Zager EZ-Play Martin Sigma DM-1

Good, albeit light finish, dreanought, enclosed tuners, laminate top, sides, back, but a decent sound, good looking guitar. Light in weight but surprisingly nice. Made in Korea. Came with case and humidifier, certificate of authenticity, picture of Zager, pkg. of extra light D'Arci strings.

Bright sound for fingerpicking, my style. Buzzing on the bass notes when strumming moderately. This does play easily. Not a killer on the fingers. You can see the carved bridge work done by Zager, and the filed frets. My disappointment has been the dead notes which I need for fingerpicking. You figure when you buy a guitar, whatever the cost, all the notes would be there!

Bought this on the Internet - from dealer who bought out Zager "vault". Dealer had many Zagers up for auction which I watched wisk away. Suddenly a Zager Sigma DM-1 was all that was left. I pounched. I did see the "No returns" policy. Had I bought with Zager way back when, Zager probably would have taken it back. The frets were "up" on the high E string in the 8th, 9th, 10 frets making rough playing. To top it off, I had two "dead" notes on the high E string 8th and 9th fret. I emailed DZjr asking for advice. No reply. I brought guitar to local 87 year old luthier who laughed at me for buying an "EZ"play. "Any guitar can be made an easy player." He fixed it "Did the best I can". The frets are down, no dead notes but still a bit of buzz when strumming normally. I can live with that. 87 year old luthier said, "Who did you say did the set up? The frets were all filed down sloppily. Bring in your Gibson, I'll make it an easy player." Next time no buying at auction unless "RETURN" policy. When auction dealer described guitar as "10" in sound, I thought he meant it!

Hardware, finish, strap button all look good and sturdy. Seems a bit fragile compared to my Gibson solid wood. Time will tell. Came with a Zager case which is sturdy.

Auction dealer said "No returns". I contacted Zagers website for advice - no response. I actually contacted them way before the purchase with a compliment about such positive feedback. Got a Thank you then, seemed like such decent folk. My repair at local luthier cost $70.

I played seriously as a 15-30 year old. Just started playing again as a 50 year old. Wanted something that would be kind to older hands. I have a Gibson J45 which has great sound, warmth and tone but high action. Before I bought this I went to local dealers and tried out Taylor 210, 414c, Martin DM18. I quickly eliminated the Seagulls and focused on the Taylors and Martins. Browsed online for independent names - never tried a Breedlove or a Zager. Both were contenders. I will never buy online again unless there is a "Return Policy". Probably could have bought this guitar for $250 elsewhere. I made a bad deal.

It had everything I was looking for. Quality construction, solid top, quality materials. I don't need the bells and whistles.

The sounds is extraordinary. I am a singer/voice teacher and this guitar drew me in with it's nice balance of bright and rich, mellow.

It is wonderful instrument for accompanying singers. Just the balance I strive for, and look for as a teacher.

Gorgeous and looks like it was made with pride.

Can't beat the warranty and though I haven't had it long enough to be much use here, it seems tough in all the right places.

I hounded Dennis Zager Jr. several times, and he was so nice and prompt in responding. He was helpful in my decision making and just the kind of business that makes you smile and feel good about promoting.

Thanks Dennis!!

This guitar has absolutely wonderful sound. I have owned Ovation as well as a few "cheap" guitars, but this sounds the best. This guitar has perfect resonance.

The guitar is exactly as stated in the ads. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and was adjusted wonderfully as shipped. This guitar has the easiest frets of any I've played. I can't believe how easy it is to play.

I like this guitar so much, it will probably be played only in small group gatherings, but it extremely well constructed and would probably handle anything. The finish is so pretty I can't bear to let it get scratched. This is a really well made guitar.

My Zager Martin DM-1 has a solid top. Mahogany back and sides. Dreadnought body. Very thin frets with a Rosewood neck. Came with an extra set of Martin strings and a humidity sensor.

This is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played. It sounds as good as my friends high end Martin. Has a very rich sound. Sounds extremely good when fingerpicking. I love everything about this guitar. Can't say I have any complaints.

Guitar was set up by Dennis Zager. He definitely knows what he's doing. Action is very low. Does not have any buzzing whatsoever. Dennis hand picks the guitars he modifies, and wont modify one if it doesnt meet his standards.

This guitar seems to be built to last. The finish on it is spotless. I believe this guitar would hold up to any style of playing.

Zager Guitars is probably the nicest people you could deal with. How msny other companies let you speak directly with the boss. Call Fender or Ibanez up and ask to speak with the boss. Get the point. You can call Zager Guitars and speak with Dennis Zager himself. All of his guitars have a lifetime warranty. Dont think anyone else offers that.

Been playing for nearly a year. I also own a Jackson flying V. and and Esp. If my Zager were stolen, after I got over my mad spell I would buy another. I love everything about this guitar. The way it looks and sounds and the durability.

