Originally Posted by: binfordtoolsYes, 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 !!

from what I've heard, rondo music is EXCELLENT to deal with, they are very well known for their excellent customer support. and should something be wrong with the guitar when you recieve it, if it isn't the shippers fault, they will probably replace it for you. and if it is the shippers fault, then they might complain to the shipper and get you a refund. but I'm pretty sure they would pack it well so nothing would happen to it. but if you are still unsure, then get a hardshell case for it... best way you can protect a guitar.