Zager ZAD-80 OM

Solid cedar top with rosewood back and sides. Rosewood bridge and fret board. Extensive use of abalone inlay around all edges of the face, soundhole and fret board. Gold plated Grover sealed tuning gears. High gloss finish. Orchestra model, with a narrower waist than dreadnought. 15% smaller than dreadnought. The neck is a little thinner than my old guitar, which is great since I have freakishly small hands. No case was included, but I purchased a very nice wood case with a humidity sensor for a reasonable price.

I am a novice player that stopped playing 20 years ago because my fingers would just ache so when I played. I am taking lessons again, but generally play folk/country/bluegrass. This guitar is perfectly suited for those styles of music. Very little string buzzing! About 15% less volume that a full size model. Very rich and full sounding.

Oh my God! The action on this guitar is incredible. This is from a woman who as a teenager would put nylon strings on her acoustic guitar because her fingers hurt so much. It was in tune when I got it, as Denny Zager tunes and stretches the strings three times before shipping. I purposely bought a discounted model that had a small chip in the finish on the binding at the bottom of the neck. Saved $150 off the sale price! There is not another mark on that baby!

The hardware looks great and the finish does not look like it will wear off - ever! What's more, Zagers come with a lifetime guarantee, so I'm not all the worried about it. No strap button on the neck.

The Zagers have answered every email I've ever sent them within minutes. This is a family owned business and customer service is key to them. Very, very impressive! Warranty is for life and I am sure I could ship the guitar back to them at any time and they'd make good on it.

I did about a year of research before choosing the Zager. I was somewhat skeptical about the playability, but figured that I couldn't go wrong with the warranty. This guitar lives up to their claims. I have a 40 year old Gibson I inherited from my uncle after his death, and can't play it because it hurts my fingers so much. I would definitely buy another Zager if something happened to this one. It is a beautiful instrument.

I cannot express enough the excellance in craftmanship and sound this guitar has. The finish far surpasses any other acoustical guitar I have tried and seen. The wood they use along with Denny's easy string system ranks these guitars far above what is out their today. And the affordablity is beyond measure. I have a Martin that can't even come close to this guitar. The sound is beyond description. You really cannot do justice to try and get across how awesome the sound really is until you pick one up and experience it for yourself. It has a sound unlike any other guitar I have tried.
So many people out their dream to learn to play this instrument. It is not an easy accomplishment. And so many are discouraged becasue of sore fingers. Really sore fingers. The way Denny designs these guitars and the easy string system is nothing short of outstanding. It offers the new players the ability to play for hours and come away with your fingertips still intact. And for the seasoned players, you could play for days and still not want to stop.
For the life of me I cannot think of one negative aspect of owning a Zager.
As if the guitars aren't great enough, the Zager co. is so fantastic to work with that at first its hard to believe that their are such accomadating people out there. They go beyond that. They back up their product 100%. They are committed to making their customers happy and satisfied. If I lived near them I would work for them, I am that pleased with all they have to offer and the wonderful postive way they treat their customers.
I can only hope someone out their who reads this and is "on the fence" about buying a Zager.................will take that final step. You will not be sorry.
Maureen Crotty

The sound of the Zager Zad80-OM is rich and full. I have a Maring now that sounds kind of "tin like" compared to my Zager. The size fits like a glove and sounds like a dream.

This guitar was all set up, and when it was delivered it was even still in tune. It is great!!!

I've owned three Zagers. All have stood up to a lot of abuse and I have knocked this guitar into furniture accidently so many times and still NOT A SCRATCH. i DON'T KNOW HOW THEY DO IT.

the warrenty on the ZAGERS is LIFE LONG. The company is so friendly and accomadating I wish I worked for them. They offer support, answer any guestions and their lessons are awesome.

I have been playing very steadly for two years now. Take lessons every week by a professtional player and also take online lessons from Denny Zager.
I honestly cannot come up with one negative aspect of my expereince with their guitars or their company. Top notch.
I would not own any other guitar but a Zager. Why else would I have three of them? Can't go wrong with price, workmanship, support, features, quality or sound.

