Zager ZAD-50

Zager Zad50. Standard no frills Dread. Laminated mahogony back/sides etc etc.

After reading plenty of the hyped up reviews I purchased a used one and for quite some time thought I had a very nice sounding guitar. It was OK but definitely not what others were saying. Very loud for sure (if you like that sort of thing) and bright. Good for blues but any old beater is good for blues right!

Finish is definitely OK. On the body. The neck is where it gets untidy. Sharp fret edges. The frets are filed flat in certain areas and left as is in others. Really not very good but I didn't really notice until months after I bought it. The story continues. Also found a blue plastic (looked like a piece of cable tie) under the saddle! With some time spent on removing that, set up the neck properly, new strings etc sounded not too bad.

No idea on this. Probably last a while.

Purchased used in New Zealand and did not contact them so no opinion.

This is where it gets very interesting. I sold the guitar about a year after I bought it. Hard times. When things got better financially a few months later I was determined to buy a "real" guitar. I purchased a Martin D16-GT. I was a bit concerned I had paid too much for the Martin as I believed the Zager was almost as good for a fraction of the price. After about 6 months the Zager came up for sale so I bought it back from the guy I sold it to. Karma? Anyway, I put a new set of Martin strings on both and began my comparisons. This lasted about 5 seconds. Seriously. The reviews here that would have you believe a Zager sounds better than a Martin are totally unbelievable. The descriptions and wording used on the Zager site are repeated endlessly and is very good marketing and that's it. The Zager ZAD50 is what it is. Overpriced marketing. Martin has been around for 175 + years. Zager has been and gone in ? how many years. I rest my case.

Acoustic 6 string folk guitar. Full size dreadnought with clear lacquer finish. Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides. Rosewood bridge and rosewood fret board. Sealed Grover tuners. Thin neck, 21 frets. Accessories included hardshell case, humidity meter, and guitar stand. Manufactured in 2008 in U.S.A. No onboard tuner or built-in electronics.

Guitar has bright and lively sound. Pretty good low-end "punch". Nice tonality for the price. I play mostly folk and country, some pop, and this guitar is definitely versatile. Very tight woodgrain on both the spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The scalloped X-bracing helps produce good volume when playing without a mike.

The guitar came from the factory with low action which I prefer. Frets were hand filed. The routing on the saddle could have been better. The strings are at a steep angle between the saddle and the string pins. Time will tell if this will cause short string life and strings breaking frequently. I have had the guitar for 6 weeks and so far no problems in this area. One small finish blem on the side near the underside of the neck.

Guitar is suitable for live playing. Grover tuners look very durable. Finish appears durable and guitar came with a tortoise shell pickguard. Guitar came with only a bottom strap peg and it looks flimsy and weak. This will definitely require an upgrade. I would not hesitate to take this guitar on a gig.

Have had no repair issues to date. Guitar comes with a Lifetime Warranty from the manufacturer. Everyone I have dealt with at Zager Guitars has been very pleasant and co-operative.

I have been playing for 44 years. I am not a professional musician, merely a hobbyist. I own two other guitars, a vintage Gibson B25 and an inexpensive classical nylon string guitar. I would buy another Zager guitar if I were to lose this one. I do wish it had come with a second strap peg. I was very impressed with this guitar's appearance and tone. For the money, this instrument provides excellent value. It sounds and looks as good as Martins and Taylors that cost 3 times as much.

The ZAD 50 has a natural gloss finish. I have been shopping for a new acoustic guitar for over 2 years. It has a Rosewood fretboard and the neck is so easy to play and so much fun. Also I am an intermediate player who can play this guitar with so much more comfort than the Tacoma I currently have.

I play acoustic worship music and the tone on this guitar is rich and rings true. At first when I played it I did not like it. I tuned it and just kept playing for about 2 straight hours and it sounded better and better and needed very little retuning. It is just a great sounding guitar and i'm thoroughly impressed for buying a guitar that I had never played before.

