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ZAD900CE Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Electric AURA Smaller “OM” Size
ZAD900CE Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Electric AURA Smaller “OM” Size
ZAD900CE Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Electric AURA Smaller “OM” Size
ZAD900CE Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Electric AURA Smaller “OM” Size

ZAD900CE Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Electric AURA Smaller “OM” Size

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  • Same as our full size ZAD900CE, just 15% smaller making it easier to hold for smaller players
  • Solid Sitka Spruce/Indian Rosewood, curly maple binding, full abalone and pearl inlay.
  • Fishman AURA Sound Imaging system with built in auto tuner
  • Players buying the ZAD900CEOM are coming from Martin OOO Eric Clapton, Taylor 8 and 9 Series

If you demand the best this is it.  When we have a customer come into the shop with a $5000+ high dollar acoustic who’s looking for that type of quality and sound but with easier playability, the 900 is the only guitar we go to.  Unlike our 20 and 50 Series guitars Denny uses a special bracing system on the 900 that allows the face to move half a millimeter more giving it more projection and power.   When you hit a string on the 900 you feel it resonate through your gut.  There’s very few guitars today that can do this, especially new guitars, and when you find one it’s usually the price of a small car. Read more

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Features

guitar dimensions
OM Size Dimensions
Height: 40 inches
Box length: 19 inches
Waist: 9.75 inches
Widest bout: 15.5 inches
Depth: 4.25 inches
Scale: 25.5 inches
guitar dimensions
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.
guitar top 900 spruce
Grade A Sitka Spruce Top Top
Sitka which is known for its strength and durability comes from the Northern coast of British Columbia up into Alaska. It tends to have a warm pinkish/tan hue to it. Spruce offers a tight, punchy low end response with great projection. Players who demand a powerful sound with tons of projection will hear the benefit of a Sitka spruce top. Used on only the highest quality acoustic guitars in the world.
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<hoemke@sbcglobal.net>
Modesto, California
1 month ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
this guitar is by far the best guitar ive picked up very easy to play and beautifully made.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
the playability and look.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
well over 1000.00 dollars

How would you rate customer support?
some of the best ive delt with this is what customer support should be like.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes hands down the prosses was so easy the guitars and great and hand made and very easy to play.


<stan@northeastrepos.com>
Overland Park, Kansas
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Very favorably. It sounds better than any other guitar I have owned that cost less than $1,000. I was particularly impressed with the level of fit and finish for a sub $500 guitar. It looks as good as anything I have seen, played, or handled by ANY manufacturer costing less than $1,000.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Without a doubt the tonal quality of the instrument. It gives off a crisp clean tone with well rounded range. It is also the easiest guitar I have played in a long time. The action is fantastic and I find that I can play it longer and faster than my other guitars.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$900.00 or more.

How would you rate customer support?
Very good. Dennis Jr. was very responsive to e-mails and questions. I usually got a reply within an hour or two. He was also helpful in answering questions about the set up of the instrument and accessories available with the guitar.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. I bought this guitar based on the many favorable reviews I read on the internet, hoping that if it were 75% of what people were stating, it would be a bargain. I am happy to say that it has been everything I had expected and have yet to find a real gripe with this guitar. My only criticism, as small as it may be, is that the hygrometer (that comes included with the purchase of the Zager hard case)is not permanatly mounted in the case. It arrived laying loose in the accessory compartment of the case. I would have liked to have seen it embedded into the lining of the case.

Additional comments:
My 12 year old son loves playing this guitar so much that I may actually have to consider buying another one and giving him this one. Perhaps a ZAD 50 or ZAD 80 is in the future.

<les.gourlay@gmail.com>
Cape Coral, Florida
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E Black

