50CEOM

$1495 (was $1695)

This Zager Guitar had a light surface scratch on the finish, professionally buffed and polished by Mr. Zager himself until the surface shines like new.
✅ No marks visible — finish looks brand new
✅ Perfect tone and performance
✅ 100% money-back guarantee
✅ Lifetime warranty included
Experience the smooth playability and shine of a Zager masterpiece, beautifully restored!

Q1. A big dreadnought guitar feels too bulky for me. Is the Zager 50CEOM more comfortable to hold?

Yes. The Zager 50CEOM uses an Orchestra Model (OM) body, which is noticeably smaller and slimmer than a standard dreadnought, so it sits more comfortably against your body and on your lap. This makes it a great fit for players with a smaller frame, shorter arms, or anyone who finds a full-size dreadnought tiring to hold for long sessions. You get full, rich acoustic tone in a body shape that’s easier to wrap around and play comfortably.

Q2. I mostly fingerpick rather than strum. Is the 50CEOM good for fingerstyle playing?

Yes. The OM body shape on the 50CEOM is one of the most popular choices for fingerstyle players because it produces a balanced, articulate tone where individual notes ring out clearly instead of being buried by heavy bass. Combined with Zager’s Easy Play setup and custom string spacing, your picking hand and fretting hand both get more room and control. If you play fingerstyle, folk, or intricate picking patterns, the 50CEOM is built to make that easier and cleaner.

Q3. I’m a beginner with sore fingers or weak hands. Will the 50CEOM be easy to play?

Yes. The 50CEOM is built on Denny Zager’s Easy Play design, which requires up to 50% less finger pressure than a standard acoustic and keeps the action low on frets 1 through 10. For beginners still building calluses, or players with weak hands, sore fingertips, or arthritis, chords ring true without painful squeezing. The smaller OM body adds to the comfort, so you can practice longer without your hands or arm tiring out.

Q4. I want to plug into an amp or PA. Does the 50CEOM have built-in electronics and a cutaway?

Yes. The ‘CE’ in 50CEOM stands for cutaway-electric, so it includes onboard electronics that let you plug straight into an amp or PA for practice, worship, open mics, or small gigs, with no microphone setup needed. The cutaway also carves out room near the body so you can reach the higher frets comfortably for solos and lead lines. It works equally well unplugged as a pure acoustic when you just want to play at home.

Q5. What does “50CEOM scratch and dent” mean, and is the guitar damaged?

The 50CEOM in this listing originally had a single light surface scratch on the finish. Mr. Zager personally buffed and polished it until no marks are visible and the finish looks brand new. The tone, playability, electronics, and structure are unaffected, and it carries the same lifetime warranty and 100% money-back guarantee as a full-price model. It is offered at $1,495 instead of $1,695, so you get a like-new Zager acoustic-electric at a lower price.

Q6. I can’t try the 50CEOM in a store first. What if it doesn’t feel right when it arrives?

You can return it for a full refund. Zager offers a true 100% money-back guarantee that covers shipping both ways, so ordering the 50CEOM online carries no financial risk. This is especially helpful because the OM body and feel are personal preferences, and you can’t test one in most local stores. If the size, neck, or sound isn’t right for you, you send it back and pay nothing.

Q7. Can I pay for the 50CEOM monthly, and is $1,495 good value?

Yes. The 50CEOM can be financed through Affirm starting at about $94 per month, which keeps the upfront cost manageable. It is offered at $1,495, down from its regular $1,695, and is sold direct from the builder, which removes the roughly 50% retail markup you’d pay through a store. With a comfortable OM body, onboard electronics, a transferable lifetime warranty, and Zager’s reputation for holding value, it’s strong value for a hand-finished acoustic-electric.

50CEOM

$1495 (was $1695)

This Zager Guitar had a light surface scratch on the finish, professionally buffed and polished by Mr. Zager himself until the surface shines like new.
✅ No marks visible — finish looks brand new
✅ Perfect tone and performance
✅ 100% money-back guarantee
✅ Lifetime warranty included
Experience the smooth playability and shine of a Zager masterpiece, beautifully restored!

Q1. A big dreadnought guitar feels too bulky for me. Is the Zager 50CEOM more comfortable to hold?

Yes. The Zager 50CEOM uses an Orchestra Model (OM) body, which is noticeably smaller and slimmer than a standard dreadnought, so it sits more comfortably against your body and on your lap. This makes it a great fit for players with a smaller frame, shorter arms, or anyone who finds a full-size dreadnought tiring to hold for long sessions. You get full, rich acoustic tone in a body shape that’s easier to wrap around and play comfortably.

Q2. I mostly fingerpick rather than strum. Is the 50CEOM good for fingerstyle playing?

Yes. The OM body shape on the 50CEOM is one of the most popular choices for fingerstyle players because it produces a balanced, articulate tone where individual notes ring out clearly instead of being buried by heavy bass. Combined with Zager’s Easy Play setup and custom string spacing, your picking hand and fretting hand both get more room and control. If you play fingerstyle, folk, or intricate picking patterns, the 50CEOM is built to make that easier and cleaner.

Q3. I’m a beginner with sore fingers or weak hands. Will the 50CEOM be easy to play?

Yes. The 50CEOM is built on Denny Zager’s Easy Play design, which requires up to 50% less finger pressure than a standard acoustic and keeps the action low on frets 1 through 10. For beginners still building calluses, or players with weak hands, sore fingertips, or arthritis, chords ring true without painful squeezing. The smaller OM body adds to the comfort, so you can practice longer without your hands or arm tiring out.

Q4. I want to plug into an amp or PA. Does the 50CEOM have built-in electronics and a cutaway?

Yes. The ‘CE’ in 50CEOM stands for cutaway-electric, so it includes onboard electronics that let you plug straight into an amp or PA for practice, worship, open mics, or small gigs, with no microphone setup needed. The cutaway also carves out room near the body so you can reach the higher frets comfortably for solos and lead lines. It works equally well unplugged as a pure acoustic when you just want to play at home.

Q5. What does “50CEOM scratch and dent” mean, and is the guitar damaged?

The 50CEOM in this listing originally had a single light surface scratch on the finish. Mr. Zager personally buffed and polished it until no marks are visible and the finish looks brand new. The tone, playability, electronics, and structure are unaffected, and it carries the same lifetime warranty and 100% money-back guarantee as a full-price model. It is offered at $1,495 instead of $1,695, so you get a like-new Zager acoustic-electric at a lower price.

Q6. I can’t try the 50CEOM in a store first. What if it doesn’t feel right when it arrives?

You can return it for a full refund. Zager offers a true 100% money-back guarantee that covers shipping both ways, so ordering the 50CEOM online carries no financial risk. This is especially helpful because the OM body and feel are personal preferences, and you can’t test one in most local stores. If the size, neck, or sound isn’t right for you, you send it back and pay nothing.

Q7. Can I pay for the 50CEOM monthly, and is $1,495 good value?

Yes. The 50CEOM can be financed through Affirm starting at about $94 per month, which keeps the upfront cost manageable. It is offered at $1,495, down from its regular $1,695, and is sold direct from the builder, which removes the roughly 50% retail markup you’d pay through a store. With a comfortable OM body, onboard electronics, a transferable lifetime warranty, and Zager’s reputation for holding value, it’s strong value for a hand-finished acoustic-electric.