The Official Agile ERG Thread

[tbar]

I own an agile intrepid 828 with passive pickups in it and an ibanez rg 2228 with emg 808s in it, i totally favour the ibanez its way more comfortable to play, the agile scale length is way to big and hinders my playing, my agile has a 28 inch scale as opposed to my ibanez rg that has
a 27 inch scale, the 27 inch scale with the ibanez neck is what i favour.

the agile...





the ibanez ...

 

[XEN]

If scale length is the only issue there are 27" Agiles.
I liked the Ibanez immensely too. Adjusting to the scale length was a breeze, the tone was almost perfect, and it felt like I was playing a quality instrument. However, i've been playing the 28.625" scale for quite a while with my Dolan customized Ibanez 7420, so when I got the Agile it didn't require any adjustment at all.
Also, considering the price difference between the two, the Agile becomes a no-brainer.

 

[xmetalhead69]

dude, I just put some blackouts in my RGA8 and now it sounds awesome

 

[JamesM]

^This equals more cost.

 

[tbar]

id really like to check out a gurealla 8 string, good canadian made metal shredders.

Guerilla Guitars

 

[Hypothermia]

Is it just me or is the paint/finish on the septors extremely fragile? I've already got 2 chips of paint flying of for simply bumping it lightly into a chair.

 

[XEN]

For the price of a Guerilla you could get 3 Agiles.

 

[MTech]

I had the same exact problem. The strings that come stock on them are NOT what they say they are. I use .09-.059 on my 7 strings, and the .069 was visably THICKER than the 8th string on my Agile 8.

It's not thicker, d'addario just uses larger wrap wire so it creates that illusion.

 

[Phlegethon]

id really like to check out a gurealla 8 string, good canadian made metal shredders.

Guerilla Guitars

you mean there's a canadian guitar company that DOESN'T try to reproduce nothing but 59 les pauls, 54 strats, and the like? to be honest .. I'm a little disbelieving and wondering if they'll try to sneak a semi hollow 6 into your possession if you try to buy that eight. although it's certainly a great thing. having more variety is better, especially when it comes to ERG territory

 

[zeaoth]

I forgot to mention that I do have an RGA8. Just hate the sound/muddy actives that comes out of it. I'll try out a few things def like the BK coldsweats. Do the the bk's fit in EMG covers? Does that alter the tone in any way( being in emg covers)?

Thanks guys.

 

[Fionn]

blackouts? straight swap! apparently sick!

 

[chucknorrishred]

i wouldn't mind getting the hornet 8 with a pick up swap

 

[troyguitar]

You want similar to RGA8 but with passive pickups, I give you this:

Agile Septor 827 RN Black Quilt at RondoMusic.com

 

[Galius]

Heres a real steal
Agile Interceptor 828 RN Nat Satin B Stock at RondoMusic.com

 

[chucknorrishred]

didnt see that one there

its def a steal

 

[blackzar84]

Santuzzo, in a week i'll be in Amsterdam.
Can you tell me the exact amount of taxes in % for Netherlands??? Not only the VAT!!!
And would also like to know a couple of things more:

1 - Which amp u suggest to use with these guitars?
2 - Are really these guitars long scale (28.6) ones ??? Cos they seems to be smaller...

 

[Koshchei]

Looking for a Agile that is comparable to a RGA8 minus the muddy pups. Need some recommendations. Looking for a djenty sound i.e. Meshuggah, Tesseract, Vildhjarta. More of a rhythm player (the one string master F# clarity ). Please no actives!

Got a POD 2 and UX1.

Budget 750. HELP!

Why get an 8, if you really only need a low F#? Get a bari 6, which will save you a bundle on strings and not ruin your back.

 

[clintsal]

I have spent much time reading on the different characteristics between the two woods, and I am still trying to decide which one would be better for me. Either way I will choose the rosewood board, I like the feel of it best.

I have decided (subject to change, as always) that I want to go with the following pickup configuration:

BKP Aftermath bridge for the heavy heavies
BKP Warpig neck for darker jazz, thick lead (I do not [read:cannot] play high register shred-style leads)
Graphtech piezo-loaded hipshot saddles for clean, bright chording

Given my chosen pickup configuration (particularly the Warpig neck and Piezo system), which body wood would you choose, and why?

I am leaning towards the Ash, so that the Warpig balances it out, but I am unsure about the interaction between ash and the piezo or Aftermath. Anyone have experience?

 

[JamesM]

I've heard bad things about a Warpig in ash, but fantastic things about a Warpig in Mahogany. I myself prefer Ash.

 

[wannabguitarist]

Why are you choosing the pickups before you decide on the body wood? Shouldn't you choose the wood first then make up your mind on the pickups?