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have many guitars including 5 acoustics. My favourite two are Gibson J160e for general acoustic flatpicking and an Ayers AS for sweeter fingerpicking style. Both these are great guitars for what they do but I just got tempted for something new. Since getting the Zager I must say that the action on the Zager is lower and much easier on the hand than the J160e all the way up the neck and much zingier than the Gibson. The Zager on fingericking is also good way up to the 12th fret still keeping a decent volume. It's a different type of guitar to the Ayers AS which has a much wider neck than a normal acoustic so the sounds are quite different, the Zager being powerful and projecting with a pick, whereas the Ayers is more for sweet finger style. The Zager is still however for the price is well up there in construction, looks and sound for the money. I really cannot believe the low smooth action all the way up the neck. I have tried some really big name acoustics in local shops and I could not justify paying £1500 plus to own a M****n or a G***d when they are not as comforable to play, nor are the sounds significantly better. ( overall sound being subjective and personal anyway ) Zager is as good as anything I've tried whether acoustically or amp'd up thru the pickup.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Apart from the looks and the excellent sound that comes out this thing, I am really pleased aboout the action and how easy it plays. Maybe it in my head but I do feel my chord changes have become cleaner and I've checked all my other dreads and I'm sure there is a slightly wider string spacing on the Zager at the nut,??. I;m convinced this does help with achieving cleaner notes.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
If this guitar were hanging on a wall in a guitar shop I'm convinced it would be in the high end section beside the big names not in the mid price section where the price point actually is. Buying direct obviously avoids a retailers additional profit and taxes so considering this I really have got a high end guitar for a bargain price.

How would you rate customer support?
Emails back and forth between myself and Dennis Jr before I made the decision to buy were real friendly, and gave me confidence that I was a one to one customer. Questions were answered, special shipping was costed back to UK and I was invoiced personally to arrange. Quick and simple but with a personal touch gave me the confidence to buy from USA to UK.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Its a great looking, great sounding and very, very easy guitar to play. The neck has obviously been well designed, well set up and made very playable. The whole sale process had that bit of TLC from people that are in the business of selling you their product , their name and their reputation. All too rare nowadays.

Additional comments:
Glad I found myself doing some research on 'all guitar makers' to have got all the way through to the lette 'Z' and to have come across Zager. It was meant to be !!!!!

<philp030@centurytel.net>
St. Louis, Missouri
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
My new Zager ZAD50E Sunburst guitar is noticeably more playable than my vintage Washburn given its amazing action and relatively narrow neck. The tone easily rivals my vintage Gibson.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
My favorite part is the neck.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would estimate the price to be in the $1200.00 to $1800.00 price range.

How would you rate customer support?
I would rate the customer support a 10 out of 10, especially since I mistakenly ordered the wrong model initially, but the Zager guitar company paid for my return shipment cost of the first guitar even though the mistake was mine, not Zager's.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes. It's a screamin good deal.

Additional comments:
I greatly appreciate the personal touch in this guitar purchase from Dennis Zager and his family owned company.

<eib@intercapital.net>
Omaha, Nebraska
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
No comparison. It's setup just the way I would have done it had I the skills and know how. And the sound is incredible. Bright and full - abundant musicality. I've owned Gibsons and Martins before and nothing outshines this.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Well, it arrived a day before DJ said it would which was a great surprise. And then it just smells great coming out of the case. It gleams. It's just so cool to have the built in tuner and then it's ready to go as if I has been breaking it in for years.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Donno how to guess this one. But at least three times what I paid, if not much more. Really, this is not BS. It's a great feeling axe that looks and sounds perfect. Just wish I were a better player - but now I have even more reason to get back to playing.

How would you rate customer support?
Haven't needed it. But Jr has been right there with every question. I haven't had to wait long for an email answer.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. No hype or BS about it. Just a fantastically player friendly instrument that looks and sounds wonderful.



Pasadena, Texas
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It is like playing a $1500 Martin for me.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
That I can play for hours and not be hurting so much.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200-1500

How would you rate customer support?
Outstanding! Never had better customer service anywhere.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes! Already have, reason being....besides a great guitar, is the excellent customer service.


<mcdannfam@yahoo.com>
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is awesome. It plays very easy. Sounds amazing. It is gorgeous and would surpass any guitar i've owned. I haven't owned any crazy high dollar guitars...but why when you can play what i've got .....and it wasn't all that much!

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
honestly, i took advantage of the "bstock" model they had for about $50 off the normal price. They had stickers to show the "flaws." I couldn't see anything on this particular guitar in the pictures. I emailed Dennis about this guitar and he said that his dad is very picky and if he finds even a minor flaw, he will mark it down. Long story short, i got this guitar today and even with the sticker pointing to it, I can't find the issue its pointing to. I've seen guitars in stores with dings, scratches, etc. on them and still being sold for full price. This company is honest and awesome!

