Zager ZAD-50CE

The finish is transparent. The body stlye is a cutaway.The tuners are Grover to keep the dirt and grime out.The neck is thinline, but allows all fingersizes to fit well. The accessories were built in tuner and special brigde to lower the action to make guitar easy to play.It has 22 frets. It has It has a clear wave 10 pick-up system. on board eq. It has a maple neck.The guitar was made in 2007, in the USA.

It suits my style fine. I try and play all types, but really into blues. Sound is rich and bright. It sound like electric when plugged in. Love the sound and the way quitar resonates.

The was set up in the factory so well that it came all perfectly tuned. Action is quite good, since brigde is modified to lower action. I bought a damaged guitar for a great price that was to have a 8 inch crack in it. Took guitar to work and asked 5 people to find crack on front of guitar, none could. Beautiful guitar, would compare to a Martin.

The guitar will surley with stand live playing. Everything about the quitar is excellent and appears that it will last for years. I have put my another 5 guitars in the closet, so yes I would gig with without a backup.

Have not needed repaired. Still new. Yes, it is under warranty and has a lifetime one. Very friendly and service was very quick.

I have been playing for 1 year seriously and on and on for about 5.I own a martain classical, ephiphone folk,washburn 335 and a ibanaz.

The list of features can be seen at the Zager web site. This guitar posesses every single feature I determined I needed. The most important feature of all for me is that the instrument HAD to be easy on my fingers.

This one is.

Of special interest to me is the built in tuner. It's easy to use and it works very well.

The sweet dulcet tones of this precision instrument are so warm and vibrant, I can't reach the right words to describe how terrific this guitar sounds.

Every time I play it I think, 'wow' this is fantastic.

I opend the box immediately after the UPS guy carried it to my porch, took out the guitar and discovered that only two strings were slightly out of tune. I used the built in tuner to adjust them and that was that.

Mr. Zager crafts these instruments by hand, and it shows. The finish is beautiful. The action on his instruments is specially engineered to be easy to play and he succeeded. I can practive for long periods and my fingers don't hurt.

This is definitely a performance instrument made from the highest quality materials. It's solid and well made. If you have this instrument in your hands you can see that a real craftsman paid special attention to every detail and component.

They offer a lifetime warranty. When I call and email them, A. A human being answers the phone. (incredible all by itself IMHO) and when I email them I actually get a response from them. (3 times so far.)

So they actually have customer service that is really there and very helpful.

In my opinion the most important question on that list is what I would do if it were stolen or lost.

I would buy another one just like it. It's an incredibly beautiful, hand crafted, rich sounding, high quality guitar and it's as easy to play as Mr. Zager says it is.

grover tuners, thin neck, Clear Wave 10 electronics w/bass, mid,treble,and presence adjustment.Also built-in tuner.

Sounds good to me. The guitar plays with a strong deep sound, and clear, bright higher tones.

I am a guitar student with less than a year experience. So here is a more informed opinion. My instructor(30 years experience) was impressed by the workmanship and quality of the guitar. He also liked the feel. He commented on the quality of the tuners, and the smooth feel of the frets.

As a new guitar player I don't feel qualified to answer this section. However, as a carpenter by trade I recognize the durability and high quality of the finish.

I've e-mailed the company a couple of times and always got a reply by the next day.

I am a relative beginner, having started guitar lessons several months ago.I tried out several different brands of guitars before taking a chance on the Zager. I've had it for a few weeks now and I can honestly say that it is easier to play than the others I tried.It looks great and plays beautifully.Sorry if this sounds "superficial" or "glowing", but I can't think of anything negative to say.I should add that I got it at a discount from Mr.Zager's "scratch and dent" inventory due to a small crack in the finish.

Sunburst finish-Acoustic/Electric
Venetian Cutaway Design
Solid Spruce Top/ Mahogany Back & Sides
Rosewood Bridge & Fret-Board
Built in Transducer,Onboard Equalizer, & Electronic Tuner
Hand Carved Nut & Saddle
Sealed Grover Tuning Gears

Using for gospel & bluegrass
Full crisp sound
Easy to keep in tune

Low action
Set-up better than any guitar previously owned
Unable to detect any flaws

Definately appears to be high quality
Would pick before any of my other guitars

Full lifetime warranty
Responsive & cooperative company
Would not hesitate to recommend or purchase again

Been playing for 50 years & was going to spend $2700.00 for another brand
Have played various makes & models- this is equal or better than most
Researched Zager on the internet before purchasing
Onboard tuner is a definite plus

The Zager ZAD 50CE I own has a high gloss natural finish with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides. It has a venetian cutaway, built in transducer, equalizer and electronic tuner which makes precise tuning much easier. This guitar has a neck designed specificaly for Zager which is slightly wider and thinner greatly enhancing playability. It has Grover tuners. Zager guitars are simply the easiest on the market to play because of their pantented "String Science" preformed by Dennis Zager, which lowers the strings exceptionaly close to the fretboard making it near effortless to play.

