Agile AL-2000 Blue Flame Review

Starting to learn bass guitar (I chose the Silvertone LB11, which I have also reviewed) ended up making me realize two things.1: Bass is really fun, and a cool instrument.And 2: You can't play everything on it.So chances are, eventually you'll want a guitar like I did.But although I was pretty sure I would like learning guitar as well, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a top-of-the-line model.Still, understandably, I wanted something solid.I asked around on Internet forums and Rondo Music's guitars were recommended.Searching them had me stumble upon the AL-2000 line, which seemed to come with nothing but positive reviews everywhere I looked.So I spent a few days deciding on the perfect color for me, and ended up picking the Blue Flame model offered here.

I've only had this guitar for a few days, and have much to learn.But sometimes it's easy to discern quality.The moment I took the protective foam lining from the body of the guitar, I knew I had picked the perfect one.And as soon as I plugged it in, I was assured.My friend who has played guitar for three years or so was around when I opened it, and he agreed that I had picked a great first guitar.

Everything is held together well, and the body feels extremely durable.The finish seems perfect, although the flame isn't as pronounced as I had thought.It still looks great, and is more of a sea blue in the middle, with the accented parts and pick guard being cream-colored rather than white like the pictures seem to portray.The metal-looking control knobs are more of a dark amber color and semi-see through.

The sound, even through the cheap-o amp I got in my bass package, is incredibly clean and crisp, with a light twang of an undertone depending on how you have the settings.I really don't think it could sound better.I strongly believe the Agile AL-2000 looks and sounds like a $700 guitar, so for the offered price it's a steal.

That being said, there is one main drawback--this thing is heavy.Quite heavy.Even more so than my bass, which is no lightweight.My bathroom scale puts it at around 11 pounds, but it feels like more than that.And it's all in the body.That weight is no reason to actually avoid buying the guitar, but it's something to be aware of.Also, the guitar was shipped in only the plain, semi-shaped case scrawled with the Agile logo, and held inside with a few formed pieces of cardboard and wrapped in a thin Styrofoam wrap.It arrived in pristine condition, but the method of packing is questionable.

Still, don't pass this up if you're looking for a high-quality, "budget" guitar.

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Product Description:
Rondo Music is an American owned and operated family business, founded in 1959. We are committed to selling you the best instrument at the best price for your needs. Rondo Music is the home of SX Guitars, Agile Guitars, Valencia Guitars, Brice Basses, CNB Cases, Drummer's Design and Century Drums, and Hoffman Violins. For questions on any of these products it's best to email us. Thickness of neck at the first fret approx 11/16" Overall length, including the strap button: 40"; Scale length: 24.7" Bridge pole spacing is 3", and the Tail piece pole spacing is 3 1/4" Width at the widest point: 13" Body thickness 2" at edge.Oversized, shipping weight is 30 lbs. Actual Weight is only 10 lbs

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