Zager ZAD-50CE

This acoustic/electric guitar has a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fretboard. Dreadnought with a full size venetian cutaway box. It also has a built in transducer and electronics with an onboard tuner.

This guitar has a very bright, crisp, beautiful tone. Deep lows and aggressive mids and highs, it really sings! The guitar resonates and has great projection. Not only does the sound fill the room it actually fills my entire house! I love it! Its intonation is perfect and harmonics are a breeze on this guitar.

Here is where this Zager really shines. The action is perfect! I've spent hours in several music stores over several months playing all guitars from $600 to over $3000 and I can honestly say that my ZAD-50CE is the best sounding and playing guitar out of them all. I found a few $2000- $3000 guitars that either sounded as good as or looked as good as my guitar but I haven't found one that could beat my guitar in both sound and playability. The workmanship of this guitar is flawless.

I've had this guitar for 1 year, and I have bumped it several times and it hasn't affected the guitar one bit. I also have a toddler that likes to help me play and my guitar has taken that abuse without skipping a beat. Zager has a lifetime guarantee on all their guitars. This thing is definitely built to last. It tunes easily and always stays in tune.

No "fine print" with Zager they hold up to every claim they make. One of the biggest reasons I decided to try this guitar was because of Zagers 100% money back guarantee. I first ordered one of their guitars that had been discounted due to some marks on the guitar. It played and sounded perfect but the marks on the guitar were too much for me. When I let them know that I wanted to return the guitar they emailed me a prepaid UPS shipping label within the hour. As soon as they received the guitar a 100% refund was issued immediately with no questions or problems, they even refunded my shipping charge! No other company does that! Their customer service is hands down the best I have ever seen, anywhere! Before I purchased this guitar, I sent them an email with several questions at around 9pm and to my surprise I received a detailed response within 15 minutes! Their knowledge about guitars has been invaluable to me even though I have played for over six years.

If you want a $3000 guitar for under $650 then a Zager ZAD-50CE is the only way to go. This guitar is one of the best purchases I have ever made. This guitar holds its own against $2000 - $3000 guitars in every category. The thing that I love best about my guitar is the bright, aggressive tone and it's perfect action and playability. I love this guitar so much that I decided to purchase a second Zager guitar (ZAD-80). Take my advice and buy a Zager, I bet you'll love your guitar every bit as much as I love mine.

Nice workmanship. A very light weight guitar.

It has a thin sound, reminds me of a Strat, but lacks depth, especially in the bass. My $600.00 Washburn is a lot more balanced in tone.

The action wasn't nearly what they touted! I took it to a certified luthier for readjustment, which it really needed! The only thing that made it easy to play was the ridiculously light strings! (.010) I wouldn't buy another one and will put this one up for sale.

Only played it about 20 hours, but no problems so far.

Good customer support. I guess I'm just too picky. Played pro and studio for years, just finished 5th album.

Been playing 31 years. Wish it was set up as well as they claimed.

single cutaway dreadnaught, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Grovers, tortoise shell pickguard, Fishman electronics (with tuner and equalizer), abalone rosette, action lowered and VERY comfortable!

I do both delicate finger picking and hard rythm pounding. This guitar rings out with sound--very bright throughout the whole spectrum. It rivals (and in some ways surpasses) my 1974 Guild D25. This is becoming my favorite guitar.

Truly easy to play for hours on end. Not a single flaw to be found in the binding, inlays, grain match, no buzzing. Came out of the case after delivery and was in tune and ready to go. The guys at the club thought I was pulling a brand new Martin out of the case! btw, the optional hardshell case is top notch.

I've had it for 3 months now, banging on it daily. Although the guitar is fairly light weight, it seems quite solid. Nothing is coming apart, looks as if this should last many many years. The other 11 guitars I have require tuning and minor adjustments every time I take them out of the case. Not this one. Truly Plug and Play.

Every email I've sent to Dennis Zager Jr. has been answered not just within 24 hours, but usually within half an hour! They offer complete satisfaction. Period. No small print. If you don't like it, return it. I'll repeat part of their guarantee because it really says it--"the only guitar company who offers a 100% money back guarantee that includes all shipping, handling and insurance charges both ways...No restocking fees, no hidden charges, no BS." Dennis takes the time to help you with what you want and ensures you get the right guitar for your needs. I don't think they get many (if any) returns! I'd rate this one even higher than 10 if I could.

Been playing for 40 years. I own Guilds, Gibsons, Fenders, Epiphone, Ibanez, Schecter, (and Zagers!) electrics and acoustics. Play rock, metal, praise, country. I will compare this to any guitar you want--it will sound as good if not better. I liked this guitar so much, I bought a second one in black. Wish I could get the higher end model (SAD-80CE, cedar top with rosewood sides/back) but they have no more and Denny has retired. The only negative about this ZAD-50CE is that it's not quite as pretty as the ZAD-80CE! If somebody needs more info, have Harmony Central forward me your email.

USA
18 frets
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

The sound is large and warm with a good mix of lows and highs. I primarily play contemporary christian music.

