Agile AL3000M

A very well appointed les Paul copy with cherry sunburst finish. These come with a 3/4 inch maple top and a 1/16 flame veneer over that, this one looks very very nice...well matched and very even flame. The abalone inlays are well done, Grover tuners work well. A 1 5/8 inch neck is a bit wide for some people, I'm 6' 4" and have big hands so it plays like a dream to me. They now offer thin and extra wide necks so there is one for everybody. The one I got was used and had Tone Rider p/u's installed which sound very good...I have another with stock p/u's (a tobacco burst)and they sound good as well.

Suits my style fine. For an LP copy it's a little bright which I like a lot, most humbucker guitars are a little muddy. I can get away with some tele style chicken pickin with it then play up the neck some to get some good classic rock and blues sounds. These have the old style Les Paul wiring for the pots, very easy to swap the leads if you don't care for that but I like it..( the volume controls both work as a master volume in center position and helps with opening up the tone of the individual pickups) Pots are full size, switch works good, very quiet.

I bought used from ebay and got it on the basis of the pics that were posted. It was in brand new condition with no fret wear, the guy said he barley played it. The action was playable out of the (original) box. I tried to lower it a little but got a bit of buzz at the 12th fret on the A string...one low fret. I have a precision sanding beam and a slight fret level fixed it right up. Everything else was perfect. It still gets a 10 because I have done fret work to every guitar I have ever bought, I'm picky about that so even my high stuff gets set up. This one was better out of the box than any other guitar I have ever bought. I used to be a builder and tech but there is no way you could build one yourself for the price.

This thing is a tank. I have had a few real Les Pauls and this Agile has a more stable feel to it. The necks on real Les Pauls are spongy and tend to flex while playing, this one is less sensitive which is a good thing. I would play without a backup...I have played without a backup for 30 years and trust this guitar to do the job.

I do all my own guitar work so wouldn't need support unless one arrived broken which hasn't happened yet...I bought this one used but have bought a dozen other guitars from Rondo and they all have arrived with no problems.

This guitar is stunning. I will not be afraid to take it out and play it because I know it wouldn't cost a fortune to replace which I would in a heartbeat. I've been playing 40 plus years and haven't had a guitar stolen yet but this one looks so good I would keep a close eye on it. I have 50 or so other guitars and this plays as well as the best of them and would say it is the prettiest. You would have to pay a fortune for a high end guitar to get something that looked any better. That is not to say this isn't a high end guitar, it is, just didn't cost as much as most.

Made in korea 2009 3/4" thick maple cap improves overall sound quality (increases brightness of the guitar)
The Maple cap sits over the 1 1/2??? 2 piece solid Mahogany body with natural maple binding (yes even the black guitar has the maple cap)
Natural maple bound body, and headstock
Improved Nickel plate hardware, including Nickel die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18N)
Two Type V Alnico humbucker pickups for warm, tradional sound
The AL-3000 now comes with improved wiring (single conductor braided 18 gauge American wire for pickups), improved pots (now higher voltage with brass shafts for reduced noise) and an improved pickup selector switch
Two volume and two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch
One piece Mahogany set neck with 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod
Ebony fretboard with 22 Jumbo frets and real Abalone Trapezodial inlays
The AL-3000 features GHS strings installed at the factory and a professionally cut bone nut
A pre-cut graphite nut is also included in the bag with the trus rod adjuster for those who prefer graphite
Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability
Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8"; at the 21st fret: 2 3/16"
Neck taper/thickness at the 1st fret: 21.5 mm; at the 12th fret: 23.5mm
Overall length: 40"; Scale length: 24.7"
Body thickness: 2" at edge; Width at the widest point: 13"
Bridge pole spacing is 3", and the Tail piece pole spacing is 3 1/4" Weight is only 10 lbs

This les paul is Classic Rockers Dream. Not Only is the Flame beautiful and the guitar , it plays and sounds like a much more expensive guitar,499.99 is a steal for this guitar .the workmanship is like made in japan les pauls. I play classic rock. ACDC, Rocking stones,Guns and Rosees....
This guitar can handle it all . I play mostly through Marshall tube amps. and it suits the guitar perfectly.

The Guitar came fairly well set up. It is beauty! all solid hardwear. Great Humbuckers.

Agile guitars are Built very well and can be used with no problem for gigs.

I have bought a number of agile lp from rondo and sx telecasters they are a great company.

I will sum this up if you love guitars and want great value for your money and a very cool and well made instrument Agiles are the les paul for you. you cant go wrong they look amzing and play amzing , sound amazing with no pickup change needed . so straight away youve got a great Guitar out of the Box For not to many coins..Ive been plaing since i was a kid i am 40 now and know a little about guitars this is a Great One!

