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ZAD80CE Solid Cedar/Rosewood Acoustic Electric “AURA” Pro Series
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60 years of playing, performing and teaching guitar has given Denny an advantage over the majority of guitar builders today. Denny understands the demands of the professional player because he is one. He discovered there are certain key elements that make a great guitar, and with that knowledge he created the Zager ZAD80 Series. Elements like solid wood construction, high quality hardware, a custom neck design that feels good in your hand, string spacing that allows you to move faster on the fretboard, that simultaneously prevents buzzes and rattles, combined with a special bracing system that produces one of the best sounds in the guitar industry today. Read more
Zager Pro Series guitars play a little easier and sound just a little more powerful than our regular series instruments. The woods are aged longer. The finish is applied thinner so the sound board moves half a millimeter more when the strings are hit providing a deeper bass response. Each piece of abalone and pearl is laid by hand and in combination with gold grover tuners that “pop” to the eye on the red cedar finish. Most customers buying our 80 Series are touring artists and veteran musicians coming from high level Martin, Taylor, Santa Cruz and Gibson. Unlike our 20 and 50 Series guitars that use spruce and mahogany giving them a punchy bright character, the 80’s are constructed using East Indian rosewood and red cedar giving them a deeper, richer, more mellow response.
Denny wanted only the finest electronics system for the 80 series so he called Larry Fishman at world renowned “Fishman Transducers.” Fishman’s new Aura Digital Sound Imaging System allows you to download thousands of sound images directly from the Fishman online library that have been professionally mixed in Fishmans multi-million dollar recording studios. You can select from images mixed specifically for your Zager as well as thousands of others depending on the sound you’re looking for. Denny used to spend countless hours in studio time dialing in the perfect sound for his guitars. Fishman’s Aura Image Gallery Software (included) does this for you by allowing you to select from thousands of images in their online library that will give you the sound you want no matter what you’re looking for and downloading them onto your guitar via USB cable. Read the reviews, talk to the pros, and you will see this system dominates every guitar electronics package on the market today.
Players using the ZAD80CE AURA Pro Series say it matches or betters $3500 instruments, but with easier playability and a lower price since you’re buying direct from our workshop in Lincoln, Nebraska. Be sure to read artist comments and magazine reviews on the 80 as it consistently rates in the top 5% of acoustics made world wide. 100% money back guarantee including shipping fees both ways. It’s a lifetime instrument so it comes with a lifetime warranty. Truly a work of art with a stunning sound that will get better year after year.
- Full size dreadnought the most popular guitar size in the world.
- Solid wood construction sounds better every year as it ages.
- Venetian cutaway box design allows you to slide down low into the box for easier playability.
- Fishman’s new AURA Digital Sound Imaging System that allows you to download thousands of sound images directly from the Fishman online library that have been professionally mixed in Fishmans multi-million dollar recording studios.
- Built in genuine Fishman transducer system allows you to plug into any amplifier or PA system and play it like a full electric guitar.
- Built in genuine Fishman automatic tuner system tunes your guitar perfectly in seconds and if you’re a beginner actually trains your ear for perfect pitch.
- Built in genuine Fishman equalizer system gives you infinite sound possibilities allowing you to dial in the perfect sound.
- Hand carved bracing for greater movement of the soundboard providing a richer sound.
- Slim neck design feels natural in your hand making it easier to form chords.
- Custom string spacing for greater speed and accuracy (and less rattles).
- Zager soft touch fret design for less string bite and finger fatigue.
- Adjustable truss rod to raise or lower action depending on your playing style.
- Special ultra thin high gloss finish allows more movement of the body for deeper sound
- Hand carved bone nut and saddle. (Found on predominantly $1500+ guitars).
- Hand laid abalone inlay rosette with pearl fret markers.
- Ivory binding detail and zipper stripe down back (Found in predominantly $1500+ guitars).
- Genuine Grover tuning machines (best in the world).
- 100% money back guarantee
- Lifetime warranty
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Features
 | Dreadnought Size Dimensions Height: 41 inchesBox length: 20 inches Waist: 11 inches Widest bout: 15.5 inches Depth: 4.75 inches Scale length: 25.5 inches |
 | Venetian Cutaway Style A "Venetian Cutaway" is a guitar that has a section of the body "cut away" by the neck which makes it easier to slide your hand down low to reach chords near the sound hole. Denny braces the cutaways a little differently then his full box guitars so sound quality matches. If you’re a player that spends a lot of time on that part of the neck a cutaway box is invaluable. |
 | Western Red Cedar Top The most important part of an acoustic guitar is its top. The top acts like a speaker. When a string is plucked energy is transferred to the top and the top starts to move. Cedar is softer than spruce, and that softness translates into a sense of sonic warmth. Cedar guitars sound warmer, deeper and slightly richer. Used on only the highest quality acoustics in the world. |
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 | Indian Rosewood Back-sides One of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time. Where mahogany lends itself to the midrange, rosewoods sonic profile is deeper in the low end. Not to take anything away from mahogany as many players will find it difficult to tell them apart, but the dedicated ear will notice a deeper, richer, sweeter tone coming from a rosewood guitar. Many players don’t know that cedar is one of the few woods that can outperform spruce when paired with rosewood which is why Denny uses a Western red cedar top with Indian rosewood back and sides on his 80 series guitars. |
 | Indian Rosewood Headstock Indian rosewood is commonly found on high-end guitars. This wood is heavier and more dense than mahogany and also is very stable and resonant. East Indian Rosewood is dark brown with sometimes purple-brown streaks giving a pleasant figure. The guitar head stock configuration is a registered trademark and is used under license from C.F. Martin & Co. Inc. of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. |
 | Mahogany Headstock Mahogany is lightweight yet strong, and its timeless look is used on many quality guitars. The guitar head stock configuration is a registered trademark and is used under license from C.F. Martin & Co. Inc. of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. |
 | Zager Design (Hand Scalloped) Bracework The technique of scalloping or shaving the braces can have a huge impact on the power and tone of an acoustic guitar. By shaving or reducing the thickness of the brace, it becomes more flexible and therefore lets the top move more freely. When done by a Master Luthier the brace maintains its structural integrity, while making the top more efficient. The result is faster attack, longer sustain, more bass, more power, and an overall improvement in the whole tone system. |
 | Full Abalone Inlay Inlay Abalone inlay is found on only the highest quality guitars. Laid by hand one piece at a time, the color and translucence of each piece changes with different amounts of light. Not only does it add to the overall look of your guitar, but it also adds to the value. Our 900 Pro Series guitars have an inlay rosette around the sound hole in combination with inlay around the entire face as well as small cross fret markers going up the fret board |
 | Pearl Cross Fret-markers Used on only the highest quality guitars. Laid by hand on the fret board one piece at a time. It's a very tedious, time consuming process but the results are breathtaking |
Zipper Stripe Back-detail Laid by hand one piece at a time. Adds to the overall beauty and sets off the color of the wood. Found on only the highest quality guitars in the world. | |
 | High Gloss Finish High-gloss finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic. This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age—which is what makes a guitar sound better year after year. A thick finish muffles a guitar's vibration and blocks aging. |
 | Custom Adjustment Setting Truss-rod Denny designs his guitars with a truss rod adjustment setting that allows you to dial in your guitar to your particular playing style. In this way if you're a heavy handed player you can set the action higher so you can "get on it" a little for more power, and if you're lighter handed touch player you can dial in the action low so you can move faster and play longer with less fatigue. |
 | Genuine Fishman Built-in-transducer Fishman transducers are the highest quality transducers used in acoustic guitars today. A transducer is an amplification device placed under the saddle which allows you to plug into an amplifier and play an acoustic guitar like an electric guitar. This is all run by an on-board electronics package and equalizer that allows you to control the sound. A transducer properly installed by a pro luthier will bring out the bass response and rich ambiance of your guitar's wood. Done improperly your guitar will sound flat and have uneven tone quality. |
