Agile v Michael Kelly

auriemma · 05-05-2009, 09:05 AM

Wow... seeing all the beautiful work coming out of Rondo, I am impressed. But the guitars coming out of Michael Kelly look very nice as well.

Has anyone played both the Agiles and the MKs (of similar build levels)? If so, what did you think were the main differences? And IYHO, which was the better guitar?

Thanks.

Sinster · 05-05-2009, 09:29 AM

Just do a search on google and just read the reviews. That's what I did with the Agile. I've haven't seen many reviews about MK guitars. But I'm not going say they can't compare to Agile.

This is how I think things work. People started seeing Agiles around.. they took it for another copy cheap Les Paul Copy (when they first were made they had the open book headstock and the horn wasn't stubby). A lot people who knew about guitars has the mind set that they were cheap didnt' really bother with them. Until one of them received a Agile and was surprised to see a the quality. So they go on a forums such of this and responds to all these forums about Agile, MK, and Xaviere's. Or they just post about the NGD and how they were surprised on the over quality. So someone like myself reads that and I purchase a Agile and post the same thing.. Then the ball starts rolling... Agile becomes popular and the prices of the guitars go up! Then the Agile will be have to get guitar. If you know anything about computer the AMD was bashed the same way when it first hit the market.. and so was Kia/Hyundia.

SicTim · 05-05-2009, 12:07 PM

Agiles are like a virus. Your friend catches one, then you get too close and end up catching one too.

Sinster · 05-05-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SicTim

Agiles are like a virus. Your friend catches one, then you get too close and end up catching one too.

Exactly!!

The Dali · 05-08-2009, 04:26 PM

I had an early 2000's Michael Kelly (it was a LP semi-hollow) and it was a GREAT guitar. I was extremely impressed with the playability. It was a pretty guitar, but the binding and what-not were a bit sloppy. Back a few years you could get a MK for like $225 and then never be able to re-sell it. Now, you are luckly to get one for $400. I haven't seen one like mine recently. The issue I have with the MK guitars now is that they are almost TOO pretty. Ie, they have abalone everywhere and quilt-tops on top of flame-maple and binding around the pick-up selectors (same issue I have with the newer Hamers). They just seem like they are trying to give you too much for you money. I don't like playing guitars that are TOO pretty.

Anyway, Agile is a solid guitar as well. I would probably elect a NEW Agile over a Michael Kelly because the body lines more closely resemble a true Les Paul. If you can find an early MK, jump on it.

EEF13 · 05-09-2009, 10:53 AM

I have played some Agiles before and they were good but I prefer other Korean guitars

05-05-2009, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
auriemma Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA, USA Posts: 101 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agile v Michael Kelly Wow... seeing all the beautiful work coming out of Rondo, I am impressed. But the guitars coming out of Michael Kelly look very nice as well. Has anyone played both the Agiles and the MKs (of similar build levels)? If so, what did you think were the main differences? And IYHO, which was the better guitar? Thanks. __________________ --- Joe --- Les Paul: '77 Bradley Les Paul Custom; '03 Michael Kelly Patriot Q; Fender: '69 Mustang Competition; '91 Stratocaster Plus (USA); '04 Squier Strat Affinity (indo) Ovation: '07 Elite-T 1868T; '95 Celebrity Deluxe CC257; '95 Balladeer 1751 12-string Bass: '08 Dean EABC

05-05-2009, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sinster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Agile v Michael Kelly Just do a search on google and just read the reviews. That's what I did with the Agile. I've haven't seen many reviews about MK guitars. But I'm not going say they can't compare to Agile. This is how I think things work. People started seeing Agiles around.. they took it for another copy cheap Les Paul Copy (when they first were made they had the open book headstock and the horn wasn't stubby). A lot people who knew about guitars has the mind set that they were cheap didnt' really bother with them. Until one of them received a Agile and was surprised to see a the quality. So they go on a forums such of this and responds to all these forums about Agile, MK, and Xaviere's. Or they just post about the NGD and how they were surprised on the over quality. So someone like myself reads that and I purchase a Agile and post the same thing.. Then the ball starts rolling... Agile becomes popular and the prices of the guitars go up! Then the Agile will be have to get guitar. If you know anything about computer the AMD was bashed the same way when it first hit the market.. and so was Kia/Hyundia. __________________ 2009 Les Paul Kit - GFS Dream 90 (N), SD Seth Lover (B) 2009 Gibson Les Paul Worn Brown 2008 Epiphone Custom - GFS VEH (N), Fat Pat (B) 2007 Agile AL3000 - SD Alinco II set 2005 Epiphone Standard - SD Pearly Gate (N),SD Alinco II (B) 2004 Epiphone Custom Plus Top 2004 Gibson SG Faded - Stock 1997 Epiphone Slash Snakepit 1995 Fender Strat - SD Lil 59' Bridge, SD Hotrail Middle, Stock Neck

05-05-2009, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
SicTim Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Agile v Michael Kelly Agiles are like a virus. Your friend catches one, then you get too close and end up catching one too.

05-08-2009, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Dali Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New England Posts: 312 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Agile v Michael Kelly I had an early 2000's Michael Kelly (it was a LP semi-hollow) and it was a GREAT guitar. I was extremely impressed with the playability. It was a pretty guitar, but the binding and what-not were a bit sloppy. Back a few years you could get a MK for like $225 and then never be able to re-sell it. Now, you are luckly to get one for $400. I haven't seen one like mine recently. The issue I have with the MK guitars now is that they are almost TOO pretty. Ie, they have abalone everywhere and quilt-tops on top of flame-maple and binding around the pick-up selectors (same issue I have with the newer Hamers). They just seem like they are trying to give you too much for you money. I don't like playing guitars that are TOO pretty. Anyway, Agile is a solid guitar as well. I would probably elect a NEW Agile over a Michael Kelly because the body lines more closely resemble a true Les Paul. If you can find an early MK, jump on it. __________________ The Dali Gear: Carvin CS4 Goldtop Gibson Explorer Pro Fender American Standard Stratocaster Warmoth Telecaster Jackson Dinky Pro Washburn "Beer" Guitar" G-10V Ovation CS-257 Traynor YCV40T Amp Roland Cube15 & MicroCube Practice Amps Numerous Pedals and Gadgets

05-09-2009, 10:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
EEF13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,332 Thanks: 129 Thanked 133 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Agile v Michael Kelly I have played some Agiles before and they were good but I prefer other Korean guitars

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