Specs....3/4" thick maple cap improves overall sound quality (increases brightness of the guitar)
3/4" Maple cap sits over the 1 1/2??? 2 piece solid Mahogany body with binding.
Improved bridge (Tone Pros TPFP-N and tail CT-1 N) with upgraded Stainless Steel saddles
Improved Nickel plate hardware, including Nickel die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18N)
Two Type V Alnico humbucker pickups for warm, tradional sound
Two volume and two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch
One piece Mahogany set neck with 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod
Ebony fretboard with 22 Jumbo frets and real Abalone Trapezodial inlays and headstock binding
Graph Tech Nut
Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability
Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8"; at the 21st fret: 2 3/16"
Neck taper/thickness at the 1st fret: 21.5 mm; at the 12th fret: 23.5mm
Overall length: 40"; Scale length: 24.7"
Body thickness: 2" at edge; Width at the widest point: 13"
Bridge pole spacing is 3", and the Tail piece pole spacing is 3 1/4"
Weight is only 10 lbs

This Agile hsb is beautiful. A Major deal for 499.99 you just cant beat it with a stick . Look at the SPECS!

The Humbuckers Full rich and powerful...Crunch and Sustain For days...Best Stock PAFS on the market! This is a very multidimensional LP all sorts of tones. Very tasty set of pickups in a very solid Guitar.. I am BLOWN AWAY>>> I use Distortion pedals of all kinds and it fits well with my hard rockin sound....

Pickup hight was perfect, no buzzing. action nice and low..Frets are great on the ebony fretboard...Grovers work like they should ..All well in Guitar LanD FOR me!

SHOWS SHOWS GIG GIGS YES THIS WILL BE ROCKED HARD AT GIGS AND HOUSE JAMS!!

Rondo, RONDO< RONDO GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!

since i could ride a bike, my daddy put a guitar in my hands and we jammed togeather to LED ZEPPLIN...I Love Agile les pauls, I love all les pauls for that matter..I think they are the Greatest guitar ever invented! I own 7 and one on the way...Please Kids and adults PLAY THROUGH A GOOD TUBE AMP LIKE MARSHALL< you wont regret it..AGILES LOVE MARSHALL AMPS!

Made in korea 2009. AL-HSB PLAIN TOP. 3/4" thick maple cap improves overall sound quality (increases brightness of the guitar)
The Maple cap sits over the 1 1/2??? 2 piece solid Mahogany body with binding.
Improved Nickel plate hardware, including Nickel die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18N)
Two Type V Alnico humbucker pickups for warm, tradional sound
The AL-3000 now comes with improved wiring (4 conductor), improved pots (now higher voltage with brass shafts for reduced noise) and an improved pickup selector switch
Two volume and two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch
One piece Mahogany set neck with 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod
Ebony fretboard with 22 Jumbo frets and real Abalone Trapezodial inlays
D'addario strings installed at the factory and a professionally cut Graph Tec nut
Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability
Improved bridge (Tone Pros TPFP-N and tail CT-1 N) with upgraded Stainless Steel saddles
Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8"; at the 21st fret: 2 3/16"
Neck taper/thickness at the 1st fret: 21.5 mm; at the 12th fret: 23.5mm
Overall length: 40"; Scale length: 24.7"
Body thickness: 2" at edge; Width at the widest point: 13"
Bridge pole spacing is 3", and the Tail piece pole spacing is 3 1/4"
Actual Weight 10 lbs

Well If You love Classic rock, Stones, Clash and so on This Guitar is for you. Im sure it can cover some Nu metal too. Played through the right amp you can get some sweet tone from this LP. Sweet Crazy CRUNCH!

The Plain top on this Agile Lp is extraordinary! totally incredible looking. ebony fretboard is dark and rich looking. plays extremely well.

Ive used agile al-3000 before for gigs this one will be used also.

Rondo music is great to deal with.

Been a long long time that ive been playing. To much gear to list. I will say agile les pauls are rock solid guitars great for the price and i feel even worth a more than what they sell for.

Made in 2009 in korea 3/4" thick maple cap improves overall sound quality (increases brightness of the guitar)
The Maple cap sits over the 1 1/2??? 2 piece solid Mahogany body (yes, even the black guitar has the maple cap)
Improve bridge Tone Pros CTPFP-N and tail CT-1 N)
Tripple bound body, neck, and headstock
Improved Nickel plate hardware, including Nickel die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18N)
Two Type V Alnico humbucker pickups for warm, traditional sound
Two volume and two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch
One piece Mahogany set neck with 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod
Ebony fretboard with 22 Jumbo frets and real Abalone Trapezodial inlays
Graph Tech Nut
Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability
Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8"; at the 21st fret: 2 3/16"
Neck taper/thickness at the 1st fret: 21.5 mm; at the 12th fret: 23.5mm
Overall length: 40"; Scale length: 24.7"
Body thickness: 2" at edge; Width at the widest point: 13"
Bridge pole spacing is 3", and the Tail piece pole spacing is 3 1/4"
Actual Weight is only 9.5 lbs

I love agile al 3000 , 3000m and 3100. I own 3 and will most likely be buying another . I think they are amazing les paul copies. I find them completely playable..The Ebony fret board is smooth and fast. The fretwork is a lot like my esp Edwards lpc that is made in japan, in fact the fretboard is very similar . Must own and play through Tube amps Marshall Mesa, blackstar ! Stock pickups are amazing on these Models!

Another Beautiful agile. The Tops on these Guitars are just amazing no complaints.

