• Registered: 2007-12-24
  • Posts: 67

Topic: A new Agile LP copy

I have been playing a tele for some time and it is still my go-to guitar, but recently I decided to try something different. I ordered one of the popular Agile brand Les Paul copies from Rondo Music.

The thing is pretty surprising for just over $200. The $50 hardshell case is really nice too.

This particular model has an amber-dyed, flame maple cap over a (3 piece) mahogany body. The neck, unlike a real LP, is maple but it is dyed brown to match the back of the body. It has a decent rosewood fretboard with trapezoid position markers.

When it arrived, the action was not terrible, but it was higher than you would expect for a Gibson-style guitar. It only took about 20 minutes to adjust the truss rod, bridge and put on a set of PR pure nickle .11's. Much better.

The fit and finish is more than decent and after a little setup, it tunes and plays very well (it comes with nice Grover tuners). The only thing that I didn't like was the choice of pickups - generic, ceramic magnet humbuckers. So, I ordered a set of Rockfield SWV humbuckers because the meet my needs (not hot and Alnico II magnets) and are only $50 each. I have not installed them yet, but I expect good things.

Bottom line: I have to agree with the web buzz about these guitars - for $350 I have a highly gigable guitar that is as good as the $699 Epiphone version. Nice.

  • From: Western Oregon,US
  • Registered: 2008-07-22
  • Posts: 2,498

Re: A new Agile LP copy

Howdy Drew,

  Sounds like you got a good one there!  I have nothing against "knock-off" guitars.... except that the quality of woods and components can vary widely within any given brand.  Also usually the set-up needs work (as you have already done).
But, having said that... the world is full of highly skilled woodworkers capable of making a very good guitar at a VERY good price!

Goodonya!

Take Care;  Doug

"what is this quintessence of dust?"  - Shakespeare
  • From: Frederick, MD
  • Registered: 2006-12-28
  • Posts: 851

Re: A new Agile LP copy

Amen to that!!

I've been using an Agile Silverburst Les Paul as my main guitar for over2 years now.
It never lets me down and I havent had to change a thing on it besides the strings and lowering the nut and bridge.

Its my dream guitar and I love it. I get compliments on the clean tone of it and the looks all the time.

Dm

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