After playing my Goya classical guitar for thirty years, I began
to realize that my fingers were getting sore. I also began to notice
rattling, and buzzing because the strings were much higher off the
fretboard than when it was new. I searched, and found Zager Guitars,
I purchased a new DM1 acoustic, and was very pleased to recieve it in
only three days. Much to my surprize, I did not have to string it...
or tune it. I took it from the box, and played it all that evening.
My fingers did not hurt, nor did my ears. It was everything that the
advertisement claimed, "easy to play" "quality sound". I would like
to heartily recommend this guitar to anybody who likes to play without painful fingers. Joe Dorsey

My music style is Simon and Garfunkel, Crosby Stills and Nash, and
all the similar performers who don't have to deafen you with noise.
I use NO amps, because I play for myself, friends and family. The
DM1 has very rich and full sound even when being played by me....I stil consider myself a guitar beginner. I am very please with it, and only wish I had found it sooner.

My DM1 came out of the box like a prize fighter going for a first
round knockout. Not only was it strung, but it was in perfect tune.
I played it for several hours before I even noticed how great it looked. The wood is gorgeous, and the fittings work perfectly.
Just try one on for size, and you will know what I am proclaiming.

As far as reliability goes, lets face it. I have only owned it for
about a month. I will say that it is put together very well, and it
leaves me no doubt that it will last, and look as good or better than
other guitars that I have had. When you speak about reliability, how
does your company respond to you when you buy a guitar? Do they just
put the money in the register and another guitar on the shelf. Have
they ever contacted you and asked if there were any problems, or if
you are happy with it? Denny Zager has done that for me....and I am
pretty sure that if a problem should arise, he will accomodate.
I don't do gigs anymore, I play mostly in private, but I like what I
hear from this guitar.

Still new, and still gorgeously appointed. I can only attest to the
courteous and congenial treatment that I recieve in ordering and in
recieving it. They follow up with their customers.

I have been playing since the mid sixties. I have owned a fender
electric (which must to my dismay I traded in back in the seventies)
on a Goya classical. If it were lost...or stolen, I would cry for
a few days, then call Denny Zager for a replacement. I only wish I
had ordered the case when I bought the guitar. It is somewhat deeper
and therefore mellower in sound than my previous guitar, and as a
result, I cannot fit it in the rather new case I had recently bought
for the last one.

An acoustic guitar that surpasses MANY more expensive instruments

Everything from rock to folk to Celtic to Ragtime sounds great!

Absolutely flawless - perfect set up. The best action of any on the market. I can even play it with my arthritis!

It HAS withstood live playing - not a mark on it.Quality all the way.Great finish - AND a lifetime warranty!

A family owned company, with the goal of providing personalized service to each and every customer.They will take all the time you need with any questions/problems.

I had not been able to play the guitar for many years, due to lymphedema and arthritis.With Zager's EZ play system, I am once again playing, and will of course take lessons from the Zager family.No other guitar on the market is this easy to play.

All wood guitar with all popular features.

Superb sound.

If you always wanted to play the guitar and was stopped because the strings on the guitar were too high and too hard to press, then Zager Guitars has the answer. Zager "String Science" adjust the guitar string hight and stance for easy finering. If playing bar chords stopped your progression, it won't now. It's like power steering.

Will last you a life time and beyond.

Zager Guitars provide excellent customer service. You really feel like you dealing with a friend.

It has been the answered my prayers and enabled me to play guitar better with no frustration. Don't miss it.

Just recieved the Sigma DM-1 from Zagar, very impressive for a cheap guitar, I just needed something to kick around.

Still impressive for the price.

Very nice action, I have purchased guitars that cost hundreds more that have terrible action compared to this.

I won't be taking it out of the house, but if one had a case, I see no reason why it wouldn't hold up. Seems to stay in tune.

I have been playing on and off for nearly 40 years.

It exceeds my expectations and is everything the maker claims.

Very customer-friendly and responsive. Could not have been an easier transaction and the follow-up was great.

I just started taking lessons and had tried two other guitars. This is by far the best-sounding and easiest for me to use. I have large hands and was simply hoping for a bit more space between the strings to make things easier. What I got was a beautiful, brilliant-sounding guitar that is also much easier for me to play.

Not familiar enough to answer all these questions but my guitar looks good feels good and sounds good. Frets as good as any guitar can I believe. I tried a $3,000 Martin once and and I can't tell any difference much but then again I am not such a player that I can put one to a real test for comparison.--The great thing about this guitar is that it frets easier than any I ever tried.--Haven't been so excited since I first tasted bubble gum.

BlueGrass/gospel--Perfect for me. No amps. Sound is great. There is nothing that I don't like about this guitar. I could have saved about $150 buying this guitar at the guitar store without the Zager modifications but I am glad I took a chance and spent the extra money. The Sigma/Martins at the guitar store don't fret like this one. I am somewhat of a beginner and picked up a guitar after about 20 years not fooling with it. If I had this guitar 20 years ago I don't think I would have put it down. I am far from a great guitar player so I can't say what kind of sounds it can make but I will let a pro take a look at it in a couple of weeks and get an opinion on the guitar in general.

Ordered it sight unseen. In perfect tune after 4 days in transit. Guitar was set up as promised when it arrived. Well pleased with my purchase.

Looks and seems to be as well put together as any guitar I have seen bar none. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles like pearl inlay and such but I didn't pay for a lot of cosmetics either.

Great support--Emails answered promply even after the purchase.--The folks at Zager encouraged me to let them know of any problems even to the point of making sure I was totally satisfied.

Played years ago but took it back up recently. Not only would I get another guitar if it were stolen or lost but I am already thinking of getting another one for my grandaughter.