Zager ZAD-50

Beautiful Sunburst finish. Abolone inlay around the sound hole. Tortise shell pick guard. Beautiful flame in the mahogany on the back. Solid spruce top. Mahogany sides....I still can't believe the value

The sounds that come from this guitar are nothing short of amazing. The mids are not overtaken by the low or high end...very balanced.

The action is VERY low with absolutely no buzzing. Very easy to play for extended periods with not a hint of discomfort. The string spacing is absolutely perfect for fingerstyle. Sealed tuning pegs, custom cut nut and saddle.

Only had the guitar about two weeks, but I get no impression that there is anything "cheap" about this guitar...other than the price!

No repair needed as of yet. The warranty is one of the best in the business and I can tell you that emails are usually answered the same day....and most of the time within an hour!

I'm glad to know that there are companies like Zager guitar out there and more importantly that there are people like Denny and Dennis Jr!

Very nice finish on the guitar mine is black and the reflections from the guitar are very clear,Spruce top and mahogany sides.Grover tuning gears.Custom nut and saddle ect....

Just purchased the guitar and it sounds nice and bright, Great volume.
Responds well to palming bending ect.Has alot lighter strings than I am accustom too but an easy fix.Am very happy with the way the guitar sounds.

Very happy with the custom work that comes with the guitar.Easy to play little wider stance between strings the guitar is set up well.

The guitar looks to be well done no apparent flaws that I can see. Beautifull finish. Mine is Black and sleek the finish seems to be quit good, very pretty guitar.

Absolutely the best I have ever delt with.The speed in which Zager responds was amazing. E-mailed them one Saturday night late and got up to a returm E-mail That impressed me :). Lifetime warranty
Money back guarantee shipping paid both ways..enough said.

I have been playing 30 years or so, self taught and just play for the enjoyment of it.I was a bit skeptical about what they said the guitar was and the price seemed cheaper than it should be for such a pretty guitar but I am very happy and there was no risk to me, if you dont like it you dont buy and they pay shippng.I have only had it a few days but am looking at getting a ZAD80 too.I have a sekova I bought in the 70's and have a breedlove for 4 years.I don't like the strings that come on the guitar but that's not a problem.

Personally hand set-up by Denny Zager and it's done perfectly.
My Zager has a solid spruce top Mohagany back and sides. The Zager String Science is unbelievable.

Designed by Denny and made at the same place as Martin. Its got Martin quality sound but its got Zager playability. Zager guitar is basically a super Martin.

Perfect, there is no guitar that can compare in action or playability. The finish is beautiful, with the choice of sunburst, natural, or black. I have the sunburst and its beautiful.

It's a dread like no others. It gets better with time.

The Zager people are great. Lifetime guarentee, can't beat that. Paid 395 for a guitar that sounds and plays like it should be 2000.00.

I have have a very respectable collection of acoustic guitars. I always made an effort to play them all every single day. Then recently my Zager ZAD-50 came in, and the others are collecting dust. IM thinking about selling them to accumulate some cash to get a higher end Zager. The action and playability are not just great or amazing, these adjectives don't say it. These guitars are the end all, there is no guitar no matter how expensive or what the brand name that can compare to these guitars in action or playability. Denny Zager does it right, give it a try and you will lose interest in your other guitars because you wont be able to put down your Zager.

This is the base model, full-size dreadnought acoustic. The features have all been listed countless times.

The sound is bright, will a good amount of volume. I suspect this is due to the use of extra-light gauge strings.

Iwas al little disappointed that the top of the guitar had what appeared to be a knot mark. Other than that, the fit and finish of the guitar was good. The acion was ridiculously low (more on this later). The freats were well dressed and the fret-ends were dressed. The neck is wide and shallow with wide string spacing; this guitar is set up for finger style picking and I believe, will inhibit quick chord changes. Probabaly OK for a beginner, but you'll quickly outgrow this instrument.

Wouldn't venture a guess.

