These days, about the only thing the name on the headstock means, is how much it's gonna cost you.

Gear should be auditioned with mind & ears open, and eyes closed!

A buddy didn't want to risk his LP Custom on gigs, so he bought an Agile, figuring that even if somebody stole it, he was only out a couple hundred bucks. When it arrived, he was shocked by how good the construction, fit, and finish is. He may eventually swap out the pups and controls, but suddenly his LP doesn't seem so damn special anymore. Especially at 10 times the price of his new Agile.