Agile $$$$

[tobijohn]

Inflation is brutal… but most of us have had YEARS of fun snagging all these good deals. Time to polish up the Agiles we already have and play ‘em for the rest of our days!

There is no inflation at Thomann!
I mean, look at this:
https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_ben ... _blast.htm

and this
https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_ben ... series.htm

You can thank a strong Dollar, I've got so many HBs, I had to set up a currency hedge to protect my investment.

BTW, the pickups in that TE-90 are outstanding. I've got a lefty in white as does @Brendan and I;m pretty sure that he'll concur...

[Jaymo]

Inflation is brutal… but most of us have had YEARS of fun snagging all these good deals. Time to polish up the Agiles we already have and play ‘em for the rest of our days!

There is no inflation at Thomann!
I mean, look at this:
https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_ben ... _blast.htm

and this
https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_ben ... series.htm

You can thank a strong Dollar, I've got so many HBs, I had to set up a currency hedge to protect my investment.

BTW, the pickups in that TE-90 are outstanding. I've got a lefty in white as does @Brendan and I;m pretty sure that he'll concur...

I’ve been looking at this one.
The idea of a Tele Thinline copy with P90s and that beautiful finish……

I just can’t decide between that and the Squier CV pine bodied Tele.
Both are calling me.

Thoughts from my AGF brethren?



[LEFT]Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red[/LEFT][LEFT][/LEFT]

[peskypesky]

I’ve been looking at this one.
The idea of a Tele Thinline copy with P90s and that beautiful finish……

I just can’t decide between that and the Squier CV pine bodied Tele.
Both are calling me.

Thoughts from my AGF brethren?



[LEFT]Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red[/LEFT][LEFT][/LEFT]

Well, we all have different tastes. I'm not a fan of the look of thinline Teles...and I also don't like that red finish. But if you do, go for it!

If I was forced to buy a thinline, I'd get one like this where the f-hole is not as visible:

[tobijohn]

...I’ve been looking at this one.
The idea of a Tele Thinline copy with P90s and that beautiful finish……

I just can’t decide between that and the Squier CV pine bodied Tele.
Both are calling me.

Thoughts from my AGF brethren?

[LEFT]Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red[/LEFT][LEFT][/LEFT]

Instead of a Squier CV50s Tele OR a HB TE90QM why not a HB TE52 NA AND the HB TE90QM? I've got both the pine CV50s and the ash TE52 and they look pretty much the same. The total cost of the two HBs with shipping is still less than most used CV50s. Also, the pickups in the HB are better now than those that currently come in the CV50s which are no longer Toneriders.

https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_ben ... series.htm

[thepezident]

I know it doesnt help the lefties...but damn....I have gas for a Firefly....

[Jaymo]

...I’ve been looking at this one.
The idea of a Tele Thinline copy with P90s and that beautiful finish……

I just can’t decide between that and the Squier CV pine bodied Tele.
Both are calling me.

Thoughts from my AGF brethren?

[LEFT]Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red[/LEFT][LEFT][/LEFT]

Instead of a Squier CV50s Tele OR a HB TE90QM why not a HB TE52 NA AND the HB TE90QM? I've got both the pine CV50s and the ash TE52 and they look pretty much the same. The total cost of the two HBs with shipping is still less than most used CV50s. Also, the pickups in the HB are better now than those that currently come in the CV50s which are no longer Toneriders.

https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_ben ... series.htm

My friend, you are indeed the great enabler.
Buying both of them would definitely take the sting out of the shipping costs.
And I could get both for about the same cost as the CV50s Tele.
Plus, more guitars =more better.

So, how does the TT52NA compare to the natural alder Furrian?

[tonebender]

I went to the Rondo site for giggles and I could not find but 3 Agile guitars. The rest were SX or Hadean. I was going to look at the Harm offerings, not to buy but just look. I could not find any. The search box did not help. Could be my computer rejecting their site pages.

[tobijohn]

I went to the Rondo site for giggles and I could not find but 3 Agile guitars. The rest were SX or Hadean. I was going to look at the Harm offerings, not to buy but just look. I could not find any. The search box did not help. Could be my computer rejecting their site pages.

You missed a lefty Valkyrie so three Agiles actually, but there's nothing wrong with your PC, that's it. A single P90 AL-3200MCC and a black cherry/black hardware AD-2800, strange choices considering past inventory. Oh, how the mighty have fallen...

[tobijohn]

...So, how does the TT52NA compare to the natural alder Furrian?

The HB build quality is just as good, stock pickups are better, (Alnico 5 vs ceramic) fret ends were smoother, noticibly heavier, no belly cut and the body is a little thicker (but not as thick as the CV50). It's also $50 cheaper than the SX...

[honyock]

...So, how does the TT52NA compare to the natural alder Furrian?

The HB build quality is just as good, stock pickups are better, (Alnico 5 vs ceramic) fret ends were smoother, noticibly heavier, no belly cut and the body is a little thicker (but not as thick as the CV50). It's also $50 cheaper than the SX...

Agree. The only SX I'd ever take over a current HB is my old thin finish Ash series Furrian and maybe my Leo (1 piece ash body, and 1 piece flame maple neckneck), but the new roasted maple neck feels so much better than the plastic-y neck an SX.

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[mickey]

I went to the Rondo site for giggles and I could not find but 3 Agile guitars. The rest were SX or Hadean. I was going to look at the Harm offerings, not to buy but just look. I could not find any. The search box did not help. Could be my computer rejecting their site pages.

The Agile Harm only has 6 strings which is just cause for Kurt not to carry them these daze. Nevermind it was by far the best Agile guitar there ever was. Kurt stopped stocking guitars years ago and went over to the teeny-bopper ironing boards with frets.

[tonebender]

The Agile Harm only has 6 strings which is just cause for Kurt not to carry them these daze. Nevermind it was by far the best Agile guitar there ever was. Kurt stopped stocking guitars years ago and went over to the teeny-bopper ironing boards with frets.

I had a 12 sting Harm and a 6 string Harm back in the day. I will never own another Rondo product but the Harm was nice and it's own dealio. I liked the weight. I replaced my Harm with a Gibson Midtown and I like it much better although it may be slightly heavier.