Members IRG Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm looking at adding another guitar to the arsenal for 2013, Happy New Year btw. I have currently, a CS Fender Tele, a Mascis Jazzmaster, Gibson SG and an LP. I want something a bit more shreddery like, for the heavies, but still acceptable for cleans. I use a fair amount of fuzz/distortion. Amps are an AC15c1, and a DRRI coming soon, in stereo.I want something with EMG's I think. So these two models appeal to me for slightly different reasons. The PRS is more of a modern take on the LP, 25" scale, love the plain ebony board, like the color better, I know the build quality on PRS models are very good. Traditional mahogany body with a maple cap. Only 1 vol/tone control.The Agile is a bit more like a traditional LP, same scale, 2 vol/2 tone controls, but also has the same EMG (81/85) in it.I can't try out either before buying. I might consider others, but prefer the LP style/feel. Thoughts on either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 For me.......The PRS is a no brainer. Althought Agile's are good guitars, I think the PRS SE series are excellent guitars. And the re-sale in the PRS is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 For me.......The PRS is a no brainer. Althought Agile's are good guitars, I think the PRS SE series are excellent guitars. And the re-sale in the PRS is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by revans513 For me.......The PRS is a no brainer. Althought Agile's are good guitars, I think the PRS SE series are excellent guitars. And the re-sale in the PRS is better. Thanks, sort of what I'm leaning towards as well. I have an Agile Harm1 now too, forgot to mention that. It might get sold though to help fund this purchase, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by revans513 For me.......The PRS is a no brainer. Althought Agile's are good guitars, I think the PRS SE series are excellent guitars. And the re-sale in the PRS is better. Thanks, sort of what I'm leaning towards as well. I have an Agile Harm1 now too, forgot to mention that. It might get sold though to help fund this purchase, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I've had a couple Agile's I have no complaints but my PRS SE's are just better guitars IMHO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I've had a couple Agile's I have no complaints but my PRS SE's are just better guitars IMHO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 PRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 PRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Ironic that they would call a Korean-made guitar "Cantonese"I voted PRS...Agiles are great but PRS SE's are better...plus, (while it's usually the final consideration) I always think about the resale value when faced with choices in a guitar purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Ironic that they would call a Korean-made guitar "Cantonese"I voted PRS...Agiles are great but PRS SE's are better...plus, (while it's usually the final consideration) I always think about the resale value when faced with choices in a guitar purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Looks like the PRS then. Is there any one place that's better for ordering this model? Seems a bit harder to find, also it's at the higher end of the price spectrum for their SE line (over $800 without discounts). I see one on ebay for $600, but that's always a gamble. I'd rather spend a bit more from a good ship. Is Wilcutt guitar shop in Kentucky respected? nice pic they provide too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Looks like the PRS then. Is there any one place that's better for ordering this model? Seems a bit harder to find, also it's at the higher end of the price spectrum for their SE line (over $800 without discounts). I see one on ebay for $600, but that's always a gamble. I'd rather spend a bit more from a good ship. Is Wilcutt guitar shop in Kentucky respected? nice pic they provide too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was looking at that PRS Cantonese just yesterday. Being a new model its harder to find and slightly inflated in price. You should be able to get in for $600ish, which I would pay. Let us know what you think when you eventually and if you get it. Good luck, billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was looking at that PRS Cantonese just yesterday. Being a new model its harder to find and slightly inflated in price. You should be able to get in for $600ish, which I would pay. Let us know what you think when you eventually and if you get it. Good luck, billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petersenb9 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 The PRS Catanese is awesome. Plain and Simple. I would go for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petersenb9 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 The PRS Catanese is awesome. Plain and Simple. I would go for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I guess I will have to vote for the Agile. I have not played the "Cantanese" but I have played a couple PRS SE's, including the SE 245, and I did not think they were all that. They were nice import SC's - but there are a lot of those now. Including Corts. My 2 cents. Resale might be a bit lower on the Agile - but they are well liked here at HCEG. Take a look at this if you don't want bindings...http://acapella.harmony-central.com/...42-has-arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I guess I will have to vote for the Agile. I have not played the "Cantanese" but I have played a couple PRS SE's, including the SE 245, and I did not think they were all that. They were nice import SC's - but there are a lot of those now. Including Corts. My 2 cents. Resale might be a bit lower on the Agile - but they are well liked here at HCEG. Take a look at this if you don't want bindings...http://acapella.harmony-central.com/...42-has-arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I love PRS guitars but hate their necks. If that is not an issue with you, take the PRS by all means. However, the Agile, especially the 3000 series are very nice guitars too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by IRG Looks like the PRS then. Is there any one place that's better for ordering this model? Seems a bit harder to find, also it's at the higher end of the price spectrum for their SE line (over $800 without discounts). I see one on ebay for $600, but that's always a gamble. I'd rather spend a bit more from a good ship. Is Wilcutt guitar shop in Kentucky respected? nice pic they provide too: That looks nice.Bout time they dropped the stupid Graphic on the Body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I personally would take an EC1000 over both those choices...probably because I've been gassing for one lately. I'm just not a fan of the PRS wide/fat necks and Agile's can be hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by 3volved I personally would take an EC1000 over both those choices...probably because I've been gassing for one lately. I'm just not a fan of the PRS wide/fat necks and Agile's can be hit or miss. That's not a bad call, bit of bling, smaller neck and shorter scale in comparison. I'd personally still take the PRS, looks classier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by billybilly That's not a bad call, bit of bling, smaller neck and shorter scale in comparison. I'd personally still take the PRS, looks classier. They can be had without the gaudy binding as well: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 To answer your question, Wilcutt is a very well respected dealer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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