Zager EZ-Play ZAD-50

Solid Spruceand Mahogany, Abalone Inlay Rosette, Chrome Hardware

Wide string spacing fast action making this play very easy.

I have some hand issues after being injured and the Zager made it easy to play and produce bell like tones.

Other who have tried since it arrived are all drooling over the play of the Zager ZAD-50

The color of top and sides make this Zager a beauty, solid wood construction, rosewood bridge and neck, hand scalloped bracing give the strings a base to make great sounds. Adding Solid Spruce and Mahogany, Abalone Inlay Rosette, Chrome Hardware Wow!!

I am a disabled Veteran and always wanted to play the guitar, well I was sent to Denny Zager by the Gibson people. I think the comment was made off the cuff and they tried to sell me a Gibson anyway.
The cost was going to be about 700 dollars w/o a case.
So I went home without a guitar, money was not in the cards for me.
I spoke to few quality players and they both refered me to Denny Zager. I wrote Dennis a letter and I am now the the proud owner of the most beautiful Guitar I have seen on the market. The sounds I have made impressed even me and when I had the local shop fit a leather strap for me they went wild over the ZAD-50 and all thought I was made of money saying that they thought it was 1500 dollar unit or more. When the sales manager played it he in awe. I was beaning ear to ear and never told them the price. The string spacing and height made this thing place like I was already a master. The construction, wood workings and inlays are more than I had hoped for.

Next time you talk to Denny Zager tell him thank you!!

The mail is answered the same day or next if left over night.

The support made seccure in my purchase and the video helps amd owning this unit a winner.

am a disabled Veteran and always wanted to play the guitar, well I was sent to Denny Zager by the Gibson people. I think the comment was made off the cuff and they tried to sell me me a Gibson anyway.
The cost was going to be about 700 dollars w/o a case.
So I wne thome without a guitar, money was not in the cards for me.
I spoke to few quality players and they both refered me to Denny Zager. I wrote Dennis a letter and I am now the the proud owner of the most beautiful Guitar I have seen on the market. The sounds I have made impressed even me and when I had the local shop fit a leather strap for me they went wild over the ZAD-50 and all thought I was made of money saying that they thought it was 1500 dollar unit or more. When the sales manager played it he in awe. I was beaning ear to ear and never told them the price. The string spacing and height made this thing place like I was already a master. The construction, wood workings and inlays are more than I had hoped for.

Next time you talk to Denny Zager tell him thank you!!

2008 with case.

Very crisp bright sound.

No flaws that I could find.

Recently purchased.

Very efficient and attentive support. Lifetime warranty.

Am a novice player and it seems to be the easiest to play and best sounding guitar I have tried yet. I looked around everywhere but couldn't find a better value.

full size dreadnought,spruce top,mohagany back & sides,rosewood bridge,rosewood fret-board,custom nut,custom saddle,and hand filled frets.

sound is rich & full up and down the neck.

the strings are lowered,and wider spacing between strings giving this guitar amazing action.this guitar is modified by a true prof.no buzzing.

beautiful finish,mohagany back & sides.this guitar wiil last.

no problems,company has reasponded promtly.

this is a guitar i recomend to all.i will be purchasing a baby zager in the future.it sounds and plays like a 3000.00 guitar.noing of zager's past work on guitars is the reason i purchased this guitar.

made in USA 2008 20 Frets I think the top is laminated
Mahogany and Maple Bridge style is Zagers own Finish is transparent
Tuners are Grover neck style is thin cable tools and humidifier

I'am a beginner on guitar and suits me just great.
It has a beautiful sound and deep bass sound.
I haven't found anything that I don't like about the Guitar and many
things that I do like, the beautiful finish, the ease of chords on the fingers, the beautiful and full sound of each chord and its
Guaranteed for life.

Mr. Denny Zager set this guitar up perfectly.
Everything was just great and not a Flaw or problem anywhere in the
instrument.

I expect this guitar will last with the best of them.
I thin anyone could depend on this instrument.
Everything is solid and well built.