I received a clip on pick up with this acoustic guitar for free. It also came with an additional set of strings, a guitar stand and pics.

This guitar has a professional set up. It plays not only well, but is very easy on the hands and fingers. No buzzing or aquward pressing necessary. The guitar makes me WANT to practice.

This guitar is absolutly new to me. I have a 100% lifetime gurantee and am completly confident that this will last a lifetime. This company has GREAT coustomer service and if there ever were a problem I am confident that it would be taken care of promptly.

Everythign about this guitar screams quality. All guitars are gone over by one person, Denny himself. This ensures not only the best materials and workmanship, but also consistency.

The best customer support there is.

They are very friendly and helpful. They are also ALWAYS around. Just give them an email and see how quickly they get back to you!

Never had to have it repaired, but the warranty speaks for itself.

100% satisfaction gurantueed. No risks for trying one out.

The warranty is simple. Lifetime on all guitars. A quality guitar should last a lifetime and if it doesn't it wasn't a quality guitar to begin with.

Just read and view the many videos on the website. Everything is very precise. I am glad I chose the guitar I did. The next Zager I choose to buy will have internal electronics. This will only be for ease of use.

I have worked in the instrument manufacturing business in the past. I also have a degree in music. With these things I mind I know quality when I see it and play it, and this is simply some of the best out there.

NO other guitar out there is going to be customized in this way for this price.

This is a beautiful cutaway dreadnought. It has a solid spruce top with mahogany sides and back. Twenty fret rosewood fretboard. Sealed Grover tuners and strung with Martin extra-light strings. Abalone inlays at the sound hole set off the mirror bright finish of this instrument. Best of all is the "string science" done by master luthier Zager. Hand cut and fitted frets, nut, bridge and an extra low setup with absolutely NO STRING BUZZ!

I play mostly country and gospel with a little classic rock thrown in for good measure. It's suprisingly simple to coax beautiful chords from this guitar. While not really a great set up for a heavy handed player, if thats your deal, you can overplay the loudest cowboy in the room with ease.

Perfect from top to bottom. A Zager trademark!

You might find a tougher acoustic guitar, but it won't sound as good as this one. I'd put it up against anything out there for finish and durability.

Any inquiries are answered within minutes. Customer service is number one at this small family owned company.

I wish I had found this guitar when I began playing (at age 52), it would have saved me much frustration and many sore fingers. I've relegated my upper end Yamaha to a luthier project, to try and get somewhere near the playability of the Zager.If I could change anything, I would buy the higher end model, with the cedar top. I still might!

I just purchased my second Zager [E-Z play ] guitar, this one with all the electronics. These are made here in the USA by a small company, and are the best sounding and easy playing guitars I have ever tried. Absolutely beautiful, with solid spruce top, and mahogany and rosewood for the neck and frets and a super transparent finish. The electronics are excellent and easy to use. Included with this incredible guitar was several tools, strings and stand. I can't say enough to praise this guitar and it's makers. Check out their website and see for yourself, and also hear demos.

This Zager guitar has everything from a very full rich sound to a much more sharp, bright, almost tinny tone. There is no noise or buzzing at any setting. I really prefer the rich, full sound for the type of music I play.

Everything was absolutely perfect when I received the guitar. No flaws, nothing mismatched, nothing loose or mis-adjusted. Amazing.

This is my 2nd Zager guitar, and since the first one still looks and plays *brand new*, I know that this guitar will be even better playing gigs. Most dependable guitar I have had, and I've had many other brands over the years. Very solid and trustworthy, so a backup is really not necessary unless it's there to cover a broken string!

The company is extremely friendly and helpful. You actually deal with the maker and he keeps in contact with you to let you know how it's coming along. Phone calls and emals are always informative and pleasant. The warranty is lifetime, and I've never had to have a repair on either guitar.

I've been playing for 35 yrs. and also own an Ovation. What I love best is the ease of pushing the strings. They lay low to the neck and the touch is so gentle and easy on the fingers. I can play so much longer than on other guitars. This is the main reason I choose a 2nd Zager. After trying out other guitars, I went back to buying a better model of Zager.

Accustic/Electric, Black in finish, Cutaway, Grover Tuners, Built in Tuner and EQ, Most important -- The Zager String Science -- Lower Strings, Wider Spacing, Nice Neck. This is a Players Guitar.....
Also Came with a Very Nice All Black case with Company logo on it.Gives you a Real good preview of what is to come...

Awesome Sound, This Guitar sounds better than anything me guitar buddies and I have ever heard. It is clear, Rich, and Full. Sounds Great!!!!

Everything was just perfect, There was no unexpected flaws at all, The Best looking guitar in our group.....

You can tell it is well built---Bottom Line!!!!

Are you kidding me, They make you feel like family. Very Very helpful, and are always there if you need them. Dennis, Denny Have there Customer service Down!!!!!

I Would recommend this to anyone that is needing a guitar, I don't care if you have played for 40 years or 4 days you we appreciate the Hardwork That the Zager's put in there guitars.....