 | Genuine Fishman Built-in-automatic-tuner Ask any pro who makes the finest guitar electronics systems in the world and 9 out of 10 will say Fishman. An electronic tuner allows you to tune your guitar in a fraction of the time it takes using conventional tuning methods. Simply hit a string and the LCD indicator guides you into perfect pitch. A red and green light instantly lets you know when the tune is dead on. This is a very important tool for the new player who is trying to develop and train their ear for perfect pitch. It's also helps the professional player who wants to get in perfect tune fas |
| Genuine Fishman Built-in-equalizer Fishman equalizers are the highest quality equalizers used in acoustic guitars today. The equalizer is an electronic unit that controls the sound and volume when plugged into an amplifier or PA system. There are adjustments for highs, mids, lows, and presence. Fishman EQ's are used exclusively on high end acoustics by artists such as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Alan Jackson and Aerosmith to name just a few. |
 | Genuine Grover (gold) Tuning-machines Genuine Grover sealed tuning machines are found on only the finest guitars made. Look at tuners on $2500+ acoustics and you will see the majority have "Grovers." Unlike open gear tuners where the tuning mechanism is exposed, Grover sealed tuners contain a lubricant that keep the tuning mechanism sealed air-tight so the gears turn smooth and continue to for the life of your instrument. Lifetime warranty. If you have a tuner go bad we'll replace it free of charge for life. |
 | Bone Hand Carved Nut Denny hand carves his nuts from bone for each guitar so the strings are set lower with custom spacing. Lower string heights make it easier to press down to form chords and it also increases finger speed. Custom spacing allows you to move faster with less buzzes, mutes, and rattles because you’re no longer bumping adjacent strings. Custom string spacing makes it easier for all hands sizes big and small. Lifetime warranty. Break a nut and we'll replace it free of charge for life |
 | Tusq Hand Carved Saddle Denny hand carves each saddle for each individual guitar. Denny also adjusts the intonation settings to bring the guitar harmonically in balance with itself. This not only makes your guitar easier to play, but it also makes it sound more powerful. Customers say our guitars fall into tune easier and stay in tune longer...this is one of the reasons why. Denny uses only genuine "Tusq" brand saddles on his guitars which you generally only find on higher dollar acoustics . Lifetime warranty. Break a saddle and we'll replace it free of charge for life. |
 | Zager Custom Lights Strings Zager custom strings are designed by Denny exclusively for his Guitars. We have customers using all brands and gauges of strings on our guitars with excellent results (Elixir, Martin, Fender, Gibson, D'addario) but these are the strings our customers seem to like the most on our guitars. Hand wound daily in our shop in Lincoln, Nebraska. |
 | Zager Soft Touch (Hand Filed) Frets Denny hand files each fret one at a time on every guitar that leaves our shop. By filing the frets Denny achieves two important things. When sliding up and down the neck your fingers will no longer get irritated and sore and you won't suffer from what we call "String Bite" and overall finger fatigue. Secondly, when you file the frets by hand each fret will have the same uniform height. 9 times out of 10 when you have a buzzing string it has nothing to with your playing, it’s because you have a guitar with a fret that’s sitting away from the fret board hitting a string. |
 | Lifetime Warranty Our warranty is simple. Lifetime on all guitars. A quality guitar should be made to last a lifetime and if it doesn't it wasn't a quality guitar to begin with. |
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Steve Farmer
<[email protected]>
Oakland, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It is head and shoulders above my Ovation Balladeer. The sound is brighter and the action and string spacing has reduced buzzing. I went to the local music store that sells Martin Guitars. To be honest the $2500 Martin I tried had a slightly better tone, but was not any easier to play. For a fifth of the price,I'll take the Zager.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Tone and playability.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least $1000.
How would you rate customer support?
Excellent. Dennis was prompt in answering my questions, and Jill was professional and helpful in processing my order.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. It's a great guitar at a great price. I appreciate that Denny inspects and signs each of his guitars.
Additional comments:
GET ONE!
Oakland, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It is head and shoulders above my Ovation Balladeer. The sound is brighter and the action and string spacing has reduced buzzing. I went to the local music store that sells Martin Guitars. To be honest the $2500 Martin I tried had a slightly better tone, but was not any easier to play. For a fifth of the price,I'll take the Zager.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Tone and playability.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least $1000.
How would you rate customer support?
Excellent. Dennis was prompt in answering my questions, and Jill was professional and helpful in processing my order.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. It's a great guitar at a great price. I appreciate that Denny inspects and signs each of his guitars.
Additional comments:
GET ONE!
Weston Guillory Sr
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Glendale, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Right up there with the best guitars I've ever played.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The class act craftsmanship. And "THE SOUND"! Sounds like an expensive guitar. Out of this world!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200 - $1800
How would you rate customer support?
So far..... AAAAA+++++
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Awe hell yeah!!! Why? Because Denny Zager and company are building some QUALITY guitars for a great price. They put alot into 'em. GREAT GUITAR!!!
Additional comments:
Personally, for me, I was looking for a nice quality guitar at a decent price that will last me for the rest of my days. And when I came across ZAGER's website and read up on all Denny had to say. I was impressed. I was also hooked. So I ordered my ZAD50E and I am MORE THEN satisfied. I got a GREAT GUITAR! Thanks Denny and Co.
Glendale, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Right up there with the best guitars I've ever played.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The class act craftsmanship. And "THE SOUND"! Sounds like an expensive guitar. Out of this world!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200 - $1800
How would you rate customer support?
So far..... AAAAA+++++
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Awe hell yeah!!! Why? Because Denny Zager and company are building some QUALITY guitars for a great price. They put alot into 'em. GREAT GUITAR!!!
Additional comments:
Personally, for me, I was looking for a nice quality guitar at a decent price that will last me for the rest of my days. And when I came across ZAGER's website and read up on all Denny had to say. I was impressed. I was also hooked. So I ordered my ZAD50E and I am MORE THEN satisfied. I got a GREAT GUITAR! Thanks Denny and Co.
Anonymous
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Corona, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I real like the playability. Sold my Gibson Southern Jumbo to try a couple of these guitars
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability and workman ship very nice looking
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
1000 plus
How would you rate customer support?
Great
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes Especially if you are beginner or maybe have hand or fingering issues
Corona, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I real like the playability. Sold my Gibson Southern Jumbo to try a couple of these guitars
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability and workman ship very nice looking
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
1000 plus
How would you rate customer support?
Great
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes Especially if you are beginner or maybe have hand or fingering issues
e.j. asquith
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Thousand Oaks, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have a Epiphone Masterbuilt, a model 330 Richenbacker and now a Zager zad80ce, the Zager plays as easy as the $5000 Richenbacker and has a better full rich tone that is very impressing over the Masterbuilt.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The virtual easy of playing this Zager guitar just blows me away. I was also greatly impressed on how the Zager was packaged in the case, everything was professional done. Was also surpised by the free sets of strings and half dozen picks included.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
The Zager family is right, the Zager sounds as good as the high priced name brands in today's market, so we are looking at the $3000+ range.
