Zager ZAD-50CE

I have been playing guitar for 35 years, and have owned Ovation and Martin acoustics, and Carvin electrics. As a kid I owned a couple of acoustics that I cannot name. All were fun to play, even though most were difficult to play due to poor design and/or setup. I have a new Zager ZAD 50CE and it is absolutely the easiest playing guitar I have ever played (I have also played other folks' guitars, Guilds, Washburns, Yamahas, Fenders, and many I cannot recall the name of), and I can honestly say that this ZAD 50CE is set up SO much better and has such a sweet action and sound! I am amazed, and my only regret is that I did not find Zager 30 years ago. I am recommending Zager to all of my guitar playing friends. Sincerely, Roger Duron

Wonderful rich full sound. Bright and clean. Just great.
Intonation is spot on.

Set-up is unreal. The best I have ever seen or played.
The finish is amazing. The only flaw I can find(and I am very picky)is the very small "usage" mark that I was told would be present. I purchased a discounted model, that was discounted because of the small scratch/mark. I got a great deal. The action is so light and presise that I am able to play chords so much easier and faster than any guitar before.

I have not owned this guitar long enough to say how long it will last. I can say this, however....The hardware is very nice(Grover Tuners for example!) The finish looks to be as good or better than my 27 year old Martin. Better really. A quality piece all the way. I DO depend on it.

I have only had to deal with Zager on the buying end. They were absolutely there for me. All of their replys were lightning fast, most came within a few minutes! Unbelievable in this day and age. Upon buying their guitar I was given lifetime access to their Guitar/ help page. Priceless info I would have had to pay many $$$ to get from private instructors. Zager is a class act that cares about its customers.

Been playing 35 years or so. I would buy this guitar back from the thief that stole it. It is that much fun to play. I love the sweet, low action, ease of play, and the SOUND. Fantastic! I have, over the years, played and /or owned, Martin, Ovation,Carvin,Washburn, Fender,Yamaha, Guild, and a few other supposedly good guitars that I cannot recall the names of, some of which were customs and expensive. This Zager is truly special at any price. The only thing I wish it had is a top strap button, only because I do not want to take a drill to such a fine instrument myself.

Beautiful Dreadnought, Solid spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Sealed Grover tuning gears. Awesome gloss finish. Great onboard tuner and equalizer.

Very bright and round sounding instrument. Plug it in and it even gets better with the built in equilizer.

Stays in tune. Open string perfectly in tune with its 12th fret octive. I tried playing many guitars and this one is much easier to play without my left hand fingers interfering with other strings.I could not find a single flaw and I looked using every light souce available. Saddle and nut were hand carved by Denny. My fathers CNC couldn't have done a smoother job.

It seems to be built as solid as the $1,000 Martin that I test drove. The finish on this 50 CE is nicer though. I will write another review afer I have played it for a few years and let you know how reliable it is.

100% lifetime guarantee/waranty and they absolutely uphold it. First guitar got slightly banged up during shipping. They immediately sent me a new one and told me to hold onto and keep playing the first one untill the replacement arrived. Not many companys would trust their customers like that.

Hopefully when my daughter is old enough to play a full sized guitar she will want mine and I will be forced to upgrade to the Zager 80 CE although I cant imagine it sounding any better than the 50 CE. Who am I kidding, she will end up with the 80 CE but at least I will be able to borrow it.

It really is a great looking guitar with superb fit and finish. I was hesitant to buy a guitar without playing it first, but they offer such an unbeatable guarantee, that I felt I had to try one before buying another guitar. Although the guitar stays in tune, I really like the electronics with on board tuner. It makes jumping to alternate tunings and back again a breeze.

I primarily use this guitar for my own enjoyment. Rarely will I amp up with it, but have on occasion. I also have a Taylor 310ce and really like it, but I find the Zager more enjoyable to play; maybe I'm more relaxed with it because it's half the price and just as much fun to play.

Superior fit and finish. Mine is all black and it is sweet for sure. I think they really look these babies over before shipping. I guess they have to because of their incredible satisfaction guarantee.

