Zager ZAD-80CE

EZ-Play Zager ZAD-80CE OM Acoustic Electric

Orchestra Model "OM" sized guitars are approximately 15% smaller than our full size guitars. They have a narrower waist which makes them sit lower in your lap and are easier to hold and get your arm around. The tone and pitch will match our full size models but volume will be approximately15% less because the sound box is 15% smaller. With all the attributes of the Zager ZAD-80, the ZAD-80CE Acoustic/Electric takes it one step further with a built in transducer and electronics package that allows it to be plugged into an amplifier and played like an electric. It has a venetian cutaway box that allows your left hand to slide down low for those hard to reach chords. The onboard electronics package with equalization gives you the ability to change the sound according to your playing style. It also has a built-in professional grade electronic tuner that allows you to tune your guitar in a fraction of the time that it takes using conventional tuning methods. Denny specially selected the electronics package used in the ZAD-80CE which is made by "Fishman." If you do your research you will find that Fishman electronics are used in only the highest grade guitars. Being an acoustic and electric the ZAD-80CE is like having two guitars in one.

- EZ-Play Modified
- Smaller Orchestra Size
- Venetian Cutaway Design
- Solid Cedar Top
- Rosewood Back & Sides
- Rosewood Bridge
- Rosewood Fret-board
- Gloss Finish
- Built-in Transducer
- Onboard Equalizer
- Onboard Electronic Tuner
- Scalloped X-Bracing
- Hand carved custom nut
- Hand carved custom saddle
- Hand filed frets
- Sealed Grover Tuning Gears
- Abalone Inlay on Binding
- Abalone Inlay Rosette
- Tortoise Shell Pickguard
- Genuine "Martin" Strings
- 100% money back guarantee
- Lifetime warranty

This guitar sounds as good if not better than any $2,500.00 guitar for under $1,000.00!!!
It is rich in tone both plugged in and unplugged.
The action is like butter!
The best guitar i own!

Action like butter!
Finish: Unbelievable!!
Fishman Electronics: Need I say more???

Yes it is worthy of onstage play!
And thats not just a single opinion! 10 players played it last night and are ready to scrap there other guitars!!

If you call.....They Answer!! Any questions?/ Answered!! Any problems?? Send it back, Because there the only company with a no BULLSHIT 100% Warrenty!!

Been playing for 23 years. And i have never been happier!
I would have had them install my strap peg. But after a call to them...they are sending me a free packet with instructions and hardware!!
If someone steals this guitar they will probably walk with a limp for the rest of there lives!!

A beautiful gloss finish. Dreadnaught cutaway. Rosewood bridge. Grover tuners Solid Cedar top. Fishmen clearwave %0 Equalizer W/ onboard tuner.

Great warm sound, as expected from Cedar top & Rosewood back & sides. Depending on thickness of pick, sound can vary from soft and smooth, to outright loud. Nice clean tone, well articulated and eveen tone across the board

This is a beautifully assembled guitar. Noy a flaw can I find

I don`t know yet but appears to be verty solid yet lightweight.I expect it to last as well as it`s assembled. Lifetime warranty!!!!!

Lifetime Warranty. Don`t need repairs, as it`s new. Setup perfectly,right out of the case.Emails answered promptly and all questions answered. Very friendly and concerned.

I`ve played for twenty years off & on. I absolutly love this guitar. It`s the easyest I`ve ever played, and is right up there in sound and appearence to some of the most expensive guitars made. And you can believe I`ve owned and still own some of the best.

Zager EZ-Play modified system.Full sized dreadnaught cutaway design.It is a beautiful guitar with solid cedar top and rosewood back and sides,bridgeand fretboard.It has a Fishman Clear Wave 50 pickup system with built in transducer and on board equilizer and an electonic tuner that does a great job of fine tuning.I thought I knew how to tune a guitar until I used it.It really brings the maximum desired tone out.It has scalloped X-bracing,hand carved nut,saddle,hand filed frets,sealed gold colored Grover tuners.The face is protected with a tortoise shell pick guard and is beautifully accented with abalone inlay on binding and rosette.One of the biggest selling features for me is the 100% money back guarantee and lifetime warranty.Another major reason in buying this guitar is the EZ-play system.It has low action with no string buzz and I have played it a lot since I received it.No more sore fingers and less discomfort in my chord fingers from arthritis.Upper stap peg is not included with guitar and has to be purchased and added by owner.Zager web site offers a help available to owners. I think it would be a god idea to have these installed at the factory.