I purchased a Zager ZAD-50CE acoustic guitar from Zager.com about 4 years ago and really love it. It has a great sound and it's quality is second to none. Not being an excellent guitarist myself, I have to rely on my friends who play Taylors, who have said that my Zager plays much easier and sounds just as good or better than their Taylors. When I play their guitars, my fingers start to hurt after a few short minutes because the action is too high. So, why pay more for a Taylor or other guitar, when you can have an awesome sounding, highest quality guitar. Plus, it has a lifetime warranty!

My hat goes off to Zager and company- an great American company with a great product at a great price.

Thanks Denny, Sr. and Denny, Jr. and all your family and staff.

Al Upshaw
North Carolina

I think it has an awesome sound. With a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it puts out good low notes and crisp highs..

The action, fit and finish is second to none. The action is lowered to make it easier to play and the bridge is widened slightly, so it's easier for your fingers to get all the chords.

I've had mine for 4 years and it looks like it did when it came out of the box. It has stayed in tune, with very few adjustments.

You can't ask for better support than with the Zagers.

I rate the guitar a 10, no question. If it were lost or stolen, I would buy another one ASAP.

This is a 2008 dreadnaught cutaway acoustic electric guitar, Serial number S107030033. It has a solid spruce top, mahogany sides and back. It has fishman electronics, and a rosewood fretboard. I also has Grover sealed tuners. Although the strings are spaced slightly futher apart, the neck plays as if it was smaller. This was a concern before I bought the guitar, as I have small hands and thought if the strings were farther apart the neck would be wider and harder to play..not so. The finish is gloss black, really gloss black! The guitar came with a built in turner, and the case has a temp and humidity gage. Also a small portable guitar stand,an allen wrench and extra stings came with it.

My main style is Electric blues, but up here it is mostly country western and blue grass. I need an acoustic I could play. My hands and fingers have been stiffening up and I was having a hard time playing my Takamine accoustic. My sister in california alerted me to the Zager website. I use an old crate with tubes and Zager sounds great thru it. With or without the amp, the Zager realy has a big rich sound. I've only had this guitar for 10 days, but have played 3 gigs and about 6 jam sessions at the Alaskan State fair. This guitar played easier and sounded better than most of the big name guitars that were there,.

The action was low and actually fast, with no fret buzz. I don't know you can make the finish any better. With the gloss black you can't hide anything, and there was nothing to hide. The electronics worked perfectly. What more can you ask for?

The guitar did stand up to live playing and in adverse conditions..high humidity. The sealed grover tuners are built to last. I feel this guitar is dependable, and eventhough it's been used a lot during the last ten days, it's still been only ten days. There is a life time guarantee. I never go on a gig with out a backup ever since I had a cocktail waitress spill a tray of drinks over my guitar and me in Las Vegas.

Always ready to answer questions before and after purchase, and quickly too.

I've playing for over 40 years. I own a Gibson Lucille and a Country gentleman, a USA standard telecaster and a Takamine acoustic. If my Zager was lost or stolen I would definitely buy another. I have played other acoustics that were much more expensive, but the zager played the easiest and sounded great. I wish it had a couple more frets.

The ZAD-50CE is loaded with features that are usually associated with much more expensive guitars from the solid spruce top to the mahogany sides and back. It is a full size dreadnought with a cutaway. It has an onboard tuner and equalizer but this guitar rarely gets out of tune. It has a rosewood bridge and fret board as well as sealed Grover tuning gears. The finish was outstanding and it is a beautiful instrument.

I have compared the sound of this guitar with Taylor's that cost into the thousands of dollars and can truthfully say that the Zager sounds just as good or better. My brother-in-law who owns a high end Martin is considering the purchase of a Zager because of it's superior crisp sound. I had my wife listen to the Zager and my other guitar and she said that the difference in sound was quite noticeable.

When I received the guitar, it was in tune. I could not detect any flaws in the finish or anything else of the guitar. The gloss finish is just beautiful.

The Zager appears to be very solid and I would not hesitate to use this at a gig without a backup. It appears to be extremely durable but I have not had it long enough to be sure but I have played it for two or three hours almost daily and have yet to see any wear. I believe it will last as long as me. I do wish that Zager would have put the top strap button on where they recommend rather than me having to take it to someone to do this. I gave this a 9 only because of the strap button issue.

This guitar has a lifetime warranty and Zager even pays the shipping both ways. They will give you your money back or replace/repair your guitar with no questions asked. They have answered all of my emails within hours and been extremely courteous. You cannot get a better warranty than what they give.

I have been playing for a couple of years but have owned the Zager since April and this is now the only guitar that I use. If I lost this guitar , I would not hesitate to buy another one. I have compared it with Taylors and Martins and truly believe that it sounds as good, if not better.

Quality features at an affordable price. The ZAD-50CE is a solid spruce top venetian cutaway with built in transducer, equalizer and electronic tuner. Simply stated an awsome guitar with contsruction qualities and finish consistent with features that are are all top notch.

Great tone and arich full bodied clarity for a guitar in this price range. I am impressed and so are all my guitar playing friends.