Everything seems well done and I see no problems with reliability. I've had mine for over a year and it's like the day I got it, but I also treat my instruments well; they go back in the case when I'm finished and I change the strings often. My guitar only came with the tail strap button and I would like to see them add the other as standard; not really a problem as I can do that on my own, but I still would have liked it to be there when I received the guitar. If I gigged out I would be comfortable with this guitar, but I think a back up is always a good idea.

I've emailed them once or twice and they were always VERY pleasant and quick to respond.

I really like this guitar and would buy another in the future.

I own a Zager 50 acoustic guitar. This guitar is unbelievable in sound and ease of play. I own many other acoustic's including fender, ovaition, washburn and ibanez all are very nice guitars but the Zager is by far and away my favorite guitar to play. I also took his on line guitar lessons which were awesome as well. Denny Zager is a class act his guitar company including support is top notch and I would suggest their products to anyone who wants a world class instrument at an affordable price. Thanks, Denny. Tim Davis Columbus, Ohio

This is what an acoustic guitar should sound like. It resonates in your soul. This guitar makes you want to create music not just play it. Awesome!!!

Action is ultra low with superb comfort while playing.

This guitar sits on a guitar stand along side my other guitars and I never have to tune the thing, unlike my other guitars. It amazes me how well it stays in tune.

Simply the best!!! Denny Jr. has answered every question I've ever had about the company in a very timely manner. I ordered a guitar for Christmas last year 07 and I got a new guitar stand along with a new set of strings and a T shirt, and the guitar was way better than I expected.

I've been playing for 9 years now and the Zager is by far my favorite guitar to play. I have 4 others including Fender, Ovation, Washburn & Ibanez the Zager blows them all out of the water, hands down.

I would buy another Zager in a New York minute. In fact I plan on buying another Zager acoustic electric just as soon as I can sell my other guitars. Rock On Zager, Rock On

check them out if you don't believe me at zagerguitar.com

The ZAD-50CE is a cutaway style guitar, high gloss finish. It comes in three colors: natural, black, and sunburst. I selected the sunburst for its unique classic look. The soundboard is solid spruce and the sides and back are mahogany. The soundboard cross braces are expertly shaved to allow more sound using light and extra light strings. As a result, heavier strings are not recommended on this guitar and can void the warranty. On-board electronics are provided via Fishman Clearwave 10. It contains and equalizer and on-board tuner that's very accurate. The guitar features a thin neck and rosewood fingerboard with hand-filed frets. The nut and saddle are custom made for each guitar to allow the strings to be set slightly wider than most steel string guitars and extremely close to the frets. Grover sealed chrome tuners. Delivered with the guitar are Zager's picks, and extra set of strings, certificate of authenticity, a Zager t-shirt, and (the best part!) a picture of the master luthier Denny Zager playing the guitar (pretty cool!). I believe the unfinished guitar is built by Martin; it certainly has Martin visual characteristics. It is custom finished by master luthier Denny Zager, the writer of 1969's "In the Year 2525." Although many remember that song, top guitarists know Denny as one of the best luthiers in the industry. I recommend visiting his website at www.zagerguitar.com for for more detail.

After 30 years of playing, I'm still a strummer, but a good strummer! The sound is incredibly clear. With the strings set so close, I was expecting at least a little buzz with my playing, but no buzz occurred. The highs are vivid as are the mids. Unplugged, the low strings (5 & 6) could have a little lower end, but I'm sure it's due to the extra light strings installed. For my next strings, I will probably try lights; for me they should be just right. I strummed the harmonics, and they rang, and rang, and rang, and...beautiful.

We plugged the guitar directly into a Behringer KA-120 keyboard/PA amp - not the highest quality amp. My Seagull guitar does OK with this amp. However, this Zager was full, rich, and clear. The presence was definite. I've heard several AE guitars sound "electric" when plugged in. This guitar sounded like an acoustic with a high quality mic in front of it. Absolutely clean.

I gave this area a 9 because I prefer light strings instead of extra lights to be installed.

Zager guitars are known for their setup: close and fast. They're true to their word with this guitar. I had several guitarist play this guitar (it did a tour around Dallas the day after I received it!), and each person first mentioned its fast action. They next mentioned the quality of the sound, and then they noticed the finish of the guitar. All were greatly impressed.