I examined the guitar from head to toe looking for any flaws. The action is so low you barely have to put any pressure when holding the strings. The only thing that I had to get used to is the setup the strings are set a little further apart from each other than I am used to. This actually turned out to be a bonus for me because my fingers are a little wide. It also holds the tuning for a long time barely have I had to retune. But straight out of the case the guitar is very well built and you can tell Zager takes a lot of care with the product.

The ZAD 50 does not have any electronics or strap buttons. I am confident enough with this guitar to take this guitar without a backup. I have played the guitar hard and soft and it plays great. The finish is deep and shines like crazy. I am also thinking about buying a Zager for my son who is 15 and wants to play this all the time. Everything on this guitar is solid.

The customer support is a little different than I am used to. If you have questions you have to email the questions to Dennis. All my questions were answered very quickly and honestly. Everything that the website says about the guitar is true. Dennis is very helpful and they let you play the guitar and if you don't like it you can get your money back. They are great to deal with.

I compared this guitar to the Guild the Martin several other high dollar guitars and it sounded better than any of them. I basically became frustrated with looking for a guitar and decided to buy the Zager after several weeks of seeing the website. I already had a Tacoma EM9E7 and there is no comparison. The Zager blows it away. I would absolutely buy the Zager again if I were to lose it. The only thing I would change is I would have bought it with the electronics. I have been playing for over 3 years. This guitar has amazed me for the price and the fact that it was bought without ever playing it first.

All things you would expect from a high end guitar: solid spruce top, mahognay side & back, rose wood bridge & fret board, pearly inlay rosette, scalloped bracing, sealed tuners, etc. Try to appreciae the details and craftsmanship. This is truly an exquisite instrument. It also came with a stand and a digital tuner.

Full range sound and well balanced tune. Sweet melody when I do finger picking. (I think even my Husky likes the music!) I frequent guitar center in the area, and I feel that the sound quality of the ZAD-50 is comparable to those high end ones of $2k-3k in the stores.

Low strings, easy to play. This is where Zager guitars shine. Someone argues that is is just regular "setup" that you can git it done in local musical stores. WRONG! Do you think all auto mechanics are the same? or why do we need second opinion from medical doctors?

The construction quality is flawless, and attention is down to details. With normal care and a hard case, the ZAD-50 can be a life time companion.

WOW! This is another area when Zager Guitars shine. They are PROFESSIONAL yet PERSONAL. The emails are answered promptly. (When do they sleep?) They are friendly to communicate with. The web site has a lot of information. The video library (thru their "help" link) is very helpful. Whoelse can give you 100% money back guarranty. They also cover shipping. I am glad to be a owner of the ZAD-50.

I have been playing on and off for almost 30 years. This quitar is easy to play and produces wonderful sound. No matter what brand and price of a guitar, the bottom lines are "how it feels and how it sounds". The Zager feel great and sound great. It is truly a quality instrument. Denny has passion for what he does, and he does it well.

Pretty basic dreadnought. It's easy to play, stays in tune and sounds great. What more do you need? Awesome value for the money!!!

This guitar sounds fantastic right out of the box and especially through a PA or for recording. Very easy on the ears.

Incredible setup. Very nice action. Great fretboard. Plays like an electric guitar. The spruce top has a beautiful glossy finish and is nicely matched.

Construction seems rock solid. Nice glossy finish. Attractive wood grains.

Zager treats their customers well, something that is inherrently missing in today's business climate.

I've been playing 26 years. I own 2 Taylor custom made acoustics and a Hohner 6-string in addition to my Zager ZAD-50. I'd definately buy another Zager, though that may prove difficult due to limited availability and Denny Zager's impending retirement next month. This guitar is easy to play and sounds great for recording or through a PA. I wanted a ZAD-80CE, but they were sold out. Very personable customer relations, effective communications and a no-nonsense, professional business transaction.

Made this year, month. Solid Spruce top. Grover tuners. Had the features that mattered to me.

The sounds is what sold me. There is a great video of the instruments being played on the Zager site. I was mesmerized.

