Agiles

[sandman]

I think I'm going to take your advice on just going ahead and getting the 820 and the goldtop. I was looking hard at the 820/p-90's. Still may at a later date get it if I really like the other two. Jeez. for $400 get two nice axes. The goldtop is a SOLID mahogany body. Not 2-3 pieces bound together. Plastic nut on it. But that can be changed easily. The 820 looks nice and is half the price of a dot. And you get a graphite nut, abalone inlays and body and neck binding. Incredible. The 820/p-90s, I can't think of anyone else making a hollowbody like that with a stopbar tailpiece. Real curious about that one too.
Well I know where my tax return is going.....lol.

Still need some lessons

[Stratman]

Ol said:

I like the look of their double-cutaway Les Paul types....

geez, good to see ya here.

[Steelpriest]

sandman said:

Jeez. for $400 get two nice axes. The goldtop is a SOLID mahogany body. Not 2-3 pieces bound together.

Hmmm, well... though it says solidbody I really doubt it is cut from one single piece of wood for that price. Most guitars are of at least two pieces, or three... and there´s nothing wrong with it. Solid body is to my knowledge a description of a guitar type, like hollowbody or semi-acoustic. Solid body doesn´t mean cut of one solid piece of wood... But let´s see as soon sa you have it in your hands. Don´t wanna heckle you sandman, ...but the funniest description I recently saw on Ebay was "solid plywood", hehehe. ;D

[sandman]

No sweat....lol. I can take the heat. I went back and read it again. It says " a solid mahogany (not multi-ply) archtop body. It probably does mean 2-3 mahogany pieces glued together. That's what my epi is but it's made of alder. Just have to wait and see. Still can't beat the price though.
New toys....too cool

Still need some lessons

[gearhead41]

well, i got the archtop today and it is awesome! Off to go play now! Ill post a detailed review later

So far, I stole it for $199. It sounds great. As good as any Dot Ive ever picked up....

-james

[Ol Geezer]

Stratman said:

geez, good to see ya here.

You, too, Stratman! How's that sweet new Epi Les Paul of yours treating you?

[GeezerPete]

I have been seriously looking at the Epi LP Elitist line for a few weeks, thinking that was my next guitar. I had not even heard of Agile.

So, now I have been reading all I can find on it, and it looks like a great guitar. But what gets me is usually in the reviews, is a comment like "outstanding guitar... for $300."

Can someone tell me how an Agile LP 2800 or 3000 would stand against an Epi LP Elitist standard plus? If it truly comparable, I would like to save the $600.

Thanks for comments.

[gearhead41]

Well, The Elitist is certainly a very nice guitar. Fit and finish, I would give the Epiphone a nod. However, I do not think that the Elitist line is the best choice for purchase.

I had an Elite and I sold it when I bought my Agile 2800. There was not enough "difference" in tone to justify the increase in price. I would certianly reccommend the 3000 series. An Ebony fretboard and a slightly nicer set of appointments would definately put it in the ballpark.

I prefer the tone of the pickups I have in my 2800 over the pickups on the Elitist.

If you are going to spend 1100 for an Elitist, I'd say save another 100 and buy a slightly used Gibson Les Paul Classic.

My vote would be to get the Agile 3000 and give it a try. You have a 30 day MBG from Rondo and nothing to loose except shipping charges.

-James

[GeezerPete]

Riverboy/James -

Your arguments are very good.

I really thought I found the "real deal" for less $$ in the Elitist - but now a new contender appears.

Your advice to try it out is good. I guess I will keep watching the website for any 3000's. Thanks

[zep]

oooh they look incredible compared to any other guitar in that price range. Those $60-$360 guitars are probably well worth it. I'd really like to play one some time to see how well it compares with its counterparts that look the same for $300 extra.

[sandman]

OK...surfing Rondo music yesterday and Kurt has some new toys on the way. Starting to drool over their 920 Cool Cat Prestige. It's like a Gibson L-5 with a bigsby. Flamed maple top, maple back and sides.
My play room is REALLY getting crowded..but I don't think I'm gonna be able to resist.

[gearhead41]

Yeah, that 3000 series goldtop is calling my name in a major way....must resist GAS...must resist GAS....