The Official Agile ERG Thread

[space frog]

waiting for a 9 string semi custom... god... that is tempting

 

[Explorer]

Anyways, what are your specs so far for the semi custom 9?

The specs will be the same as what has worked for me so far, but adding one more string:

25.5" scale length
Ebony fretboard
Neck through
Natural finish
Active pickups

I figure, if the actives are up to EMG snuff, I can slap a pair of wider EMG bass pickups in. I started a thread asking about their suitability a while ago, with this possible upgrade route in mind.

I've been very happy working at 25.5", and three of my four 8-strings are 25.5". I've been working bass guitar a bit more, and am now open to the idea of having a low B0 beneath my low E1. I've gone that low before when I had two eight strings tuned in full fifths, but ultimately came back to low E tuning (E1-A1-D2-G2-C3-F3-A3-D4) because it preserved the chord shapes and habits I've spent more than 30 years learning. Since one of the full-fifth guitars was 25.5", and had a working Bb0, going a half-step higher to B0 shouldn't be a problem.

 

[space frog]

do you think 25.5-27" multiscale would be possible for a semi custom order?

 

[VILARIKA]

The specs will be the same as what has worked for me so far, but adding one more string:

25.5" scale length
Ebony fretboard
Neck through
Natural finish
Active pickups

I figure, if the actives are up to EMG snuff, I can slap a pair of wider EMG bass pickups in. I started a thread asking about their suitability a while ago, with this possible upgrade route in mind.

I've been very happy working at 25.5", and three of my four 8-strings are 25.5". I've been working bass guitar a bit more, and am now open to the idea of having a low B0 beneath my low E1. I've gone that low before when I had two eight strings tuned in full fifths, but ultimately came back to low E tuning (E1-A1-D2-G2-C3-F3-A3-D4) because it preserved the chord shapes and habits I've spent more than 30 years learning. Since one of the full-fifth guitars was 25.5", and had a working Bb0, going a half-step higher to B0 shouldn't be a problem.

Simplicity towards specs. Always works, never fails! And I find more people going towards shorter scales lately with ERG customs... It seems like the odd thing to do on an ERG imo, but I find it more comfortable and better sounding. Interesting tuning also, it's like incorporating the old with the new!

 

[Explorer]

I was thinking about the longer scale lengths, and about how I use instruments of that sort, and I think I'm going to investigate the difference in string spacing between my now fallow Intrepid Pro 828 and my four-string 34" fretless bass. I love fretless, and only use it as a bass, but I've been doing a lot more with my fretless Agile LP 6-string.

If the string spacing can come close to the basses I find specifically usable for bass technique, I might convert the 828 to an 8-string ERB, simultaneously having the frets removed and the fret slots filled. Hmm... I'd also have to go for a more bass-oriented preamp, but I think Artec sells something with stacked knobs which I can drop in, using only the three existing holes... or not, since they don't have a stacked volume/blend pot. I'd need a mids knob to control the "mwah" of the fretless.

I was thinking of selling this, but if it costs less than $200 to do, that could be well worth it....

 

[sh4z]

Do you guys think rondomusic will make a 28.x" scale production agile 7 string?

Considering they have made them in 30" before... not sure why there isn't some 28.8" / 28.6"? already!

 

[WesleyG]

So I am just now starting to take interest into these 8 strings (and am also new to this site, hello all!) I'm all self taught so, I guess I'll just see how it goes. Agile definitely seems to be the way to go, I'm just not looking to drop a heck of a lot. The only thing that is deterring me from the lower end models is the bolt on neck. For a guitar of this size I would think that the bolt on neck might affect sustain or something along those lines, plus I just like the way set/thru necks look. Any feedback?

 

[Bigfan]

For a guitar of this size I would think that the bolt on neck might affect sustain Any feedback?

Depends on how many days you want it to sustain. I can assure you sustain won't be an issue, as long as you're not a member of Sunn O))).

 

[somniumaeternum]

hey guys.. I'm really thinking my current "dream" guitar is the agile pendulum pro dual. I'm wondering, have there been any made in the Ocrean burst color??

I basically just want to know if I could actually potentially find one used or trade or if I'm better off just convincing rondo to make me a custom one. I know the pendulum pro duals now appear to not be availble any more.

This color is just pure hotness:
Agile Septor 827 RN Ocrean Burst at RondoMusic.com

 

[vampiregenocide]

Is that supposed to be ocean burst?

 

[JamesM]

Typo.


No, the only Pendulums I've seen are Natural, black and quilted red maple.

 

[Guamskyy]

 

[JamesM]

It's not that funny. That typo has been popping up on Rondo for about two years now.

 

[somniumaeternum]

Good to know actually.. cause at first I thought it was a typo and when I re-read it I figured what the hell.. they can name it whatever they want. (Side note: Fixed the title at least)

Thanks for the color confirmation Armada. Now I won't have to look for one

 

[Rotten Deadite]

Typo.

Crazy-ass people all cuba divin' in the middle of the damn okean. You ain't never gonna catch me cuba divin' in the damn middle of the damn okean.

I been norkelin', though. 'Yall ever been norkelin'?

 

[MannyMoonjava]

Just got my Agile Interceptor Pro! Very easy to play, soft and smooth neck!
I cant complain about the EMG 808 pickups..
Very thick and spicy sound on clean. ;P

But with my Line 6 on red Metal the Bb and F string is a little muddy in the sound, all the other strings; Perfect.

 

[Infamous Impact]

Crazy-ass people all cuba divin' in the middle of the damn okean. You ain't never gonna catch me cuba divin' in the damn middle of the damn okean.

I been norkelin', though. 'Yall ever been norkelin'?

I saw that a while ago, don't remember who it was...
Anyways, DAT FINISH!

 

[space frog]

Just got my Agile Interceptor Pro! Very easy to play, soft and smooth neck!
I cant complain about the EMG 808 pickups..
Very thick and spicy sound on clean. ;P

But with my Line 6 on red Metal the Bb and F string is a little muddy in the sound, all the other strings; Perfect.

you might wanna check if their intonation is set properly. It's a common bug with the Kahler iirc.

 

[Guamskyy]

Once Kurt opens up the custom shop again, I want my next 8 string to be exactly like this, just left handed :

Agile Septor 828 RN Tribal Red at RondoMusic.com

Dat finish and headstock

 

[ma5h]

Hi guys, just bought a used Interceptor 827. Specs: exactly same as the website except Schaller locking tuners, missing nut locks. the previous owner is a guitar-tech in training, so this thing is pretty well taken care of. It shows signs of use; however it feels like its at that point where a guitar is broken in enough to be comfortable but not too old. I m liking it so far.
The neck is a bit chunkier than Ibanez necks in general, but nothing significant. the body is (according to Rondo) "light" mahogany, which is funny because it weighs as much as a medium sized dog or child...or my legs.
the bridge, is an unnecessary and useless thing (for me). I m not a a big term user; therefore having a complicated bridge is pointless. Its currently locked and will hopefully stay that way forever.
The pickups - I must say, the Cepheus' sound great and as Dendroaspis stated in his Agile/Ibanez comparison/review, it looks and sounds a lot like an M8. I have a set of Dimarzio D-activator 8s at home and have been considering putting them in; however having played the Cepheus', I m having second tought....maybe just the bridge?...anyway, I m attaching some early pics, will most more once pickup change has been completed. I will also try to post clips with both Cepheus and D-activators. until then, happy djent/chug.