Really nice low setup and widened string stance that I personnaly find a pleasure to play. Fit and finish are fantasitic. I've looked this guitar over and over and have yet to find any flaws.

I certainly expect this guitar to pass the test of time. Hardware and finish all appear to be excellent quality. I'd feel confident about using this guitar anywhere or anytime.

All aspects of my purchase and delivery have been first class. The folks at Zager are clearly into customer service and it shows. Were talking 100% money back guarantee and lifetime warranty!

I've only been playing for about 1 1/2 years and decided it was time to upgrade from the entry level Hohner I was playing. In any event buying a Zager has proved to be a great decision. I now playing nearly every every chance I get and my skills have greatly improved no doubt in part to the great action on my new Zager.

I tried serveral guitars before I ordered my Zager (Guild, Martin, Fender etc) and yes the scary part was ordering without a chance to play it but...I'm glad I did. My Zager is on par with much more expensive guitars.

If ever lost or stolen (god help em) I buy another Zager in a flash.

I purchased the acoustic electric in sunburst finish. The list of features below is copy-pasted directly from the Zager website and is correct.

- EZ-Play Modified
- Full size Dreadnought
- Venetian Cutaway Design
- Solid Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Rosewood Bridge
- Rosewood Fret-Board
- Gloss Finish
- Built in Transducer
- Onboard Equalizer
- Onboard Electronic Tuner
- 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

The only thing that it is lacking is a second strap button, but personally I don't really mind that and I'm not sure if I'll ever get one installed. If you do want to install one, there is a free video on the website specifying exactly where the button should be installed.

The guitar sounds great in my opinion, but I honestly don't have much experience with guitars. I've never heard a high-priced guitar for comparison, but my friend who's been playing guitar for probably 20 years was blown away by the sound, saying that it had great sustain, nice volume, and was surprisingly "open" already for being a brand new guitar.

I looked all over the guitar for flaws when it arrived and couldn't find any. It's a beautifully crafted instrument and my friend tells me that it IS very easy to play.

I've had this guitar for less than a week, so I'm basing this on a holistic opinion of the guitar. It looks great, sounds great, and does exactly what it is advertised to do--it's obviously made very carefully. I don't see any reason why it shouldn't last, but like I said that is just speculation.

The customer service is unparalleled; I almost always received an email response within an hour or two, and they were willing to work with my personal requests, which I really appreciated. The warranty is for life, and if you don't like the guitar you can return it for a FULL refund (including shipping both ways). I doubt I'll ever be using that.

I have minimal guitar experience (I'm actually taking my first class this semester), but my very experienced friend played my guitar for almost half an hour at my request as a sort of demo, and he was blown away. He told me that my ZAD-50CE is definitely better than the Taylor which he bought for $1,400, and although he is a graduate student with very little extra money, he really wants to get a Zager guitar of his own now.

This guitar was made in 2008 in the US. It has 21 frets and is a solid spruce top. It's an acoustic electric and has a 3 way equalizer as well as volume and a gain-like control. It also has a built-in digital tuner. The body and neck are mahogany with a rosewood fretboard. It has a natural gloss finish. It is full sized dreadnought with a venetian cutaway. It features grover sealed tuners. The neck is fairly thin. This guitar came with a package that includes several momentos such as the luthier setting up the guitar before it ships out and a t-shirt. Also includes one free online guitar lesson as well as an online help section. The guitar came with a set of pics and extra strings(very nice ones I might add). Also included is an allan key. I purchased a case, which was seperate, and it included a temp/humidity guage.

I like all kinds of music, but I prefer to perform country and some bluegrass and fingerpicking on acoustic. It fits my style very very well. I practice on a Fender G-DEC amp, and perform through various sound system setups. This is one of the finest sounding a/c's I have ever heard plugged in. It does buzz a little at times on my home amp, but never has through any other setup. Very vibrant rich sound. You make it do just about anything you would expect out of an A/C. This is the best guitar I have ever played. It fingerpicks like any other guitar I've played, but really shines through strumming.

Best set up I've ever seen on a guitar, and I also have several friends who play that agree. Everything on this guitar was set perfectly out of the box. I should note it is a custom set up, with hand filed nuts, frets, and a few other set up goodies. Guitar looks amazing, feels great.

I have only played one gig with it front of an audience and it performed beautifully. Everything seems sturdy and high quality. The finish looks and feels great. Strap button is very stylish and seems to be very secure. It seems to be dependable. I haven't had any problems out of it so far. I would never use any guitar for a serious gig without a backup.

I have only dealt with the company while ordering, and to praise them for making a fine instrument. They have been very friendly. I haven't had tp have any repairs done, but it does have a lifetime warranty.

I have been playing for about 4 years. I have 5 guitars, ranging from Alvarez to Martin. I have a Fender Fat Strat, a Martin Acoustic, an Alvarez acoustic, and an Esteban Acoustic Electric, as well as this guitar. I also used to own a Fender deluxe Strat. I would buy another one, I am actually considering selling a couple of my other guitars and buying another guitar from this company. I don't ate anything about it. I love the way it looks and plays. It sounds as good or better than and plays better than any more expensive guitar I have ever played. I compared it to a Takimine of the same style and a Martin as well. This guitar was the only one with a custom setup and lifetime warranty as well as a no questions asked money back guarantee. It was also quite a bit cheaper than the Martin. All in all the best guitar I own by far and the best I have ever played. Looks fantastic too.

