Agile LP copy vs. Kit guitar... Thoughts?

[Katastrophe]

Did you ever get that AL-3000? If so, I'm very interested in your thoughts after having played it for a while.

Sorry I didn't respond sooner... I ended up getting a Fender MIM Standard Strat (see avatar pic). I'm still GASsing for a set neck, double 'bucker guitar, a Tele, and a Hollowbody, and about two or three different amphs.

GAS is a cruel mistress to serve sometimes.:master: The problem is I have champagne tastes on a beer budget.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Sorry I didn't respond sooner... I ended up getting a Fender MIM Standard Strat (see avatar pic). I'm still GASsing for a set neck, double 'bucker guitar, a Tele, and a Hollowbody, and about two or three different amphs.

GAS is a cruel mistress to serve sometimes.:master: The problem is I have champagne tastes on a beer budget.

LOL, I have a very similar GAS list. Down to the T! A tele with either the Peavey EX setup, or one like Krashpad has with the bucker up top, a set neck paul type, and either a big Gretsch type hollow (most likely type) or a semi-hollow. I probably would be able go make do on only 1 or 2 more amphs though. LOL!!!

 

[kiteman]

I have an agile al3000 in black. It's a good player guitar and I improved it with my own setup work. I regulated the nut, dressed and recrowned the frets. This way I got close action. I also put EMG 81-60 in it. I had it for three years and it still jams.

Problem is, it's heavy. Since I got my new custom made guitar I haven't played it anymore. In fact I'm going to sell it cheap because I butchered it by making a forearm relief.

If I have a choice I'd take the carvin kit. It's supposed to quality stuff there and individually made, not out of the stock. Just tung oil the body and the neck and you're done.

 

[Sblack]

I would go with the Carvin Kit. If country is your thing, then opt for a maple fret board. The standard SSS pick guard includes a mini-switch that allows you to turn the bridge single coil on or off, giving you tele-like tone options.

I built two kits about five years ago and loved them. The Carvin kits have very high quality USA made parts with exact tolerances and a tight fit. Both guitars were very resonant and played like butter. Unfortunately, I sold both in order to fund a more expensive guitar that I ended up hating -- sorrowful mistake. The big commitment, however, is the time it takes to finish the body and neck (weeks to do it right). You can pay Carvin to finish the body and neck for you. Then, all you have to do is assemble the kit. In order to customize a kit with almost any option, you simply call and state such options to the sales guy/gal. I really miss my Carvins and am considering building a kit this summer if the funds are available.

Good luck with your new guit.