How would you rate customer support?
Dennis Zager is great to work with, when I ordered the guitar I could not afford the case at the time and to my delight and surprise Mr. Zager included it and said I could send payment when I could afford it. I do not think you can find another guitar company out there who would do that. And more more thing I email Dennis more than several times with questions about the guitar and company, and he personally email me back not in days but minutes, try that with Martin or Gibson.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
If you are looking for a Great sounding, professionally packaged and manufactured, a guitar that is personally set-up by the owner of the company, a pleasurable guitar to play. This is Zager, you can not go wrong.
Additional comments:
Zager the One. Great Price, Great Guitar and Great People to work with.
Thousand Oaks, California
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have a Epiphone Masterbuilt, a model 330 Richenbacker and now a Zager zad80ce, the Zager plays as easy as the $5000 Richenbacker and has a better full rich tone that is very impressing over the Masterbuilt.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The virtual easy of playing this Zager guitar just blows me away. I was also greatly impressed on how the Zager was packaged in the case, everything was professional done. Was also surpised by the free sets of strings and half dozen picks included.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
The Zager family is right, the Zager sounds as good as the high priced name brands in today's market, so we are looking at the $3000+ range.
How would you rate customer support?
Dennis Zager is great to work with, when I ordered the guitar I could not afford the case at the time and to my delight and surprise Mr. Zager included it and said I could send payment when I could afford it. I do not think you can find another guitar company out there who would do that. And more more thing I email Dennis more than several times with questions about the guitar and company, and he personally email me back not in days but minutes, try that with Martin or Gibson.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
If you are looking for a Great sounding, professionally packaged and manufactured, a guitar that is personally set-up by the owner of the company, a pleasurable guitar to play. This is Zager, you can not go wrong.
Additional comments:
Zager the One. Great Price, Great Guitar and Great People to work with.
Mike MacArthur
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Grand Prairie, Texas
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Compared to my recent past guitars which was, an Ovation USA Legend Model, the Zager Guitar is by far the more user friendly guitar in both playability and sound. I play soft ballad type music with a semi finger picking style and the mahogany that was used in my Zager ZAD50 gives me a very clear but soft almost mellow tone, not to mention how beautiful the wood grain is that it almost sparkles.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It was a hard choice trying to decide which model Zager to purchase but the appearance of the ZAD50E Mahogany and reading the reviews about that model sold me. The sound is even more pleasing then I imagined. I believe it actually makes my guitar playing better.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I know what I paid for my Ovation and I would have thought had I played the Zager first that it would cost more than both of those but it was close to being half the cost.
How would you rate customer support?
It seems that both Dennis and Denny are putting every effort they can into pleasing their customers both with the quality of the product and the service they provide before and most important ***AFTER*** the sale.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would almost not want to recommend this guitar to any one so I could be the only one to have it but like the Mona Lisa everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy a Zager. I know they wont be disappointed. I would also recommend that along with the purchase of the guitar of your choice you also buy the case, it is wellworth the price and really first class just like the guitars.
Additional comments:
It is so refreshing that in a time when it seems that many companies are lowering the quality of thier product but raising the price you can purchase a Zager Guitar and still get the best of what craftmanship is all about.
Grand Prairie, Texas
9 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Compared to my recent past guitars which was, an Ovation USA Legend Model, the Zager Guitar is by far the more user friendly guitar in both playability and sound. I play soft ballad type music with a semi finger picking style and the mahogany that was used in my Zager ZAD50 gives me a very clear but soft almost mellow tone, not to mention how beautiful the wood grain is that it almost sparkles.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It was a hard choice trying to decide which model Zager to purchase but the appearance of the ZAD50E Mahogany and reading the reviews about that model sold me. The sound is even more pleasing then I imagined. I believe it actually makes my guitar playing better.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I know what I paid for my Ovation and I would have thought had I played the Zager first that it would cost more than both of those but it was close to being half the cost.
How would you rate customer support?
It seems that both Dennis and Denny are putting every effort they can into pleasing their customers both with the quality of the product and the service they provide before and most important ***AFTER*** the sale.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would almost not want to recommend this guitar to any one so I could be the only one to have it but like the Mona Lisa everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy a Zager. I know they wont be disappointed. I would also recommend that along with the purchase of the guitar of your choice you also buy the case, it is wellworth the price and really first class just like the guitars.
Additional comments:
It is so refreshing that in a time when it seems that many companies are lowering the quality of thier product but raising the price you can purchase a Zager Guitar and still get the best of what craftmanship is all about.
John Yaklin
<[email protected]>
Rancho Cucamonga, California
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Better than any guitar I have ever bought new.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Craftsmanship and playability.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
600-800 dollars
How would you rate customer support?
Absolutely stand up. I made an exchange and they made it very easy.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes. I know a lot of guys with their eye on that vintage gibson or martin obsessing and saving and I would tell them to skip it and get a brand new Zager. Great investment at a great bargain. Stands up to any guitar out there. American made, family run, and quality controlled. Do yourself a favor and buy yourself one.
Additional comments:
I spent a lot of time deciding on what I wanted from these guys and now I want more. I bought the Zager Parlor and I can't get over it. It's the loveliest little thing and I cant put it down. I skipped a day of work just to sit around and play it for hours on end. I'm already looking to get another one from these guys. You will be so impressed and amazed. Companies like this are such a rare thing. Zager cares a lot about what they do. Get one. I want one in every shape and color.
Rancho Cucamonga, California
10 months ago
Better than any guitar I have ever bought new.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Craftsmanship and playability.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
600-800 dollars
How would you rate customer support?
Absolutely stand up. I made an exchange and they made it very easy.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes. I know a lot of guys with their eye on that vintage gibson or martin obsessing and saving and I would tell them to skip it and get a brand new Zager. Great investment at a great bargain. Stands up to any guitar out there. American made, family run, and quality controlled. Do yourself a favor and buy yourself one.
Additional comments:
I spent a lot of time deciding on what I wanted from these guys and now I want more. I bought the Zager Parlor and I can't get over it. It's the loveliest little thing and I cant put it down. I skipped a day of work just to sit around and play it for hours on end. I'm already looking to get another one from these guys. You will be so impressed and amazed. Companies like this are such a rare thing. Zager cares a lot about what they do. Get one. I want one in every shape and color.
John Bakody
<[email protected]>
Fort Worth, Texas
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It is head and shoulders above my original guitar, really no comparison.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I like the sound, followed by the playability and the looks.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Around a thousand.
How would you rate customer support?
Customer support is fantastic and Dennis Jr. gets in touch within a day.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
If someone want an easy to play, handsome, great sounding guitar, this is for you.
Additional comments:
The case is also beautiful.
Fort Worth, Texas
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It is head and shoulders above my original guitar, really no comparison.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I like the sound, followed by the playability and the looks.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Around a thousand.
How would you rate customer support?
Customer support is fantastic and Dennis Jr. gets in touch within a day.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
If someone want an easy to play, handsome, great sounding guitar, this is for you.
Additional comments:
The case is also beautiful.