The sound of this instrument is astounding. It has great volume and sustain with a warm rich sound you would only expect on a much higher priced guitar.

As stated above the action on this guitar is unmatched. The modification's made lower and slightly widen the strings make an incredible diference. A must for a beginner, a joy for an acomplished player.

Fit and finish both outside and in speak of quality.

Hard to believe, this is a class outfit. Wish every bussiness operated this way.

I have been playing guitar on and off for fourty years. I am not an accomplished player by any means more a campfire player. I have owned a Gibson ES 335 and a Martin. At this point in life a high end guitar just didn't make sense. I wish I had found this company years ago I could have saved myself money. Below is a note I wrote The Zagers sometime after making my purchase:

OK, it's been a couple of days since I received my ZAD 50CE. What can I say other than WOW! All the testimonials are true, this is a beautiful guitar in every way. The sound is outstanding and everything claimed is true. If only I had a guitar like this 40 years ago when I was first taking the instrument up. Perhaps I would have kept at it into adulthood. After just 30 minutes of fooling around I was actually able to remember and play a couple of old songs fairly decent. Dennis, in the law enforcement profession I'm in one tends to become very skeptical. Stumbling upon your Internet site and actually purchasing something--anything, for me is a first and all I can say is I should have purchased a lotto ticket that day! I'll be signing up for your online lessons soon, unless--you haven't come up with a way to "sell" your hands have you? Well, maybe in the year 2525 (Smile!).

God Bless,

The quality on this guitar is beautiful , the looks and the sound quality. At any price this is a wonderful instrument.

Beautifl rich sound and even when finger picking the tone are so clear and rich, unbeliveable with the pick. Great for chord playing and finger picking

There were no flaws at all when I received it. The setup was super with Denny Zagers string science applied. Not effort at all to hit notes and chords. I can play for hours at a time with no sore fingers.
The construction is perfect.

I would take this guitar over any I have owned in the past which includes Michael Kelly, Fenders, Gibson and Ibanez. It is a solid guitr and holds it tunning super.

Have had no reason for a repair. But I can tell this is a freindly famly business that cares about it customers.

Been playing off and on for 10 years. I also own a Michael Kelly Electric.I looked at many guitars including ones that cost $1500 or more and this plays as good or even better then those at a much lessor price. Low price does not mean poor quality or sound take my word on it. I would buy nothing other then a Zager and that would be if stolen or lost because I know this instrument will last my life time and my childrens. There is not one thing I hate about the Zager. I love the quality and richness of the sound and the playabiliyt.
You can not go wrong with a Zager

Great looking guitar. Love the black.

Sounds like a great instrument.

Came perfectly tuned and ready to go.

Seems like a great value for then money.

Lifetime warranty. Great people to deal with.

Just started but much easier to play then my other guitar. Can play much longer and notice that fingers hurt much less. Very nice to play so far.

The Finish on this guitar is beautiful it has mahogany sides with a solid spruce top it features a rosewood bridge and fret-board,high gloss finish,built in transducer,on board equalizer and an on board electronic tuner,features hand carved custom nut & saddle. the inlays are abalone rosettes,with a tortise shell pick guard

i love the sound of the deep rich sound even when not plugged into an amp,as i do not own an amp yet at the time but when i took it to a friends house the other night to plug up and play around for awhile it was kinda like taking candy from a baby when i wanted my guitar back. one of my friends owns another brand which i won't mention as to not offend anyone who paid much more than i did wanted to trade. lol i don't think so

the only flaw i found on mine was a small what seems to a glue drip which is on the back of the guitar near the neck which more than likely could be removed without damaging the finish. the action was superb since the nut,saddle,bridge were all custom made there were no flaws

i've only had this guitar a short time but i believe it will be in my family long after i'm gone and i'm not that old the finish looks great as i said with routine maint. i don't see any problems
there is only one button strap on the bottom where the amp plugs in and it is solid. i would take my guitar to any gig,jam session or to the campfire i'm definately not a profesional but i am proud to own this guitar..

