For sub £500 I think he's gonna have to let go of the Korina
I was hoping I wouldn't have to when I saw how cheap the Epiphones were, but yeah, most other things made from Korina are sky-high in the price so I think I may have to let go if I can find something else with a suitable dollop of those beautiful, beautiful mids.
I have heard Schecters do nice 7's. Anyone have opinions on those. But that Agile does look rather tasty. not sure about the Maple fretboard though.