Members jakebreh Posted March 13, 2013 Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 So I've been in the market for a "super-strat" style guitar the past few weeks and I've finally decided that Schecters and LTD's are just not for me. I've since gotten my decision down between Agile and Ibanez...with two Ibanez models that really peak my interest and a really nice looking interceptor on Rondo. My question is what do you think is going to yield the better build quality and playability? I believe the Agile is made in Korea while the Ibanez is made in Indonesia. Here are the guitars that I'm deciding between.http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/u_eg_pa...ies_id=148 http://www.rondomusic.com/septorcustom625flatbk.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted March 13, 2013 Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twisty571 Posted March 13, 2013 Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I have no experience with (Rondo) but I have not had a bad experience with any of the Ibanez I have owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guit-mangler Posted March 13, 2013 Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hmmm, thats actually a tough call. We all know Ibanez delivers quality without breaking the bank too badly, but from the Agile's I have played, I have admit, I am quite impressed with them.. The local Mom & Pop shop has a couple on the rack, a LP and a lower model super strat. For imports, the necks feel great (meaning, the LP felt gibson-ish, and the super strat compared to a Wizard neck).. The pickups are actually decent for what you'd expect out of stock parts..Definitely get a good set up tho, the M&P owner said both Agiles truss rods were actually loose when he got them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jakebreh Posted March 13, 2013 Author Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 There is no doubt in my mind that both these guitars would be super players and both fill the void.Both have EMG's and both are mahogany bodies, 24 fret, 25.5" scale so I guess it comes down to which brand I "trust" more.I can currently get both for $599 but I can get $100 off the Ibanez with a promocode that I have so I could use that extra $100 I save to use for mods in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted March 14, 2013 Members Share Posted March 14, 2013 Man, that is a pretty tough call. The Agile has better specs (tone pros, ebony fb, etc), but the Ibby is cheaper & should hold it's value longer. It is also likely a better-made instrument, despite being Indo. FWIW, I've got an Agile Septor 7-string as well as an Indo-made Ibanez (RG1XXV) and the attention to detail on the RG is light-years above the Agile. Then again, it was also nearly 3x the price of the Agile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedJamaX Posted March 14, 2013 Members Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'd pick the Ibanez... I like the glossy finish and bright white binding, and the unfinished neck is smoother imho.All in all it seems they have very similar construction so they should sound and feel the same... Eb fretboard and different bridges might make a slight difference tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted March 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just to be pedantic, what you're looking it is a Fat Strat, and not a Super Strat. I'm swayed by the ebony board on the Agile, but you'd have to be bullet proof sure, as you'll take a big hit if you have to resell, while the Ibanez will see you lose little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheezit66 Posted March 14, 2013 Members Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ratae Coritanorum wrote: Just to be pedantic, what you're looking it is a Fat Strat, and not a Super Strat. Hmm. I think of a "fat strat" as basically a stock strat with an HB in the bridge. I think of a 'super strat' as a Floyd-equipped strat-inspired guitar with HBs in it. This to be seems neither of those---this is more like a LP/Strat hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted March 15, 2013 Members Share Posted March 15, 2013 Here are the guitars that I'm deciding between.http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/u_eg_pa...ies_id=148 http://www.rondomusic.com/septorcustom625flatbk.html ..................................... o0o ..................................... Ibanez : I like : * the bridge* black chrome hard ware* control layout* build quality (i assume it is 'better') Rondo : I like : * matt finish* up side down head stock* dott-less fret board* the over all body shape . . . with both, i would replace the stock actives with SD Black Outs. YUP, this is gonna be a tough one mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Rover Posted March 15, 2013 Members Share Posted March 15, 2013 I like the looks of the Agile better, but it doesn't say what kind of wood the body is made of. 9.5 lbs. sounds kinda heavy for that kind of guitar. GO to GC and play the Ibanez. If you really like the feel, buy it. If not go for the Agile I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goncalo Crespo Posted March 15, 2013 Members Share Posted March 15, 2013 Can you try before you buy? It will hugely influence your decision. Also, don't forget that you're buying an eventual customer service with the guitar. It counts (for me, at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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