Made in 2008. I don't need to give all the details about this guitar. It is one solid, beautiful guitar. You can purchase a special case that has its own humidifier control in it. How many companies offer that? Look on the Zagerguitar.com website and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Denny Zager plays each guitar on a video to let you hear the different sounds. Very effective......

I have zero complaints. It is just a solid, crisp and full sound. I could not believe the price when you hear the product. I would highly recommend to professional or beginner.

Took it out of the case and started playing. Only had the to re-tune the high E. Beautiful finish and I have had people come up and ask me what model it was. My friend was at one function and he thought I was playing my 28 Martin guitar. Quite a compliment!! Pickups were perfect.

I would not hesitate to use this guitar at any function that I play for. In fact, I have left my Martin at home my last two performances and used the Zager. I would use it without backup and the finish is flawless.

Customer support is excellent. Lifetime guarantee on the guitar. Excellent communication and fast shipping. Well packed in guitar shipping case.

I have been playing for over 20 years and this is my first Zager. I would highly recommend purchasing any of their guitars. I have the ZAD-50CE Acoustic-Electric and it sounds every bit as good as my Martin HD28. It is incredibly easy to play and the sound is crisp and solid. A friend had recommended this model to me and I certainly made the right choice in buying this guitar. I have learned over the years that you don't purchase because it is a Gibson or Martin. I go by the what I hear and play. Give it a try, you will not regret the prices nor the quality of the Zager.

John Wood

ZAD 50 CE acoustic electric with cutaway, dreadnought style. Sunburst finish. Has everything, you can check out all the details on Zager's website rather then me re-typing it here.

Suits me perfect. Sounds bright and clear, both lows and highs. Blows away the "entry-level" I was playing. Sounds great for both strumming and fingerpicking.

This is the biggest, best feature for my buck. If you've heard of Zager you're probably familiar with the work they do. I'm a beginner/novice and the playability of this guitar is simply excellent. Action is low. Frets filed, smooth, and extremely comfortable. Finish is beautiful. Did not see any flaws.

I don't play live or gig, but gotta say I think this guitar will last me a long, long time. Solid construction, good materials. Seems very dependable. Stays in tune.

Another bright spot. You can email a real person and get courteous, honest replies within minutes. Dennis Jr. gave me lots of valuable information prior to the purchase, which really helped. Their a family business and seem to really want you to enjoy your guitar.

I'm a beginner/novice and bought an "entry-level" less than a year ago to see if I'd stick with it. Well, I did so I justified buying a better guitar. This one fits the bill perfectly. Price is reasonable for getting such an easy playing guitar. It seemed my playing got better simply by picking it up. I could suddenly play songs I was struggling with.

I would think experienced players would enjoy this guitar, but for any beginner/novice, this really fits the bill since the playability makes learning and practice fun.

- Made in 2008 in the USA
- Full size Dreadnought
- Venetian Cutaway Design
- Solid Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Rosewood Bridge
- Rosewood Fret-Board
- Gloss Finish
- Built in Transducer
- Onboard Equalizer
- Onboard Electronic Tuner
- 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

The sound rings and keeps ringing!!!! It sounds like a piano. Everything is fairly perfect on this guitar. The tone is great. Basically - it is very crisp sounding and there is great distinction between every note. Playing harmonics is easier to play and hear. Overall it is a fantastic sounding guitar.

No flaws at all what-so-ever. I don???t care if this sounds ???glowing??? or ???superficial?????? PUBLISH THIS!!!!! It is what it is - and it is an amazing playing guitar. There are certain songs that I???ve always had trouble playing on other guitars and I have no trouble playing them on this guitar - AT ALL!!! That is AT ALL! I???m thrilled about that. I always hoped that it wasn???t me it was my guitar and this proves it! AND??? in thinking that I always thought I???d need to spend a couple thousand or more to get those kinds of guitars that the professionals play so nicely so easily and yet I didn???t have to do that with this guitar either. It???s a big step up from my last guitar - that I have trouble playing certain songs on - which actually cost the same amount.

The action/playability is I would say just about the best - at least that I can remember - ever playing. I am used to having to press a fair amount to get the right pressure on acoustic guitars so that it sounds good. I???ve been experimenting at just how little pressure I need to apply to this guitar and still have it sound great. I???ve been quite surprised at just how little pressure needs to be applied. It???s just fantastic!

10/10

One thing I will say??? I haven???t had this guitar THAT long to be able to say year in and year out it???s been great. There is no indication to me, however, that it will not be a great guitar year in and year out. 9/10 just because I haven't had it long enough, but actually I probably should be giving a 10/10 because there's not much reason not to other than I haven't had it long enough to test true durability.