I am a voice teacher/singer. To me, it seems to be a perfect balance of a very bright core sound, surrounded by a mellow tone. It's what I look for as a singer/teacher.

I love what I've seen in action, seeing how people respond singing with this guitar. My students, all very different voices, all seem to be able to blend well with this instrument. It seems to bring their voices to life every time.

I've had the guitar a couple of weeks, and several of my singers came back the next week, grinning, asking if we could do some songs with the guitar again.

This guitar is FLAWLESS!!! The care, pride, in which it was made shines through.

I've only had it a couple of weeks, but comparing it to my other guitars, including a nice Gibson, it is easily better made. It seems very solid.

I helped my wasband build harpsichords so I have a bit of an eye for good construction. My eye says this guitar is very carefully made.

I had several very good guitarists in my studio and they all seemed impressed and two are considering buying one for themselves.

I am a single mom and this was a HUGE decision for me. The first nice thing I've done for myself since divorcing, really.

I didn't make this decision lightly and I tormented poor Dennis JR. many times with questions He was answering e mail at 1 AM one morning. Blew my mind!

Very, VERY nice people who believe in what they do and stand by what they make.

I've been playing guitar on and off for 35 years. I have a house full of instruments. This guitar and my much loved piano are tops. I am a professional singer and voice teacher and give workshops across the country.

This guitar has me waking up in the morning wanting to play. It is so easy to play. I was not blest with "guitarist hands". I can play chords I just can't get on my other instruments. And, as I said, the tone is so much fun to develop, there are so many colors, and the best guitar I can remember ever using for singing.

Zager guitars is a company that not only has excellent quality guitars but their service puts them above their competitors. I purchased a Zager made guitar for my husband's birthday. Immediately I received an email from the company offering assistance in purchasing the right guitar. Then they even followed up to make sure I knew it was on the way. It arrived right on time and it absolutely beautiful. The sound quality is smooth and crystal clear. Denny Zager is one of the few people that lets his passion for what he does shine in his company. I will definitely be getting our son a guitar from Zager when he is old enough to play. Thank you again Zager Guitars!

Got free string (good ones), free stand....what would you want more?
Except a case? haha

The sound is so blooody nice.... I am not an expert of guitar sounds but its better than my friends Taylor.....which is like around 2000 bucks...so even if some ppl disagree cmon 495 bucks VS 2000....do the math!

I never played a better guitar....the action is nice, the strings are soft cuz of the lower neck i guess, no need to press it too hard

I can see this guitar be very durable, its light weight feels nice, really great!

The BEST customer service EVER!!! why dont companies have Zager's mentality? It is a pleasure to do business with them.

I played for 4 yrs now, just a hobby like to play christian music, pop and some oldies.

My previous guitar was Jasmine by Takamine - these are good beginner guitar

And Fender GDC 200- SCE - not very well made but i like the sound

And I choose this one because I see the ratings and its risk free, after i got them...i just cant believe how good it is!

Picks, 2nd Pk of Strings, (2)Photos of Mr. Zagar; (1)testing guitar, and (2)Press Photo from 2424; Allen wrench; Humidity Level Meter (with case); web site for instruction (tabs, video, and songs); 24/7 help, and support.

Sounds great with any style.
Not using any amps or effects.
Not noisy at all.
Rich/Full and bright sound.
The mapple/spruce construction with other high quality sounds woods allow this guitar to sound as good as the player can play, and if possible, better. I have no dislikes at all with this guitar.

The EZ-Play setup is perfect. Action is right on the money. The bridge is exactly right, in-tune across the entire neck. There were no flaws.

Please, this guitar will make most other guitars wish they could sound as good live. Hardware is top notch and should last a life-time. I play it daily, and it stays in tune; so yes I can and do depend on it. Yes I would use it on a gig without a backup, it is that good.

The company is a family owned company that provides the best possible customer service to their customers. They care about people, and their love is to provide a superior guitar at an unbeatable price.

