Agile Interceptor pics and first impressions (56k = nono)

bracky · 01-20-2006, 05:09 PM

I got home from work and there she was on my doorstep.

I opened it up and gave it a good wiping down with a rag to remove shipping grime and then gave it a good looking over. The quality is suprisingly good for a $400 guitar. The neck pocket is perfect as is the ebony fretboard. The fret edges have all been filed smooth and I didn't feel any sharp edges.The maple neck is in fact a 3 piece and not a 1 piece as it says in the description. I consider this a good thing. The volume and tone knobs as well as the 3 way switch feel like very poor quality but they seem to work ok with no noise when operated. My first upgrade will be to replace them. I tuned the guitar and played it for about 15 mins and it felt really nice. The neck is problably thicker then a wizard neck but it is still thin enough to feel comfortable for my hand. It seemed similar to my hellraiser so it will be easy for me to switch back and forth. I recorded a short sound clip playing straight into my peavey duel 212 with a sm57 mic.
http://www.vow-clan.com/guitar/agile/agile1.wma

Here are some pics of it. I wish I was a better photographer.

I discovered one problem with the design that I'm sure Kurt can have the factory fix for the next batch. The routing for the tremolo in the back is to shallow and the springs rub when doing a dive bomb. I plan on getting out my dremel and fixing mine this evening.

I'll update this post with more information after I spend more time with the guitar.

I fixed the spring rubbing issue.

noodles · 01-20-2006, 05:17 PM

Holy shit is the top amazing!

Dormant · 01-20-2006, 05:30 PM

For that top - it looks fantastic.

Its hard to tell from the picture but the trem components look a little iffy and it may be worth replacing it with an OFR.

But still for that price I can't see how they can be making anything like the profit the major factory brands make.

Nice score!:

Now where are everyone else's pics? I know a shitload of you picked these up!

Nik · 01-20-2006, 05:32 PM

I must say, I've never been a fan of green guitars, but that green finish there looks dead sexy

BTW, the box looks pretty cool too

Isn't something like the springs rubbing against the body when dive-bombing a fairly major issue to overlook?

Emperoff · 01-20-2006, 05:33 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

darren · 01-20-2006, 05:36 PM

Very nice. Great shots, too! It's not too often somebody takes photos of the inside of the control cavity. The wiring is very clean. I'm impressed!

It looks like they did a proper bookmatching job on the top, too, unlike a lot of Ibanez's recent efforts on the SZ series. How many pieces is the basswood back? It looks like 4 or 5 from what i can tell (it's hard to see because of the glare off that shiny, shiny finish) – not that it matters much... just curious.

It's too bad about that black headstock, though. It really looks out of place on a guitar with such a great figured top.

How's the action? Lowering the bridge into the body a bit could help with the springs rubbing. Sounds like they miscalculated the total thickness of the body with that carved maple cap on it, and either didn't route deep enough on the back or they spec'd a trem with too short of a block.

bracky · 01-20-2006, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Isn't something like the springs rubbing against the body when dive-bombing a fairly major issue to overlook?

Yes it's a huge issue and if I didn't have the tools and confidence to fix it myself I'd be pissed. I'm sure the other people that have bought one are going to have issue with it. Honestly though it looks like a simple fix.

noodles · 01-20-2006, 05:47 PM

Honestly, the springs could be moved into the center and the problem would go away. If that is the worst part about a $400 guitar, I'd be happy. Especially since I'd be blocking that trem, because I'm sure it's cheap. Now, if it was on a $1400, I'd be steamed.

Shannon · 01-20-2006, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bracky

Yes it's a huge issue and if I didn't have the tools and confidence to fix it myself I'd be pissed. I'm sure the other people that have bought one are going to have issue with it. Honestly though it looks like a simple fix.

When I bought the prototype, it had the same problem. As you stated, it was fixed with a dremel and is was perfect after that.

Damn, I wish they made the Trans. Green in a 25.5" model.

Congrats to ya. It's damn sexy!

that guy · 01-20-2006, 05:58 PM

what scale lebgth are they?

