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ZAD900 Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Pro Series Smaller “OM” Size
ZAD900 Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Pro Series Smaller “OM” Size
ZAD900 Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Pro Series Smaller “OM” Size
ZAD900 Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Pro Series Smaller “OM” Size

ZAD900 Solid Spruce/Rosewood Acoustic Pro Series Smaller “OM” Size

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  • Same as our full size ZAD900, just 15% smaller making it easier to hold for smaller players
  • Solid Sitka Spruce/Indian Rosewood, curly maple binding, full abalone and pearl inlay.
  • Players buying the 900OM 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 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

Zager Pro Series guitars play a little easier and sound 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 grover tuners that “pop” to the eye.  Most customers buying our 900 Series are touring artists and veteran musicians coming from high level Martin, Taylor, Santa Cruz and Gibson.  Denny did extensive testing in designing the 900 and sent it to veteran players and artists around the world who put it up against the finest guitars made. Pros say the 900 outperforms guitars at twice its price point (sometimes more), but playability is easier and price is less than half since you’re buying direct from our workshop in Lincoln, Nebraska versus retail stores.

Be sure to read artist comments and magazine reviews on the 900 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.

  • Smaller “OM Size” Orchestra Model.  15% smaller than full size.  Similar to Martin OOO and Taylor Grand Auditorium.   Narrower hour glass shape sits lower in your lap making it easier to pull in close under your arm.  Thinner body provides a slightly thinner sound but doesn’t overpower mics in the recording studio.
  • Solid wood construction sounds better every year as it ages.
  • 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

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
OM Style
Orchestra models (referred to as OM's) have a body that is 15% smaller then our full size guitars. They have a slightly narrower hour glass design which make them sit lower in your lap so they're a little easier to get your arm around, especially if you're smaller in stature or if you have a larger mid section. Neck size and scale length are identical to our full size guitars.
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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guitar back sides rosewood
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.
binding maple
Hand Bent Figured Maple Binding
Figured Maple binding is not only beautiful to look at but it also protects your guitar from bumps and nicks in daily use. Found generally on guitars exceeding the $2000+ price point.
inlay neck
Mahogany with Inlay Neck
Mahogany—one of the most popular tone woods used on acoustic guitars for the last 50 years. Complete with hand laid contrast inlay.
indian rosewood headstock
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.
guitar brace work
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.
guitar inlay
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
guitar fret crosses
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 mahogany
Figured Maple Inlay Back-detail
This accent matches the guitars figured binding and abalone inlay perfectly to give it that extra expensive look of a pro series guitar. 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
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.
guitar truss
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.
guitar grover gears gold
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.
guitar nut
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
guitar saddle
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.
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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.
frets
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.
life time warranty
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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Little Rock, Arkansas
1 month ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar far surpasses all other brand guitars.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Ease of playability, good looks and quality service.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I comparison to previous guitars owned I would consider this guitar close to a $2000.00 value.

How would you rate customer support?
Excellent. They are very curtious, quick to answer emails and make you feel like part of the Zager family. They work with you 100% with no questions asked.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes. It's the best guitar I've owned and I've been playing for over 50 years.

Additional comments:
I'm very happy with this guitar and play it regularly. I just can't seem to put it down. It's everything I wanted in a guitar. The customer service is the best, bar none, and I feel very comfortable that they would take care of any problem, without question.

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Riverside, California
1 month ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Without a doubt this is the easiest guitar to play and volume of sound output is amazing. It's an acoustic that plays like an electric guitar. I can play this guitar twice as long before getting tired.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The strings are so close to the frets making so easy to play and yet no string buzz.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Atleast double what I paid for it, probably around $2000.00.

How would you rate customer support?
Excellent, Dennis Jr. has been a pleasure to communicate with. it's obvious he loves what he is doing and is eager to make sure you are a satisfied customer.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Heck Yea! Why? Heirloom quality, playability, beautiful sound, warranty and the price is right.

Additional comments:
I received my new ZAD80CE Acoustic Electric guitar just about a month ago in perfect condition and I am very satisfied with every aspect of this beautiful instrument. I have been in the woodworking business for 31 years and I know quality when I see it. The workmanship, quality of materials and finish is top of the line. It is obvious that you take great pride in the work that you do. Interestingly, the weight of the guitar is somewhat lighter than both my Gibson J45 or Martin D35. The richness of the sound and the volume that jumps out of the box is awesome. EZ Play, you weren’t kidding, the setup is unbelievable! It is all that I had hoped it would be. Honestly, since I got my new Zager guitar I haven’t had much time for the other two. It’s funny but I could swear this thing keeps calling out me. It’s hard to put down. Seriously, I love playing this guitar because it sounds wonderful and it takes me to that feel good place where all is right with the world and that’s what it’s all about!