These are the BEST people in the business to deal with and I can't
imagine anyone or business being as helpful as Zager Guitar were.
The instrument is warranteed for life.

I'am a beginner with the guitar, but I was treated as a long time
customer. If this guitar was stolen or lost, I would'nt stop until I
Had me another Zager Guitar. I don't think you can beat them, but
you can pay more.

I just got my Zager ZAD 50. I was a little unsure about buying something that I hadn't tried out first. Befoe I got the Zager 50 I tried out a Martin DM. The Martin was very nice but too spendy. I took the chance and am now reaping the reward. Everyone I know that plays has asked where I got such a fine instrument - they are surprised to find out I spent so little and go so much guitar. Now if I could just learn to play like Denny Zager!

I've been building furniture for 30 years and I can tell that the fit and finish are flawless.

2007 Zager ZAD-50 Acoustic
Dreadnought
solid spruce top/ mahogany body
abolone inlay rosettes
chrome gears
extra stings, picks included; access to videos for maintenance, play, string changes, etc.
Acoustic only, so not as many features as acoustic/electric.

I am a one year beginner; mainly chords and strumming-style.
Sound is bright, but bass is still very evident.

The Zager system is made to be easy to play. Action is low, fret board a little wider, stings are extra light.
Craftmanship and beauty are superb!

One year later, daily play, still looks brand new.
Amazing ability to stay in tune.

The best customer service of any online company Ive ever dealt with.
Prompt respnse by email. Excellent help.
I have not had to have it repaired.

I began with a Takamine G series. There is no comparison in the eas of play, sound, and beauty. the Takamine is good, the Zager is great.
I will eventually buy A ZAD 80 Acoustic-Electric.
Support is outsyanding.
Stays in tune!
Easy on the fingers.

Solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides. Grover tuners. See other reviews for all of the features.
Features that you pay alot more for with Martins and Taylors.

I am basically a beginner, but I like to go to Guitar Center and "play"
the expensive guitars. The ZAD50 rivals the big boys in terms of sustain, and bright sound. The Martins have a more full sound, but not by much until you get into the $2000 range. I paid $500 for mine.

The action, fit, and finish were excellent. I checked it out with the proverbial "fine-tooth comb" because I could have sent it back if I was not 100% satisfied.
The action, for me, was as if I had gotten it done especially for me.
You only have to lightly press the strings and there is no buzz.

I don't take it out of the house so I can't comment on it's durability.
All of the hardware and strap button are solid. The finish, as long as it isn't abused should hold up well over the years.
I have only had mine for a couple of weeks so again, I can't comment onlong term reliability.
Denny Zager being a professional musician I would think takes this into consideration when preparing these instruments.

My guitar was received 3 days after I ordered it.My emails have been promptly answered (within hours usually).
Having read other testimonials, many many companies could learn some valuable customer support lessons from the Zager Guitar Company.

I bought a guitar 7 yrs. ago and played it sporadically, so I guess you could say I'm not starting from scratch, but I wish I had played steadily all this time.
If it were lost or stolen I would definitely get another guitar from Zager, but I might spend an extra $250 and get the ZAD80. Not that I dislike the ZAD50, I just like the look of rosewood.
I looked at Martins and Taylors in the $600 to $900 range and chose the ZAD50 because there was hardly any difference in sound and it had more features for less money.

