Yes, I only have in the $400 range to spend. I fully get the fact that I am not going to find "the best" guitar (which is a very subjective rating anyway) in that price range. But it is what it is; $400 give or take to get an amp and guitar.

I do like what I have read about the Agile. And yes, looks are important. I like the fact that it's a $200 guitar that looks every bit as good as a guitar 2 or 3 times that amount. I also like the dual controls compared to the Epiphone's single volume controls.

The only concern I have is that I can only buy it from one place that happens to be a long ways away from where I am. How is Rondo Music to deal with? The nice thing about the Epiphone is I can run up to Guitar Center 5 miles from my home if I need to return it for any reason. But hopefully that will not need to happen either way. I have a guy that is a friend of a friend who said he would set up whatever guitar I get.

Thanks for all of the help !!