There were a couple of small flaws with the guitar. Both were so small, it took quite a while to notice them. First, on the top of neck, on the white trim with the fret dots, 2nd fret, there was a slight chip of the finish. If I don't point it out to others, they don't notice. Second, the Grover tuner for the B string had a sharp barb on it. It was fully chromed, so it was a Grover error, not Denny's. I easily fixed this with a fine sapphire file.

Overall, absolutely beautiful finish, a highly polished gloss. The black part of the sunburst finish makes a great mirror.

Everything about this guitar is solid. Using my knuckles to knock on several locations did not produce any vibrations. The finish is solid and I don't expect any issues (I build furniture - I know about finish quality), including premature wear or cracking. But, with any high quality instrument, I'll be using a humidifier to keep it in good shape. The hardware is Grover - 'nough said. This is a very dependable instrument, and I would have no problem gigging with this guitar without a backup. However, with it's beautiful finish and light weight, I find myself wanting to be more careful with this guitar. I guess I should go ahead and knick it somewhere so I stop worrying about it.

To summarize, I expect this guitar to last for as long as I own it, and I don't plan on ever letting it go.

Zager guitars have a lifetime warranty. I haven't had it long enough to damage it, but after talking with Denny's son, Dennis Jr. (via email), I know Denny stands behind every guitar he sells.

Speaking of Dennis Jr., companies could learn a lot from Zager Guitar. Every email - EVERY - is answered quickly. A few nights ago, I sent Dennis Jr. a couple of questions at 11:30 at night. Expecting an answer the next day, I was surprised that he responded 20 minutes after I sent it. I'm sure that's not the norm. He could have waited until the next day, but instead he was checking his email and replied that night. And not with a prepared answer, but with obvious thoughtfulness. I'm very satisfied and impressed with their service.

I've been playing for 30+ years. I own five other guitars: two Seagulls (6 & 12), Fender Power Tele, custom Ibanez hollow body, and Fender Jazz 5-string bass. I'm a drummer by trade and play drums for a group of professionals that travel north Texas. The lead guitarist has already asked if he could use my Zager for our next concert, and the rest of the guys are waiting to see it at next rehearsal. The Zager website (www.zagerguitar.com) and Harmony-Central answered all my questions before I purchased the guitar. I don't want to think of it getting stolen, but if it did, I would find a way to purchase another one ASAP. This is one sweet guitar. I've had several people try this guitar. These diehard Martin/Taylor players were surprised with the guitar and were shocked by the extremely low price. I don't want to encourage Denny Zager, but if he doubled the price of this guitar, it wouldn't have stopped me from buying one. The finish is flawless, the sound is incredible. The only change I would do is change the strings from extra light to light - just to get a little more low end when unplugged, but that's just my preference. I did very little comparison shopping. The user reviews and 100% money back guarantee satisfied my common sense side. But this guitar is more. Martins and Taylors are wonderful guitars. But this guitar has a story - a wonderful guitarist becoming one of the best luthiers building guitars because of his love of the art. This is one fine instrument from one of the nicest families. I'm very satisfied, my friends are jealous, life is good!

Stop wafflin'. Get one!

new guitar
solid top
volume,equalizer,3way
mahogany body
gloss finish
full size cutawa
rosewood bridge
clear wave tuner
thin rosewwod neck
molded por case humidifier sensor
to many fetures to note

clear crisp full sound
pevy amp full veriety head to much to list off the top of my head
plenty of volume with a pick alone

pricise set up arrived well adjusted in beautiful tune.
could not find flaws

has been playing live
holds good tone
seams to have tough finish
do to accidents that happen alway take a back up

customer service was the most responsive freindly and honest people I have delt with. And warranty unbeatable, LIFETIME.

25YRS, owned martin, fender, gibson, epiphone, yamaha, accoustic and electric.
I asked every thing I could think of with out worries since there is a money back guaranty.
stolen or not, I'd like another Zager
I love that I can now play for endless hours
first favorite feature is how it shines at me as if demanding attention
Compared to numoruos guitars for months. I choose this one because I wanted something I could play with my small fingers with out having to quit in a short amount of time due to being sore. The string science is what is keeping going for multiple hours almost every day.