have had no reason to use customer support i have conversed with dennis zager jr. personally through a couple of emails and they offer a 100% money back guarantee

for around seven years i have two kona's a horner and an electric no name. i did contact and ask questions before purchasing it.
yes i would repurchase godforbid someone stole it (smith&wessson)
ok this is getting longer than i expected i really like the guitar's wide body for the richer deeper sound i stick mostly with country,folk,or a little blues music.
if you want a nice guitar that is quality built that you can take anywhere this is one to look at you don't have to spend 2000.00 to make beautiful music

Satin finish, dreadnought acoustic/electric. Tuners are sealed Groover. Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Amazing finish.

This guitar has a rich/full sound and very snappy. I was amazed at the price of this guitar could produce such a loud, crisp sound. Like that of many higher end guitars. When played properly there is not any string buzz. I like the fact that this is a full size dreadnought and it is amazingly light. The only thing I found wrong with this guitar is that it could use a strap hook somewhere around the top part of the body. Otherwise, you will not be wasting your time or money purchasing this amazing instrument.

Action is unbelievable! The guitar was set up perfect from the Zager's factory. Action is also so low, I suprised that there is not alot of buzzing. VERY easy to play. I looked very hard and could not find even a micro scratch.

Honestly, I cannot rank its reliability. I olny had it for about a couple of days. I feel right now that I can depend on it. And hey, it comes with a 100% money back gurantee. Unlike all of the other manufacturer's out there.

Before I bought this guitar I pestered the Zagers and they ALWAYS respsonded to my questions in an amazingly short time. They were always very nice and did not try to "force" me to buy their guitar. I have also read sooooo many positive reviews on their customer service and their 100% feedback on E-bay is a testament to their customer service.

I have only been playing for about 1 1/2 years. I own a high end Ovation which I have struggled with the action for all of that time. With the quality of this guitar it seems to me that I will NOW progress much,much quicker. I researched the Zagers for at least one full year before purchasing one of their guitars. I wanted to make sure I wasn't wating my money. Unless I can afford a $2-3000 Martin or Taylor I will be shopping with the Zagers for years to come.

Dreadnaught size, single cutaway acoustic/electric; Grover tuners, built 2006, modified at Zager (USA) to E-Z Play specs: (widen strings at nut, lower bridge, etc.). Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, rosewood bridge & fretboard. Onboard electronic tuner--LED meter and red/green light indicator; 3-band equalizer and "presence" slide control; volume knob for under-bridge pickup. Fast neck equiv. in shape and feel to necks on other elec. guitars I have, e.g., Ric 330, Guild Starfire. Hard case was extra, but with it came a temp/humidity gauge, extra Martin strings, picks, and a cool T-shirt.

This model has a crystal clear, bell-like tone with plenty of depth and bottom end, when played thru the PA at my church (Mackie mixer, big EL 18" speakers) and also my Fender Twin Reverb w/ ZOOM Acoustic pedal. Lots of compliments from the crowd (and music director) on the sound/tone. Unplugged the sound/tone is a bit thin, absence of boomy lows. If you play mostly straight acoustic, this probably isn't the guitar for you, but for my purposes it's perfect b/c I'm always plugged in to an amp or PA.

This guitar was personally modified to Zager E-Z Play specs and set up by Denny Zager as are all his guitars. It arrived here shipped from Zager in almost perfect tune (the "G" string was out just a little, the others dead on), and stays in remarkably good tune despite a lot of use and string bending. The instrument looks beautiful, abalone accents around soundhole. Electronics and tuner are sensitive and precise. Absolutely no fret buzz, even above the 12th. Remarkably easy to play, no fatigue after several hours, which is fine, b/c it sounds so good esp. plugged in, you want to keep playing.

I've been playing it live and have a lot of confidence in it. Solid craftsmanship on this fine instrument. It's built to last. I've been using it with no backup.

Haven't had any problems (and don't expect to), but Zager's customer support is exceptional. They have a very user friendly website, and emails are typically answered the same day. Extremely friendly, informative people at Zager (Denny & Denny Jr.). Lifetime warranty. Was somewhat leery of buying a guitar over the computer, but my confidence after reading all the positive reviews and seeing the money back guarantee and lifetime warranty was fully justified after opening the box and playing the guitar after it arrived.

