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ZAD900CE Acoustic Electric
ZAD900CE Acoustic Electric ZAD900CE Acoustic Electric 4.64 5 101 101
$ $2395
G020
Full Size, Solid Sitka Spruce/Indian Rosewood, maple binding, abalone and pearl inlay. Fishman AURA Sound Imaging system (highest rated in the USA) Our deepest, richest sounding guitar...15% more power than our 80 Series. Buyers of the 900 are coming from Martin D45, Taylor 9, Gibson Hummingbird If you demand the best this is it. When we have a customer come into the shop with a $5000 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. [expand title='Read more' tag='span']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 in combination with gold 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.
Denny wanted only the finest electronics system for the 900 series so he called Bob 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.
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.
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 [/expand]
4.64 out of 5 stars
101reviews
ZAD80CE Acoustic Electric
ZAD80CE Acoustic Electric ZAD80CE Acoustic Electric 4.61 5 201 201
$ $1795
G014 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. [expand title='Read more' tag='span']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.
For 2016 Denny called his good friend Bob Fishman at Fishman Electronics (considered the best guitar electronics company in the world) and ordered the Fishman 60 Series electronics package that we've been using for 8 years now in the 80 Series. The electronic transducer system and automatic tuner allow you to plug into any amplifier or PA system and play it like a full blown electric. The onboard equalization package provides infinite sound possibilities with a built in professional grade automatic tuner that tunes your guitar in a fraction of the time it takes using conventional methods. When you’re tired of electric simply unplug and you’ll have the traditional sound of an acoustic.
Pros using the ZAD80CE Pro Series say it matches or betters $3000 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. Built in genuine Fishman 60 transducer system allows you to plug into any amplifier or PA system and play it like a full electric guitar. Built in genuine Fishman 60 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 60 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 [/expand]
4.61 out of 5 stars
201reviews
ZAD50CE Acoustic Electric
ZAD50CE Acoustic Electric ZAD50CE Acoustic Electric 4.65 5 222 222
$ $1195
G008 Possibly the last guitar you'll ever buy. 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 ZAD50 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. [expand title='Read more' tag='span']In designing the ZAD50 Denny wanted to build a guitar that had the special details you see in only $2500 instruments. Things like a Venetian cutaway box design that allow you to slide your hand down low "into" the guitar for easier playability. Hand scalloped bracing that gives the guitar a more powerful robust sound. Hand filed frets that allow your fingers to glide over the fretboard without chafing your fingertips.
For 2016 Denny called Bob Fishman at Fishman Electronics (considered the best guitar electronics company in the world) and ordered the Fishman 60 Series electronics package used in our $1500 ZAD80 Series guitars. The electronic transducer system and automatic tuner allow you to plug into any amplifier or PA system and play it like a full blown electric. The onboard equalization package provides infinite sound possibilities with a built in automatic tuner that tunes your guitar in a fraction of the time it takes using conventional methods. When you're tired of electric simply unplug and you'll have the traditional sound of an acoustic.
Pros using the ZAD50CE on stage say it matches or betters $2000 instruments, but with easier playability and a much lower price since you're buying direct from our workshop in Lincoln, Nebraska. Be sure to read artist comments and magazine reviews on the 50 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.
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. Built in genuine Fishman 60 transducer system from our $1500 ZAD80CE allows you to plug into any amplifier or PA system and play it like a full electric guitar. Built in genuine Fishman 60 automatic tuner system from our $1500 ZAD80CE tunes your guitar perfectly in seconds and if you're a beginner actually trains your ear for perfect pitch. Built in genuine Fishman 60 equalizer system from our $1500 ZAD80CE 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 [/expand]
4.65 out of 5 stars
222reviews
4/5 Size Parlor Mahogany
3/4 Size Parlor Mahogany 3/4 Size Parlor Mahogany 4.73 5 235 235
$ $695
G025
38 inch Parlor size easier for small players but still provides a rich sound. Solid wood construction sounds better every year as it ages. Most players buying our Parlor are coming from Taylor GS Mini and Little Martin Denny designs his parlor guitars for players who love the feel of smaller guitars but not the smaller sound. The Zager Parlor series guitars provide you with excellent playability due to their 2 inch shorter scale neck design making them easier for smaller players, but Denny gave it a slightly larger box so sound is richer and deeper. It won't sound like our OM or Full size guitars but our customers say it has the best sound of any small guitar on the market today. The 2 words we hear from players when describing our parlor guitars are "comfortable" and "fun". [expand title='Read more' tag='span']60 years of playing, performing and teaching 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 our 38 inch Parlor 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 fret board, that simultaneously prevents buzzes and rattles, combined with a special bracing system that produces one of the best sounds in the guitar industry today. Magazine reviews and customer testimonials say the Zager 38 inch Parlor outperforms guitars from the top 2 guitar makers at twice its price. Where else are you going to find a custom handmade guitar worked on by a Master luthier for under $700? 100% money back guarantee including shipping fees both ways. Lifetime warranty.
38 inch Parlor size easier for small players and children but still provides a rich sound. 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. Genuine Grover tuning machines (best in the world). 100% money back guarantee Lifetime warranty [/expand]
4.73 out of 5 stars
235reviews
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