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Bellevue, Washington
1 month ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This has to be the best guitar I have ever held in my hands, and I have been in many music stores and tried out quite a few brands and models,Gibson and Martin to mention a couple top of the heap brands, the ZAD80CE stands with or above them all.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I don't believe I could choose one favorite part, it is the whole package that stands out.If I had to choose I think the tone and ease of chording would be at the top.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Judging from the other brands that I have tried I would expect to pay far more than I payed, probably in the $2500.00 to $3000.00 range

How would you rate customer support?
The People at Zager Guitars are simply the best I have ever dealt with in any business and stand alone in the music business. They are doing business like they were selling to their family, as a matter of fact they make you feel like family. As I stated above this is my second Zager and if I ever feel the need to have another guitar it will be the ZAD900 an nothing less.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I recommend these guitars and this company to everyone I meet in the music world and highly recommend them to new guitar players because if you want to learn to play these guitars are the easiest you will ever find and that will make the difference in a person sticking with it or quitting.

Additional comments:
If you are looking for a new guitar do yourself a favor and try a Zager you will be glad you did and with their 100% money back plus shipping both ways you don't have a thing to lose but you have much to gain.

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Austin, Texas
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
My favorite acoustic guitars were my OM28 Custom and my old buddy, a 1974 Yamaki (Martin 40 D series lawsuit copy purchased new in 75.) I received my ZAD80CE on a Monday. This ZAD is the guitar that would be my utility instrument if it lived up to the hype I'd read... I've spent this week playing my two favorites, and the newby. It's been fun, interesting and, educational. The Martin and the Yamaki have been set up by a good pro 6 month's previous and they play beautifully. All week I'd play some favorite bit's of song's on each guitar one after the other. Maybe two or three bars and then switch to the next guitar. Some times just one chord sustained, then pick up the next guitar for a comparison. They all had their own distinctive sound. Now, I have 3 ditinctive sounds and I love all three of them. One thing that did stand out is, (and I hate to repeat Denny's ad's) this guitar played great right out of the case without having to bring it in for a pro set up!!

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I really like finding equipment that is not a big name (at this time) and it lives up to/surpasses its claim's.It has low action to decrease fatigue on your fingering hand. It has low action all the way up the neck. Mine is a cutaway and it plays great on the upper frets. It plays as easily as my $3-$4K guitars!! So if we do away with playability, my favorite part of the guitar is the fit and finish!!! It's incredible!! This really is one beautifull guitar. Denny's guys do go the extra mile for him. I've seen two of these and the finish is, well, all I can do is smile when I bring it under a set of flourescent lamps and check the angles. For this price point, I cant expect perfection. IMACULATE!!!

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
In a blind taste test, if all guitars had the same strings and string spacing,I could not pick a winner between the 3 guitars mentioned. Taking the blindfold off, the ZAD80CE has cosmetic options of competitors $5k guitars. The fit and finish is superb. (ironically, I bought this guitar as beater so I would not have the wear and tear on my Martin... Well, now, I have this guitar that cost me 1/3rd the price of the Martin, and it's prettier than the Martin, so I've failed on this quest, but definately came out ahead!

How would you rate customer support?
The customer service of Zager guitars is "unsurpassed" in my book. I make a living in the customer service/technical support of Pro AV equipment and M.I. industry equipment. On a busines partner level, I deal with the biggest and not so big venders in the world every day. We can only strive to attain the level of customer support that I experienced from Denny's people on my purchase of the ZAD80CE. There was an unforseen glitch in my purchase and they definately turned that negative into a positive experience!!!! I've brought the details of my experience with Zager Guitars to our managment team. Thank you Dennis Jr, Jill, and Denny!!!

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Of course I will recommend this guitar to others. This is a guitar that I'd expect to be listed at twice the price! It has the cosmetic features of a Martin D42 and the playability as well! (1/4 the price...) It plays well all the way up the neck.

Additional comments:
I can not say enough about the personal attention provided for me on my transaction. I started off with some questions that were answered honestly and promptly. I ended up a very satisfied customer.