I've been playing for 34 years. I would for sure buy another from Mr. Zager. What I love most about the guitar is the sound and action. Simply a joy to play and listen to the wood sing in harmony; I can feel what I am hearing in the wood of this guitar; unlike so many cheap guitars out there with "name brands." I chose this guitar based upon the ovewhelming number of positive comments on Mr. Zager's web site, and watching the videos. I compared this guitar to everything GC has to offer (cheap and expensive). NOTHING I played at their shop sounded or played anywhere close to my ZAD-50, with the exception of the Taylor that was going for around $2,400.00.

I'm very happy with my guitar. It's the low-end zager model, and I decided to buy it because because what I gathered from other players online (well, some of them), is that it would be a very good sounding guitar for the price, and be easier to play. I used to play a little a few years ago and was always frustrated by bar chords in particular. They still frustrate me, but even thought I haven't played in years they are easier to make with this guitar sound better when I play them than any other acoustic I've played. Also, it in general sounds good to me, the customer service is phenomenal, there's no risk, and it came with a stand and extra strings. Pretty too. Even though i ended up spending more than I originally wanted, I'm happy with the purchase, and would recommend a Zager, especially to a beginner.

Gloss finish was without flaws. Guitar had been hand polished. Solid spruce top was of high quality, no glue lines evident. Frets are custom filed and crowned by Denny Zager. Body of Mahogany laminate, quality I would judge to be higher than in similarly priced Washburns. Grover tuning machines. Neck is bound, sound hole is very nicely appointed. Overall a stylish looking guitar. Pick guard tortise. Guitar built by Martin at Sigma factory, to Martin quality standards. Neck thinner in thickness enhances playbility, Neck very slightly wider gives ever slightly wider string spacing also makes guitar easier to play. For the price the features represent high value

The sound and playability reviews are what attracted me to this guitar in the first place. I was not disappointed. It honestly sounds as good as my friends 1973 high end Martin. He also has a nice Gurian and the sustain equals this. The sound is balanced high, mids and low end. It is hard to believe what Denny is able to achieve by doing a custom setup on a high quality production guitar. Amazing. He hand thins the bracing on the face of each guitar after hand filing the frets, adjusting nut and bridge height.

The action is noticably easier to play. The finger pressure for chord formation is less than other guitars I have played and the slightly wider string spacing is forgiving. The finish on my guitar was flawless. I looked it over very carefully and could not find a flaw!!! The guitar had obviously been hand polished. No glue lines, nice wood throughout, not great wood mind you, but nice wood for the price. Right out of the box this guitar sings, comes with a picture of Denny playing it!!

Can't really say, it's new..... but since Martin makes the Zager and Denny inspects every one of them before putting his name on it, I would have to say it will probably outlast me.

Outstanding. I had originally ordered the Martin Sigma that Denny sets up with his easy play setup. The next day I noticed on his website that the pricing on the Zager 50 had been reduced, so I called to see if I could change my order to the 50. I think it is a little better guitar with it's solid spruce, slightly better tuners and enhanced neck design. Friendly, competant, No Problems, shipped that day. Refreshing people to do business with.

This guitar represents something that is getting increasingly hard to find today, quality backed by knowledgable craftsmenship, real service for a reasonable price. I could not be more pleased.

My ZAGER guitar is about 2-1/2 years old now. As Dennis Zager promises, it is so easy to play.A friend played it last night, and she went home and ordered one.This is an acoustic guitar, 6 string, dreadnought guitar that has been hand worked by Dennis Zager.The sound and quality for the price is unrivaled in the industry.Play all day - your hands and fingers will not hurt!

Folk music, some classical,even ragtime sound good on this instrument.The sound is bright and full.

A beautiful instrument with workmanship better than an expensive Takamine that is for sale.

So dependable that it has withstood may trips to church, evening jam sessions, and Minnesota winter temperatures.

Fast, personal attention from Dennis Zager and his son.The best guarantee in the industry. If you ever don't like it, send it back.Period.