LIFETIME WARRANTY
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

You can???t go wrong - and this is the area that is really, really, really, truly incredible with these guys. It???s a father and son team and they are so good at this!!! I am giving 11/10 for this category!!!

I will tell you right now that I am a very picky player and picky about my guitars and I will say I had things I wanted that were very, very particular and these guys made it happen. Dennis - the son - went so far out of his way to make sure I was happy I couldn???t believe. I felt bad about it because I was so picky and he was so good to me. He never complained and always worked with me. I really cannot recall such incredible customer service. I just hope nobody ever takes advantage of it - and it???s not what I was trying to do - but at the same time they wanted to make sure I was as happy as possible! Very friendly and hospitable.

Incredible.

11/10

I own a takamine, a Gibson, a degas, a martin and have owned many others as well. This guitar (if lost or stolen) I would absolutely in a second buy again.

Basically this guitar is like a $2000 Martin for a fraction of the price so I???m just thrilled. I love getting great deals!

I???m sitting here trying to think of something I wish it had. I???m being very picky and really cannot come up with anything worth mentioning. The only thing I???m somewhat considering if I should even mention is just that I like the wood better on their Zad-80 guitar - it???s a darker wood and I just really love the finish and the inlays around the guitar??? It???s just beautiful - but it???s fairly insignificant. I really care 99% just about the sound and playability, and that???s what so great about this guitar. That???s what???s important.

Truly this is a great guitar overall. There is no way anyone could be disappointed with this. I would also say that it is probably your best bet. I???ve done a lot of looking and I cannot believe what I???ve found here.

10/10

The features on my Zagar were excellent. It was a beauty to look at and it came with a tuner built right into the guitar! Very well built instrument.

As far as real features...it is a guitar with 6 strings... the tuner is all I got regarding features.

The Zager also sounded great. This guitar was very bright sounded that was extremelly clear.

ACTION: This is where my problem is. I have two Gretsch guitars (Brian Setzer 6120, and a 5120), a Fender Strat, Ibanez Artcore...and all of these play much better than the Zager. I was so looking forward to getting my Zager because of all the hype on the website (and reviews seen here) and boy was I disappointed. As soon as I took it out of the box I played it for about 30 minutes and was not impressed. So after dinner I thought I would give it a second chance...well after about 30 minutes of playing I noticed that my hand began to cramp because I was trying so hard to fret the strings without making them buzz. I could not beleive how bad it played.
I even thought that maybe it missed the "Zagerization" process or something like that. Also note: I have another Harmony brand JCPenny acoustic and this too seemed to play better than the Zager. So with much regret I say Action/Playability are a big fat 0.
I am sure that I could have taken this guitar to my tech friend and had him work his magic on it... however why? This guitar is touted as being the easiest to play.

FIT:
The guitar felt great in hands, weighted very well.

FINISH: Fantastic Finish. This thing would look great on anyones wall as a decoration.

P.S. I rated this catagory as a 2 rather than a 1 becuase there is nothing wrong with the fit and finish, however I think that ACTION/PLAYABILITY are hugh when rating a guitar. After all you can't see it when you are playing it...you can only feel it and how well it plays.

No comment becuase I returned the guitar about a week or two after I bought it.

I will say that the customer support is FANTASTIC. I returned my guitar about a week or two after I received it. They emailed a prepaid shipping label and I dropped it off at UPS. They stand behind their guarantee and I think that makes trying a Zager worth it. I mean with the 100% money back guarantee it made trying this guitar a no brainer. Becuase of the steller customer support and the 100% money back guarentee I give them a 10 on customer support. IMO very good company, however...for me the guitar did not measure up to all of the other reviews.

Overall the guitar looks good, sounds good, however it's main selling point being an "EZ-Play" guitar...it was not. That is why I am giving it an overall rating of 3. I really had high hopes for this thing.

- Full size Dreadnought
- Venetian Cutaway Design
- Solid Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Rosewood Bridge
- Rosewood Fret-Board
- Gloss Finish
- Built in Transducer
- Onboard Equalizer
- Onboard Electronic Tuner
- 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

Rich full sounding guitar. The X-bracing is scalloped to provide more flexing of the top (this is how a speaker works) giving it a very deep tone from top to bottom.

The guitar was set up perfectly, it was still in tune after shipping. Nut and saddle are hand carved providing a vey low, quick and easy action up and down the neck. The cutaway design allows for comfortable hand placement, the electronics are great. It has a built in tuner making adjustments easy and accurate.

I've not had it long but everthing I see with this guitar tells me it will last. Aside from that it comes with a LIFETIME gurantee. How can you beat that?

The customer service and support I have experienced is a lost value in today???s business world. Zager truly makes this a personal experience and shows that they care about their customers.

I presently own an Ovation 1771 Balladeer and Epiphone 12 string; there is no comparison to the beauty and playability of the ZAD50CE. The ring and tone are remarkable for a guitar in this price range.

