Members Chordchunker Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Which do you prefer and why? I`m mainly interested in Teles as I`m getting to old to heft a LP all night..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanderoo222 Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 I'm have a interest in this also. I'm looking to get a tele style copy soon. Agile or xaviere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IBDBB Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 I have played far more Agiles than Xavieres, but Agiles far surpass the Xavieres in the ones I have played. Agile and Xaviere have good electronics and pickups, but playability hands down goes to Agile.I own 2 Xavieres and >2 Agiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Agiles (for the most part) tend to be quite a bit pricier than Xavieres, so I wonder if Xaviere/SX would be a more apt comparison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NHLfan2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Agiles (for the most part) tend to be quite a bit pricier than Xavieres, so I wonder if Xaviere/SX would be a more apt comparison... That's kinda what I was thinking...though most SX's are less than most Xaviers so it'd be more like a middle ground I dunno...I'm just babbling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 I still think you kids are in such a great time to be a guitarist. It used to be that you either had the choice of a "name" instrument for large $$ or a total piece of crap for money that was still pretty significant. It really is a golden age for guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuelish Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 I still think you kids are in such a great time to be a guitarist. It used to be that you either had the choice of a "name" instrument for large $$ or a total piece of crap for money that was still pretty significant. It really is a golden age for guitars! Truly!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 I've owned a couple of Agiles (AL-2000 and AL-3000M). I currently have one of th Xaviere offsets (Jazzmaster) and one of the teles. Not an apples-apples comparison, but I've found the overall quality and playability of the Xavieres to be at least as good as the Agiles. With the LP stye guitars there are advantages/disadvantages on both sides, with the Xavieres falling somewhere between the 2000 and 3000 lines. For instance the Xs have a full 3/4" maple top, and you don't get that on an Agile until you get into the 3000Ms. Electronics are good in both. Also in the good value category, don't overlook brands like Jay Turser. When I was "thinning my herd" I kept one LP-style (non-Gibson) guitar, and chose my Turser JT-200 (with Gibson 490 pups) over either of the Agiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Agiles (for the most part) tend to be quite a bit pricier than Xavieres, so I wonder if Xaviere/SX would be a more apt comparison... In that comparison I would give the clear winner to Xaviere... I've had both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pathofspirit Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 I still think you kids are in such a great time to be a guitarist. It used to be that you either had the choice of a "name" instrument for large $$ or a total piece of crap for money that was still pretty significant. It really is a golden age for guitars! You speak the truth. When I started you either had Gibson, Fender, and Gretsch or no-name Japanese guitars with necks like baseball bats, weird shapes, and cheap electronics. The only real "mid" level for us was Univox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarboy48 Posted August 17, 2010 Members Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yeah, I've been looking into this exact same question as well. I just can't decide between an agile and a xaviere guitar! I've had people tell me that agile is way better, but I've also had people say xaviere is better. Is it true xaviere suffers from more body/neck issues than agile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lump Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've had good luck with both, though never had a tele for either. Psssst, I think you should try this. http://store.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-XV-585-Chambered-Carved-Mahogany-Solidbody-Alnico-GFS-Pickups_c_223.html Check the weight. 6.2lbs. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've had an Xaviere tele, a couple MIM teles, and a CIJ tele. I would bet that the Agile would be better than the Xaviere. For a little more, be sure to give the Squier Classic Vibe tele a go, too. Otherwise, I'd look for a used MIM or CIJ/MIJ Fender for around $300. It's a buyers market right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted August 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've had an Xaviere tele, a couple MIM teles, and a CIJ tele.I would bet that the Agile would be better than the Xaviere.For a little more, be sure to give the Squier Classic Vibe tele a go, too.Otherwise, I'd look for a used MIM or CIJ/MIJ Fender for around $300. It's a buyers market right now. I have a MIM Tele just need a backup.. Squire CV`s are great guitars!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thunder100 Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I was a "STRAT only guy"-->After several unsuccessful Tele try's years ago and after an Agile/2 years ago I came to this http://store.guitarfetish.com/XV-835-Flamed-maple-single-cutaway-Amberburst-Maple-Fingerboard_p_1161.html So now I am in love with Tele too will never sell it and went meanwhile to this and this But always come back to the Xavier as well So my take is Xavier,but not the cheapest Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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