I've been playing regularly about 4 years after not having played since high school garage band days (35 + yrs. ago). Own a vintage Guild Starfire (from H.S. days) and a Ric 330. Play through a Fender Twin Reverb, or Ampeg Jet. Aside from contemporary religious music at church, I play mostly 60's rock & roll, motown, etc. I'm real pleased with the Zager. I've borrowed friends' $2500 Martins and Taylors and people tell me afterwards the Zager sounds as good or better. I'd buy another one (if my wife would let me) even if this one weren't lost or stolen. A fantastic value for the price.

Gloss finish
Dreadnought, w/veneitian cut away
grover tuners
rosewood fret board
rosewood bridge
solid top
2007 model
active fisher p/up and on board tuner
solid spruce top/w/mahogany back and sides
The only feature that I didn't like was that the guitar didn't have a front guitar peg. Otherwise the rating would be a ten.

I play in an active country/rock band and this guitar is well suited for the rhythm part that I play. I play the guitar through the board with no effects. I like the straight acoustic sound. The guitar has a bright high end sound that I reduce by adding more bass on the eq.

I bought this guitar as a back up to my Martin Jumbo Acoustic/electric. Since purchasing this guitar it has replaced my Martin. The sound is comparable with my Martin, not better but other features of the guitar have put it around my neck when we play.

I bought the Black version of this guitar and it is beautiful but it shows every pick mark or finger print.

The action on this guitar is the best I have ever held. I had several of my guitar playing friends evaluate the guitar and they all agreed with me that it is the easiest playing guitar they had ever played.
I have made no changes to the factory set-up.
No flaws have appeared at this point and I have been playing it every night for at least 2 hours since I got my guitar.

I haven't used the guitar live so I cant say if it will withstand live play but I have practiced with it with the full band since getting the guitar. I think it will withstand a live show but I don't know for sure.
The rear strap button is very solid but the guitar didn't come with a front strap button.
I cant say that I would play this guitar at a gig w/out a back-up because I bought this guitar as a back up to my Martin.
I rate this a 9 only because the guitar came without a front guitar strap peg.

The guitar comes with a complete money back guarantee within the first sixty days and a life time warranty.
I have e-mailed the company and received prompt responses to my e-mails.
The company website contains numerous videos clips with information about their guitars, care, and maintenance. I have found this useful for general purposes. I rate this a 9 instead of a ten only because I haven't needed customer service or support for any issue regarding my guitar.

I have been playing an acoustic guitar for 26 years and have always played a Martin. I currently have a jumbo Martin acoustic electric that has the very best sound of any acoustic electric guitar I have ever heard but I put it away to play my Zager. The ease of play in the action of this guitar is unlike anything I have ever played. I thought that perhaps I was infatuated with my new purchase so I took my Zager to several local pickers and got their opinion. To a man they were impressed with the action on this guitar and I had several offers to purchase my guitar.
When playing my Martin, I have always suffered from hand fatigue at the end of a gig or long practice session. Saturday night (2/25/2007) my band practiced for 5 hours and I suffered no hand fatigue or soreness in my fingers. If this guitar were stolen I would purchase another one as quickly as possible. Excellent Product!

I bought the cutaway acoustic/electric with solid spruce top and mahogany body. It has the built-in tuner and electronics. I've always been a strictly acoustic player, but decided to get the acoustic/electric so I could plug and play if the occasion arose Although the website has a lot of excellent quality photos, I was a little leery about buying one without seeing it in person (and probably would not have except for their money back guarantee--including shipping). I needn't have worried. The appearance of the guitar far exceeded my expectations. I own a Takamine and and Alvarez Yairi 12-string, and the Zager looks better than either of them. Nothing looks cheap or flimsy and everything worked right out of the box.

I've been playing 35 years, but I'm mostly a strummer. The main reason I bought the Zager (after someone told me they had heard about the EZ-Play guitar) was because I wanted to learn some other styles of playing and improve my all-around playing. But because of short fingers and the "pain" of playing my other acoustic guitars, it was never much fun to play for long stretches or try to master new techniques. The idea of a guitar that was 50% easier to play and had other design features specifically aimed at people with short fingers (slightly more space between strings, for example) really appealed to me. My biggest hesitation in buying the guitar sight unseen (except for photos)was wondering what it would sound like. I have played a lot of guitars, even expensive ones, that didn't sound good to me. I like a really clear, ringing tone. As I mentioned above re: the appearance, the thing that got me over this fear was the 100% guarantee. The sound was perfect for me. This is something which is a matter of taste, but after a week of playing the Zager, I got out my Takamine 6-string (the sound of which I have always liked--and I've owned it for 25 years) and played it a little, and there was no comparison. The Zager was far superior. I had a friend (who is an advanced player) over to look at it. His first comment on the sound was that if you played it right next to the high-end Martin that a mutual friend of ours owns, he bet you couldn't tell the difference. My Alvarez Yairi 12-string (which I've owned 34 years) probably is comparable in sound quality, although I don't get the benefit of the on-board electronics and tuner (which would be really great with a 12-string) with it.

