Agile Sceptor Bolt-on, neck thru comparison

newamerikangospel · 03-27-2008, 02:02 PM

So instead of just going head over heels into getting an agile custom, I decided to order a production 7 to make sure im not going to preorder something, pay for it in advance, wait four months, then be dissappointed.

The question is do the production Sceptors with bolt on necks have the same feel as the neck-thru counterparts? I want to get a good idea of what I will be buying.

Opinions.

Kronpox · 03-27-2008, 02:17 PM

after seeing this picture, why would you even consider getting anything else?

/isn't helpful at all

bostjan · 03-27-2008, 02:19 PM

I haven't played the neck-through Agile, but in general:

Neck through guitars feel different. The heel is often smoother and more natural feeling.

Bolt-on necks are more convenient to many players. They can be taken apart for much cheaper shipping, and they offer easier modifications.

If it was up to me, personally, I would choose the neck-through, but it is merely a matter of preference.

TimSE · 03-27-2008, 02:30 PM

i couldnt be happyer with my agile neck through
If u wanna do any kinda mods or anything at all like that then id get the bolt-on but the Through will feel alot more smoother and easyer to deal with in high registerzzzz

playstopause · 03-27-2008, 02:41 PM

To me, it's a question of preference. There's not one that's better than the other... I personally prefere the "looseness" and "snap" of a bolt-on. But also, i'm not the kind of player that likes to play in the high register. Anyway, with today's sculpted neck joint like Ibanez's AANJ, the difference is small compared with old-school block neck joints.

jrf8 · 03-27-2008, 03:02 PM

both the bolt on and set thru feel great but if i were you i would drop the extra cash on a neck thru one.

NickCormier · 03-27-2008, 04:52 PM

ohhhhhhh that green quilt onelooks so good.. Im cabbing over to the post office to pick mine up right now =]

Sorry.. ontopic.. Neckthru seems cool, but if you want to go abit cheaper, and like the feel of bare necks (like I do!) maybe get the bolt on. But its personal preference. I like both for different reasons

Edroz · 03-27-2008, 04:57 PM

they're both very different. i think the mahogany/ maple neck thru Septor 27" i have smokes the older basswood bolt-on Interceptor i have. i guess it's just a preference thing, if you're an Ibanez fan, maybe the bolt-on Septor will be the one for you

Ryan · 03-27-2008, 07:01 PM

I like both.. I think it's cool to have variety in a collection. Sometimes i use the RGT for rythym tracking and the 550 for leads; works out.

Shannon · 03-27-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edroz

they're both very different. i think the mahogany/ maple neck thru Septor 27" i have smokes the older basswood bolt-on Interceptor i have. i guess it's just a preference thing, if you're an Ibanez fan, maybe the bolt-on Septor will be the one for you

Agreed. I've also owned both, but my new green Interceptor Pro 27 smokes damn near everything in it's path.

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Kronpox Why so serious? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 553 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: Agile 727 + Lundgren/X2N Rig: Vetta II HD, RS125XL Thanked: 10	after seeing this picture, why would you even consider getting anything else? /isn't helpful at all

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NickCormier Canada >>> You Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1 Posts: 2,245 Thanked: 23	ohhhhhhh that green quilt onelooks so good.. Im cabbing over to the post office to pick mine up right now =] Sorry.. ontopic.. Neckthru seems cool, but if you want to go abit cheaper, and like the feel of bare necks (like I do!) maybe get the bolt on. But its personal preference. I like both for different reasons

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