I can't compare this guitar to the very expensive models.I have a 93 Martin D-1,and an early 70's Gibson SJ and Yamaha FG-300.The sound surpasses the Martin and Yamaha and is equal to if not better than the Gibson.It sounds rich and full from top to bottom with great sustain.Each note is clear.I have been playing mostly unplugged and generally use a thin flat pick.I play mostly country ,folk, and bluegrass gospel.I just purchased a Kustom Sienna 65 and the electronics sound very natural.I'm still experimenting to fine tune the sound I want but thus far am pleased.No instructions were included to assist in operating the Fishman equalizer but Zager's weg site does give a very good instructional video in operating the on board tuner and I feel confident Zager would assist if I have problems with the electronics.I believe the equilizer is based on person preference anyway.No big issue.

Low action,no buzzing.Beautiful woods,finish,and hardware.Looks and feels like a top of the line guitar to me.
P.S.This guitar was purchased at a factory discount due to slight finish flaw on the under side. It is barely noticeable and has to be viewed by holing it towards light.The flaws are clearly decribed and shown by pictures.I saved $100 by pruchasing this guitar.The discounts vary in price depending on the flaws which are only cosmetic.

Only time will tell.I see no reason why it will not stand the test of time.It has the lifetime warranty to back it up.

Every question submitted to Zager was quickly answered via email.The support staff is very courteous,professional, and resonsive.Hope I never have any repairs to address and as stated previously,Zager guitars have a lifetime warranty for the original owners.

I've been playing guitar off and on for 42 years.I hadn't played on a regular basis for over 20 years.I started back playing after I retired last august.As mentioned earlier,I have three other acoustic guitars.I really love the ez playability and quality of sound from this guitar.I didn't feel like I could afford the really expensive upper end name brand guitars.I liked what I heard and read about Zagers and realized I could buy a good looking quality guitar direct from the factory before mark up.To my knowledge these guitars are not sold by dealers and this is why the savings are passed down to the consumer.With a satisfaction guarantee with all expenses reimbursed if not satisfied.I had nothing to lose.I'm very happy up to this point and hope I'll be saying the same thing 10 years from now.If my opinion or situation changes I will be happy to submit another review.

Acoustic Electric Cutaway Fine Satin Finish Abalone binding and rosette classy and subtle Grover Tuners 21 hand filed frets hardshell case included 2007 USA solid cedsr top Fishman ClearWave onboard electronics with tuner and eq

good smooth sound good volume better that average when on board electronics are used through an amp or pa

excellent factory setup best I've had over 40 years of playing fine fit and finish

Its seems fine but have only had it a month

Best overall I've had in 40 years of playing Every email question answered promptly and cheerfully

Fabulous guitar! Even my son's instructor who teaches music at San Diego State University and is an accomplished player and instructor was very impressed with it. We agreed that it played easier and sounded better than his $2000 Taylor. This guitar is everything and more that they claim it to be. The fishman electronics included with this model are the best as well.
It is hard to believe all the testimonies that praise this guitar maker so highly with all the false advertizing out there but in this case....believe it! Incredible customer service too. I also just signed my son up for Mr. Zagers on-line lessons. $99 for an entire year. I am currently paying $40/Hr. This company is a class act.
Sincerely,
Mike Gallagher

Sounds better than the instructors $2000 Taylor.

Wow!
Plays like nothing else out there. We tried them all including $4500 guitars

Perfect for any gig. Light but beautifully constructed and with the fishman electronics on board....exceptional sound consistently

This is where Zager really comes through. Send them an email and see the quick curteous response from Dennis Jr.

I only wish that other company's would follow in the Zagers footsteps. They are a hard act to follow.

Finish - Lustrous. Body Style - Cutaway.

Exquisite tonal qualities. Rich, full sound with excellent sustain.

Super action - after all, this is a Zager EZ Play guitar. Far from containing any flaws, this guitar was flawless. Everything perfectly setup at the factory.

The craftmanship on this guitar rivals that of Martin and Taylor. In fact, Zager does customizations of Martins to make the Martins easier to play.

I have dealt with Zager Guitars, a family run business since 1969. They are friendly, very courteous and geniunely interested in helping you in any way they can. It refreshing to see that there are some businesses that still believe in winning your trust.