This 2008 ZAD 50CE black acoustic electric is a dreadnought with a cutaway. It has a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, grover tuning pegs, and bult in tuner, pickup and equilizer.

I use the guitar for rock, blues, folk and a little jazz, using flat pick and fingerpicking.
The acoutic sound is bright and full, very beautiful. The electronics sound great.
There is absolutely no buzzing, like I have in my other guitars with lowered action.

The action was hand set by Dennis Zager. It is low with no buzzing, true to their advertising of EZ-Play.
The finish is striking, gloss black with inlays. There are no flaws.
I have a number of guitars, including Guild, Takamine and Fender and the Zager is the most beatiful, cleanist playing.

I just received this guitar, so I can only tell you about durability after years. I plan to keep this guitar forever.
It seem built with such high quality that I expect it to remain relaible and durable.

The customer support in selecting this guitar was extremely helpful. All my questions were answered in detail in a very trustworthy manner.

I have played for many years. My other acoustics are a Guild D25 (1970)and a Takamine N-18C (1991). These have great sound, but with the lowered action they have some buzz. The Zager has the lowered action, absolutely no buzz and great sound that I expect to get even richer with age.
I am totally pleased.

Purchased March 2008. This guitar has a great onboard tuner and top notch electronics.

Excellent full range. Super sounding guitar.

Guitar was set up perfect upon receipt. Even in perfect tune.

This is a lifetime quality instrument.

Zagers come with a no questions asked lifetime warranty. CS responds immediately to all questions.

Lost or stolen first thing I would do is order another one shipped FEDEX. I love the easy play and sound of this guitar. A quality and beautiful guitar for a very good price. As good or better than the multi thousand dollar guitars out there.

acoustic with a great sound, case and easy to play. electronics are great with an tuner that really works. The finish and style is beautiful.

My style is contemporary gospel and the sound is great; through an amp or not. It is full and bright. Total good sound.

Action is smooth and because of the string and fret adjustments done by Denny Zager, no more sore fingers for beginners. It can be played for hours with ease. As I play hours each day and can attest to it's features.

Very reliable, finish on my is blonde, natural. Absolutely beautiful. I only use a 12 string, not as a back-up but just to use on a few songs that I prefer a 12 string on. I have no hesitation about using this guitar anywhere I play.

Great customer support with lifetime warranty. And that is a fact! Zager Guitars stand by this. They want only satisfied customes and believe me, I am one.

Sorry, but I have to rate Zager and the 50-CE with a 10 overall rating. Yes, a 10. so there it is.

Clearwave electronics with built in tuner.
Easy to play guitar.
Included with purchase-T shirt, extra strings, picks, web site help, and FAST customer service.
2008 model.
www.Zagerguitars.com

I am using a Crate Acoustic Amp. Model Taos 50.

Rich, bright sound!

No string buzz at all!

I took back a $1200.00 Breedlove because this guitar sounded better and was much easyier to play!

Action is great.
Fit and finish is awesome.
Very easy to play.

Durability will not be a issue with this guitar!

Customer support has been awesome!
I could not decide which Zager (model) to buy.
I bought 2. Different models.
The Zager guitar company shipped both out to me so I could choose which one I liked. How many companys do that these days?
They wanted a happy customer!
And they got one!
Do not hesitate to buy a Zager Guitar!

$1500.00 guitars are no match for these guitars!
The Zager guitars are worth much more at a better value!
I would buy again!

Natural color woods. SOLID spruce top. Fullsize Dreadnought electric acoustic. Built in electronic tuner. Built in transducer. Venetian cutaway design. Mahogany back and sides. Rosewood bridge and fretboard. HAND CARVED custom nut and saddle. HAND FILED frets. Grover tuning gears. Abalone inlay. Tortoise pick guard. comes with "Martin" strings. 100% money back guarantee. 100%!!!! Who in the world does that these days? Lifetime warranty.

Good mellow tone for finger picking. No buzzing. I play all types of music and this guitar seems to fit in on all of them.

As I was told in questioning Dennis Zager with many e-mails: the guitar was totally set up and ready to play when I unboxed it. The packaging was very good (from Nebraska to Texas) and it arrived in perfect condition. When I received the guitar on 3/14/08, I unboxed it, sat down to play, and played for TWO hours without my fingers bothering me. I'm 69 years old and the ease in playing really counts.