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Lancaster, California
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have never found a guitar at any music store that you could pick up and play with such ease. I have a Gibson 500 and both had to be set up buy a luthier.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
From headstock to pickup pin everything is perfict. The beautiful wood, the workman ship, the substain.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
The Zad 80 I would guess at 2,500.00 to 3,000.00 dollars

How would you rate customer support?
"A" number "1". The best I have seen in all my years (74)

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes I would recommend this guitar to others. Why, it is the best guitar you can buy and the service is second to none.


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Durham, North Carolina
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have a Martin D2R and a Yamaha classical. I've tried Seagulls in stores. With out a doubt, when I opened the case and saw this Zager zad 80ce, I knew at once this was a piece of art. The feel, tone and ease of playing are amazing, far better than the guitars I own and are now for sale.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
What I really like, is when in the morning I go back to my office with a cup of coffee, and open the case and see that beautiful piece of machinery. I love the sound of it as it says Hi to me. It looks fantastic, sounds fantastic and is fantastic to play !

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Easilly over $2,500. My Martin was over that and not nearly as friendly

How would you rate customer support?
I don't even know Dennis and Dennis Jr. but I feel like they are already friends who would do whatever they could do to help. 0 - 10 How about 100 !

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already done so. One cannot go wrong with the product backed by the guarentee !

Additional comments:
Thanks Zager's......let me know when the Amps come out......I'll be order # 1

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Thousand Oaks, California
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

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.

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San Francisco, California
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have acquired several other 6 string acoustics over the years--Takamine, Tacoma, Ovation, Larrivee, Washburn. This guitar is far superior to all of them except the $3000+ Larrivee. (I think I paid $695 for the Zager in 1994.)I really can't hear any difference between them, but the Zager has electronics, so I give it the nod. If you compare prices, though, the Zager is a far better value.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I can't decide my favorite part. The guitar is absolutely beautiful, sounds wonderful, stays in tune, and is so easy to play.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Maybe $1500 to $2000.

How would you rate customer support?
Perfect.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes, and I have. Anyone who has played this guitar is very impressed.

Additional comments:
I have had a number of guitar players who have played 10 to 40 years play my ZAD80CE. Everyone is impressed. One particular guy, who had played for about 25 years said this was the best guitar he ever had in his hands. Note: I purchased the Larrivee after the Zager, for twice the price (used) thinking I would get a much better guitar. That was not the case. Don't get me wrong--the Larrivee is a nice guitar, but I don't feel it is any better than the Zager, and for the price, there is no question which is the better value.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The sound is out of this world. It sounds better then my Martin and it is much easier to play. It looks really well made. The fit and finish is flawless.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Just holding it, playing it and admiring it. I love everything about it

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least $2000 to $2500

How would you rate customer support?
Second to none. Dennis is the best person in the world to deal with. I had a very minor problem that would not have bothered 99% of your customers but Dennis took care of it no questions asked. When I buy my next guitar it will for sure be Zager

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would and I already did for all the reasons I mentioned above. They're awesome guitars

Additional comments:
Without a doubt Zager guitars are some of the finest ppeople I've ever dealt with either on-line or in person. Their service is sceond to none


Boston, Massachusetts
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have told my family, friends, and new aquaintances, that it is by far the best sounding and easiest to play guitar I have ever owned or played! I went to guitar center, and went in to the room where the higher priced guitars are, Gibson, & Martin, and played many guitars side by side in a 2 hr. session of comparisons. It was only when I played it against a $3,100 Martin that I feel I found it's equal in sound, but not 100% equal in playability. I realize that to each player it is subjective, but this is my strong opinion, and I put the time in in my comparison.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
What's not to love! Everything about it is my favorite! I will begin with the playability. One of the guitars I own is a Fender Newporter Vintage Acoustic with the Strat Style Neck. These are a little easier to play than your average Acoustic guitar, and I have had people play it who would agree. But, every time I let someone play it, and then play the Zager ZAD80CE, their reaction is exactly the same as mine...WOW!!!! They don't want to hand the guitar back. They say they have never played something so incredibly easy to play, and they say it makes their playing sound so much better. Easier Chord changing, and easier picking, less fatigue on our fingers and so much more enjoyable to play. When I saw the incredible workmanship of this "Made in the U.S.A! Masterpiece" I want to just keep going over and over it with my friends and children who play also, studying and critiquing the guitar, and continue to impress myself over and over again, and all at the amazingly low price that you can own this guitar & very nice case with temp & humidity Gauge. The Sounds that this guitar makes weather unplugged or Amped through my Acoustic AG30 & Behringer Ultracoustic ACX450 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier, is nothing short of amazing!!!