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Well the guitar is beautiful and sounds amazing. I was trying to compare with other brands of guitars and was easily in the mid $900's before getting to apples to apples product. But it would be hard to put the price on the customer service and extra care you receive. It's almost unbelievable but hasn't failed at all yet. THis is a no-brainer purchase. why buy elsewhere?

How would you rate customer support?
6 out of 5 stars

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Already have told 3 friends. Seeing their guarantee first hand, experiencing their customer service, all the extras that are included with the purchase, and i haven't even got to the guitar being ridiculously incredible to play and sounds amazing!

Additional comments:
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<pwalker801@charter.net>
Downey, California
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
one of the best instruments for the money i have owned. good solid sound and construction, and the follow-up support has been exceptional so far. obviously they really care about pleasing customers. almost like having a friend in the business.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
sweet sound and finish and ease of play. i always wanted a nice guitar with a sunburst finish and now i have one.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$800 to $900. i was surprised it was much less.

How would you rate customer support?
so far it has been excellent. i had a couple questions about set-up and they were answered quickly. made me feel like i was their only customer.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
i would recommend the Zager instruments for three reasons . . . sound, ease of play, looks, cost and customer support. an especially sound investment for those on a tight budget.

Additional comments:
unlike many purchases, where the product immediately begins to depreciate in condition and value right after purchase, a good instrument usually holds, or increases in value and even improves in tonality and playability after years of use and being well cared for. the Zager guitars appear to fit into this category. my oldest grandson, who plays guitar, has already laid claim to it upon my demise. he always looks on the cheerful side of things! gus walker 801 8th Ave. SE Decatur, AL 35601


Cincinnati, Ohio
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It sounds and plays as well as some of the more expensive Martins and Seagulls I've tried out. It had to sound as good or better than my 1977 Alvarez, unplugged, or I wouldnt buy it.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Actually - the color. I forfeited the "cut-away" option to get the sunburst. It has all the "parts" of an expesnive guitar w/o the cost.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1,000+

How would you rate customer support?
EXCELLENT!! Excellent customer support is extremely rare these days. In a very competitive business such as this, done well, it can pay off handsomely!! As a previous business onwer I speak from experience.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes! Quality, Warranty, Customer Service.

Additional comments:
I could have paid more for the "higher level" model, but I already have a regular blond acoustic. This one suits me just fine. If Willie Nelson can play a Martin with 2 holes in it, I can play a Zager with one and "hang" just fine.

<sgill515@yahoo.com>
Fayetteville, North Carolina
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
There is no comparison. The sound quality and the ease of play is first rate and superior to most guitars and even expensive guitars in stores.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease of play and the sound resonance. the sound stays with you even after you play.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
From $1200 to $1500 minimum.

How would you rate customer support?
Dennis was very responsive and helpful with our questions: the concern about hydration (here in Arizona) and the willingness to replace any guitar that is less than the highest quality.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes for all the reasons given. the sound it produces has to be heard to be believed.

Additional comments:
thanks again for all your help and assistance--this guitar is a phenomenon.

<banjeaux1@gmail.com>
Paterson, New Jersey
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
My other current guitar is a 50 year old Yamaha FG-411S which has been a workhorse. I have been looking for something that may be somewhat easier on my chording hand, though and the Zager feels great. Plays much easiier than my old 1978 model Ovation.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It has a great sound! That's what's most important about a guitar. But being easier to play is an incredible bonus. Oh, by the way, the mahogany finish is fantastic!

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least twice what I paid.

How would you rate customer support?
Is there an eleven on a 10 point scale? I've never done business with anyone who tries harder at making you comfortable and secure with a purchasing decision. Better than 1st class.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes, I would. Even if it hadn't been what I was looking for, I would have recommended the company. But, it's exactly what I wanted...sound, playability and looks.

Additional comments:
This was my first Zager (not sure if it will be my last or not. I may not ever want to let this one go to pick up another). If I ever do look for another guitar, Zager will get the first look. Thanks, Denny for the care and love you have for producing a quality instrument;and thanks, Dennis for running the best customer care program I've ever seen.