The Zager 50 has very sturdy hardware. The finish seems put on to last. The strap button is on the BACK of the guitar and is real convenient and out of the way. I play in a small group and have already used it at practice. I don't need or want a backup. I will still play my other guitars but this will be my favorite for a long time.

Lifetime warranty. The company has been in business for many years. I had not heard of it at the time. I looked at their website and did some comparisons. I asked many questions about the 50CE and bought it without ever playing one because they guaranteed if I didn't like it, I could send it back and get a FULL refund. (that ain't gonna happen now that I've played it!) I ordered the guitar on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 and it was here, in Texas, by UPS on March 14, 2008. WOW.

I've been playing seriously for 6 years. I own one acoutic name brand, one electric name brand and use a quality amp. Each guitar has a case. The case that I bought with the Zager had a built in temperature/humidity gauge-very impressive. I plan to buy the 80CE now because I like this one so much. I was looking on ebay to buy a Martin (medium price range) or a Taylor (affordable) when I came across the Zager. The set up is great on this one. I was very pleasantly surprised when I played it the first time. It's hard to believe there's still a company that actually stands behind their product (guitar) like this. Hey, Denny Zager designed this guitar and he does the set up. In case you don't know, he wrote the hit single "In the Year 2525". Check it out! I'm very please. Can you tell? E-mail me if you'd like. I'm just a country boy out here having fun and playing music.

Dreadnaught with a cutaway. Fishman electronics with a tuner. Tuners are Grover. Top is solid spruce with mahogany back and sides. This guitar is made to play easy and that it does. I would rather use a heavier set of strings than the 10's it comes set up with, but after getting used to that I'm really enjoying this guitar. I'll give it a 10 on features because the tuner is so handy.

I have played for almost 30 years, mostly electric, but I have owned many fine acoustics such as Collings, Taylor, and a Santa Cruz OM. Those were great guitars and I was sceptical that a $600 guitar could even impress me, but this one has. I'm not saying that it has the deep bass richness of my Collings OM, but this is a great sounding guitar and does not kill my hands after hours of playing. The setup is perfect, it looks great. I prefer to plug it in. I have a cheapo Carvin acoustic amp and it sounds great with a little delay.

Perfect.

Just got it. Feels like it will last as good as any. I wont have to change the tuners like I might on many guitars in this price range.

The best. The guarantee is risk free. This is great for me because people are always asking me what guitar to buy and they don't want to spend much. It's easy to just send them to the website and let them watch the videos and decide for themselves. Lifetime warranty.

I'd replace this if lost or stolen. This guitar works great for what I do and it's nice to have a guitar that I did'nt have to dump a pile of money into.

This guitar has an on board tuner, EQ, volume control, and grover sealed tuners just for starters

Nice smooth clean sound.

Finish is awsome, action is very nice

Solid construction / very well made

You can not ask for better customer support. No match on the planet in any industry.

A 10 is the least I can give.

I just wanted to point out a common misconception about Zager guitars: I've seen a lot of reviewers state that their guitars have solid wood tops and sides and that's not entirely correct. Zager does use a solid top on his acoustics but the sides and back of the guitars are laminates, whether he uses mahogany or rosewood. This is one way to help keep costs down and when properly executed (as Zager does) can still produce a great tone......just FYI!!

I just got this Cut away Acoustic Electric in Sunburst.

This guitar has incredible sound. Very very good. The sound rivals higher end guitars. Get a Zager you will be glad you did!

Very pleaurable and easy to play. The string science he uses is a great thing. Beautiful finish.

I would definiately buy one again. Why buy a guitar for thousands when you can get one for a fraction of the price that sounds as good or even better. There is nothing I dont like about this guitar. I wish I had found Zager Guitars before now. Guitar as advertised.
Review By Joe Christopherson

Solid Spruce top, solid mahogany sides and back, mahogony neck, rosewood fretboard and bridge, tortoise shell pick-guard, double cream binding, Grover sealed tuners. Full dreadnaught size with cutaway. Saddle mounted transducer with 4 band active EQ, built-in chromatic tuner.