Dennis
<[email protected]>
Ann Arbor, Michigan
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This is ...well ..I like this guitar better than any i have had before...I have had gibson WM-45 and a lower end martin...lots of Yamahahs and other guitars in this class...this guitar is just a perfict fit for me...way easy to play and the sound is very very good..I was playing a Loar LH 250 before this..sounded like it was packed with wool..I often just play without a pick...this guitar will still ring when picking with just fingers..that Loar would not..just sounded dead
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I like most everything about this guitar ..i would like it in sunburst but what the hey..size wise it is extremly comfortable..The playability is extremly good..It gives me what the heck i want in a guitar.. I have been threw so many in the past 44 years..could never afford one of them real expensive ones..so i am comparing it to a lot of guitars i have had over the years..If i ever decide to get another guitar it will be one made by these folks
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
well i would expect to be an expensive guitar..I have never shopped for a guitar in what i would expect would be its price range...I feel this a real guitar not a want to be...it is a musicians guitar
How would you rate customer support?
well i haven,t needed much yet.. but I did change my order from an zad 50 to a Zad 60om..and it was easy.. Dennis hooked it up and it all went well and i didn,t even loose any time..I have a feeling that if i ever have any problem i can count on these folks
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
OH Ya.. already have...have grand kids.. when it is time this will be what i suggest
Additional comments:
very happy with the guitar..there have been times when i got a new guitar and was not happy about it..this is not the regular guitar i have experinced before...I was pretty shaky about ordering one on the net like i did.. unseen.. untried.. unheard of...took the gamble and am real glad i did
Ann Arbor, Michigan
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This is ...well ..I like this guitar better than any i have had before...I have had gibson WM-45 and a lower end martin...lots of Yamahahs and other guitars in this class...this guitar is just a perfict fit for me...way easy to play and the sound is very very good..I was playing a Loar LH 250 before this..sounded like it was packed with wool..I often just play without a pick...this guitar will still ring when picking with just fingers..that Loar would not..just sounded dead
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I like most everything about this guitar ..i would like it in sunburst but what the hey..size wise it is extremly comfortable..The playability is extremly good..It gives me what the heck i want in a guitar.. I have been threw so many in the past 44 years..could never afford one of them real expensive ones..so i am comparing it to a lot of guitars i have had over the years..If i ever decide to get another guitar it will be one made by these folks
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
well i would expect to be an expensive guitar..I have never shopped for a guitar in what i would expect would be its price range...I feel this a real guitar not a want to be...it is a musicians guitar
How would you rate customer support?
well i haven,t needed much yet.. but I did change my order from an zad 50 to a Zad 60om..and it was easy.. Dennis hooked it up and it all went well and i didn,t even loose any time..I have a feeling that if i ever have any problem i can count on these folks
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
OH Ya.. already have...have grand kids.. when it is time this will be what i suggest
Additional comments:
very happy with the guitar..there have been times when i got a new guitar and was not happy about it..this is not the regular guitar i have experinced before...I was pretty shaky about ordering one on the net like i did.. unseen.. untried.. unheard of...took the gamble and am real glad i did
Bob Thomson
<[email protected]>
Stamford, Connecticut
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It's much easier to play and to be able to play for longer periods of time!
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The smaller neck, the wider nut and the glorious sound when it's plugged in!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1000-$1200
How would you rate customer support?
The best on the planet.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would definitely recommend a Zager guitar and frankly, already have several times to friends. It's a great sounding, good looking, easy to play guitar for a reasonable amount of cash. And if by rare chance there is a problem, their customer service remedy's the situation very quickly and without any hassle!
Additional comments:
I had a problem with the first guitar that was sent to me but after a few emails, you sent me a new one really quickly and provided a UPS call tag for the old one. Thanks for the awesome service!
Stamford, Connecticut
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It's much easier to play and to be able to play for longer periods of time!
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The smaller neck, the wider nut and the glorious sound when it's plugged in!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1000-$1200
How would you rate customer support?
The best on the planet.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would definitely recommend a Zager guitar and frankly, already have several times to friends. It's a great sounding, good looking, easy to play guitar for a reasonable amount of cash. And if by rare chance there is a problem, their customer service remedy's the situation very quickly and without any hassle!
Additional comments:
I had a problem with the first guitar that was sent to me but after a few emails, you sent me a new one really quickly and provided a UPS call tag for the old one. Thanks for the awesome service!
Reed Copsey
<[email protected]>
Norfolk, Virginia
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I'm a beginner and bought this guitar because of its claim to be easier to play. Read the additional comments below.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
SOUND, ease of play, simplicity without sacrificing quality
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1500-2500
How would you rate customer support?
I've only had the instrument a week, but so far wonderful.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
No recommendations needed. Just let them play it.
Additional comments:
All joking aside, last night was the acid test. My best friend (Jim Franklin) was a semi-professional musician who has recorded a few albums of Hawaiian music (never particularly popular except in Japan!). The Epiphone was loaned to me by him. He came over for dinner last night and noticed the closed Zager case immediately. He picked up the instrument and before he started playing it, I told him that I had selected it because it was supposed to be particularly easy to play. His look was quite skeptical. And then he started playing....and playing....and smiling....and saying WOW! He has quite a few quitars. The two he plays the most are an Ovation and a Martin. He immediately started comparing it to the Martin (which he mentioned cost ~$2500 10-15 years ago). "This is just as nice as my Martin". And he kept playing. "I haven't played this much in months." "I've been bored with the sound of the Ovation and the Martin" "I like this more than my Martin"....."I haven't wanted a new guitar for years" I wish Denny had been a fly on the wall. Thanks again. This instrument delivers on its promise.
Norfolk, Virginia
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I'm a beginner and bought this guitar because of its claim to be easier to play. Read the additional comments below.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
SOUND, ease of play, simplicity without sacrificing quality
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1500-2500
How would you rate customer support?
I've only had the instrument a week, but so far wonderful.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
No recommendations needed. Just let them play it.
Additional comments:
All joking aside, last night was the acid test. My best friend (Jim Franklin) was a semi-professional musician who has recorded a few albums of Hawaiian music (never particularly popular except in Japan!). The Epiphone was loaned to me by him. He came over for dinner last night and noticed the closed Zager case immediately. He picked up the instrument and before he started playing it, I told him that I had selected it because it was supposed to be particularly easy to play. His look was quite skeptical. And then he started playing....and playing....and smiling....and saying WOW! He has quite a few quitars. The two he plays the most are an Ovation and a Martin. He immediately started comparing it to the Martin (which he mentioned cost ~$2500 10-15 years ago). "This is just as nice as my Martin". And he kept playing. "I haven't played this much in months." "I've been bored with the sound of the Ovation and the Martin" "I like this more than my Martin"....."I haven't wanted a new guitar for years" I wish Denny had been a fly on the wall. Thanks again. This instrument delivers on its promise.