I've not found any flaws with the finish of the guitar. It wasn't in tune when I got it out of the case from shipment (I bought a case with it). Out of habit, I tuned it by ear, and played it that way for a couple of days. It held that tuning without adjustment. Then I finally got around to using the electronic tuner and found I had tuned it quite a bit sharp. I retuned it with the tuner, and again it held the tuning. But this is when I experienced the full benefit of the EZ-Play set-up, after I got the extra tension from my sharp tuning out of the strings. It really is remarkably easier to play that my Takamine. Again, this was the only reason I was even shopping for a new guitar. I liked the way my old guitar sounded. It just hurt me too much to play it for long stretches. I've played much more often, and tried more new things, since I got the Zager. And this was the point in buying it for me.

Full disclosure--I've only owned this guitar for a couple of weeks. I really have no idea how it will hold up over time. Based on appearance and feel, the quality is every bit as good as my Alvarez, and superior to the Takamine. As mentioned above, I've owned those guitars 34 and 25 years, respectively, so I would expect this one to hold up. I'm not a performer, so the questions re: live playing and playing a gig without a backup are not really pertinent to me. But I have no reservations about the quality of this guitar.

Obviously, with my short period of ownership, I've not had to contact them for repairs. The warranty is lifetime. Obviously Zager is not a huge company like Martin or Gibson, so the length of the warranty will be limited to how long Zager stays in business. But they've been around since 1969, so hopefully Denny Zager is training some other luthiers to continue the trade after he is gone. For the communications I HAVE had with them so far, it's amazing how quickly you get a personal response back from an email or how easy it is to contact them by phone. Of course, they aren't a huge volume dealer, based on the numbers of guitars they show available at any one time on their site. This may be the secret to the level of personal service they offer.

I think I've answered most of the questions under this category above. The only thought that's crossed my mind since I bought it was whether I should have paid a couple hundred extra dollars and bought the ZAD-80CE model (with rosewood back and sides, and a pearl inlay all the way around the body of the guitar instead of just the sound hole.) It's not that I don't like the looks of my guitar--I love it! I'm just wondering how great that next model up must look if mine looks this good. So, if mine were stolen, I would definitely buy another Zager--it just might be the 80. As far as comparing this guitar to other models, here's my experience. I had tried other guitars for years, both in stores and guitars of friends. The problem was that other than solid body electrics, none of them had the easy-playing action I was looking for, and I wanted a hollow-body acoustic. I couldn't really compare the Zager to my current guitars, because there wasn't one available to try out. So I took a chance and ordered one online (after about 2 months of pondering). I'm thrilled I did it.

Full size cutaway body, gloss finish, solid spruce top, built in transducer, onboard equalizer, onboard electronic tuner, scalloped x bracing, hand carved custom nut, hand carved custom saddle, hand filed frets, sealed grover tuner gears, abalone inlay rosette, tortoise shell pick guard, rosewood fretboard, 21 frets

Great sound both as accoustic and with pickup. Rich and full sound. Equalizer has the ability to increase bass, mid and treble and presence which can change the sound quality for more full sound or to make it more honky tonk like.

This is an EZ-play set up Zager guitar. The action is extremely light. It is well balanced and a dream to play.

I have had this guitar since October 2006 and use it live every week. It is dependable and I do not feel I need to bring a back up guitar. I have broken strings while playing live and have been able to continue the song without anyone noticing the broken string as the sound quality is so good.

This guitar comes with a 100% money back guarantee and a lifetime warranty. I have dealt with customer support and have nothing but good things to say. They respond quickly (within 24 hours) and often are available online to do live chat. They are helpful, friendly and care about their customers. In addition one of my family members bought me a Christmas gift through them and they were extremely helpful to that family member to make sure that they were purchasing a compatible product.