Denny Zager will always be remembered for the great hit ???In the Year 2525??? but immortalized for the gift he's giving back to the guitar community and folks like myself who play purely for the love of music. Not only are the skills of playing the guitar conveyed easily on his website, the life lessons communicated through his teaching are beyond measure. The impact he is having on people through his work is truly commendable.

2008 "blonde" model with electronics that are really easy to use for tuning the strings, a green light vs. red light

Lovely full sound

Feel, sound and set up awesome right out of the box...really a testimony to the adjustments and detailed inspection it received by Denny himself just prior to shipment. We saw two "dull" marks on the finish, however these wiped right off.

It is brand new.

The Zager company responded within hours to each of my emails and answered each question personally and thoroughly. This added to my confidence purchasing online. When the guitar did not arrive within the timeframe anticipated (a Birthday gift), the company responded immediately, emailing me with detailed tracking information and an offer to ship out another guitar while they pursued the search through the shipping company. They generously included an additional accessory with this second guitar. Rare, but in my opinion, Zager has achieved excellence in customer support.

La Zager ZAD50CE es una guitarra muy c??moda de tocar, con un m??stil por donde los dedos corren con rapidez. La verdad es que es una guitarra a un precio muy competitivo que no tiene nada que envidiar a guitarras de precio muy superior.
Hace 34 a??os que toco la guitarra, y he tocado guitarras ac??sticas de buenas marcas: Alhambra, Martin, Taylor, Kiso Suzuki, etc., y para mi es la m??s c??moda de tocar, con un sonido equilibrado y potente. La verdad es que es una guitarra que enamora.

Sonido equilibrado, dulce y potente, con unos bajos que sorprenden, sobre todo cuando est?? conectada al amplificador.
Muy buen sonido.

Buenos acabados, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta que es una guitarra a un precio muy competitivo. Es una guitarra de bonito dise??o.

A primera vista, la guitarra es perfecta, hecha con buenos materiales y preparada para durar toda la vida.

Increible la relaci??n que tiene la empresa Zager con el cliente.
Con ninguna empresa de guitarras, tienda especializada, etc. hab??a tenido la relaci??n empresa/cliente que he tenido con Zager.
Cualquier duda, informaci??n, etc., ser?? amablemente respondida por el propio Zager o su competente hijo.
El mejor soporte al cliente que se puede encontrar.

La Zager50CE es, sin ninguna duda, la mejor guitarra calidad/precio del mercado, pudiendo competir y, en muchos casos, superar a guitarras de precios seis veces superior.

Made in 2008. Solid spruce top, mahogany sides and back, rose wood fret-board with Sunburst finish which I can find no flaws in. Has a built in Tranducer, Equalizer and Electronic tuner Also got a hard case that is very nice with temp. and humidity gauge.

Sounds great with good volume. Hooked to an amp it really sounds good.

Great set-up. I have a Martin, Guild and a Seagull and this Zager set-up is much easier to play than any guitars I have.

I have not had this guitar long enough to make a determination on this but I see no reason in the time I have had it to think it would not be reliable and durable.

The customer service has been outstanding. Every email I sent including one on a Sunday night was answered in less than a hour. First time this kind of response has happend to me.

I have been playing with the guitar for many years but only got serious when I retired a couple years back. I only play for my enjoyment and will never preform on stage. I have problems with my hands so I was looking for something that I could play without killing my hands and I read about the Zager set-up and saw lots of good reviews on it and saw some on forums that was not so good. All I can say about the bad ones is they must not have played a Zager or they could not be as negative as they are. My thinking was that with the guarantee they offer I had nothing to loose and I am very glad I made the purchase.

This is a Zager accoustic/electric that like all their guitars has been personally set up by Denny Zager. It has lots of great features with the electronics including an on board tuner that works like a charm. This is a terrific feature for both the novice and experienced guitarist.

Crystal clear and bright sound with no buzzing or distortion.

This guitar has the lowered action that make Zager guitars so easy to play. It was perfectly set up by Denny Zager when it was sold and the difference in the Zager and those you find in the typical music store "off the shelf" guitar is obvious to those of us who have played other guitars and will be welcomed by the novice guitarist.

This is simply the highest quality guitar that I have ever seen for the price. It is well built and has a beautiful and durable finish. It has a lifetime guarantee and is very well made in every regard. Each guitar is also personally set up by Denny Zager and this is what makes the instrument so much more valuable than others in the price range.

Zager customer service is really outstanding in every way. If you write to them with a question,even if you don't yet own one of their guitars, they will get back with a detailed response nearly instantly. As mentioned before, they have the best warranty in the industry. My guitar arrived and was perfect. I take great care of my instruments and really doubt that I will ever have to have it serviced but if I do then I know I can count on them to stand up to their warranty based upon their impeccable reputation.

I have been playing guitar for over 20 years. I also own Fender, Gibson and Sigma guitars but the specially modified Zager beats them all. I asked a lot of specific questions before buying this guitar and they were all answered promptly and professionally by Dennis Zager Jr. I want to keep this instrument forever as it is the easiest guitar to play that I have ever owned and has a really superb sound. I also really admire the way that Denny Zager runs his family company which is designed to keep his customers delighted with a terrific product and great service rather than to just push guitars out the door. I might add that his lessons are also a tremendous value for beginner and intermediate guitar players.