MATT PALMER
<[email protected]>
El Paso, Texas
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
THERE IS NO COMPARISON TO THE MARTIN GUITAR THAT I WAS PLAYING. MY ZAD 50CE SOUNDS SO MUCH BETTER, PLAYS EASIER, AND IS A MORE ATTRACTIVE GUITAR THAN THE MARTIN. MY ZAGER GUITAR IS THE BEST GUITAR THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED OR HAD THE PLEASURE TO PLAY. IT IS SO EASY TO PLAY AND I CAN PLAY IS SO MUCH LONGER AND FASTER THAN I EVER THOUGHT I COULD.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
IT IS HARD TO SAY IT IS JUST ONE THING. MY ZAGER PLAYS SO EASY AND IS SO EASY ON YOUR FINGERS. THE STYLE OF THE NECK AND THE HEIGHT OF THE STRINGS MAKE IT SO THAT I CAN NOW PLAY BAR CHORDS WITH EASE. THE WOODS THAT ZAGER GUITARS USES ARE BEAUTIFUL IN SIGHT AS WELL AS SOUND. THE SOUND IS SO CLEAN AND CRISP, IT IS EXCELLENT, UN-PLUGGRD OR PLUGGED IN TO MY SYSTEM. THE GUITAR COMES WITH THE FISHMAN 60, AND IT IS GREAT.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
2,000.00---3,000.00
How would you rate customer support?
.EXCELLANT--ZAGER WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE MY PURCHASE EASY AND FRIENDLY. THEY EVEN GREAT////ZAGER GUITAR WENT TO THE TROUBLE TO SEND ME PHOTO'S OF MY GUITAR BEFORE THEY SHIPPED IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS TO MY LIKING. DENNY TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND TREATED ME AS IF I WERE A VALUED CUSTOMER. I BELIEVE THAT THE DENNY ZAGER GUITAR'S TRUELY APPRICATED MY BUSINESS AND I LIKE DOING BUSINESS WITH SUCH A PERSON LIKE DENNY ZAGER, THAT HAS SO MUCH CLASS.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
YES////ITS SOUND, PLAYABILITY, AND IT OVER-ALL QUALITY OF THE ZAGER GUITAR MAKES IT STAND OUT. IT IS ALSO A BEAUTIFUL GUITAR THAT I AM PROUD TO CALL MINE AND WILL PLAY IT WITH ANYONE. I ALREADY HAD FRIENDS THAT HAVE TRIED OUT MY ZAD-50CE STATE THEY WERE GOING TO BUY ONE VERY SOON.
Additional comments:
YOU HAVE TO BUY ONE OF THESE ZAGER GIUTARS. YOU WON'T BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT PLAYS AND SOUNDS. IF YOU WANT TO BE A VALUED COSTOMER AND NOT A NUMBER, GET YOU A ZAGER GUITAR AND SEE IF I AM TELLING THE TRUTH..
El Paso, Texas
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
THERE IS NO COMPARISON TO THE MARTIN GUITAR THAT I WAS PLAYING. MY ZAD 50CE SOUNDS SO MUCH BETTER, PLAYS EASIER, AND IS A MORE ATTRACTIVE GUITAR THAN THE MARTIN. MY ZAGER GUITAR IS THE BEST GUITAR THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED OR HAD THE PLEASURE TO PLAY. IT IS SO EASY TO PLAY AND I CAN PLAY IS SO MUCH LONGER AND FASTER THAN I EVER THOUGHT I COULD.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
IT IS HARD TO SAY IT IS JUST ONE THING. MY ZAGER PLAYS SO EASY AND IS SO EASY ON YOUR FINGERS. THE STYLE OF THE NECK AND THE HEIGHT OF THE STRINGS MAKE IT SO THAT I CAN NOW PLAY BAR CHORDS WITH EASE. THE WOODS THAT ZAGER GUITARS USES ARE BEAUTIFUL IN SIGHT AS WELL AS SOUND. THE SOUND IS SO CLEAN AND CRISP, IT IS EXCELLENT, UN-PLUGGRD OR PLUGGED IN TO MY SYSTEM. THE GUITAR COMES WITH THE FISHMAN 60, AND IT IS GREAT.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
2,000.00---3,000.00
How would you rate customer support?
.EXCELLANT--ZAGER WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE MY PURCHASE EASY AND FRIENDLY. THEY EVEN GREAT////ZAGER GUITAR WENT TO THE TROUBLE TO SEND ME PHOTO'S OF MY GUITAR BEFORE THEY SHIPPED IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS TO MY LIKING. DENNY TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND TREATED ME AS IF I WERE A VALUED CUSTOMER. I BELIEVE THAT THE DENNY ZAGER GUITAR'S TRUELY APPRICATED MY BUSINESS AND I LIKE DOING BUSINESS WITH SUCH A PERSON LIKE DENNY ZAGER, THAT HAS SO MUCH CLASS.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
YES////ITS SOUND, PLAYABILITY, AND IT OVER-ALL QUALITY OF THE ZAGER GUITAR MAKES IT STAND OUT. IT IS ALSO A BEAUTIFUL GUITAR THAT I AM PROUD TO CALL MINE AND WILL PLAY IT WITH ANYONE. I ALREADY HAD FRIENDS THAT HAVE TRIED OUT MY ZAD-50CE STATE THEY WERE GOING TO BUY ONE VERY SOON.
Additional comments:
YOU HAVE TO BUY ONE OF THESE ZAGER GIUTARS. YOU WON'T BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT PLAYS AND SOUNDS. IF YOU WANT TO BE A VALUED COSTOMER AND NOT A NUMBER, GET YOU A ZAGER GUITAR AND SEE IF I AM TELLING THE TRUTH..
PAUL BLANKENSHIP
<[email protected]>
Santa Rosa, California
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
THERE IS NO COMPARISON THIS GUITAR IS AS GOOD SOUNDING AND LOOKING AND STRUCTURED AS ANY MARTIN OR GIBSON AND IS ALOT LOT CHEAPER. IT IS JUST A FANTASTIC GUITAR.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
EVERYTHING I LOVE THE WAY IT IS CHORDED AND IT DOES NOT HURT YOUR FINGERS TO PRESS DOWN ON THE STRINGS IT IS TRULY A EASY PLAY GUITAR
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
AROUND $3500.00
How would you rate customer support?
THEY TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY . IT WAS A GREAT TRANSACTION AND DENNIS IS VERY HELPFUL.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
YES AND I WILL PURCHASE MORE IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Additional comments:
IF YOU WANT A GREAT GUITAR AT A GREAT PRICE BELIEVE ME GET YOU A ZAGAR THEY ARE GREAT SOUNDING LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS AND YOU CAN NOT DEAL WITH BETTER PEOPLE , WHEN YOU BUY ONE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PART OF THE ZAGAR FAMILY, AND THEY KEEP IN TOUCH AFTER THE SALE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE SATISFIED.
Santa Rosa, California
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
THERE IS NO COMPARISON THIS GUITAR IS AS GOOD SOUNDING AND LOOKING AND STRUCTURED AS ANY MARTIN OR GIBSON AND IS ALOT LOT CHEAPER. IT IS JUST A FANTASTIC GUITAR.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
EVERYTHING I LOVE THE WAY IT IS CHORDED AND IT DOES NOT HURT YOUR FINGERS TO PRESS DOWN ON THE STRINGS IT IS TRULY A EASY PLAY GUITAR
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
AROUND $3500.00
How would you rate customer support?
THEY TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY . IT WAS A GREAT TRANSACTION AND DENNIS IS VERY HELPFUL.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
YES AND I WILL PURCHASE MORE IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Additional comments:
IF YOU WANT A GREAT GUITAR AT A GREAT PRICE BELIEVE ME GET YOU A ZAGAR THEY ARE GREAT SOUNDING LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS AND YOU CAN NOT DEAL WITH BETTER PEOPLE , WHEN YOU BUY ONE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PART OF THE ZAGAR FAMILY, AND THEY KEEP IN TOUCH AFTER THE SALE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE SATISFIED.