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01-20-2006, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
bracky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 112 Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Hellraiser Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Thanked: 0	Agile Interceptor pics and first impressions (56k = nono) I got home from work and there she was on my doorstep. I opened it up and gave it a good wiping down with a rag to remove shipping grime and then gave it a good looking over. The quality is suprisingly good for a $400 guitar. The neck pocket is perfect as is the ebony fretboard. The fret edges have all been filed smooth and I didn't feel any sharp edges.The maple neck is in fact a 3 piece and not a 1 piece as it says in the description. I consider this a good thing. The volume and tone knobs as well as the 3 way switch feel like very poor quality but they seem to work ok with no noise when operated. My first upgrade will be to replace them. I tuned the guitar and played it for about 15 mins and it felt really nice. The neck is problably thicker then a wizard neck but it is still thin enough to feel comfortable for my hand. It seemed similar to my hellraiser so it will be easy for me to switch back and forth. I recorded a short sound clip playing straight into my peavey duel 212 with a sm57 mic. http://www.vow-clan.com/guitar/agile/agile1.wma Here are some pics of it. I wish I was a better photographer. I discovered one problem with the design that I'm sure Kurt can have the factory fix for the next batch. The routing for the tremolo in the back is to shallow and the springs rub when doing a dive bomb. I plan on getting out my dremel and fixing mine this evening. I'll update this post with more information after I spend more time with the guitar. I fixed the spring rubbing issue. My Schecters

01-20-2006, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
noodles I'm your huckleberry • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 22,139 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: KxK V7 - The Emo Killer Rig: Roadster/GMaj/4x12 Thanked: 307	Holy shit is the top amazing! Noodles Division: American Metal without the suck. sales@kxkguitars.com "Somewhere along the way, the Straight Talk Express lost some wheels..." --Barack Obama on John McCain

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Nik Arrogant asshole Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: My house Posts: 3,074 Real Name: Nik Main Seven: 2005 Ibanez RG1527 w/Dima Rig: PodXTLive Thanked: 3	I must say, I've never been a fan of green guitars, but that green finish there looks dead sexy BTW, the box looks pretty cool too Isn't something like the springs rubbing against the body when dive-bombing a fairly major issue to overlook? ---------------------- Visit my band, 'Emulsifier.' Unless you suck. You don't suck... do you? http://www.myspace.com/demx

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01-20-2006, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dormant Wanker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,064 Real Name: Dillon Main Seven: Schecter C7 Hellraiser Rig: Pod XT PRO Thanked: 0	For that top - it looks fantastic. Its hard to tell from the picture but the trem components look a little iffy and it may be worth replacing it with an OFR. But still for that price I can't see how they can be making anything like the profit the major factory brands make. Nice score!: Now where are everyone else's pics? I know a shitload of you picked these up!

01-20-2006, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emperoff Heavier than hell! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 1,434 Real Name: David Main Seven: Agile Interceptor Pro 25 Rig: BMod > Laney VH100R Thanked: 11	!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-20-2006, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,430 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 34	Very nice. Great shots, too! It's not too often somebody takes photos of the inside of the control cavity. The wiring is very clean. I'm impressed! It looks like they did a proper bookmatching job on the top, too, unlike a lot of Ibanez's recent efforts on the SZ series. How many pieces is the basswood back? It looks like 4 or 5 from what i can tell (it's hard to see because of the glare off that shiny, shiny finish) – not that it matters much... just curious. It's too bad about that black headstock, though. It really looks out of place on a guitar with such a great figured top. How's the action? Lowering the bridge into the body a bit could help with the springs rubbing. Sounds like they miscalculated the total thickness of the body with that carved maple cap on it, and either didn't route deep enough on the back or they spec'd a trem with too short of a block.

01-20-2006, 05:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
noodles I'm your huckleberry • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 22,139 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: KxK V7 - The Emo Killer Rig: Roadster/GMaj/4x12 Thanked: 307	Honestly, the springs could be moved into the center and the problem would go away. If that is the worst part about a $400 guitar, I'd be happy. Especially since I'd be blocking that trem, because I'm sure it's cheap. Now, if it was on a $1400, I'd be steamed.

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