Okay, this is where I was disappointed. I purchared this guitar in October of 2005. The action, which I described as ridiculously low, was just that. In March of 2006, a little after 5 months of regular use, I developed a horrible fret buzz on the Low E and A string. Basically, these strings could not be played as they buzzed all over the fret board. Inspecting the saddles, you could see that there was barely any material that supported the strings above the frets; I mean the strings were literally sitting on the frets. An e-mail to Zager customer got a prompt reply. Their advice, rotate the truss adjustment in 1/4 increments, counter clockwise, until the fret buzz disappeared. Over the course of a week and a half, I rotated the truss nut to the point where it fell off the rod, and the buzz still remained. Another e-mail to Zager and they replied to send it back, at my own expense, for repair. The shipping cost me $45.00, and when I received it back, it had a new saddle that had the strings 7/32 above the 12th fret (On the low E). This was the exact opposite of what I had before. Now, I had an instrument that was unplayable due to the extreme high action, and I was out $45.00 to boot. No more e-mails to Zager. Since I have played bass over 20 years, I did some research and removed the saddle and shaved the bottom on a flat file until I got the string height down to 3/32 on the low E. I was very disappointed that a "master luthier" let this instrument leave his shop with an unplayable action. Additionally, why did I have to pay for the return shipping the first time???? This is what Denny raves about; how his guitars play so much easier and better, because of his "expert" string science. Please! His supposed "string science" is just a proper set up, nothing more. Why would he return a customer's guitar with an action that required gorilla strength to play? I suspect that the initial low action was ok until I gained some considence in strumming and chord changes. After that, if one strummed the guitar to achieve volume and emphasis, the thing buzzed like a bee hive. Also, I have never seen an instrument's truss not completely loosened with no effect on the amount of neck relief. I suspect that the truss rod is probably inoperable, but I'm not spending another $45.00 for Denny's expertise. Very disappointing.

I wouldn't replace this guitar. Don't be fooled about all this "string science" malarky. Any acoustic can be set up well by an experienced guitar technician, or by the owner, if they follow some basic guidelines and are patient. The Zager Zad 50, IMHO, is nothing more than an inexpensive, beginner guitar, that has some set-up modifications done. Maybe Denny and Esteban can team up for an infomercial!!! I have recently played Epiphone Masterbuilt series and they felt and played well. That's what my next purchase will be.

This is Zager's low-end guitar, and for the money I couldn't be happier. It has high-quality materials. It came with a great Martin case, extra strings and picks.

I'm replacing an old Harmony guitar, and it sounds 100% better. I do fingerpicking (acoustic) and it has a great sound.

Zager advertises the quality of their set-up and I was not disappointed. The action is perfect for me, the guitar was in great shape and playable out of the box, as advertised.

I've only had it a few days, but it is a solid guitar.

Zager really shines with support. UPS had a problem with shipping, but Zager was right on it, and made everything work out great. They are very helpful and responsive on the phone.

I'm mostly a keyboard player, but I've been dinging away on guitar for many years. I'd without question buy another guitar from Zager when the time comes. If you don't want to spend a fortune on a guitar, but still want high quality, check out the Zager line.

EZ-Play Zager ZAD-50 Acoustic Black

I will be 55 this year and just started playing six months ago. I was using a borrowed Applause until last week when I purchased the ZAD-50. I wanted to make sure I was going to stick with it this time before buying my own. I had a cheap guitar when I was 13 and messed around with it for a couple months and again purchased another cheap guitar when I was 40, only to give it up again after a few months. I feel like I just struck Gold! This Zager sounds great and is so easy to fret compared to the other guitars that I have played on. A friend let me borrow his Martin D35 over night before I bought the Zager, he wanted me to feel and hear the difference so I would know that I had made a mistake in buying the Zager. WRONG!!! The Zager is a keeper and I can highly recommend it. The big reason being, that it is so easy to fret. The second reason being is that unless your loaded why spend money you don't have to for a great sounding guitar? I admit I was skeptical, seemed to me like there just had to be something they weren't mentioning. Truly is a great deal.

I took a Martin D35 home overnight and would like to say that it did sound wonderful. But on the otherhand this Zager has great sound also. Don't know about you but I'm kinda frugal. If I can get the same effect for a fourth of the price. Thats a no brainer!

I love the action! Takes less pressure and that translates to a more enjoyable learning experience.

I've only owned this guitar for a week. I did however check out this companies feedback on Ebay and over a five year period and 1000 guitars later still no negative response. Believe me if they were selling inferior quality guitars, someone would have had something to say!

Lifetime warranty and shipping paid both ways if you return if for any reason. How can you find fault with that kind of deal.