Yep Play Live with this Baby! Dont bring the gibson to bar room gigs agiles look good under the lights to!

Rondo is great.

Long Time Musician, all kinds of gear. Just Found Rondo not that long ago been loving the agile al series ...great guitars for the cash , no regrets.

not bad used LP copy. 3/4" maple cap on mahagony. ebony board. boat hull poly finish.

stock pickups lacked everything. replaced with classic 57's. sounds close enough to an LP with 57's, which was what I was looking for. left pots alone.

nothing was bad here. the finish is being removed. don't plan to take it out in the rain. don't care if it takes a beer now and then.

seems OK and made good enough to last. I do wonder about the neck joint as to whether the same method as used on some kit guitars was employed(jammed,clamped and glued with no real fitting? someday it may get bounced from a stand by one of the kids, then Ill know)

mine was used but I've bought from Rondo more than a few times and can say nothing bad about them.

30 years playing. the neck on the asian LP's are too wide to suit me. despite what the previous reviewer said, they do not feel anything close to a high end Gibson. this may not be a bad thin depending on what suits you, but the feel of these things are not for me. For me, the wider necks and string spreads lead to early fatigue. I still play em I can set them up differently for different sounds I like to get and can't afford 3 2000 buck LP's at the moment. They make me really appreciate my J45.

LP copy. Maple cap on mahagony body, plus ebony board. Like almost ALL other asian copies, it features a neck that does NOT feel or play like a real Gibson, as it is noticeably wider. You be the judge of if it's still OK for you(this can either be better for you or it could cause early fatigue depending on the size of your hands).

Bad out of the box. Installed Classic 57's, OK now.

bought used, no opinion on factory setup. all else OK

everything seems like it will last. I am suspicious of the neck joint due to some investigation of kit guitars which appear to use a similar joint technique(not really sure about this).

Fine

this is a good guitar for the money

Already been said...LP copy.

Can't believe some of the comments. Sounds like a LP...OK

A+ out of the box. I've owned many Agiles and they have all been wel set up. You may need to tweak the action to your liking.

Very well built.

No probs here.

I would recommend this to anyone...even pros. I have the high end Gibby's as well...this feels and plays very similar.

Std Asian LP copy. Polyurethane finish. Advertised to have "improved brass shaft pots, single conductor pickup wiring with braided shield, 3/4 maple cap. Pots are aluminum shaft, pick-up wires are multi-conductor non-shielded. Bridge is Gotoh but chrome. Can't tell about the cap because all of the cavities are so thickly poly-coated- have my doubts because of the other stuff, but it sounds like it's there.

Sounds OK, but was bought as a project guitar. Agile pickups so far have sounded muddy as hell, and are passable only with 1M pots installed. This one is better, maybe because of the ebony board and top. As is it's still not good enough.

Guitar was setup fine. No visible flaws. Don;t know how much the thick poly finish affects sound. I might at some point strip it to find out.

With the exception of the electronics, I can see no reason why this thing won't outlive me.

Rondo is OK. I cannot really blame them for getting something from the factory that does not match what is supposed to be inside the guitar. They probably crank out so many of these things that it would be impossible to catch everything. They're probably already doing some spot checking to keep themselves from getting the shaft.

Overall it's an OK guitar for the money. It's a better deal than any of the Schecters or Epi's out there. If you're looking for something that is not a toy but can be experimented with it's a good deal.
BUT if you are or intend to be a pro, and you want something close to a Gibson for one of your main axes, you're better off figuring out some way to land a used, post 70's real LP- it will save you money in the long run because it will hold value. The Fender knock-offs often come close to the playability of a real Fender, but the Gibson knock-offs don't.

Features, let's see..... read other posts. It's a wonderfully made piece.

When I got this guitar the tone flat out sucked. The culprits of this were the stock pickups. After I replaced them with a Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck and a Bill Lawrence L500-XL in the bridge this guitar came alive. (I'm not complaining though because the guitar was cheap and is made quality).

Since I like to play various stuff from blues to metal to jazz to classical, this thing does very well.

One thing I can say is that you better choose some good pickups that'll go well with the wood that this guitar is made from, because the wood is very resonant. Very bright and midrangey, so the pups I use now tone that down abit to give it its own character.

The factory setup wasn't the best, but after a string change and some messing around I was up and running in 30 minutes (I like to take my time). The abalone inlays are beautiful, so I have no complaints on that end. My wife chose the wine red color for this guitar and it's stunning. I've heard people say they've found blemishes in the finish, but I haven't found any, so that's a good thing.

Overall I'm very happy. The action was a little low for me, but a couple turns of a post and ta da, you're done.

Since I haven't played live in years I don't know how well this thing would stand up. From what I've noticed in the overall construction of the guitar, I think it would do just fine. Hell it's heavy enough (10 lbs.) to beat the crap out of anyone, lol.

Never had to deal with customer support, but Kurt from Rondo is fast to respond and very professional.

Overall, I'd buy this guitar again. With a quick pup swap and you have a damn fine sounding instrument. Since I was bought this guitar for a beater and customizer I am more than satisfied. I recommend Agile's to anyone for the quality, price, and craftsman ship you get.