I have been playing music 40 years. I play a number of instruments including keyboard and guitar and until I bought this guitar I had a problem with sore fingers which impacted my keyboard playing. This guitar has solved all of my problems because it requires such a light touch. Until I found this guitar I thought I would have to give up on guitar playing because I could not afford anything over $1,000. I love the onboard tuner and the sound of this guitar. If it were lost or stolen I would replace it with another Zager in a heartbeat.

This guitar has a high quality gloss finish. The electronic tuner make it so easy to tune. Its a cutaway body style with a ClearWave10 tuner/equilizer. Sweet

I've had a Ovation for over 20 years and have always like to sound it projects because of its fiberglass body. The Zager projects even more in volume and clearity. I was quite surprised that I could get that kind of sound with a all wood guitar.

Absolutly no flaws.

Guitar feels solid.

Had a problem with UPS damaging the first guitar. Zager had a new one sent within a week. A very caring and professional staff to work with.

Been playing for 25 years and now my 16 year old son has been playing. In fact he used a friends Zager and got 3rd place in the island wide high school talet show. Thats how I learned about the Zager Guitars and ordered one that same night. I have an Ovation, a 12 sting Encore as well as my sons 3 electrics

Solid Spruce Top, Gloss finish, Venetian Cutaway dreadnought, Mahogany back and Sides, Grover Tuning gears, Fishman Clearwave 10 active Electronics with Tuner and Eq., Abalone inlay rosette, custom nut, saddle and frets, Rosewood fretboard and bridge, Martin Strings, Lifetime warranty.

This guitar has a crisp, rich, bright full sound that compares well with guitars priced more than double what I paid. It suits my fingerstyle playing perfectly. The sound "plugged" with my small acoustic amp is superb. I was looking at a Martin but you can't beat the sound of the ZAD-50ce for the money.

The action and playability of this instrument is excellent. This may be the guitars biggest selling point-it is very easy to play. The strings are set in a wider stance and the frets are filed and worked. The nut and saddle are also customized. The end result is a low action with incredible intonation. The finish is beautiful - much nicer than my other guitars.

It seems to be well built. Excellent hardware. It has one strap button - I may add another at some point. I don't gig but I would not hesitate with this one. Stays in tune and the finish is outstanding.

Lifetime warranty. Dennis answered all of my questions via email within an hour. They have a 100% no questions asked policy. If you are not satisfied they want it back - at their expense.

I played 40 years ago and I have recently started to get back into it.
I have a Fender Strat. and an Alvariz AD70SC (a nice guitar also). The 50CE is really a great guitar. I compared it to Martins 3x the price and it plays easier than any that I tested. If you want value for your money, this accoustic electric dreadnought should be high on your list.

I've commented on the Zager list of features:
- Venetian cutaway box - I never owned a Venetian cutaway; the smooth cutaway area is both practical and beautiful.
- Solid spruce top - The benefits of spruce are well-known; this also has a great feel to it.
- Mahogany back & sides - Beautifully finished.
- Sealed "Grover" Tuning Gears - Simply work.
- Built in transducer - Amplification potential without detracting from the aesthetics or the acoustics.
- Onboard electronics & EQ - Gives the guitar a "Borg-like" feeling :-)
- Onboard electronic tuner - A particularly nice one. Can't lose it.
- Guitar strap audio jack. Good combination.
- Abalone inlay rosette - Pretty.
- Tortoise shell pick guard - Practical.
- Gloss finish - Not finicky; easy to keep clean.
- Hand carved custom nut - Obvious quality.
- Hand carved custom saddle - Obviously adjusted for intonation.
- Hand filed frets - Unlike any other guitar I've played.
- Scalloped X-bracing - It's there; I felt it...:-)
- Rosewood fret-board - Feels great
- Rosewood bridge - Looks great
- Genuine "Martin" Strings - Yup
- Zager EZ-Play Modified - This is where the magic is: Unbelievable action!
- Lifetime warranty - Hope I never have to find out.
- 100% money back guarantee - No way; this baby's MINE!

I play folk/acoustic/eclectic; the sound is a good fit. Most acoustic guitars favor high, middle, or low sounds; this is equally bright, mellow, and resonant, across the spectrum. I haven't played it amplified yet, so these comments all pertain to acoustic performance.

As far as I can tell, this guitar is perfect. I see no mismatches, no scratches, no flaws, no router gouges, no cracks.

The action is a Zager trademark, and it is superior to anything I've ever seen on a guitar. Low, even; rounded frets; feather-touch fretting.

The electronic tuner worked perfectly.

The guitar arrived in tune!