Full size dreadnought with venetian cutout design
EZ play modified
Solid spruce top
Mahogany sides & back
Rosewood bridge & fretboard
Excellant high gloss finish
Built in transducer, equalizer & electronic tuner
Hand carved custom nut & saddle
Hand filed frets

I play mostly for my own enjoyment and have resently started to take
some lessons to better my playing. This guitar is largely responsible for my desire to improve at all aspects of my playing
I love the rich sound of this guitar I own two other guitars and they have not seen much action since I received this Zager
I have had the chance to play this guitar thru a Crate amp at my instructors studio and we both were impressed

The set up right out of the box was awesome. Then that was what drew me to purchase a Zager guitar in the 1st place because I knew when I received it it would right
The fit and finish on this guitar was impeccable right out of the case

The Grover tuners are great
There is no doubt in my mind that the finish will outlast me

I have e-mailed Denny & Denny jr and have always gotten a very prompt
answer to all my questions & concerns
Lifetime warranty

I have played off and on for 25 years
I have two other guitars and two tenor banjos
If this guitar was stolen I would replace it with a Black 50CE or a 80CE
I went to a large store here and played them all then took a chance
on the 50CE I am very happy with my choice

Sound is great, medium in richness.

The specific guitar i purchased was personally used by Denny Zager himself during his video demos and you would never know it was used. Not a flaw to be found. Inspected by Denny Zager himself!

Easiest guitar i have ever played. Will be using it only for practice and gigs.

100% guarantee. Company is great to work with.

This is a new made in May of 2008 Zager Acoustic Electric Guitar. This is the entry level Acoustic Electric for Zager. Features wise it includes a built in tuner and equalizer with volume control. The tuner works very well and makes it easy to tune without any additional wires but it is extremely sensitive meaning if you have fat fingers like me you have to take it easy when you strum during tuning or you will wait awhile for it to go back to zero. The strings are setup on all models to make it easier to play and I found that feature coupled with the wider distance between the strings made it easier for me to play chords. The finish on this guitar is amazing, with a high gloss that almost makes you want to not touch it for fear of leaving finger prints. However, once you pick it up you will notice that it is extremely light and easy to play.

This is an Acoustic/Electric so you can amp it but so far I have just played it unamped. The sound is good to me, but I am not a professional so I would hesitate to compare it with other guitars as far as sound goes.

Ok I am a complete newby so I will do my best in this section. The setup as I understand it is the ease of play and the diminished amount of effort required to actually use the guitar. I can say that after struggling to do chords on my sons Ibanez electric guitar I was very frustrated. The combination of my fingers being short and fat was causing me to make contact with strings that I didn't want to and was generally frustrating. After two weeks of using this electric becasue the forums I checked and locals I talked to assured me thery were easier to learn on I thought I can't be the only person having trouble. i did a Google search fro eazier playing guitars and bam I hit the Zager web site. I ordered the guitar and when it came in I was first impressed by the finish and detail for a guitar that cost less than $600. Once I started playing on it I immediately noticed I could hit the chords I struggled with before and even my fat fingers were not casuing me issues. Again I can't speak in technical terms about what was doen to this guitar that made it unique, but I can tell you I am sold.

since this is a new guitar and I will not soon be playing any gigs I can only comment that this was the onyl manufacturer I found that offered a 100% satisfaction guarantee including shipping so I am not at all concerned with reliability or durability.

If this guitar were just average (which it isn't) it would still be worth the price paid on the sole merit of the level of customer support. I spent several weeks going to local shops and looking for guitars that would fit my hand. I spent a couple of weeks searching the Internet and visiting the local music stores and at first I thought that the Zager was the only way to go, but then I read a few negative reviews that made me hesitant. So I contacted Dennis Zager (yes not some flunky in customer service but the son of the guy whose name is on the guitar) I explained what I was looking for and what I had read (including the bad reviews) and he simply explained "Mark try our guitar, if you don't love it call us and we will return it no questions asked including shipping". I ordered it that day, received it in two days and couldn't be happier. If that isn't the definition of great customer support I don't know what is. And by the way the negative reviews I read where a load of B.S. I could not be more impressed with my Zager that cost me less than a third of the next closest guitar I was looking at.

I know there are a lot of people out there that are hesitant to purchase an instrument like this without being able to try it first and there are probably an equal number that think all of the information on the Zager web site is just propoganda but I am a firm beleiver in this company now. I spent weeks debating ordering this guitar based on two poor evaluations compared to the hundreds of positive reviews and now I am wondering what I was thinking. If you are a complete beginner like me spend the $600 and get this guitar. It is easier to play and if you end up not liking it, return it. I think the biggest testimony to this guitar is try and find a used one for sale. I tried and I couldn't, people just don't get rid of them because they are the best guitar for the money in my opinion, and the Zager's are good people. Not only would I replace this guitar if lost or stolen, I am considering buying another one for my wife and son to share so they leave mine alone.