Kerry Shrode
<[email protected]>
Raleigh, North Carolina
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have never owned a steel string acoustic before. I have played nylon string classical and Flamenco since I was 13 and have had many guitars in that genre. I currently have a hand-built Gracia, Segovia model, from Brazil, and recently bought an A6 Godin because of it's so called "playablity." I still had to do some setup on the Gracia. I have tried NUMEROUS guitars in stores over the years and was never truly satisfied with the setups or sound. I even delved into the world of the $3000+ guitars and was STILL not completely happy with the playability of them. RIGHT out of the box, the Zager immediately showed me its worth. (LOVE the onboard tuner.) I did some minor tuning, and hit it. WOW! It IS easy to play. I have had arthritis in the left index finger for many years, so my inability to chord well was a HUGE issue for me. Right away, without strain or pain I could chord again. awesome. Whatever Denny is doing in his setup absolutely kicks ass over any guitar I have played or owned. Playing has become a joy again. The sound quality is wonderful; very full, with a beautiful resonance, even with this smaller body guitar. I know as the guitar ages the sound and playablity will only improve. How often do you ever get to have a GREAT purchase get even better? I am selling ALL my other guitars.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
This question isn't fair. LOL. Gee - A great price for a guitar with awesome playablity and terrific sound, customer service equal to none....dang, I'm stuck. OH YES. My favorite part of the guitar is Dennis Zager. Without him I wouldn't be writing this review, or playing this fabulous guitar. He took HIS dissatisfaction with a entire industry and put his time, energy, and personal touch to work. I know what it takes to setup up a guitar. Denny has gone SO FAR BEYOND the extra mile in offering guitars of this quality to the public, I can't thank him enough. He could have just setup his own guitars and been done with it. Instead, he has given ALL of us the chance to play with an ear to ear smile on our faces. Ok, Sainthood might not be in order, but, dang. Find me a Better guitar than this and I will eat it, then buy one. It ISN'T out there folks. I have looked for years, decades even, barring spending over $10,000. Stop looking and buy this.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
That's kind of a loaded question. But I will put it this way - PRICELESS. That fact that I CAN play again, WITH ease, and WITH joy, goes beyond value for me. It is a beautiful instrument, that played "like butter" right out of box. You get customer service like NO ONE ELSE has in this industry. There is NO price you can put on playing with joy for the rest of your life. I have never played a guitar in ANY price range that overall compares to the Zager and what their company offers.
How would you rate customer support?
The best I have experienced. And I have worked in the customer service industry most all of my life, so I know first hand what it takes. It doesn't get any better than this.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Without hestitation, unless you're looking for name brand axe with major snob appeal. See the above points, and re-read them again. If you think I am over embellishing this, TOO BAD. It is absolutely the truth. Usually you don't get a chance to rant for something wonderful. OK, you might need to spend $10000+ if you are a concert Classical guitarist, or a rock star gone insane. STOP wasting your time reading this and buy a Zager. You will not regret it.
Additional comments:
What else can I say? Thank you Denny Zager. Why couldn't I have discovered you 40 years ago? This kind of "happy" doesn't come along everyday with any product you buy sight unseen, let alone one you can see, test, and compare. A wonderful product with the best service. Too bad all purchases aren't like this.
Raleigh, North Carolina
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have never owned a steel string acoustic before. I have played nylon string classical and Flamenco since I was 13 and have had many guitars in that genre. I currently have a hand-built Gracia, Segovia model, from Brazil, and recently bought an A6 Godin because of it's so called "playablity." I still had to do some setup on the Gracia. I have tried NUMEROUS guitars in stores over the years and was never truly satisfied with the setups or sound. I even delved into the world of the $3000+ guitars and was STILL not completely happy with the playability of them. RIGHT out of the box, the Zager immediately showed me its worth. (LOVE the onboard tuner.) I did some minor tuning, and hit it. WOW! It IS easy to play. I have had arthritis in the left index finger for many years, so my inability to chord well was a HUGE issue for me. Right away, without strain or pain I could chord again. awesome. Whatever Denny is doing in his setup absolutely kicks ass over any guitar I have played or owned. Playing has become a joy again. The sound quality is wonderful; very full, with a beautiful resonance, even with this smaller body guitar. I know as the guitar ages the sound and playablity will only improve. How often do you ever get to have a GREAT purchase get even better? I am selling ALL my other guitars.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
This question isn't fair. LOL. Gee - A great price for a guitar with awesome playablity and terrific sound, customer service equal to none....dang, I'm stuck. OH YES. My favorite part of the guitar is Dennis Zager. Without him I wouldn't be writing this review, or playing this fabulous guitar. He took HIS dissatisfaction with a entire industry and put his time, energy, and personal touch to work. I know what it takes to setup up a guitar. Denny has gone SO FAR BEYOND the extra mile in offering guitars of this quality to the public, I can't thank him enough. He could have just setup his own guitars and been done with it. Instead, he has given ALL of us the chance to play with an ear to ear smile on our faces. Ok, Sainthood might not be in order, but, dang. Find me a Better guitar than this and I will eat it, then buy one. It ISN'T out there folks. I have looked for years, decades even, barring spending over $10,000. Stop looking and buy this.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
That's kind of a loaded question. But I will put it this way - PRICELESS. That fact that I CAN play again, WITH ease, and WITH joy, goes beyond value for me. It is a beautiful instrument, that played "like butter" right out of box. You get customer service like NO ONE ELSE has in this industry. There is NO price you can put on playing with joy for the rest of your life. I have never played a guitar in ANY price range that overall compares to the Zager and what their company offers.
How would you rate customer support?
The best I have experienced. And I have worked in the customer service industry most all of my life, so I know first hand what it takes. It doesn't get any better than this.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Without hestitation, unless you're looking for name brand axe with major snob appeal. See the above points, and re-read them again. If you think I am over embellishing this, TOO BAD. It is absolutely the truth. Usually you don't get a chance to rant for something wonderful. OK, you might need to spend $10000+ if you are a concert Classical guitarist, or a rock star gone insane. STOP wasting your time reading this and buy a Zager. You will not regret it.
Additional comments:
What else can I say? Thank you Denny Zager. Why couldn't I have discovered you 40 years ago? This kind of "happy" doesn't come along everyday with any product you buy sight unseen, let alone one you can see, test, and compare. A wonderful product with the best service. Too bad all purchases aren't like this.
Michael Whitehead
<[email protected]>
Costa Mesa, California
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar plays easier and sounds better than any guitar I have ever owned.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It has such a big, full, rich sound foe playing it so gently. There in no need to be heavy handed to get it to resonate.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200-$1500 unbelievable value for the money. In today's world that is very rare!
How would you rate customer support?
12 on a 1-10 scale
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Without a doubt, There is nothing on the market with this quality for the price point.
Additional comments:
Michael Whitehead 4750 S Wall Ave Joplin MO 64804
Costa Mesa, California
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar plays easier and sounds better than any guitar I have ever owned.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It has such a big, full, rich sound foe playing it so gently. There in no need to be heavy handed to get it to resonate.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200-$1500 unbelievable value for the money. In today's world that is very rare!
How would you rate customer support?