- EZ-Play Modified
- Full size Dreadnought
- Solid Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Rosewood Bridge
- Rosewood Fret-Board
- Gloss Finish
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Hand carved custom nut
- Hand carved custom saddle
- Hand filed frets
- Sealed Grover Tuning Gears
- Abalone inlay rosette
- Genuine "Martin" Strings
- 100% money back guarantee
- Lifetime warranty

-No string rattle/buzz
-Very full, deep, rich sound
-No electronics in this model

-Beautiful, smooth, glossy finish
-Perfect fit
-It was in tune right out of the box - this surprised me
-Since this instrument came by UPS I inspected it with a fine tooth comb and could find no flaws - it was packaged beautifully to prevent damage

-This guitar is very well made and finished and it appears it would withstand live playing with no problem
-I have only had this guitar for a few days so only time will tell but I will say the numerous testimonials I have heard from other owners of these guitars was a major influence on my decision to purchase a Zager guitar

-Communication was excellent, I would email a question about the guitar I was interested in and typically had an email reply within the hour and usually within 30 minutes
-I had the option of calling them directly and speaking with them but email just worked better into my schedule
-I emailed Dennis and told him which guitar I wanted and he said he would send it out the next morning after Denny gave it a final check to make sure everything was perfect, the transaction was quick and flawless
-Most companies in this country could take a lesson or two from Zager Guitar regarding customer satisfaction

-This guitar is beautiful and sounds great. The fit and finish is outstanding and what is really great is it is so easy to play. The Zager Company manufactures their guitars with the strings closer to the frets so you do not need to use as much pressure on the string to play a note. You can check out that info on their website at Zagerguitar.com.
-I know the previous sentence sounds like a commercial for Zager but I very rarely will rave about a product but I just could not pass this one up.
-Oh yes, just one more thing, not only did I receive my guitar but the Zager Company included another set of high quality strings, a t-shirt, a numbered certificate and a guitar stand and I thought I was just getting the guitar. Talk about value - there you go.

I bought a Zager ZAD-50 Acoustic guitar in October of 2006. I waited over a year to post a review so I could play the guitar for awhile and see how it changed if at all over time. The guitar is a full sized dreadnought, mahogony back and sides, rosewood fretboard and bridge in glossy black.

With the Martin extra light strings that are included (along with an extra set), the guitar gives off a rich warm tone that reverberates throughout the room

The action on this guitar is set extremely low but does not contain any fret buzz. The chords are easy to play. My old guitar was warped on the top and the action became too high. In contrast, playing this one was a dream

I have been playing guitar on and off for over 45 years, but am entirely self taught, so I really don't know as much as I should. What I do know is that I have owned several guitars over that time and have played others belonging to friends and relatives. One of the guitars I owned was one that was sold to me by a friend of mine who was a professional musician who worked closely with Kris Kristopherson, Chet Atkins and Andres Segovia. The Zager guitar I bought sounds as good if not better than that one and plays a whole lot easier.

On several occasions I have contacted Dennis Zager Jr. for additional information. He always responds within a few hours with a personal greeting. This guitar is warrantied with 100% money back so you can't do much better than that. This is a family business and they treat their customers as if they were family.

This guitar is a Martin that has been modified by Denny Zager for EZ play capability. Just having a Martin is worth it, but with the modifications accompanying this guitar I can't say enough about the quality and care put into by the Zager family to see that their customers get a top notch guitar for a very reasonable price. I would not hesitate to deal with this family again if and when the time comes.

My new guitar was made this year 2008, 20 frets, a nice thin neck with string placement widened slightly and lowered for ease of play, this is called the EZ-play modification and it works extremely well.The case has to be purchased separately and there are 2 models to choses from but both are professional grade and include a humidity and temperature sensor to better keep track of the conditions in the case but also in the palce where the instrument is played when the case is left open. the included list of features is from the Zager website
http://www.zagerguitar.com/index.php?event=public.guitars.models&model=zad50&id=1
and is an exact representation of what I recieved. Notice the lifetime warranty!!


