Members kidvybes Posted May 1, 2008 Members Share Posted May 1, 2008 ...I've been looking over P90 options in the $300-400. range and frankly the Dillion (Canada) is Chinese built with no-brand tuners and one P90...the US Dillion, although Korean built, has an Alder body and Maple neck...the Eastwood is Chinese built with a Basswood body and Maple neck with no-brand tuners (my $69. Squier '51 has the Basswood/Maple combination with no-name tuners!)...only the Agile has a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck, Grover tuners and 2 P90's (odd body shape and no wraparound bridge, damn!)...and the Agile is less money...so what's the verdict on this model?...I know some of you guys have 'em...give me the straight talk pleeeze!... http://www.rondomusic.com/ad2300jr.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Grantus Posted May 1, 2008 Members Share Posted May 1, 2008 I love the looks of those Agiles. I've been quasi-gassing for one for awhile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted May 1, 2008 Members Share Posted May 1, 2008 I have the Yellow version. It's an OK guitar. The white one looks nice. I really had to work to get the setup right. It's neck heavy also. Not a problem with me. For the cost, I say hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SPONGEBOB Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 The 2300 is very heavy and has chintzy ceramic P 90's.. The body wood is not very resonant, at leat not on the one I owned.. I had mine all of a week and ditched it... PLEASE do yourself a favor, check out a lightly used PRS Soapbar SE.. Its easily one of the best guitars I have ever owned, and IMHO compares favorably to a US built PRS[i had 4 of them and sold them all.. KEPT the Soapbar SE].. Feather light resonant mahogany body, GOOD Alnico P 90's, a great soft feeling neck.. immaculate fret work,Just an elegant guitar that makes the 2300 look really bad... They go around $375 on ebay.. I got mine for $350, and have seen them used for $299... bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 .. Feather light resonant mahogany body, GOOD Alnico P 90's, a great soft feeling neck.. immaculate fret work,Just an elegant guitar that makes the 2300 look really bad... They go around $375 on ebay.. I got mine for $350, and have seen them used for $299... bob my 2300 isnt heavy and is well balanced and fairly resonant. you might have just got a bad one. the pickup are ok, though they dont really suit my style i find. for the price its a good little guitar. i wish they would make a higher end version of it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted May 2, 2008 Moderators Share Posted May 2, 2008 my 2300 isnt heavy and is well balanced and fairly resonant. you might have just got a bad one. the pickup are ok, though they dont really suit my style i find. for the price its a good little guitar. i wish they would make a higher end version of it though. Shall we talk about Agile's loose use of the term "mahogany"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kidvybes Posted May 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 ...would an Epiphone '57 Reissue LP JR. (with the set neck) be a better bet?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted May 2, 2008 Moderators Share Posted May 2, 2008 ...would an Epiphone '57 Reissue LP JR. (with the set neck) be a better bet?... No. I'd say ignore any wood names and buy that Agile, then see how you like the pickups. If they don't speak to you, speak to Bryan at BG. That's probably the only Agile I won't slag to {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAXANDALL Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 I feel a disturbance in the force Luke. Go here to listen to the wonder of the AD-2300 Nat Jr. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6424182 (heavy breathing sounds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joe Bones Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 Consider getting one of these Epiphone Juniors used. They go for $100 to $150.Stock these are not bad at all, and you have money for neat upgrades like a better bridge or a Lollar P-90, and you've got a screamer for about the same price as the Agile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 Shall we talk about Agile's loose use of the term "mahogany"? hey! they top on that agile is real mahogany! the back, {censored} if i know overall though its a sweet little guitar, and as mentioned, pickups can be swapped if they dont suit ones style. a note on the shape in case someones curious... its basically identical bodyshape wise to the gibson DC juniors of old. all theyve done is mess with the horns a bit. so if youve played a real one and found it comfy (or uncomfy) this one will be much the same. theres also a nice tummy cut on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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