This guitar would easily cost $3000 or more if sold through retail channels. Dealing directly with the manufacturer cuts 2/3rds of the price off of retail. It may not have the brand name recognition of Martin or Taylor, but it certainly has the quality of workmanship, tonal quality, fine musical woods and support that rival, or even surpass, Martin and Taylor. No one would be disappointed with this Zager guitar. No One!

High gloss finish. Full size dreadnought with Venetian cutaway. It has sealed Grover tuning gears. The neck is made from rosewood. Accessories include a Martin case and extra set of Martin strings. This guitar was made in 2007. It has 21 frets. Solid cedar top and rosewood sides with abolone inlays. Has a Fishman ClearWave 50 equalizer/tuner.

A beautiful, rich full sound perfect for my style of rythm.

This guitar has the Zager EZ-Play modification which requires very little pressure on the strings. No buzzing. Very easy to play.

This guitar will be around when I pass on. It is built solid and will last many lifetimes.

You cannot beat a Zager warranty...period! If you don't like it for any reason your money is refunded including shipping. How can you go wrong with that kind of warranty? You also receive personal emails from the Zager's informing you of your purchase and shipping information.

I have been playing for over 30 years and this is without a doubt the best and easiest guitar I have ever played. I have owned Gibson's and a Fender Strat but none of my guitars have ever sounded as good as the Zager.

It's hard to describe all of this guitars features. It is not only beautiful and well made, but the playabilty is the best I have ever experienced. Try one yourself and see what I mean!

Incredible sound and resonance. It has a a rich and full sound that covers all ranges.

The action is the best I've ever tried. Easy to finger and chord. It also has a rich and beautiful wood grain.

I believe this guitar will last a lifetime. It is an incredible accoustic that when electrified amplifies its' incredible sound.

Service with this company is the most friendly and helpful I have experienced. They are there for me. That is one of the most important things to me.

I have been playing for 35 years. I currently own a Gibson B-12,(my original guitar), and a Takamine. My Zager is the most playable and best value of the bunch, without a doubt. The action is better than the new Gibsons and Martins and Taylors I tried, and the sound is as good and better than most. What a VALUE!

I just recieved my ZAD-80CE I am more than pleased with my decision. Well since they offer a 100 percent money back guarentee I felt comfortable purchasing the guitar. Since I have carpal tunnel syndrone I needed a guitar that was easier on my old fingers. The thinner neck also allows my smallish hands to reach a little bit easier ...

Love the sound .. Its rich. I spend more than enough of my time at my local big box music store and play all the Martins and Taylors I know I may get some heat from you guys but I found the sound quality right up the with much higher priced guitars. I played every note on every fret and each note rings true .. not even a hint of a buzz

Actions is great .. no flaws that I can see. The inlay work is a very very nice touch ...

I know that this guitar will be very durable .. Its built very well ... They offer a 100 percent lifetime warrenty So I amd not too worried ..

I just got my Guitar so no problems as of yet .. I did have a very positive chat via phone when I was in the process of deciding if I wanted to purchase the guitar

I have been playing awhile ...and I have played a few guitars in my time .. If I were to look for another guitar I would definitely buy a zager again ... Its a great guitar . quaility workmanship at a great price ...

This is a beautiful acoustic guitar, with a neck that has been especially modified for smaller hands to make playing a pleasure, rather than a pain.

The sound is full and rich, perfect for folk music.

All I had to do when it arrived was tune it and play it. Even after an hour it stayed in tune.

Have no idea. I'm not a good enough musician to play for strangers.

It comes with a lifetime warranty. They give you a free online guitar lesson and helpful tips about maintaining your guitar. Their attitude is one of developing a new friendship with someone who is interested in enjoying and taking good care of the beautiful instrument they have created. This is not a take-the-money-and run operation.

I've been playing on and off for 40 years. Some of the off periods were long, while I was busy being a single parent. But because it is beautiful to look at and a pleasure to play, I know I will now want to spend more time developing my ability. I started out on a classical Spanish guitar with steel strings. It was a monster to play. Bar chords were murder, so I had to modify them. I later bought a classical guitar with nylon strings. That spared my fingers some, but the bar chords were still difficult. Also, the strings were very far above the neck, so playing it was hard work. The narrower neck on the ZAD80 is encouraging me to restore the base notes to the bar chords. Once my calluses grow back, I want to enlarge my repetoire to play music with more complex chording, and to experiment with some classical music for guitar. In short, this instrument hadbrought the joy back into my guitar playing. It may have flaws that a more accomplished musician would find annoying, but it suits me perfectly.