- EZ-Play Modified
- Full size Dreadnought
- Solid Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Rosewood Bridge
- Rosewood Fret-Board
- Gloss Finish
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Hand carved custom nut
- Hand carved custom saddle
- Hand filed frets
- Sealed Grover Tuning Gears
- Abalone inlay rosette
- Tortoise shell pick guard
- Genuine "Martin" Strings
- 100% money back guarantee
- Lifetime warranty

This guitar which is the lowest priced model that Zager offers sounds spectacular. I have had other guitars and even custom handmade guitars (all acoustic) which did not impress me right out of the case as this Zager EZ-Play ZAD-50 did. I play acoustic flat picking and finger picking style music and even though the website mentions that this instrument does not respond particularly well to "heavy handed playing" I can dig in quite hard with the pick and don't get buzzing or slapping of the strings which are set very low making the action responsive and very easy to work. The sound is full and rich in the lower end and bright and ringing in the high register and has great volume. The combination is extremely satisfying! The notes can be bent although I am no expert at that technique and tend to rather have my instrument play clearly and accurately and stay in tune. My Zager doeas all of that well!

The Action, Fit and Finish is what the Zager is all about. All of the features mentioned here were personally modified by Denny Zager to make the guitar easier to play than what come from the factory. My Zager is mahogany but if you think rosewood is the only material to make guitars out of get the ZAD-80. The mahogany is shimmery and quite beautiful and the finish is gloss. I looked at other guitars (not Zager) with a flat or no finish and also "outdoor guitars" of laminated plastic? (big names) but found that for excellent sound you must get a gloss finish. It imroves dramatically the tone and the volume of the instrument. The bridge and fretboard are rosewood as they should be. There are NO faults. I am not a luthier so I don't know, but I am sure there are no bracing issues and even if there were, my Zager is supplied with a LIFETIME Gaurantee, not just on the bracing but on the whole instrument.

I am positive this intrument will stand the test of time and SHINE as in only get better!! Look again at the features Grover Tuning Machines,tortise pick gaurd,gloss finish. The strap button on the bottom does have a center of metal and I am not going to pry it out to examine it but I will bet it will hold up to all I would put it through and more. There is no upper strap button and this is dealt with very logically on the Zager website. I would also like to say that with any durability or reliability questions you have to use common sense, no musical instrument is "bullet proof" all require respect and occasional love and care. If you fail to protect your investment it will fail to continue to provide well for you.

The Zager family (that IS the company) are amazingly responsive and easy to deal with! My case handle was broken either as it went into the box or in shipping (there was no visible damage to the shipping box) I sent an email (DZ is almost always online for live chat) I got an immediate response and the new case (not simply a new handle) was on it's way to me with the shipping and handling paid both ways and a printable UPS label for return of the damaged case that NIGHT! (this was the night I got my delivery) There were extra strings and gifts included in my delivery (original and return delivery) How much better can it get? You deal directly with the family, questions can be asked before and after purchase and as a customer you are made to feel like a friend. Advice and lessons are available on line (most if not all correspondence is done on line although phone #'s are given as well. I will soon be calling to personally thank the Zagers for everything they do! Does it sound like I was satisfied? You better believe it!! Warranty? How does LIFETIME grab you?

Some of this is covered in my post above, but I have been playing for 20 years but have not played for the last 10. I wanted to get back into it and was looking for a "high end" instrument. I am 53 years old and could have purchased any instrument I wanted. I started looking in guitar centers, then moved to online looking for a "vintage" guitar (notice I left out all other name brands so you can fill in the mental blanks) At an online auction I was directed to the Zager Website (www.zagerguitar.com) and the more I read the more convinced I became that I should try this guitar. It had a satisfaction gaurantee including shipping both ways so how could you possibly lose? I did ask questions before I purchased and was answered immediately and honestly. If it were lost or stolen I would replace it with an Zager upgrade, maybe a cutaway or an acoustic with electronic in it. I say this not because I am unhappy with my purchase but only because I can only imagine how great the higher priced Zager line would play and sound. I might do that anyway but I am sure I have only just begun to experience the depth of the ZAD-50!
I love the instrument itself but also the company (family behind the instrument). This guitar came to me already modified in the same manner that might be required to make a higher priced intrument play more to a person's preferences. Playability is my favorite feature, could you play for 3 hours (after not playing regularly) on another instrument? I compared it to many other guitars, I decided to give it a try and my expectations were FAR EXCEEDED! Fantastic value pretty much summs it up!!