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would assume it was at least a $2,000 - $2,500 Guitar & Case.

How would you rate customer support?
Customer support is Amazing! I wrote an email after midnight, probably 3am Nebraska time, and logged into my email in the morning to find a very pleasurable response. I continued to have a dialogue through email back and forth a few times with almost immediate responses. Extremely professional, thoughtful, informative & helpful! Best in Support!

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have given this guitar to my daughter, and am currently saving to buy the ZAD900CE in the coming months. I still get to play it, but only when she's not using it :-) I put the Fender Newporter up for sale because I just can't play it anymore after hearing such a difference, and also becoming frustrated with it's playability compared to my Zager ZAD80CE! I will never buy another Acoustic Guitar other than a Zager. I can guarantee that if you buy one and play it for only a Day, you will be sold on it for life, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or Pro! Nothing for the money compares, and you would spend double to triple to even begin to find anything that even comes close. The Neck on this guitar is amazing! Great Science, Great Research and Development! Mr. Zager Really put in the time developing such fine Guitars! Kudos to the family & the Company as a whole! I can only imagine how the ZAD900CE is going to make my experience even more wonderful!!! :-)

Additional comments:
I just can't seem to say enough good things about this very fine instrument, and the wonderful people who made it possible! I am looking forward to spreading the news to as many people as I possibly can! Thank you Zager Guitars & the Zager Family!


Chula Vista, California
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I've been playing guitar for well over forty years. In my youth, I played in a band that won the South Florida Battle of the Bands and played guitar in a high school stage band with a friend who is now one of Nashville's top studio guitarists. I've owned guitars manufactured by Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Paul Reed Smith, Washburn, Martin, and Simon & Patrick, amongst others. In short, I'm not a novice at playing guitar. While most of my guitar playing has involved electric instruments, the Zager 80CE looks and sounds better than any acoustic I've ever owned, even though some others have cost considerably more.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Although the Zager 80CE has many excellent features, its tone is my favorite part. The dreadnought body produces an extremely smooth, rich sound. Individual notes are clear and sharp, while chords resonate beautifully. This has to be one of the nicest-sounding acoustic/electric guitars I've ever heard.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
This is difficult to say exactly but, based on Martins with comparable features, I'd guess this guitar would be priced in the $2000. to $3000. range.

How would you rate customer support?
Absolutely exceptional! Any company that offers a true no-cost return policy, free strings and other bonuses, and is as quick to respond to inquiries and questions as Zager is deserves every accolade it receives. I can honestly state that Zager's customer service is the best I've ever experienced from any company, and that's saying a lot!

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Without question! Based on my recommendation, one friend has already purchased a Zager and raves about it; I've recommended Zager guitars to several other players, as well.

Additional comments:
If you purchase a Zager guitar, definitely get a Zager case to go with it. The case is a bargain for the price, and it's absolutely the highest-quality case I own. When I look at it, the phrase "bazooka-proof" comes to mind - and who else includes a digital thermometer/humidity meter with their cases? Zager doesn't appear to cut corners when it comes to quality.

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have a classical guitar and a 12 string acoustic. In May of this year I started sitting in with my church praise band. I have not played the guitar seriously in 50 years. Learning old chords, new chords and bar-chords was very difficult on the two guitars I own. I shopped for a guitar for two months, making regular visits to the local Guitar Center. The Zager is much easier to play than the lower end Martins I was considering buying. The ZAD80CE has a tonal quality which is rich and resonating, like guitars I looked at from $1700 to $3000.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I have three favorite parts, the tonal quality, the playability and the flawless craftmanship and finish my Zager has.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
This guitar would sell for twice the web-site price, $2000.

How would you rate customer support?
Customer service has been fast, responsive and very friendly.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have recommended this guitar to others. So far everyone who tries out the Zager is impressed with the neck and action of the strings.

Additional comments:
I was really sold on the quality control standards of Zager guitar. Each guitar is built by the same person, inspected and re-inspected. The workmanship and finish are really impressive when you first open the case. I can tell these guitars are made with a passion for perfection and precision. The craftmanship of the Zager truley surpasses any guitar I have played at any music store.


