Can't decide Agile Interceptor vs. Agile Hornet

[coldm51]

I can't decide whether to buy either the Agile Interceptor Pro 25 or the Agile Hornet Pro 725. Im stuck here Both are awesome looking guitars and come with EMGs so im set with the pickups. They both cost the same on Rondomusic.com. I play metal like Nevermore, Meshuggah, and Necrophagist. But I also play alot of hard and plain rock. Just jamming stuff like AIC and Thin Lizzy. I need your help in deciding which 7 string guitar to get. I love v shapes, but I also love neck-thru bodys. HELP!

Here are the specs for the Interceptor Pro 25:
Real Quilted Maple top and double cutaway light mahoganny arch top body
Mahogany Body
25.5" scale 5 piece maple neck-thu body construction
USA Made EMG 707 Pickups
Ebony fretboard with no markers. Position markers are located on the side of the neck.
24 Extra Jumbo 2.9mm frets and a 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play </B>
Grover Die Cast tuners
Floating Trem Licensed by Floyd Rose
Grover Die Cast tuners
Volume & tone controls
Reverse Headstock
Width of the neck at the nut: 1 7/8"; at the 22st fret: 2 3/16"
String Gauge: 009, 011, 016, 024, 032, 042 and 056
Uniform Neck Profile - For ultra fast playing - 21.5mm at the frest fret and 22mm at the 12th fret.
Overall length, including the strap button: 41";
Actual Weight is only 8.5 lbs


And here are the specs for the Hornet Pro 725:
Designed based on specs requested by our customers
Double cutaway light weight Mahogany flat top body
USA Made EMG 707 Pickups
Hardshell Case Included
25.5" scale 1 piece maple set neck
Ebony fret board with no markers. Position markers are located on the side of the neck.
24 Extra Jumbo 2.9mm frets and a 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play
Grover Die Cast tuners
Reverse Headstock
Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolo
Width of the neck at the nut: 1 7/8"; at the 22st fret: 2 3/16"
Uniform Neck Profile - For ultra fast playing - 21.5mm at the frest fret and 22mm at the 12th fret.
Thickness of neck at the first fret approx 11/16"
Overall length, including the strap button: 40"; Scale length: 25.5"
Actual Weight is only 7 lbs

 

[keeper006]

I vote for the Interceptor. As an old guy, I can tell you you'll use that body shape when you get older. I sold both my Vs when I stopped gigging.

 

[coldm51]

Thank you for your advice. Kinda gives me an idea.

 

[haffner1]

I actually find Vs easier to play than strat shaped bodies as I am getting older. I have fewer problems with the arthritis in my left hand as I play up the neck because I can always keep the neck in the optimal position and my wrist doesn't have to make a sharp angle.

 

[Thin_Ice_77]

^^ Very helpful post there.

If I were you, get the Hornet, one of the main reasons being that not many people have bought one here, it's a little different.

 

[Rick]

Oh noes. You better not get Rick in here. Comparing an Agile to another Agile, he'll be like

Hi.

Yeah, I love both of them but I'll give a slight edge to the Interceptor.

 

[Valserp]

I am debating the same thing myself, being the V lover that I am.
Ultimately I hope to own both at some point. Right now I chose to go with the Interceptor, because of the apperance - I'm planning on using it in a softer band with a girl singer and it wouldn't look right to go all out Machine-Head freak-out on stage with her...(and yes - V shapes get me there automatically)

 

[Bumskull]

I'd go interceptor mainly because of the body. i've never been comfortable with V's. Even standing up i don't like them because to play solos I do the a petrucci-style put leg on top of amplifier. Plus the neck thru realy makes a difference. I just got my interceptor yestaerday and I am LOVING the neck not just cuz of the sustain but also cuz it makes reaching those high frets a lot easier.

 

[st2012]

I'd give the edge to the Hornet (Obviously) but honestly, you can't go wrong with either one.