If ever stolen or lost I would only replace it with another Zager.I chose it because it is so easy to play - even my arthritis can't deter me.This is now the only guitar I own.

EVERYTHING THAT DENNY PROMISED,DENNY DELIVERED.GROVER TUNING PEGS, I AM NO EXPERT ON TUNING PEGS BUT I HAVE NOTICED GROVERS ON GUITARS THAT ARE DOUBLE AND TRIPLE THE PRICE THAT I PAID FOR MY ZAGER.

THE SUSTAIN IS MAGNIFICENT,SOUND OVERALL IS VERY PRONOUNCED.I PLAY A LITTLE COUNTRY,SOME BLUES,ROCK AND ROLL,AND SOME SPANISH CLASSICAL.

NO FLAWS,DINGS,NO NASTY LOOKING INLAYS.PERFECT.

I DO NOT PLAN ON GOING ON THE ROAD,BUT FROM THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE GUITAR,I WILL HAVE IT A LONG TIME.

DENNIS JR IS JOHNNY ON THE SPOT!VERY INFORMATIVE.AND VERY PERSONABLE.

I DO WISH I HAD BOUGHT THE ZAG-80 ONLY BECAUSE ITS GOT THE ELECTRONICS INSTALLED.I HAVE BEEN PLAYING OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS.I HAD STARTED MY COLLECTION OF GUITARS WITH GUITARS THAT I HAD PURCHASED ON HSN,SORRY ESTEBAN BUT THERE IS NO COMPARISON.

Just received a Zager-50. I've owned several guitars and have picked plenty more and this is the best quality instrument I've even had in my hands. The worksmanship is fantastic. It's everything and much, much more than advertised. The sound is incredible and it's very easy to play as advertised. It's of solid wood construction with a rosewood bridge and neck and has a solid spruce top. A full size dreadnought and gloss finish makes this one beautiful guitar.

The guitar is a well crafted and easy to play.

I wouldn't be afraid to play this anywhere and I think it will stand up to my use for many years to come.

The customer support has been prompt and courteous.

This is my first guitar. After several months of reading up on guitars, calling people, e-mailing I was directed to Dennis Zager"s guitar business. Through explanation was given to me and I deceided to buy his guitar.

I took my guitar to my instructor and he played with it for quite awhile and was thourghouly inmpressed, stating that this is a fine guitar, one that will be easy for me to learn on and keep playing for quite sometime.

Seriously everything on this guitar is perfect, completely inspected, polished up and tuned by Dennis Zager before being shipped.

A couple of friends looked the guitar over for me, assuring me that this guitar will last quite some time even with alot of playing time on it. These guys are hard on their equiptment and play hard.

Life time warranty, no questions asked. Lifetime support either by phone or on line. This group of guys were very professional but stil personnal in dealing with. Dennis Jr. talked and e-mailed me quite a bit about guitars which helped me greatly, never did I feel any pressure to buy from them. Shipping was prompt, follow up on my quitar done, I feel they are truly interested in my expierence with them.

This is my first guitar, could very well be my last. If it ever did get stolen, broken, etc. I would not hestitate to buy from the Zager"s again. Already the few people that have seen and played some on it are Very impressed. Its a guality guitar with a very resonable price. Thats it.

From a wife of a guy who owns 12 or more guitars, who has played them for over 30 years...THIS IS AN AMAZING instrument. He would tell you himself, but Jerry is disabled and playing has become difficult for him until THIS. The narrower neck, the close set strings, the weight... all of it, make him able to play and smile at the joy of it. The sound is beautiful AND Denny makes the whole experience very personal. I had asked him about the possibility of this being 'right' for Jerry's diminished hand strength and Denny answered immediately with all the info I could hope for. When it arrived, it was more beautiful than the pictures and it included strings, a tee-shirt, a stand, even a personal photo of Denny tuning it before shipping. My only regret is that we didn't go more top of the line. BUT we expect to go there very soon. THANK YOU DENNY ZAGER!!! Your detractors appear to me to be misinformed and without personal experience.

