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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Sifu Ben on September 18, 2008, 10:06:59 PM

Title: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on September 18, 2008, 10:06:59 PM
You've gotta love Agile's commitment to specialty guitars. I'm not an 8 string fan, but this looks seriously tasty for one, and check out the price!
http://www.rondomusic.com/intrepidpro8.html
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: WezV on September 18, 2008, 10:29:26 PM
good price!! the bridge alone is over $100  - EMG is about that too
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: il˙ti on September 18, 2008, 10:31:37 PM
It's all the rage at sevenstring.org. Lots and lots of horror stories about this one though.
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: noodleplugerine on September 18, 2008, 11:06:51 PM
I'm on the verge of ordering a Pro in Ocean Burst.

And ilyti, the issues are only on the pro model, the standard is flawless, and the issues are purely cosmetic issues, like mismatched walnut laminates, or typical prototype issues, bridge should be 2mm further back etc.
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: il˙ti on September 18, 2008, 11:22:04 PM
^Oh I know, that's why I'd rather save a few pennies and get a standard on this one actually. I've heard nothing bad about the playability of these things.
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Philosoful on September 19, 2008, 09:12:07 AM
Loooks quite awesome indeed! But that price worries me...
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on September 19, 2008, 09:15:11 AM
I am as we speak noodling on my $599 Agile Septor 27 7 string, and it is wonderful  8)
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: MrBump on September 19, 2008, 09:24:26 AM
Very cheap.  But then you would need the money for additional finger surgery.
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Spitfire on September 19, 2008, 11:27:46 AM
do rondo ship to the UK?? how can we get hold of them? the B&W checked double neck tele is something ive been lusting after... SKA TELE!!! maybe the single neck one will do.
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on September 19, 2008, 11:31:50 AM
Yeah, they ship to the UK for about $80. Just navigate from the link.
Here's some videos of the intrepid in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKepdbvjQP0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8SDTsNMCX8&feature=related
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on September 19, 2008, 11:50:41 AM
OK, you can't navigate from that link :(
www.rondomusic.com
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Spitfire on September 19, 2008, 03:04:40 PM
right then, im either gonna get one of these beasts...(and have the possibility of replacing the neck with a warmouth one)

(http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/tc630check1.jpg)

Or this if im feeling rich (but the headstocks look wong)

(http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/tc630doublechecker1.jpg)

or a 12 string Les Paul

(http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/al2500122ts1.jpg)

Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Roobubba on September 19, 2008, 03:45:02 PM
Go for the 12-string! Then you won't look like a total ****er :)

Hope this helps,

Roo
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: il˙ti on September 19, 2008, 04:56:18 PM
Yeah, they ship to the UK for about $80. Just navigate from the link.
Here's some videos of the intrepid in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKepdbvjQP0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8SDTsNMCX8&feature=related
And here's the same guy playing some Mercenary. It's the stock passive pickup and it sounds surprisingly decent I think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8SDTsNMCX8&NR=1
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: HairyChris on September 22, 2008, 01:32:41 PM
I'm on the verge of ordering a Pro in Ocean Burst.

And ilyti, the issues are only on the pro model, the standard is flawless, and the issues are purely cosmetic issues, like mismatched walnut laminates, or typical prototype issues, bridge should be 2mm further back etc.

Ordered one, same finish, last week. Not sure about the 808 and I'm assuming that they get the prototype glitches sorted out. 250 quid now, 200ish later, plus whatever VAT gets added. Bargain!
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Oli on September 22, 2008, 09:13:42 PM
I'm on the verge of ordering a Pro in Ocean Burst.

And ilyti, the issues are only on the pro model, the standard is flawless, and the issues are purely cosmetic issues, like mismatched walnut laminates, or typical prototype issues, bridge should be 2mm further back etc.

Looked like there was a problem with the truss rods too- slightly concerning, but still, at that price, they're still good value :)
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: noodleplugerine on September 22, 2008, 11:18:13 PM
I'm on the verge of ordering a Pro in Ocean Burst.

And ilyti, the issues are only on the pro model, the standard is flawless, and the issues are purely cosmetic issues, like mismatched walnut laminates, or typical prototype issues, bridge should be 2mm further back etc.

Looked like there was a problem with the truss rods too- slightly concerning, but still, at that price, they're still good value :)

They were just slightly off center, still functioned fine, and not even an aesthetic problem while the cover's in place.
Title: Re: Agile 8 string!!!
Post by: Transcend on September 23, 2008, 09:48:56 AM
right then, im either gonna get one of these beasts...(and have the possibility of replacing the neck with a warmouth one)

(http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/tc630check1.jpg)

Or this if im feeling rich (but the headstocks look wong)

(http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/tc630doublechecker1.jpg)

or a 12 string Les Paul

(http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/al2500122ts1.jpg)



the agile necks are actually really good dave.