Sound says it all. Have been thru the mill on all big name acoustics which for the serious hobby or semi-pro are way over-priced. This guitar sounds incredible both acoustic and amplified. In additon to the solid woods,the setup done by Zager is what sets the instrument apart. Its easy on the hands. Great strumming,flat-picking, and melody line sounds. If you have been looking for a great sounding and well built instrument, for the money this cant be beat.

Finish is a beautiful gloss, with attention to detail. Everyting from the top coat to the interior structural work is extremely well done.

Based on the construction and testimonials viewed, I dont anticipate any problem, as long as the guitar is properly stored and cared for.

This is where this company shines. Inquiries were promptly answered and the staff are very knowledgable about the product. This is an exception in todays music market. By knowing what is important to guitar players, Zager Guitars has produced a product that addresses the key point of buying and enjoying an acoustic guitar. Sound, playability, durability, and value. being able to deal with the manufacturer directly is a big help in making a decision on which instrument to buy.

I'm done shopping for acoustics, next one will be a ZAD 50 CE OM. I'd rather own 3 Zager guitars for about $ 1800 total, than one Big name brand for the same price (that doesnt even have Grover Tuners as standard so they can save $ 15).

This is an acoustic-electric cutaway.

I play alot of Worship music, but also anything else that sounds good (rock, country, blues, etc). This guitar has a terrific crisp sound to it. I feel like I can play any song and the sound will still be perfect for the song. It is great both unplugged and plugged in and it sounds very full and bright. Sometimes I wish it had a bit more bassy sound, but I know that I can't have both at the same time.

The action on this guitar is incredible. You usually find action like this on guitars that cost twice as much. The action is low enough to make it easy to play, but still there is no buzzing.

I would feel comfortable playing this at a gig. I feel like it is very sturdy (the neck, body, and head). I would probably want a back up for this guitar at a gig though just because to get the best sound and action out of it you need extra light strings. So I just worry that I will break a string live. But other than that it is very reliable.

This guitar comes with a lifetime warranty which I find amazing. It makes me feel comfortable knowing that if the guitar messes up, they will replace it. I have also shared many emails with the owner of the company (Denny Zager) and his son. They responded to my emails very promptly and the language they used in their emails were very warm and inviting. Their customer service is fantastic.

I have been playing for 3 years now. I have owned a few Esteban guitars which I didn't really like (but they were cheap so that's why I owned them). I also own a Les Paul electric. Compared to the other acoustics I have owned this one blows them out of the water. I have played some higher end guitars (martins and taylors), and even some of those are not as nice as this one (as far as playability and sound go). I love everything about it. This one is great because it isn't too expensive, and I know I will get a lifetime of great playing from this guitar. If you are have doubts about buying this guitar (like I had), just go ahead and buy it. Even if you end up not liking it (which I don't know how you couldn't) they will give you a complete refund, shipping and all. If you are living on a budget (I am a college student so obviously I am) this is a great guitar for you! Even if you have money to burn this would make a great addition to any guitar arsenal.

This review is of a EZ-Play Zager ZAD-50CE OM Acoustic/Electric cutaway guitar that was purchased new. It has a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. It features with built-in tuner and equalizer. The gloss finish on my guitar was excellent. The guitar came packed with an extra set of Martin extra light strings and some surprises goodies to boot.

The sound is excellent, particularly for a brand new guitar. It is bright, but still has good bass. I have briefly played it through a small Randall practice amp, and I even plugged it into a Marshall half stack.

The setup on the guitar was outstanding! It was setup EXACTLY as advertised and plays effortlessly. To me it was sort of like sticking your hands in butter! Fit and finish were execellent as well.

Since I just received this guitar, I have no real way of knowing, but the hardware seems solid and the Grover tuners are the same as on other guitars I own, so I have no doubts about them. I would have no issue using this guitar without a backup.

I've had several email conversations with the company and I have found them friendly and helpful -- both pre and post sale.

I've been playing for over 40 years. My current acoustic stock consists of a Breedlove, a Yamaha 12-string and a nice slim Fender. I also have several electrics that include three Strats and two Schecters. The Zager was exactly what it was advertised to be, the company was helpful in assisting me in zeroing in on the model I wanted.

