jhop10
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Agile 2k vs Shadow Pro
I might be coming up on some cash today (hopefully will be selling one of my guitars) I'm not in a big hurry to get another guitar as I will still
have 3 others. But I have been looking at the Agile LP's. I have a Shadow Pro and the specs seem to be pretty similar to the Agile 2k's. Just curious
if I would be able to tell much of a difference between the 2. I know the 2k's are the lower end Agile's, but I am on a tighter budget so I wouldn't
be looking to spend much more than a 2k, but I don't want to spend the extra cash just for a different name on the headstock ya know? I really like
the Shadow Pro, but I've always wanted a blue LP of some sort, but just don't know if it would be worth dishing out the extra cash if it's the same
quality as the shadow pro but just different color and different name. If that makes sense. Any input?
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gmzanatta
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:40 AM |
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How about saving up for one of these: http://www.rondomusic.com/al3100setribalblue.html
It'll give you a different sound, and since you already have a humbucker LP style, this would be interesting.
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jhop10
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:54 AM |
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That's a super nice guitar, but I really don't think I could justify it to the wife to spend that much on one. I really do like the tribal blue
though. I saw the tribal blue of the $225 one, but like I said, I don't know if I want to spend the extra money if it will essentially be the same
guitar but just different color ya know?
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gmzanatta
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:58 AM |
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The AL2K is going to give you much better fit and finish than the Douglas, as well as better hardware. I don't own one, so can't comment in more
detail, but there are plenty of folks around here who do and I'm sure they will chime in soon.
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 09:20 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gmzanatta
The AL2K is going to give you much better fit and finish than the Douglas, as well as better hardware. I don't own one, so can't comment in more
detail, but there are plenty of folks around here who do and I'm sure they will chime in soon. |
I have a Shadow Pro and I have to say that the fit & finish is quite nice. It also has the Grover tuners that I believe are the same as the AL2K.
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jhop10
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 09:27 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mikenelson
| Quote: | Originally posted by gmzanatta
The AL2K is going to give you much better fit and finish than the Douglas, as well as better hardware. I don't own one, so can't comment in more
detail, but there are plenty of folks around here who do and I'm sure they will chime in soon. |
I have a Shadow Pro and I have to say that the fit & finish is quite nice. It also has the Grover tuners that I believe are the same as the AL2K.
Don't sell the Douglas short. |
I agree that the fit and finish of my shadow pro is very nice, with the Grover tuners, set neck and mahogany body it's very nice. I think the only
difference I could tell would be the AL2k is a solid mahogany body whereas the shadow pro has a maple top to it? Or am I mistaken. I'm curious about
the pups too. The shadow pro has upgraded pups and I'm not sure if the AL2k would have higher quality pups or they might be the same. Thanks for the
input guys! Any more input is welcome!
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Agile AL-2500
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Douglas Fulcrum V
Ibanez Gio
Squier Standard Strat
Crate GX-212
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Jeffluke137
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 09:47 AM |
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I have a shadow pro and even though I don't have a 2k I think the douglas is just as good.
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 11:33 AM |
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Since you already have the Shadow Pro, I don't think the AL-2000 would be a revolutionary upgrade (even if it is slightly better).
If you are set on buying a new blue guitar, I'd suggest this one instead:
http://www.rondomusic.com/al2500blueflame.html
Only $15 more than an AL-2000, but this one would actually be a reasonable upgrade on your current guitar.
If you're happy with the Douglas, I'd suggest hanging tight and saving up for an AL-3k.
[Edited on 7-29-10 by mighty_duck]
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Snare227
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| posted on 30-7-2010 at 08:04 AM |
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The 2000 is a nice guitar, but like the guys have said... I don't think it's going to be a night and day upgrade from the guitar you have. I'd store
the money you have and wait and get the 2500 or a 3x00.
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jhop10
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| posted on 30-7-2010 at 08:31 AM |
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Thanks guys! I didn't think it was going to be a very noticeable difference, so I might just save the extra $$ and look at either the 2500 or 3x00 or
maybe something different. Who knows. Thanks for the input!
My Gear:
Agile AL-2500
AXL Badwater SRO
Douglas Fulcrum V
Ibanez Gio
Squier Standard Strat
Crate GX-212
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Snare227
The 2000 is a nice guitar, but like the guys have said... I don't think it's going to be a night and day upgrade from the guitar you have. I'd store
the money you have and wait and get the 2500 or a 3x00. |
What he said...
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