Full, rich and tonal.

Excellent in this aspect!

I have no doubt this will hold up great... it is beautifully designed and sturdy.

Our first, but not last, experience with Zagar.

See above comments about 30 years playing, etc.
YES, I would buy it again if lost or stolen.
Jerry has several Martins, but Zager is the best fit for him and I am thrilled to see his reaction.
I may try my hand at playing again... I never go the hang of it because I have small hands, this might be the answer for me, too.
I am sure he could charge much more for this lovingly, wonderfully crafted instrument. Thanks, Denny, for keeping it affordable!

This is a brand new Zager steel string Dreadnought acoustic, EZ-Play
guitar. It arrived on time, ready to play and looked beautiful right out of the box. The guitar lived up to it's billing as easy to play, and great sound.

I know little about guitar playing, thought I have been playing one for several years. I hope to be able to learn more using an easier to play instrument. I would buy it again if it was gone for what ever reason. My prrevious guitar is an Alverez nylon string.

The ZAD-50 guitar is the standard dreadnought body using solid spruce tops, mahogany back and sides, and rosewood neck, fretboard and bridge. It is a solidly built guitar with scalloped bracing that is built to accommodate extra light strings and still achieve a full and rich projection. These guitars are set up using Denny Zager's "String Science Method" which is a customization of the bridge, saddle, and hand filed frets. The action is great. I have owned more expensive and less playable guitars in the past.

My ZAD-50 has a sunburst finish. I really like the look. It's got a great fit and feel. The only thing that I would change is I would probably go with a black finish on the back and sides with the sunburst top. Otherwise, I'm really quite happy with this guitar.

The Zager guitar line are made in Lincoln, Nebraska in the USA. That usually means you're going to pay at least a grand. I opted for no pickups. They do, however, offer electronics on both of their main models. The neck is thin, the frets are generous, and the strings are well spaced with Denny's "String Science". I like the gloss finish. It seems to be very well applied - we'll have to wait to see how it holds up over time, but I'm quite pleased. They included a guitar stand, t-shirt, extra strings, and some picks. I use a digital hygrometer in my case though I chose an after market case because I have a preference for a particular company. Zager Guitars offers cases for their guitars but they do not assume that everyone needs another case - so they are not included in the price of the guitar.

My ZAD-50 guitar was made this year... I believe it was even made this month. It sounds great - very even and balanced between bass, mids and treble. I could go for a little more bass, but it's got way more than my Dean or Washburn ever had. I like the projection. I like that I do not feel a need to add a pickup to it. It really projects well enough without it. I was a bit skeptical when I read about these guitars, but I do agree that they play as rich and full as Martins. The sound is bright, but not without balance. I haven't put any bluegrass strings on it yet, though I believe it will work quite well for bluegrass. I have used it for U2, Tom Petty, and old country (like Johnny Cash) songs. It really has a great resonant sound that fills up the body without sounding like it's stuck in or muffled by the body. Again, I wouldn't mine a little more pop to the bass, but it certainly has a balanced amount of bass. I'm really interested in trying the cedar body model after playing this one a while.

I addressed this already, but I'm quite amazed at how close and smooth the action is. I hadn't played for a number of years, but I was able to play for 2 1/2 hours the first night I had this guitar. The setup was perfect! Denny Zager puts some real time and work into these guitars. The tuning pegs are excellent, the saddle has been adjusted to optimal height, the strings are so close to the frets that it's a joy and ease to play. I haven't had much buzzing and I have been away from playing for 8 years! That's amazing. My model has no pickups, so that's not an issue.

I don't know what the durability is. I have read other people's comments, but I don't play out on guitar. I do an open mic night here and there, but I'm primarily a saxophonist. So, I don't take my guitar out gigging. I do, however, like to take it to parties with friends and sit out and play and sing. It's more than sufficient for that.