Since I just got it, I can't speak to durability other than to see it looks like it will stand up to lots of hard playing.

No repairs, but pre-sales questions were answered personally, quickly, in a completely friendly way. A company I look forward to doing business with.

The warranty is life-time, and there's a 100% money-back guarantee - including shipping.

I've returned to the guitar after a 35-year hiatus. My wife died last year, and I wanted a peaceful and satisfying discipline to help me stay focused on life-affirming things. I played an old inexpensive classical guitar for several months, but the height of the strings was killing my fingers. I sought something with a good sound and low action.

I decided I wanted an acoustic rather than another classical. I made the rounds of guitar stores and websites, and saw many fine instruments. Nothing gave me the comfort and joy of the Zager - and the risk-free purchase.

It's still new, but I believe this is my guitar for life. As far as I can tell, it is the guitar of my dreams.

Finish: glossy and beautifully polished.
Body Style:Cutaway
Bridge style:String through body
Tuners:Grover
Neck: Thin, Rosewood
2006
20 Frets
Solid top
Mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top

Suits my music style just fine.
Rich full sound, comparable to a fine Martin costing thousands
Dislike NOTHING about this guitar

Fit and finish on this guitar is top notch. I couldn't have asked for a better looking guitar. No flaws whatsoever.

This guitar is built to last several lifetimes. You'll will it to your children, and your children's children. Nuf said!

Zager Guitar Company has a rock solid customer support. They get back with you within usually a few hours and settle all customer matters. Lifetime warranty.

Been playing a very short time.
I didn't have to ask any questions about the guitar before buying it. The web sight answered all my questions and the positive reviews were abundant and very consistent through many sources.
I would surely buy another Zager guitar with out a hesitation.
I love that everything is top notch. Nothing left to chance. You will NOT be disappointed with this unit.

Top quality fret board, I believe to be Rosewood. Spruce top with mahogany back, giving an excellent tone. Built in electronics are top notch with electronic tuner included.
Zagers are Martins that are modified to play easy without buz

Big Sound, true Dread Naught style. Outstanding Folk and Folk Rock guitar. Coupled with a tube Alamo amp, this guitar puts out a big, clean sound. It isn't great for Rock leads, put is an awesome rythim and soft lead playing.
The easy action helps, but it isn't as comfy as my old Martin 000-28,(1963). But that guitar would cost $20,000, because of the Brazilian Rosewood.

On not an expert, but for the money this baby can't be touched!!

Yes to all. But I've never seen a finish stand up.

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I've been playing professionally since 1962. I own a 1963 Martin ooo-28, a Favilla classical hand made guitar and a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Yes, I would by again, and in fact, I've purchased 2 and am gettin g a 3rd OM size.
I love the built in tuner and the electronics, as my Martin has to be miked.

Hi quality woods and finish, superb neck built wider for fingerstyle. Excellent electronics

Reminiscent of Taylors costing 3 times as much!

No flaws -- excellent bookmatch woods, great hardware. Denny Zager does a very unique setup on his guitars, which is well suited particularly to new players, but great for experienced players as well.

I got this guitar specifically as a flying gig road guitar. It's definitely ready for that service, and will stand up well.

Dennis Zager, JR personally answers every email or call quickly, professionally, and with lots of personal attention. The warranty -- who else in the business is ready to refund your money, including shipping BOTH ways, no questions asked? The Zager family is ready to do that.

I've been playing 40 years, and own many guitars, with my primary guitar being a Lowden O23C. I would definitely buy this or other guitars from Denny again. I'm very happy with the sound, quality and playability of the Zager guitars. If you're looking for a $1500 sound and quality for less than $500, these are the guys to talk to.

I have had my zager guitar now since may 2006. It is a wonderful guitar and a pleasure to play. nice finish, built in tuner, nice pickup that gives it great live sound. the wood is beautiful. I also like that it has a e-q built in.

The sound is wonderful. I have had so many people comment on the sound since I bought this guitar. They all notice how nice and bright the sound is. I have been recording with it, and I would say it has the nicest sound that I have had thus far since i have started recording cd's.

It came ready to play and I have never had such a easy to play guitar. the strings are low to the frets but without any buzzing. People I have shown it to and let them try it, love the feel and notice the ease of playing it.

This guitar is very reliable and keeps in tune. I have played it since may of 2006 and it really does the job.

never had to have a repair, but the company is always helpful and prompt in answering any questions I have along the way.