<banjeaux1@gmail.com>
El Monte, California
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
My other current guitar is a 50 year old Yamaha FG-411S which has been a workhorse. I have been looking for something that may be somewhat easier on my chording hand, though and the Zager feels great. Plays much easiier than my old 1978 model Ovation.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It has a great sound! That's what's most important about a guitar. But being easier to play is an incredible bonus. Oh, by the way, the mahogany finish is fantastic!

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least twice what I paid.

How would you rate customer support?
Is there an eleven on a 10 point scale? I've never done business with anyone who tries harder at making you comfortable and secure with a purchasing decision. Better than 1st class.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes, I would. Even if it hadn't been what I was looking for, I would have recommended the company. But, it's exactly what I wanted...sound, playability and looks.

Additional comments:
This was my first Zager (not sure if it will be my last or not. I may not ever want to let this one go to pick up another). If I ever do look for another guitar, Zager will get the first look. Thanks, Denny for the care and love you have for producing a quality instrument;and thanks, Dennis for running the best customer care program I've ever seen.


Mesquite, Texas
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is SO much fun to play. I have a hard time putting it down. For me that's the big key. I've had reasonably nice acoustic guitars that look good and sound good, but I was never reliable in my playing with them.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
A LOT! The 3 biggest things for me are: how easy licks are for me to play, no errors and fun, / I LOVE how easy it is to finger-pick, / strumming produces a nice complete sound. The strings don't sound like they are competing with each other.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Hard to answer because I've denied myself from testing really expensive guitars because I know I won't pay that much for one. I can honestly say that I've played guitars in this price range and the Zager is FAR superior in every respect.

How would you rate customer support?
Dennis Jr. earned my respect. I peppered him with questions for a long time and he was always very polite and helpful with his answers.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Already have.

Additional comments:
Even though this is their least expensive dreadnought, it is a very fine looking guitar. I thoroughly enjoy playing it. On the first day both my finger-picking and flat-picking on licks were better than on any other acoustic. Customer service is great.

<mikeharri@comcast.net>
Downey, California
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have had my Zager for about 8 years now. I have four guitars and the Zager is my "go to guitar". It is by far my favorite for its sound and ease of play.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The tone and playability is outstanding. I have played guitar with a friend that has a $2,500 Martin and my Zager guitar can hold its own.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would estimate my guitar was worth at least $1,000, although I paid hundreds less.

How would you rate customer support?
Dennis and Dennis Jr. have the most incredible service and support system that I have ever seen. They obviously are passionate about bringing the public a great product and stand behind their guitars 100%. I cannot believe how committed these guys are to customer service after the sale. I think every service company should take a chapter from their playbook on what it means to provide customer service. I really don't know when these guys find time to sleep.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
For anyone looking for a great guitar whether you're a beginner or advanced player, then look no further than Zager. They play easy, sounds great, are very affordable. The Zager family stands behind the guitars that bears their name. What more can anyone ask for?


<Texpatch54@gmail.com>
Daly City, California
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I planned to use my old guitar to use when I was traveling around, but my ZAD50E sounds so much better and is so much easier to play, I believe that I will "retire" the old one.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The tone is fantastic, and the string spacing makes it so much easier to play.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I recently showed my Zager guitar to a close relative who plays a lot, and I was told the people that bought Martins would be jealous. They felt that it had a similar sound, and would probably cost 3 to 4 times as much

How would you rate customer support?
The customer support is second to none. Fast, responsive, and goes out of their way to make sure their product is of the highest quality and that their customers are pleased with their investment.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. I am so happy with my purchase, that I want to share my good fortune with others.

Additional comments:
wow!

<editguru@live.com>
Indianapolis, Indiana
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E Black

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Though I don't have much to compare it to, this guitar is AMAZING!!! Truly easy to play, sounds phenomenal, and holy !#*@, it is beautiful! I am so excited to start lessons . . .

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
1. Easy to play 2. Gorgeous 3. Affordable

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1800

How would you rate customer support?
Beyond compare. Dennis Jr. is a gem of a human being—responsive, generous, and helpful.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Without question, I would recommend this guitar to others, so much so that I would scream from the rooftops as to the merits of its beauty and performance!

Additional comments:
There is no reason to look elsewhere for a guitar. I researched the subject for months, literally. This family knows guitars and I am thrilled to be a Zager guitar owner!