Tranparent gloss finish on Solid Cedar top and Rosewood body
Orchestra Model Acoustic
Custom Bridge by Zager
Gold Gotoh Tuners
Hand set and hand filed frets, steel rod tension, thin neck
Case extra, exact fit not one size fits all
Made in 2006
23 frets, solid top

Sound is nice and mellow with clear full bass to bright treble

Set-up was supurb and tuned when recieved, did not need any "tweeking"
I could find no flaws in manufacture or finish
X bracing and cross bracing appears to be fine
Cedar top and Rosewood body with three panel back finley made

The Guitar is very well made and could see no reason it will not last under heavy and long term use

The company is very easy to converse with and responds immediately to questions fully, both before and after sale, on the phone and Email.

It has a lifetime warrenty and will ship free another guitar if something fails and pays for return shipping on returning instrument

I am a novice and play mostly for my own enjoyment

I own two other guitars and tossed them in the rafters

I compared the Zager to $2000 Martins and liked the sound of the Zager better and the cost was less than 1/3

2006 OM model
20frets
Solid ceder top w/ rosewood sides & back
Grover tuners
No electronics (the way I like it)
Glossy finish (best I have ever seen)
Abalone inlay is gorgeous, not tacky like some I've seen.
OM model (I am an average size woman who LOVES this size, along w/ my larger teenage guitar playing son. Very liitle loss of volume w/ OM size))
Case purchased seperately w/ humidity sensor is beautiful (extra set of Martin strings & great pics were included)

First of all, the "string science" improvisions are the BEST thing that happened since I started playing 30 yrs. ago. It enables me to pick it up after months of not playing, & play again like I had calluses (which I don't anymore). I play for my own/family/friend entertainment. I love finger picking, which this guitar makes easy. BEST of all is the sound...so full, rich, & sweet. It is by far, the BEST sounding I have ever played. I could go on forever about the compliments I have gotten about the "looks" & "sound" of this guitar...not as many though about my playing...oh well.

The ceder is so pretty, but the natural grain leaves a liitle room for imperfections. As from where I see it though,it is really OK because the sound is so awesome...and the price was so "right".

I'm trying to find some fault knowing 'nothing is perfect' but I really can't with this guitar. I am very proud to own it, and esp. proud to show-it-off.

Have you ever imagined your phone calls & emails being answered promptly? Well this company/family not only answers promptly, but REAL promptly. I actually had 3 guitars at my home at once, (being an indecisive consumer) and NEVER detected any frustration on Zager's part in dealing w/ a cautious 'woman'. They went far beyond what I would have expected from anyone. Customer service at it's BEST.

Playing on/off 30 yrs.
Yamaha/Gibson/Guild
Zad80-OM is my #1 pick
Would purchase again & again & again
I hate nothing, & love everything
Sorry to disappoint you if you were looking for critisims

Zager 80-OM. Year made, 12/05. 20 Frets. Solid Ceader Top. Rosewood Back and Sides. Gloss Finish. OM Model. Grover Gold Closed Tuners. Thin Neck. Case sold separately.

This Guitar with it's Cedar Top and Rosewood Back and sides gives a rich base and crisp clear highs, perfect for freestyle playing. Sound projection is amazing and the sustain goes on for ever. There is no electronics with this model, I installed a Fishman Humbucking Soundhole Pickup, and this Guitar sounds beautiful through an amp. As far as sound quality goes, I will rate this model with the best of the high dollar brands.

This Guitar came to my door with the action of an electric, amazing! The Cedar Top was 100% quality and perfectly matched. Flaws to the body? Any nit-picker can find a flaw on a $5000.00 Guitar, so for the price I paid, $595.00 the one small finish flaw I did find, was minute and was of no concern to me.

I think this Guitar will perform well under any conditions, and will last for years of enjoyment. Quality Finish and Craftsmanship. I would have no problem saying that I could depend on this Guitar, and I would not hesitate to use it as a primary Guitar for a gig without a backup.

Answers calls and responds to emails promptly. Warranty is Lifetime. Don't think this Guitar will ever need repair, but if it does, Zagers will stand behind their Guitars 100%, no questions asked.

Playing on and off for over 30 years. I plan to order another ZAD-80-OM at the end of this month, just in case something would happen to this guitar...I want to make sure I have two of everything I like. I can't find one thing that I don't like about this Guitar. I own a Taylor 314CE-L2 Maple, and I rate this Zager 80-OM equal to, or better than the Taylor. Electronics would be a nice feature on this model. Don't hesitate to buy a Zager Guitar, you will be impressed and happy with your purchase for years to come.

Solid Cedar top, Grover Tuners,Custom nut and saddle.Case came with temp and humidity sensor.Rosewood back and sides, abalone inlay on rosette and body. white edge banding, the most beautiful polished gloss finish I have ever seen on any! guitar!! Fabulous action, custom filed frets.

