To whom it may concern,
I wanted to write a message regarding my recent purchase. Now, I had only seen a couple of Agile guitars before and only played one briefly but was thoroughly impressed by it. I also had seen almost exclusively positive reviews online about these instruments, so I figured it was worth the chance to buy it online, as I normally don’t like to purchase guitars without being able to play them first. I placed the order on a friday afternoon (the week before Christmas). Surprisingly, the guitar was on my doorstep Monday morning! So, excellent job on the customer service! Now, for the guitar itself. The guitar came out of the box set up perfectly. It was tuned exactly 1/2 step down, action was perfect and the fit and finish is flawless. The only remotely negative thing I have to say about it is the pick guard is cut pretty rough and looks cheap and the knobs on this model make it hard to pull up the push/pull pots, I would suggest a different style in the future. However, if you’re going to cut costs on something I’m glad you did it there as those are simple to replace, so I’m ok with it. Aside from that, the finish is beautiful. Feel is amazing and it plays like a dream. I currently own about a dozen guitars. I have several different brands of this same single cut style, including the “original” that everyone else is inspired by. It is my #1 go to guitar and my pride and joy. As much as it pains me to admit it, the Agile 3100, at less than a quarter of the price, is a far better instrument. It's lighter, without feeling too light and cheap. The neck is super comfortable and the compound radius is fantastic. The pickups are great and the coil tap feature is actually useful as opposed to a gimmick like on some other brands. Most importantly to me however is the sustain. The build quality and components used give this guitar an incredible amount of sustain, the most of any guitar I’ve ever owned or played. It’s ridiculous. It just holds notes seemingly indefinitely! I have spent hours playing my AL3100 the past few days and just fall more in love with it every day. I’m amazed that you are able to provide a superb instrument like this at a price point that makes them attainable for the average consumer. Well done! I will absolutely be adding more Agile guitars to my collection in the future.
Thank you,
Bud
Albion, PA
Hi Kurt, I have purchased a few guitars from you and have sent a few customers your way because I like your product and service. Recently I advised a friend (Fred Lennon) who was hell bent on a Les Paul to check out your stuff. I told him to make sure to get one with a maple cap which he did. You really took great care helping him and he has a permanent smile on his face and feels all his expectations were far and away exceeded with the purchase of the AL 3100M. His was light and resonant and played like a dream. Your ear must be tuned to the desires of your customers and it's nice to see how quickly you develop different product to fit their specific needs. You've got a good name out here, a lot of very happy customers and a positive buzz on the web. I'm sure it's because of your hard work, focus on fit and finish and ever evolving models which is the secret to Rondo's success. Congrats on another job well done!
Jerry Donnelly
Hi! My new Agile3100M has been in my hands two days now. It arrived with no injuries whatsoever. In fact, I cant find even the slightest little defect in the instrument at all. I love the way it looks, feels and sings and I just don't think I could have made a wiser choice. Thanks so much for your part in providing the opportunity for me to own it. Puts epiphones to shame and is a better instrument overall, in my humble opinion, than the 1980 les paul custom Gibson it replaces. Great work, guys, good luck in the future.
sincerely,
Domas Kobleur
Baton Rouge, La.
Rondo, I've been playing guitar now for 50 years and have owned a lot of guitars in that time. I've been playing a Fender Special Edition Tele HH now for about 5 years and wanted to try a Les Paul style guitar. I have never been fond of the LP style guitars in the past but felt that I probably never gave them a fair try. Not knowing whether or not I could 'bond' with a LP style guitar, I really couldn't see spending a lot of money to try one. I did my research, read a lot of reviews/comments on guitar forums and found Rondo Music/Agile.
I am simply amazed by my new guitar. Came to me set up very well and I only had to do minor 'tweeking to suit' to make this guitar play exactly the way I wanted it to. Beautiful resonance and sustain. I looked this guitar over CLOSELY with a very critical eye and can find no faults. When I purchased the guitar I thought that perhaps I might have to change the pickups, which I've done on a lot of my guitars but NO, the stock pickups in this axe will stay! . That is a first for me!