The Zager Guitar customer service has been amazing. Even just the speed of their response to my e-mail questions is remarkable. Denny Zager Jr. is in charge their customer service and he really does his job well. I work in customer service, so to get someone who is competent and quick in their response is just mind boggling. How many companies take their customers seriously enough to print out their letters and put them on the president of the company's desk!?! That's the kind of thing you can expect with these guys. I think that's the most impressive thing to me. I am in the process of opening a business and I am really edified to see other small businesses taking business and their customers seriously.

I have been playing for 23 years. I began as a kid. I have had many guitars over the years - including some custom made classical guitars from Mexico. I've owned Gibson, Guild, Martin, Washburn, Fender, and Dean acoustics. I've sold them all over the years - mostly to pay off college loans, car insurance and bills when I was unemployed. This is the only guitar I would bother to buy again if it were damaged or stolen. I am really impressed with the whole package. The sound is rich and professional, the action is easy and smooth, and it looks beautiful. I like that it's lightweight but built well. I wish I had a showroom to go to to try out their other models. I would really like to try the Cedar bodied and Orchestra Model guitars. Eventually, I do plan to purchase another guitar from them.

Zager EZ-PLAY 50/BK
Grover Tuners
Darco Extra Light strings
Fit and Finish is Perfect
Guitar stand, Guitar strings,Picks,T-shirt Included.

I've tried some other guitars and own 2 others but enjoy this guitar the most.

Came tuned out of the box, Much easier to play and less buzzing then my other Acoustics.

Only purchased this last week but looks and feels sturdy enough.

I'm 48 years old and only remember service this great from when I was younger and the customer meant everything, As was stated before I'm not sure when Denny sleeps by the quickness and times he answers his e-mails.

I've only been playing for less than 1 year but plan on spending alot more time playing guitar.

I also own an Ibanez Performance Acoustic and a Seagull S6.

Easier on the fingers then my other guitars.

Features a great finish and beautiful look.

Sounds GREAT. My guitar playing friends love it.

Flaws, I didn't notice. I'm sure there was to the "trained" eye ???

I'm sure it will

Customer support was great. Quick response and GREAT customer service!

> 4/14/2008
> Mr. Zager I have received my ZAD 50 this guitar is amazing I have played a lot
of guitars
> But none match the zager . It arrived in perfect condition. The sound is
beautiful. When I plug it up to my amp this guitar will blow you away. I think I
will set my Ibanez out to the trash it is just too hard to play. The ZAD 50 is
as easy to play as my Fender Stratocaster.
>
> Thanks for a quality guitar.
> Randy Bennett
> Kansas City, MO.
> rbennett31@kc.rr.com

Made in 2007. Don't know where it was made and don't care. Solid spruce/mahogany with chrome tuners. Well finished, good looking guitar. Came in a very sturdy case with humidity meter inside.

Sound quality is excellent. Has a nice deep resonating sound on the bass notes, and even though it comes with light strings and pick,you can still get a loud full chord sound without having to be heavy handed on the strings.

The action is low making for easier execution of barre chords etc. for people like myself with small weak fingers. I found no flaws at all in the build quality of the guitar despite looking very closely. Couldn't believe the quality of the workmanship for the price.

Only had it about 4 months, and still looks like new. I have no doubt it will last a long time if properly cared for,

Have contacted the company on a few occasions with various questions and have always received prompt and helpful replies.

I already owned a Fender acoustic electric guitar which I really like and thought was excellent value for money, but I prefer this guitar for sound and playability. Sure there are better guitars out there, but not for the price. This is excellent value for money.

Made 2008 Made in USA - 21 Frets- Solid top - Mahogany woods - Transparent finish - Dreadnought - Grover tuners Neck thin Rosewood.

Sharp and clear, Mostly Flatpicking, Country and Blues

The fit and finish is unmatched, NO FLAWS!

Martin strings. Grover tuners, I'm sure it will last forever.

It's new, but I don't expect to have problems with something built like this guitar. Lifetime warranty.