Not only would I replace this guitar if it were stolen, I'm thinking of buying another one while they are still around. I've seen negative comments, and I've read the testimonials on the Zager web site. After receiving my new Zager I would encourage everyone to believe the testimonials. They are from highly satisified customers without an axe to grind.

I am hesitant to buy a guitar without trying it out first, but Zager provides a sample video of every model being played, and that, coupled with their no questions asked satisfaction policy made this a no-brainer, and I'm very glad I made the purchase. Now, use your brains and get one while you still can.

Received a new Zager ZAD50CE with natural finish solid spruce top, mahogany sides, rosewood neck & bridge last week. Has a built-in tuner (great feature) along with ClearWave 10 pick-up & Equalizer.

Rich, full sound, great midtones.

Perfectly set up for me. Easy to play, no string buzz. Finish is brilliant--not just my opinion, but that of several others. No flaws other than what is found naturally in solid wood (a swirl or two that give it character).

Already has withstood live playing. Hardware seems durable. I'll play it tonight without a backup.

New, no repairs needed. Lifetime warranty. The company has been very helpful and forthright in all dealings thusfar.

I've been playing over 10 years, the last three in a local band. I own an Epiphone acoustic, A Fender Stratocaster, an Ibanez electric, a Gretsch drumset, and a Yamaha keyboard. I've played Taylors and Martins and for the the money, this instrument wins hands down. I like the easy action, the rich sound and the electronics. My favorite feature is its playability.

This guitar is a cutaway dreadnought acoustic electric with mahogany sides and back and a solid spruce top. The neck is mahogany with a rosewood fretboard and bridge. It has an inlay strip in the back and an abalone inlay around the sound hole. The finish is glossy and very well done. It has Grover tuners and a built in electronic tuner. I received this 2008 model in Feb. It came with a neck adjustin tool, picks , an extra set of strings and even a t shirt

I play mostly acoustic guitars and I have 2 Martins and a vintage guild. This guitar rivals the sound of all of my other guitars. For a brand new guitar, this guitar has unbelievable sound. I plugged it into my crate acoustic amp, and the sound was incredibly clear and bright.

This guitar was set up very well. It has a better action than any of my other guitars and it is a joy to play.I have looked this guitar over as close as I can and I cant find any flaws at all. The finish is excellent. The guitar doesn't come with an upper strap button, and even though they supplied the button,I would have preferred that they install the upper strap button. They do have a video on their website that tells you how to do it, and this is a minor issue.

I am confident that this guitar will do all that I need it to do for me. I am impressed with the quality of this instrument and although I always take an extra guitar, I would not be afraid to play a gig with it without a backup.

I haven't had any issues yet, but I emailed them a couple of times after ordering and my emails were answered right away. The warranty on these guitars is a lifetime warranty.

I have been playing guitar for 37 years.I have 5 other acoustic guitars. My main guitars are a Martin D35 and A Guild D25. I think the Zager is going to become my #1 guitar. This guitar is so easy to play that it is hard to put it down. I love the on board electronic tuner, and the overall playability of this guitar. If it were lost or stolen, I would order another one in a heartbeat. This is a super nice guitar and a great value.

very clear and sharp

action is second to none

my kids have played for 2 years and recently had achance to play
a $2200 martin and wanted to save their money to get one.after receiving the zagers they thought they were equally easy to play
and are very happy with them

The Zager guitar company has a solid reputation (look for yourself...do your own homework...formulate your own opinions) pulls no punches, no tricks and offers a top quality product at a very reasonable price....Especially when the product is under the watchful eye of a man whose music still resonates after many years...The creator has allowed Mr. Denny Zager to enter a place of music that not many do....His music and NOW his company will continue to stand the test of time....Only a man of quality, who sells quality can boast of that...but he won't boast....he's too modest..besides,he doesn't have too....the proud owners of his guitars will gladly do it for him!!!....For any Ebayers out there (and I'm one of them with over 350 ALL (+)feedbacks).....When a seller at Ebay has almost 800 completed transactions ALL (+)...and we're not talking about selling ashtrays and comic books....Mr Zager has sold almost 800 GUITARS with ALL of the buyers completly satisified....you try that!!!!...Enough said..........Ray

For me the sound is outstanding.....I'd like to see another company back up his product as Denny Zager does.....