I am so impressed that I'm confident that I will be talking to you about a 'custom made' guitar in the near future!
Thank you so much for the great product and excellent customer service!
Mike
Kurt, I have been playing guitar since 1972, have owned quite a few during those years, and I currently own 15. I've had one LP which I never could quite bond with but I believe this Agile is definitely a keeper. I've never had an electric guitar that was so easy to set up to my picky spec's (I raised the action slightly and adjusted the pickup height... everything else was spot on!). BTW, this is my second Rondo purchase... I have an Agile TC as well. Thanks for offering awesome guitars at great prices!
G. Bryant
South Carolina
Hello Kurt. Just got my Agile guitar today. All I can say is wow. I've been playing for over 40 years now and I have had all kinds of name brand guitars, but never have I had a beauty like this one. It came perfectly set up in MHOP. Action is perfect for me. The workmanship is flawless. From the machine heads to the bridge, fret work, everything. The finish is excellent and I should know because I am a finisher, re-finisher of fine furniture and cabinetry. The tones of the pickups are incredible on all settings. Plays like butter. This will probably make the Gibson Les Paul owner upset but I truly believe it is as good and maybe even a cut above. I still own my Gibson SG that I bought in the sixties and have played many Gibson Les Pauls over the years. I had a good friend of mine come over to take a look and to play it. He asked me what I paid for it and his jaw dropped. Thank You so much and thanks to all the other Agile owners for all their reviews of your guitars. I am glad I went with Agile. The guitar case is perfect also. Not a flaw. Many thanks for a wonderful guitar.
Paul Ramassini. Naples Fl.
Kurt-
This guitar looks even better than your website photos, gorgeous in an understated way.
I plugged it into a Bugera V5 tube amp, one that does not like my Gibson LP Studio very much. The amp tends to make humbuckers sound overly dark. However, the Agile has plenty of treble through that amp. I was going to get an EQ pedal to brighten the signal up. However, I may just sell the Gibson after hearing how the Agile does, both with the tube amp and a solid state one.
I can't say enough about your great service, and the value for the dollar in the Agile, SX and Douglas products you sell. Also, you provide tremendous variety of choices for us lefties, in contrast with the competition.
Thanks again!
Robert L. Stager
rlstager@aol.com
Hi, I don't usually leave testimonials for products, but I had to write and let you know how pleased I am with my new Agile. I have been playing guitar for over 40 years and have never come across such value for the money. I was a little skeptical of the comments I had read, but decided to bite the bullet and place an order. Man am I glad I did. I have to say I have seen nicer guitars but, those instruments were at a minimum six times the price. I cant think of anything I have purchased in the past that I felt was as good a value as this guitar.
Out of the box setup was very good, better than most I have seen. Just a few tweaks for my preferences and voila, perfect. The pickups are great, ebony neck is smooth and fast and the finish is very nice. I have shown it to several musicians and they were very impressed, when I told them the price, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the invoice to convince them.
Rondo Music will be the first and probably the only place I'll look for future instruments. Thanks for an exceptional guitar for an exceptionally low price.
John Lanier
Thomasville, NC
Question: How does the AL-3100M compare to the other Agile AL Models?
Answer: Please see AL Specification Comparison
Question: I received my AL-3100M and there is some fret buzz. What do I do?
Answer: Your guitar was set up and buzz free when it was shipped. However the neck may have moved during shipment. This video should help: Set Up Tips.
Question: What is your return policy for this item?
Answer: See our detailed policy by clicking on "Return Policy" on the right side of the home page.
Question: Where is the AL-3100M made?
Answer: Agile guitars are made in South Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Question: If I buy a hard case for my guitar, will the guitar ship in the case for added protection?
Answer: Of course!