I have been playing guitar since 1976 and I would have to say that I am most pleased with this guitar than any other one I have had. I have had yamaha, guild, washburn acoustics and this one I have now is top of them all. The price was still affordable, the quality great. The one thing I wish it had was a mute button for the pickup. Not a major thing. I would highly recommend it.

This is one fine guitar. I am a beginner, but I have found this instrument easier to play than a loaner I used before I got this one.

I am not a professional and do not play gigs. However, if I did, this would be my guitar of choice.

I have found the Zager team to be responsive and businesslike.

I have only been playing (should I say flogging my instrument) for 18 months. I purchased the instrument based on what Denny Zager does to a guitar to make it easier to play.

This is a full size dreadnaught,cut away acoustic electric guitar.
It has mahogany back and sides with as solid spruce top. The fretboard and bridge are rosewood. Grover tuning gears. The inlays are abalone. Electronics has a threeband equilzer and a LCD tuning setup.
This is a high gloss finish which allows the beauty of the natural wood come through.

The sound is incredible for a guitar in this price range. It sounds great both plugged in and unplugged. It compares favorably with a number of higher end guitars I have tried.
I would classify this as a bright sound with excellent sustain.

The guitar arrived well packaged and in tune. It has a very low action, requiring very little finger pressure to produce clear chords.
The fretboard is wide with a shallow neck which allows one to easily get your hand around the neck. There were no flaws in the finish or the craftsmanship of the instrument.

A very solid instrument, should last for years of regular play. this guitar would be excellent for a solo gig because of tone and finish. It looks and sounds great.

Have not had any repair issues, yet it has a lifetme warranty.
All correspondence with the company has been excellent. Very quick responses to all emails with complete answers to any questions.

I have been playing off and on since the early 1960's. I currently have this ZAD 50 CE, an Ovation and an old Epiphone. I am very pleased with this guitar and would replace it if something happened to it. I am very impressed with the action and easy playability of this instrument. The other guitars are gathering dust.
I would suggest getting the highend case with the humidity sensor in it. I did, it is strong protection for a favorite instument.

Venetian cutaway box
Solid spruce top
Mahogany back & sides
Sealed "Grover" Tuning Gears
Built in transducer
Onboard electronics & EQ
Onboard electronic tuner
Guitar strap audio jack
Abalone inlay rosette
Tortoise shell pick guard
Gloss finish
Hand carved custom nut
Hand carved custom saddle
Hand filed frets
Scalloped Xbracing
Rosewood fretboard
Rosewood bridge
Zager EZPlay Modified

Great rich sound!!!

No Flaws!! The set-up was perfect, was able to play it straight out of the box!

The quality is comparable to a guitar that costs 10X as much. Would not hestiate to use it at any gig without a backup. Hardware and finish are top quality.

Lifetime Warranty and 100% Money Back Guarantee including ALL shipping costs. Customer Service was wonderful when we ordered the guitar.

We own Martins and Taylors and the build/sound is as good or better than these. When we purchase another new guitar in the future, it WILL be a Zager.

Glossy black finish with striking abalone inlays and chrome tuning pegs. Built-in chromatic tuner and electronics package. Solid spruce top and Mahogany body, bone nut and bridge. All guitars are signed and dated by Denny Zager himself. Lots of freebies came with the guitar including t shirt, Martin strings, and picks. They are also sending me a new capo at no charge simply for asking them a question!

The sound blows me away. Comparable to a $ 3,000.00 guitar at a fraction of the price. The more you play it the more you will appreciate the value.

Easiest guitar out there to play. Everything is top quality.

Top quality. Would use above all other instruments.

Simply the best out there. They respond within hours of emailing. They will give you accessories for free to show their appeciation such as guitar strings, capos, t shirts, and picks. TRY THEM YOU WILL LIKE THEM!

These guys go out of their way to make you happy. Where else can you have such easy access to the owner of a successful company. You will be thrilled with how good your guitar sounds and how easy it is to play. at a fraction of the price of a Martin or a Taylor. I honestly don't know how they do it. If you don't like it they will give you your money back no questions asked. There is no reason to go any where else!

excellent workmanship & finish
grover sealed tuners
good electronics
built in tuner
solid spruce top
small neck
wide string spacing
cut away dreadnought
mahogany body and neck

very easy to play with great sound and tone

best set up in the industry with no flaws

seems very well finished and solid

great on line support
haven't had to repair it

i took a gamble and bought this one off line - no regrets it's as advertized.