Denny Zager personally modifies each guitar with his EZ play system....What an innovative and logical approach....The action is butter the sound is sweet....

As I said....Denny Zager stands behind each and every guitar......Any problem any time he won't stop working with your issue until YOU are completly satisfied....

Denny Zager works with his son Denny Jr...who is a class act as well....It appears the apple didn't fall far from the tree here....Want to see the the measure of a man?....The fruits of his labor....Look at his family.....

I've been playing on and off for years....I've lived long enough to know a man of substance w/o ever even meeting him face to face...Everything...I mean everything points to the Zager guitar company as a top notched high quality business.

I Can't say enough about Zager Guitars! From the customer support to the Guitar itself. If it would have been anyone else they probably would have quit answering my emails and calls, with all the questions that I had. It just sounded to good to be true. But I tell you it is TRUE! It plays extremley easy, sounds great, and is built right. Everyone who has seen my Zager has commented on how well it sounds, and how easy it is to play. And this is coming from people who own guitars that cost several times as much as mine! They just couldn't believe it sound as good, and alot of times Better.

Sound is as good as I can hear. As good or better than other top line brands I samples.

This was probably the best action fit and finish for any guitar I have tried out. It was grab and play, but the best was the action. It is incredibly easy on the fingers and hands.

I haven't had it long enough to tell for sure, but there is nothing about the guitar that I don't like.

E-mail answered in about 20 minutes. Life warranty and very upfront about how to take care of it. The online videos are very helpful and informative. Zager Guitars seems to be really courteous and helpful, and most importantly, knowlegeable.

I played back in the early 60's with a fender electric. Then came career, kids and finally retirement. I remembered a few things about music and the guitar and it came back fairly quickly, however I had sold my Fender in the early 70's and needed a guitar. I bought a cheap guitar just to see if I would get the bug again. I did, and knew I needed a better quality guitar. I tried out Martin, Gibson, Taylor, and Fender acoustics. My music preferences have changed over the years to a more mellow sound!!! I tried the Zager because of the money back guarantee and am very pleased with the result. It sounds teriffic and plays very easily. In the music stores I tried out comparable priced guitars and nothing is even close. The most expensive guitars from the big manufacturers are no better than this guitar in my view.

This guitar was manufactured in the USA in 2007. It has 20 frets with a solid spruce top and mahogany sides and back. It is a full-size dreadnought with glossy finish and has Grover tuners. It is a venetian cut-away and has onboard electronics that include an LED electronic tuner (very handy) and equalizer that allows a wide variety of sounds for any playing style. I'm extremely pleased with the electronics.

I play mostly folk music and don't often use amplification, but like to have it available for when I do and with the equalizer you can get almost any sound you desire. This guitar does have a VERY full and rich sound when played as an acoustic that is comparable to much more expensive and highly recognized brands like Gibson, Martin, and Taylor.

This guitar was set up EXTREMELY well when I received it---the action is low and it is definitely easier to play than any acoustic I have experienced. There were no flaws in the guitar.

I not very hard on an instrument, but this guitar appears to be VERY durable and dependable and I am very pleased with the finish.

I honestly don't believe a company could be any more accomodating. The guitar has a lifetime warranty. I discovered this company online, and within a couple of hours of that, I made my decision to buy. My emailed questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. Buyers remorse is totally non-existant with this company due to the fact that there is a 45 day trial period where if you're NOT pleased, you can ship the guitar back for a TOTAL refund of your money INCLUDING shipping cost BOTH ways with no questions asked. That gave me complete peace of mind with my buying decision.

I have owned Martin, Fender, and Hohner acoustics--all great gutiars as far as I'm concerned, but I'm just thoroughly pleased with my decision to buy this Zager. This review may be too "glowing" for this site, but I assure you it is completely sincere! I really truly believe that you can't do any better FOR THE PRICE of the guitar----it lists for $695 and I bought it on sale for $595 (plus a case that sells for $95). I guess my favorite feature is the easy "playability", but I'm also very pleased with the appearance and sound and really like having the onboard tuner. If it were lost or stolen I would DEFINITELY buy another just like it. If you're considering a purchase, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you can but it and try it at absolutely NO RISK.