Agile Septor Pro - Opinion?

[Mullet]

Hi All,

My first post on here so a huge "hello" to all. I'm looking for some advice on a reasonably priced 7 string axe. I'm used to playing well spec'd 6 string guitars and have recently sold on an ESP M-II.

I've been looking at Agile guitars. In particular this one: Agile Septor Pro 725 EB EMG Nat Ash - RondoMusic.com

Are they any good? Does anyone on here have this model?

I'm a total newbie on 7s so all advice would be very much appreciated. Some thoughts on EMG 707s Vs Blackout Phase IIs would be helpful too.

Thanks all.

 

[BIG ND SWEATY]

they're good guitars for the money but since you're in the UK id suggest trying to find a used one because if you order from the states you wont be protected by the warranty, which means if you get a bad one you're stuck with it.

 

[GizmoJunior]

A lot of people really like them though I don't actually own an Agile. You'd be able to find a lot of information in the ERG section. Also because your outside of the United States it wouldn't really be worth buying one new. If you get a lemon you're out of luck. Search the used market or you could look into some other companies that carry nice sevens, a few would be ESP, Jackson, Ibanez, or Schecter.

 

[Wilberforce]

I use to own the Septor Pro 727.

CONS
-The finish on mine was a little thin resulting in easy chipping of the paint but you should probably be fine with a natural finish.
-The combination of the reverse head stock (I love the look of reverse head stocks btw) and the string through body/TOM bridge makes for quite a bit of excess string noise, at least it did with my 727.

Other than that I can't think of any other flaws.

The neck is going to be a little bit thicker than the ESP M-II.

Pickups
-My Agile came with active Cepheus pickus. They're ok but not the best, the 707's will sound a lot better.

EMG vs Seymour Duncan, the great debate
-There are differences, sure, but its not as night and day as some people make it out to be. I prefer the Blackout Phase II, that's what I replaced the Ceypheus bridge pickup with and it murdered it. I feel like there is slightly more clarity and bite to a Blackout compared to 707's but they are still good pickups. To me it sounds like the 707's have a little more low end. It really depends what kind of sound you're after.

 

[JohnnyClaiborne]

I started off with a Schecter Damien Elite 7. Lots of people don't care for them but I like mine because the Damien series has a slimmer neck and it's very well built for the price. You get EMG actives and a really nice looking finish without loads of inlays like the Hellraisers. They may not be the best 7 string guitars ever but they are consistent and they play well, and you can find a used one for around $350