12 on a 1-10 scale
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Without a doubt, There is nothing on the market with this quality for the price point.
Additional comments:
Michael Whitehead 4750 S Wall Ave Joplin MO 64804
Nat Williams
<[email protected]>
Gilbert, Arizona
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have owned mid-level acoustic guitars all my life, including Ovation, Takamine, Alvarez, Fender and Epiphone. This is by far the best I've owned, and probably the best I've played, and I've "window shopped" many times, trying out dozens of Gibsons or Martins.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It's difficult to pick out one thing, but I guess it would have to be playability. With every other instrument I've owned, it always seemed like I was fighting the guitar (or vice versa). The Zager has a smooth, breezy feel. It's more a partner than an opponent. The best way I could describe it is like a knife through butter. But everything else about the guitar is top-shelf also. The sound is tremendous and it stays in tune. Another thing: I was blown away by the case I purchased with this guitar. It is of the highest quality, and in my opinion has a value at least twice its cost.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would say $2,000 to $3,000.
How would you rate customer support?
So far I haven't needed any, but I can tell from my pre-purchase experiences that Zager is truly a musician's company, and keeps its customers up front and personal. I have no doubt that if and when I need help I will get it with no problem.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. Once you own a Zager, you'll never have a desire to buy another acoustic.
Gilbert, Arizona
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have owned mid-level acoustic guitars all my life, including Ovation, Takamine, Alvarez, Fender and Epiphone. This is by far the best I've owned, and probably the best I've played, and I've "window shopped" many times, trying out dozens of Gibsons or Martins.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It's difficult to pick out one thing, but I guess it would have to be playability. With every other instrument I've owned, it always seemed like I was fighting the guitar (or vice versa). The Zager has a smooth, breezy feel. It's more a partner than an opponent. The best way I could describe it is like a knife through butter. But everything else about the guitar is top-shelf also. The sound is tremendous and it stays in tune. Another thing: I was blown away by the case I purchased with this guitar. It is of the highest quality, and in my opinion has a value at least twice its cost.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would say $2,000 to $3,000.
How would you rate customer support?
So far I haven't needed any, but I can tell from my pre-purchase experiences that Zager is truly a musician's company, and keeps its customers up front and personal. I have no doubt that if and when I need help I will get it with no problem.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. Once you own a Zager, you'll never have a desire to buy another acoustic.
Warren M.
Hialeah, Florida
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This is the truth,I own martins D28,18,00028,35 also own Martins and even a 6k Blueberry,but 99 percent of the time when I go to my music room I pick up my Zager.I have a true love for that guitar and would not sell it for any reason...
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Sound,durability and so easy to play.I swear you could play all day and the guitar is as smooth as when you first pick it up..
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Right now I have a 50 and not knowing,I would guess it at around a 12 to 15 hundred guitar...
How would you rate customer support?
Perfect,great comunication,Mr.Zager trats me as if I were an old friend...
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I do all the time.
Additional comments:
1 to 10 rating for sound,build,durability,and looks,I would give it a 10...
Hialeah, Florida
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This is the truth,I own martins D28,18,00028,35 also own Martins and even a 6k Blueberry,but 99 percent of the time when I go to my music room I pick up my Zager.I have a true love for that guitar and would not sell it for any reason...
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Sound,durability and so easy to play.I swear you could play all day and the guitar is as smooth as when you first pick it up..
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Right now I have a 50 and not knowing,I would guess it at around a 12 to 15 hundred guitar...
How would you rate customer support?
Perfect,great comunication,Mr.Zager trats me as if I were an old friend...
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I do all the time.
Additional comments:
1 to 10 rating for sound,build,durability,and looks,I would give it a 10...
Harold MILLER
<[email protected]>
Charleston, South Carolina
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have two other guitars, but this impresses me more than the other two when it comes to ez playing.the electronics is really good and I don't have to carry a tuner cause there is one on guitar. the workmanship is suburb. the neck is more user friendly andand I highly recommend this guitar to beginners and pros alike.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease of playing , the tone,and the perfect construction. this is truly a beautiful instrument.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
After looking at a lot of guitars I would estimate it to cost 1000.00 to 1200.00 dollars
How would you rate customer support?
customer support is second to none. email them and ask questions and find out for yourself.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes I would , and already have.
Additional comments:
If you are thinking about a new guitar, you owe it to yourself to check them out or better yet ,buy one and see for yourself. If you don't like it send it back. 100 percent guarontee.
Charleston, South Carolina
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have two other guitars, but this impresses me more than the other two when it comes to ez playing.the electronics is really good and I don't have to carry a tuner cause there is one on guitar. the workmanship is suburb. the neck is more user friendly andand I highly recommend this guitar to beginners and pros alike.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease of playing , the tone,and the perfect construction. this is truly a beautiful instrument.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
After looking at a lot of guitars I would estimate it to cost 1000.00 to 1200.00 dollars
How would you rate customer support?
customer support is second to none. email them and ask questions and find out for yourself.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes I would , and already have.
Additional comments:
If you are thinking about a new guitar, you owe it to yourself to check them out or better yet ,buy one and see for yourself. If you don't like it send it back. 100 percent guarontee.
Allan Hanscom
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Portsmouth, Virginia
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is in a class all by itself, I have owned Takamines, Sigmas and now own a Martin D-1 along with the Zad50 that I bought about six months ago and would sell tomorrow if I could recover my $900.00 that I wasted on it, it can't hold a candle to the Zad50, I only wish I could have spent the money on another Zager Zad80 and will if I ever get the chance to sell the Martin.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Firstly it would have to be the sound, the sound is head and shoulders above anything I have ever played and the easy of play would be next, I can play this guitar for hours and not put it down.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would expect to pay in the $1200.00 to $1500.00 dollar range for this guitar easily.
How would you rate customer support?
I haven't needed to use the customer support but have talked via the internet with Denny Zager, when visiting their website and the emails are answered within an hour or two of sending them one.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would recommend this guitar above any other because it is the best guitar on the market in my opinion, bar none.
Additional comments:
If you are in the market for a new guitar do yourself a favor and try a Zager you won't be sorry, I know I haven't been. And with their 100% satisfaction guarantee you don't have anything to lose, I asked myself how they could make this kind of claim but when I got my guitar I could understand, I highly doubt they get many returns.
Portsmouth, Virginia
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is in a class all by itself, I have owned Takamines, Sigmas and now own a Martin D-1 along with the Zad50 that I bought about six months ago and would sell tomorrow if I could recover my $900.00 that I wasted on it, it can't hold a candle to the Zad50, I only wish I could have spent the money on another Zager Zad80 and will if I ever get the chance to sell the Martin.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Firstly it would have to be the sound, the sound is head and shoulders above anything I have ever played and the easy of play would be next, I can play this guitar for hours and not put it down.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would expect to pay in the $1200.00 to $1500.00 dollar range for this guitar easily.
How would you rate customer support?
I haven't needed to use the customer support but have talked via the internet with Denny Zager, when visiting their website and the emails are answered within an hour or two of sending them one.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would recommend this guitar above any other because it is the best guitar on the market in my opinion, bar none.
Additional comments:
If you are in the market for a new guitar do yourself a favor and try a Zager you won't be sorry, I know I haven't been. And with their 100% satisfaction guarantee you don't have anything to lose, I asked myself how they could make this kind of claim but when I got my guitar I could understand, I highly doubt they get many returns.