Absolutely magic sound!Rich and warm with great sustain and volume yet delicate and lyrical when lightly touched.

Fabulous action.Guitar was shipped via UPS and was packaged beautifully. It was virtually bullet proof. Guitar was tuned in the case Perfectly and has stayed in tune!!! The finish is hand polished and is the best finish I have ever seen on ANY guitar. Stunning!!

This guitar will do well on the road. It is solidly built and comes with a lifetime warrenty. Grover tunners are excellent. I would and will use this guitar over any other for ANY venue!!

Great customer support. I asked many questions via Email and they answered all within minutes and made it clear I was welcome to call to talk personally to Mr. Zager. I didn't find a phone call was needed as the Email was fast and took care of my needs.

I have been playing constantly for over 30 years. I know what I like about guitars and I really like everthing about this guitar!! If it were lost or stolen I would buy from Zager Guitars again period. I would do so just as fast as I could. I love the sound, the apperance, the neck, the action, the case, EVERYTHING! If you love top quality guitars (Martin for example) then check these Zagers out. I was determined to make a 4 figure Martin my next guitar. Partly because of the name. But mostly because of the sound and quality that I found in that line of guitar. I happened on the Zager website and read all the testimonials and saw the 100% money back guarantee and decided I had nothing to lose. I tried it and am totaly blown away. This is by far the most excellent guitar I have played including 3-4 thousand dollar Martins. It truly is!!! The only thing it dosn't have that I was looking forward to getting with my next guitar purchase is the Martin name. But I am very proud, now, to own this Zager guitar. It is the love of my life. I cannot imagine being more in love with any guitar!! I really can't say enough!

My Zager Zad 80 om (orchestra model) Its a small body. Was made 12/05.
It has 20 frets. Solid cedar top. The body and back are rosewood.
Rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge.
The neck seems thinner than std to me. This guitar is not electric. It has all the features I need.

I really like this guitar. It fits me really well. Its a small body so its not quite as loud as a full size.
I play fingerstyle blues on it. Robert Johnson,Jorma Kaukonen,Missisippi John Hurt,Rev Davis.Roy Bookbinder,Brownie McGee

I don't think the action can be any better on any guitar.The saddle the nut are hand made by Zager. He also hand files the frets.
I purchased a blem model. Theres a flaw in the finish somewhere. It looks good to me. Its a very pretty guitar it has abalone rosette.Also abalone all around the edges. Check out the pics at Zager guitar.

It has sealed grovers gold plated. Not worried about it lasting. Its got a lifetime warr. I think they just replace the whole guitar if you have a problem. It has a nice gloss finish.
Yes I would use it without a backup.
It comes with 1 strap button. If you want to use a strap,he shows
you online where to locate the other one for the best balance.
It seems solid to me.

They are very nice online. They get back to me quick. I can ask some trivial questions.
Like I said I read testimonials of a few people who had a problem. Mr Zager just sends them another one. Then pays shipping to get the 1st one back.
If you put any strings other than extra lights you will void the warr.

I've been playing thirty years. I also own a Martin J-40, Gibson dobro, Fender 52 reissue tele Epi Les Paul,Danelectro single pickup,Ovation balladeer,Aria Pro 2 Strat style.
I would purchase again,in a second.Don't hate anything I woulda sent it back if I did. They pay shipping both ways.
I wanted a Gibson L-1 they are $2199.00 at Musicians Friend .
I really thought it was a crazy idea to order something I'd never played. So I read some ebay feedback no negatives out of 498 sales. one neutral. Then I started reading these testimonials at Zager guitar.Most if not all have the persons email address. So I emailed the Zagers they were very helpful.
The first night I really sat down with it I couldn't put it down.I ended up playing it for 5 hrs. No muscle pain at all. I wasn't used to a small body,by the end of the night I was very comfortable with it. My Martin J-40 is 11yrs old I've worn the frets down. the sound board has a crack in it. I always used Martin lights . I dont know if thats why it cracked or not, but I know it cost $1600.00 used. No warr. The Zager is made overseas at the same factory they make the Sigma Martins. He also sells modified Sigma's. I think the Zager model is a better deal. He has them make it to his specs.
If you buy a guitar you also get free video online lessons. THey are cool! I would like to have a full sized one too.
Before you lay down some serious bucks Give Zager a try. Lenny Purnell purnell2001@hotmail.com