Carrollton, Texas
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I play mostly electric guitars. Although I do have a couple of cheap acoustics, but I had been looking for a nice acoustic electric. I had been looking at some mid to high end Martins etc. when I found the Zager. I think my Zad-80CE is just as nice or nicer looking than the others, but I believe it is easier to play and the tone is incredible.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It is a beautiful guitar and it stays in tune better than any guitar I have ever owned.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would compare it to what I was looking at before buying my Zager...Around $2500.

How would you rate customer support?
A++ They go above and beyond expectations! I have Emailed Dennis on a few occasions. Dennis always replies right away, usually in just a few minutes.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already recommended this guitar to others. I have a friend that plays professionally, I had him play it....He was totally impressed!


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Tampa, Florida
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have tweaked my old Yamaha FG340 over the years to be very comfortable as a practice and travel guitar. My Martin M-36 is also quite comfortable to play but niether of them compares to the Zager for ease of play, intonation, and sound. The 80CE compares to the higher end Martins, Bedells, Breedloves, and others I have played in stores.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
It is difficult to pick just one thing but the excellent quality will describe both the construction and the sound.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1800 to $2500.

How would you rate customer support?
AAA. Absolutley the best I've ever encountered.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
YES! And I have already. The reasons? Superb quality, exceptional value, unbeatable customer service.

Additional comments:
Thanks to Denny Sr, Denny Jr and Jill.


Independence, Missouri
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I love my Zager! It is my first acoustic guitar with this nice of build quality, playability, and incredible sound. Doesn't hurt that it is so beautiful as well!

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
How nice it feels to play and the overall quality.

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

How would you rate customer support?
Awesome!!! Can't believe how great Zager is to deal with. They have been so helpful and generous to me. Really incredible especially since I got the guitar used.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes, without question. It is an awesome high quality guitar for an incredible price. I know I paid less since I got it used but now that I know about Zager and have played one I would definitely purchase a new one from them and it still would be a bargain. Add on top of a truly excellent guitar you have a great company with exceptional customer service backing the guitar, what more could you want.

Additional comments:
If you're looking for a guitar get a Zager, you won't be sorry!

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Miramar, Florida
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The quality of the Zager guitars is a good or better than anything on the market.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
How easy it is on my fingers. I play on our church's worship team and I have to play 3 services on the weekends. I have never played a guitar that was so easy to play.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least $2,000.00

How would you rate customer support?
Zager has the best customer support I have ever dealt with.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
The guitars are top of the line, easy to play and if there is a problem it is taken care of immediately, no questions asked. The other guitar players at my church are going to buy Zager guitars after playing mine.

Additional comments:
This is my second Zager guitar. I had a problem with the electronics on my recently purchased guitar and Zager sent me a new guitar as soon as I told them about it. I have never heard of customer service like this. Also, when you send a email to Zager, Dennis usually answers back within just a couple of minutes no matter what time of day or night. Awesome!!!!


Tampa, Florida
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It has very close to if not better sound quality than any guitar i've played and plays much more smoothly

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
by far, the ez-play

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

How would you rate customer support?
1-10... 10

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes, because its an affordable diamond in the guitar world



Overland Park, Kansas
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It has very close to if not better sound quality than any guitar i've played and plays much more smoothly

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
by far, the ez-play

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

How would you rate customer support?
1-10... 10

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes, because its an affordable diamond in the guitar world


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Athens, Georgia
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar has a better sound and feel than more expensive ones that I have sampled in the guitar stores.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I really love the sound of this guitar, especially the bass,

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would have guessed that the price would have been 50-100% more,

How would you rate customer support?
I haven't needed customer support, but they have offered quick support should I need it. And, I believe that they would.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. I would and have recommended Zager guitars for their sound, quality and playability.

Additional comments:
I feel vwery fortunate to have found Zager guitars when I was close to purchasing a lesser quality one for the same money.


Tempe, Arizona
2 months ago
Model: ZAD-80CE

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Easier to compress the strings and form cords. I have large fingers, so the spacing is great.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Over all look and sound. I really like the built in tuner.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
In the $1000's.

How would you rate customer support?
110%

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

Additional comments:
I loaned my Zager to a friend who is playing with an up and coming artist Zhen, who will be playing at the Monterey Reggae Festival July 30 and 31, 5011. They (members of the band) love it so much their taking it with them to the festival. Looks like we're going to have a fight on our hands or I'm going to have to buy another Zager!