Been playing several years, I own an Epiphone and a Takamine.
If it were stolen I would order another just like it. I love the feel the sound and the looks. It's just a great guitar and a great company to deal with.

The ZAD50 is one of Denny Zager's great guitars, built to his specs (I'm not sure where, but I believe in the US). It has 20 frets, mahogany back,neck and sides and a solid spruce top. It is fully acoustic. It has a rosewood bridge and fretboard. The nut and saddle are hand carved, and the frets are hand filed. It is modeled on a Martin, and to my mind, is similar to a D18.....just my opinion. The finish is high gloss and mirror-like. The neck is a little wider than what you would expect. This gives you a little more room for your fingers and helps to give you a cleaner sound. It comes with Grover Tuners and Martin extra light strings. Mine came with extra strings, some Zager picks, an allen wrench to adjust the neck, a guitar stand, a Zager Tee shirt and a polaroid photo of Denny Zager inspecting the guitar. The ZAD50 is a dreadnaught style of guitar.

The sound is vibrant and resonant with wonderful sustain. It's good on the low end and just gets better as you play up the neck. The volume is not all that great on the Low E string, could just be me..., but it's all that you could hope for in the mid-range. I haven't played it hard yet, and I likely won't, but it could hold its own against any other guitar in a good room. Here's an interesting thing - as I carry the ZAD50 down the stairs...I can hear it ringing. I have four guitars, and that's the first time I've ever heard that.

I'm not a guitar tech, and I'm not an expert; but I've been playing for nearly thirty years. The ZAD50 is fully acoustic, so it has to stand on its own. The action is close, all the way up the neck. If you pull it too hard with your thumb, then you can get a little rattle. My guitar was set up perfectly. I don't know what you could do to improve it. You could look at this instrument for a long time, and you won't find anything wrond with it. If by some chance you do - they will fix it.....no question asked. The wood is lovely and the finish mirror-bright.

This is a nice guitar. I don't play out other than jamming. I think you could play this guitar in a church...unmic'd....and they would hear it in the back pews. It feels solid and dependable when you hold it. It's got a lovely neck. It seems just a little bit smaller than my other dreadnaughts (I haven't checked it, its just a feeling), and it sits nice in your arms and doesn't "try to get away from you". Its a comfy guitar. It doesn't come with a strap button, but you do get to access a bunch of videos, and one of them tells you the best way, and location, to install a strap button. If you really want a strap button, I think Denny'll send you one.

Zager Guitars is the best company you could ever hope to deal with. This is not hyperbole. You can e-mail them anytime, and Dennis will be back to within a half hour or so.....sometimes in minutes. He is unfailingly polite, he never talks down to you, and he is very helpful and absolutely professional. Every time I wrote to him, I felt like I was talking to an old friend. Denny, in his videos, is chatty and likes to talk guitars. I could listen to him all day. This is a good company. Try it - go on line and drop them a note. Watch and see what happens.

I've been playing for nearly thirty years. I also play the fiddle and mandolin. I play the bagpipes and taught music for ten years. I would happily deal with this company again. They have a ZAD80, rosewood back and sides with abalone inlays all over the place that would look very good on me. If I try to sneak in another guitar, well, I'll have to be pretty sneaky about it.
The prices are great. They have sales. You can also buy demos. The guitars are underpriced.....oh, I didn't mean that !
The only thing I would like to see would be shipping to Canada. Zager ships from their company HQ in Nebraska to anywhere in the continental US for about forty bucks, and they do this really well. I live in Canada, so I had it shipped to an uncle in Pennsylvania who then shipped it up to Canada. I paid $40 plus $40 plus $77 in custom fees to bring it across the border.
I would wish that Zager Guitars sold some "stuff", accessories you know. That would be nice.

This guitar sounds beautiful. Each strum is just amazing.

This guitar is just as beautiful as it sounds.

Ive had one before and its lasted me 4 yrs so yeah its pretty durible.

Ive never had any work on the first one that I purchased. Denny Jr is great.

I own several other guitars including two Guilds and the ZAD 50 blows them away.