Shop or a US G&L or an Anderson or Suhr, you should be fine. So it's really not a risky buy. For that kinda cash it's hard to go wrong.

[Perfect Stranger]

I would think that you would definitely get more than your money's worth.

[Brian Krashpad]

I would think that you would definitely get more than your money's worth.


Yeah, at that price it'll be hard to find a solid alder Tele. Plywood, or maybe even basswood or agathis, but not alder.

[MetalMac]

You guys are great, I appreciate the help :w:

[Brian Krashpad]

You guys are great, I appreciate the help :w:


Have fun, man, let us know how you like it if you go for it!

Heck, if I didn't have 3 Teles already I'd buy one!

[MrSandMan]

Another good guitar that isn't a household name is Cort Guitars. Brain, I'm sure you heard of Cort. Have you played one?

[Brian Krashpad]

Oddly, I've never played a Cort or a Samick, those are the two biggest MIK companies I think.

[MrSandMan]

Oddly, I've never played a Cort or a Samick, those are the two biggest MIK companies I think.


I've been doing intesive research and apparently Cort are Sammick both built at the same Cor-Tek manufactures (factory) with the same quality control. I've also read 'speculation' that Agile is made at Cor-Tek manufactures as well.

Oh, just found on wiki that some MIK Ibanez's are built at Cor-Tek.

Per serial number on Ibanez:
Korean Ibanez Serial Numbers

C = Cor-Tek (Cort), S = Samick(1990-1995), S/SQ = Saehan(Sunghan), P = Peerless (Iida), Y = Yoojin, A = Sae-In.

Small world, isn't it.