<easyrj1@embarqmail.com>
Gilbert, Arizona
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I've been playing guitar over 40 years and currently own 10 guitars including a Martin Custom and a Gallagher G45. The Martin has been reworked moving the action as low as possible without any buzzing. My zad50e is equal to the Martin's playability, however the Martin's sound is almost muffled compared to the bright vibrant sound of the Zager. And that's with new strings on both.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Ease of play and sound can't be beat. Also the handy string tuner works great.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I've played $1200 to $1800 guitars that did not play as well

How would you rate customer support?
I did not need any, however all email questions prior to receiving the guitar were answered very quickly.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely, I would recommend this guitar to both experienced and new guitar players.

Additional comments:
I would also recommend their hard shell case which gives the guitar excellent protection.

<kafrisch2002@yahoo.com>
Hartford, Connecticut
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have two vintage Guild acoustic 6 strings I still play a lot and have had for many years...I have also had Gibson Epiphone Electric...and a good Yamaha that was owned by a celebrity...which I gave to my son-in-law.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
EVERYTHING! I am so thankful to God for the beautiful sunburst color, the great style and design, the built in tuner, pickup and controls, and the way it plays is so tremendous...and the sound is beautiful...both as acoustic and when plugged in for amplification!!!!

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would say $1,200.00 to $1,500.00...This by far and matches or excels the Martin's.

How would you rate customer support?
The Zager family is great in support and personally answering all of your questions in a most cordial way. They are like working with a true family instead of some big impersonal company.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I think for the money that there is nothing close that can even touch what this guitar offers in style, performance, looks, sound...you name it!!!!

Additional comments:
I am so thankful to have my Zager guitar and plan to play it for the Lord at church for the glory of God! I want more and more people to be born again and find true life and purpose in Jesus Christ alone!

<sbracegirdle@sympatico.ca>
San Buenaventura, California
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-20E Black

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have had Mitchell, several Ovations, several Ibanez acoustic elecrics, and an Ibanez Semi electric. Only the Ibanez semi Electric comes anywhere near the playability of this guitar. The action is excellent and it is by far the easiest Acoustic, or acoustic electric guitar I have played

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The playability. the action is excellent, and the more you play it the better it sounds

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I have no idea I just know that it is by far and away a great improvement on any other acoustic electric that I have played. But I am far from an expert to judge prices

How would you rate customer support?
Outstanding customer support. It couldn't be delivered in the soft case that I paid for , so I was compensated with a hard case at a later date. On top of this I was kept abreast of all that was going on. They even supplied another set of strings, a tee shirt a certificate of authenticity and Denny Zager signed the guitar himself. I can't say enough good things about this company.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
This is an excellent guitar for a novice/ less experienced player like myself because you can spend so much more time each time you pick up the guitar to practice, and the more it is played the better it sounds. I would recommend this guitar much higher than any other guitar I have played.

Additional comments:
This is only the second new guitar that I have bought. At first I thought it sounded just ok , but after having played it for a day and retuning it 3 or 4 times it improved. After days and weeks of play it neede to be tuned less, and the sound really started to come out of this guitar. I truly was impressed, the more I played the better it sounded, probably due to practice and confidence as well as a great guitar, but that is what this guitar gives you!

<jamesvojtisek@gmail.com>
Chattanooga, Tennessee
2 months ago
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
You can't even compare this to any other guitar in its price range in any store. It wouldn't even be a fair argument for any other brand. This guitar is light years ahead of anything you'll find at a store. Easily could retail for 1,000 to 1,500 at a guitar shop and still be a good value. After comparing it to a few Martins owned by a friend who collects, I think it's safe to say that he was blown away as well, and see a Zager coming his way in the near future.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It wouldn't do this guitar justice to narrow my favorite aspect down to just one. It's beautifully crafted, sounds incredible, and just feels so natural in your hands.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Minimum 1,000 bucks

How would you rate customer support?
It's refreshing not to be transferred off-shore or to run through some pain staking automated process. A++

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes!! Everyone wants the most for their dollar. Not only are Zager guitars reasonably priced they are hands down better in every category compared to other makers that are even 3 times the price. I'm not one to usually take the time to write costumer reviews of any kind, but this guitar truly blew me away.

Additional comments:
If you play, all I can say is do yourself a favor and pick up of of these beautiful guitars that fits you best. You will not be disappointed. & if for some crazy reason you are, well they'll take it back, no questions asked.