JB/MaddArt Studios
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Elgin, Illinois
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I still have my 1972 Guild all mahogany D25--and I get a similar kind of Travis folksy sound out of my Zagers. I have some shoulder issues from too many years on a big box and tried a Martin--it plays great and the sound is ahhh--okay acoustically. The Zager 50ceom plays as easy as the T5 but the sound is so much richer.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The size and the sound. The electronics are superb and the notch filter is a must if you are going to be playing in different sound systems. I also have a Fishman AURA blender and Zoom A2 pedal and neither improved the outstanding sound all that much. I am a very light touch player and this guitar is like it was custom made for me. Plugged in there is not a lot of volume adjustment between finger and pick.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
In the $1500-2000 price range given the looks and playability. I played a 9k McPherson last week and frankly this guitar plays better and sounds better to me--just my taste.
How would you rate customer support?
You can't beat it. Who else has so much confidence in their product and work they will give a lifetime guarantee and pay for return shipping? Denny has a lot of videos on how to set up, restring, etc. your guitar. I found that this guy knows what he is talking about when it comes to setting up the best playing guitar. I changed things I had been doing for 40 years.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I do recommend Zagers. When people come over to the studio, I let them play one and they are amazed at the sound and how well they play. I know two people who got Zagers for sure and others said they were looking in to it. I ask Denny for extra picks and he sends them so I can hand them out.
Additional comments:
If you play several hours a day or at a sitting, and you love the acoustic sound, I don't think you can touch these instruments. I have hybrids like the Parker Fly, and Ovation VXT--the Zagers play as good or better and sound so much more acoustically rich. The only people that might not like a Zager are heavy handed players.
Elgin, Illinois
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I still have my 1972 Guild all mahogany D25--and I get a similar kind of Travis folksy sound out of my Zagers. I have some shoulder issues from too many years on a big box and tried a Martin--it plays great and the sound is ahhh--okay acoustically. The Zager 50ceom plays as easy as the T5 but the sound is so much richer.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The size and the sound. The electronics are superb and the notch filter is a must if you are going to be playing in different sound systems. I also have a Fishman AURA blender and Zoom A2 pedal and neither improved the outstanding sound all that much. I am a very light touch player and this guitar is like it was custom made for me. Plugged in there is not a lot of volume adjustment between finger and pick.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
In the $1500-2000 price range given the looks and playability. I played a 9k McPherson last week and frankly this guitar plays better and sounds better to me--just my taste.
How would you rate customer support?
You can't beat it. Who else has so much confidence in their product and work they will give a lifetime guarantee and pay for return shipping? Denny has a lot of videos on how to set up, restring, etc. your guitar. I found that this guy knows what he is talking about when it comes to setting up the best playing guitar. I changed things I had been doing for 40 years.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I do recommend Zagers. When people come over to the studio, I let them play one and they are amazed at the sound and how well they play. I know two people who got Zagers for sure and others said they were looking in to it. I ask Denny for extra picks and he sends them so I can hand them out.
Additional comments:
If you play several hours a day or at a sitting, and you love the acoustic sound, I don't think you can touch these instruments. I have hybrids like the Parker Fly, and Ovation VXT--the Zagers play as good or better and sound so much more acoustically rich. The only people that might not like a Zager are heavy handed players.
Monty E.
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Toledo, Ohio
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have owned Gibsons, Fenders and an Ovation that I still have and my zad50 comes out on top. I have played Martins, Washburns and some custom built guitars and this guitar compares extremely favorably with all of those. In my opinion it is better sounding and easier playing than the lower end Martins. I recently played a $1600 Martin acoustic electric in a local music store and after comparing it to mine as far as tone and ease of playing I wouldn't have traded it for the Martin even if they offered me an extra $1000 on the trade. I have shown this guitar to several friends who are professonal musicians and everyone of them was very impressed with the tone and ease of play. I also showed it to the music director of our local high school who had heard of the Zagers and was curious about them. His first comment when I took it out of the case was, "beautiful guitar." After losing himself playing it for 50 minutes his next comment was, "I'm a little bit jealous."
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Besides the great price and excellent case this guitar has an amazingly full tone. The highs are bright and lively and the lows are mellow and full and with a good punch. It is very easy to get an easily heard sound out of this guitar without amplification. It does a good job of filling a small room with a very rich sound. The fit and finish on this guitar is also excellent.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
After comparing it to the $1600 Martin I would have expected it to be at least $2000-2500. Seriously.
How would you rate customer support?
The customer support from Zager Guitar is outstanding. Anytime I have emailed Dennis I have gotten a reply within an hour. Most of my communication was prior to buying the guitar because there have been absolutely no issues with it since I received it. I buy my strings from Zager and besides the free shipping I usually get them in 2-3 days. And at $7 a set delivered to your door that can't be beat. I just e-mailed Dennis this morning about finding a battery for the humidity meter in my case and to my surprise and amazement he said those were covered for life also and was mailing them today. How much better can it get than that?
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely, with no hesitation whatsoever. The price, all around quality of the guitar, and what is probably the best customer service in the industry.
Additional comments:
If you are looking for a guitar for a beginner or a professional musician Zager has a price range and quality range for pretty much any budget. As a matter of fact I believe if you buy 1 Zager you will keep coming back to them for any additional acoustic guitars. I know I am looking very closely at the zad80ce.
Toledo, Ohio
10 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have owned Gibsons, Fenders and an Ovation that I still have and my zad50 comes out on top. I have played Martins, Washburns and some custom built guitars and this guitar compares extremely favorably with all of those. In my opinion it is better sounding and easier playing than the lower end Martins. I recently played a $1600 Martin acoustic electric in a local music store and after comparing it to mine as far as tone and ease of playing I wouldn't have traded it for the Martin even if they offered me an extra $1000 on the trade. I have shown this guitar to several friends who are professonal musicians and everyone of them was very impressed with the tone and ease of play. I also showed it to the music director of our local high school who had heard of the Zagers and was curious about them. His first comment when I took it out of the case was, "beautiful guitar." After losing himself playing it for 50 minutes his next comment was, "I'm a little bit jealous."
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Besides the great price and excellent case this guitar has an amazingly full tone. The highs are bright and lively and the lows are mellow and full and with a good punch. It is very easy to get an easily heard sound out of this guitar without amplification. It does a good job of filling a small room with a very rich sound. The fit and finish on this guitar is also excellent.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
After comparing it to the $1600 Martin I would have expected it to be at least $2000-2500. Seriously.
How would you rate customer support?
The customer support from Zager Guitar is outstanding. Anytime I have emailed Dennis I have gotten a reply within an hour. Most of my communication was prior to buying the guitar because there have been absolutely no issues with it since I received it. I buy my strings from Zager and besides the free shipping I usually get them in 2-3 days. And at $7 a set delivered to your door that can't be beat. I just e-mailed Dennis this morning about finding a battery for the humidity meter in my case and to my surprise and amazement he said those were covered for life also and was mailing them today. How much better can it get than that?
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely, with no hesitation whatsoever. The price, all around quality of the guitar, and what is probably the best customer service in the industry.
Additional comments:
If you are looking for a guitar for a beginner or a professional musician Zager has a price range and quality range for pretty much any budget. As a matter of fact I believe if you buy 1 Zager you will keep coming back to them for any additional acoustic guitars. I know I am looking very closely at the zad80ce.