I've only been playing for six months however this is the third guitar that I have owned. Would not hesitate at all to purchase another one just like it if something happen to this one.

Amazing 10+

Reviewed this guitar for Gritz Magazine so I wont repeat it here see www.gritz.net

Love it. Agian read the review

Excellent in all categories. See review

Zager family is amazing , you wont have problems.

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2006 Professionally modified, full size dreadnought. Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides. Sealed Grover tuning gears. Abalone inlay rosette, tortise shell pick guard. Gloss finish. Hand carved custom nut and saddle. Hand filed frets. Scalloped x-bracing. Rosewood fret board (14). Rosewood bridge. Came with Martin strings. 2 picks, Also purchased Zager custom case w/ digital humidifier, locking. Great case.

This guitar will stand up against any $2000-$3000 guitar. I haven't played for years (raising children i gave it up). But my husband who has a top line Gibson was totally inpressed with the beautiful clear sound and quality of tone that came from this quitar he had never heard of. He was skeptical when i purchased it but then I couldn't get it out of his hands!!!

This guitar came with out one flaw or blemish. Has a beautiful sunburst gloss finish. Was pre-tuned and the action is perfect. I was amazed at the ease of which I could start out after so many years with clear easy chords. My husband says the finger board and action are better than his $3000.00 Gibson. The fit is perfect!!

This guitar is going to be with me for years. No Doubt! My husband will be playing it live.

Customer support. GREAT> RESPONSE within hours.Complete lifetime warranty.

Yes, I comparison shopped and this was the one. I would never part with, if stolen, would purchase again for sure. Not one feature I don't like. Played 25 yr ago and starting over but hubby is a semi-pro and loves it. He has Martin, Gibson, Takamani, dobro, banjo. Plays with band, country, bluegrass. This one stands up. Couldn't believe the quality for the price.

Zager modified in 5/05, standard size dreadnought acoustic, rosewood fret board, 2 piece back and sides of mahogany, gloss finish, custom nut and bridge, grover sealed tuning gears, abalone inlay, inlay around body and along fret board, tourtise shell pick guard.

I believe it has a rich sound compared to other acoustic guitars I have seen. It stays in tune very well.

The finish is beautiful. No flaws that I can see. The action is much easier to play than the other guitar I have. I would say about 40-50% easier to form chords and get notes to ring clear. Minor tuning adjustment out of the box. It was a mail order.

I use the guitar strictly for my personal pleasure but it seems very solid and will certainly last me a lifetime.

Lifetime warranty on the guitar. Email responses are returned very quickly. I have had the guitar for 6 months with no issues at all. I was skeptical about buying a guitar through the mail over the computer, but have no regrets and am very happy with the entire experience.

I have had a guitar and a banjo for many years, but I'd still say I am just a beginner. I bought the Zager 6 months ago along with the Zager online lessons. I have played it almost everyday. It does not play itself but it is definitely set up and plays easier than my other guitar and I think it is a great value. I would buy another one but probably an acoustic/electric with a cypress top but I would not trade the one I have.

I believe it was made in Indonesia at the same factory that produces Sigmas. It is a 14 fret, slope shoulder dreadnought. Gloss finish. Grover tuners.

I play mostly bluegrass and folk. I do not use a pick but I am no finger style wizard either. Slight buzz on the low E string.

This is advertised as having a low action and slightly wider string spacing than most affordable guitars. I just had to do some tuning and it was ready to go.

I do not play live. I do take it on business trips in a soft gig bag. I have been playing it almost every day for the last 6 months. So far so good.

On line support seems good, no problems yet.

I bought my first guitar 7 years ago at the age of 46. It is a Mitchell dreadnought, no electronics. I think I paid around $250.00. I purchased the Zager about 6 months ago. In that time I picked up the Mitchell twice, both times for about 5 minutes. There is no comparison. The Zager is easier to play, sounds louder and somewhat more bright. Nice sustain too.

I tried some Martins and Taylors in various music stores but for the price I don't think this can be beat. It really is a joy to play. I can go for hours with a 6 pack and some Homespun videos and my fingers are none the worse for wear. If anything I still grip the strings harder than I have to.

I would definetly buy this guitar again, maybe add the electronis next time.

Don't think I will "singing along with Mitch" any more.