Zager EZ-Play Martin Sigma DM-1

This guitar has absolutely wonderful sound. I have owned Ovation as well as a few "cheap" guitars, but this sounds the best. This guitar has perfect resonance.

The guitar is exactly as stated in the ads. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and was adjusted wonderfully as shipped. This guitar has the easiest frets of any I've played. I can't believe how easy it is to play.

I like this guitar so much, it will probably be played only in small group gatherings, but it extremely well constructed and would probably handle anything. The finish is so pretty I can't bear to let it get scratched. This is a really well made guitar.

My Zager Martin DM-1 has a solid top. Mahogany back and sides. Dreadnought body. Very thin frets with a Rosewood neck. Came with an extra set of Martin strings and a humidity sensor.

This is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played. It sounds as good as my friends high end Martin. Has a very rich sound. Sounds extremely good when fingerpicking. I love everything about this guitar. Can't say I have any complaints.

Guitar was set up by Dennis Zager. He definitely knows what he's doing. Action is very low. Does not have any buzzing whatsoever. Dennis hand picks the guitars he modifies, and wont modify one if it doesnt meet his standards.

This guitar seems to be built to last. The finish on it is spotless. I believe this guitar would hold up to any style of playing.

Zager Guitars is probably the nicest people you could deal with. How msny other companies let you speak directly with the boss. Call Fender or Ibanez up and ask to speak with the boss. Get the point. You can call Zager Guitars and speak with Dennis Zager himself. All of his guitars have a lifetime warranty. Dont think anyone else offers that.

Been playing for nearly a year. I also own a Jackson flying V. and and Esp. If my Zager were stolen, after I got over my mad spell I would buy another. I love everything about this guitar. The way it looks and sounds and the durability.

After playing my Goya classical guitar for thirty years, I began
to realize that my fingers were getting sore. I also began to notice
rattling, and buzzing because the strings were much higher off the
fretboard than when it was new. I searched, and found Zager Guitars,
I purchased a new DM1 acoustic, and was very pleased to recieve it in
only three days. Much to my surprize, I did not have to string it...
or tune it. I took it from the box, and played it all that evening.
My fingers did not hurt, nor did my ears. It was everything that the
advertisement claimed, "easy to play" "quality sound". I would like
to heartily recommend this guitar to anybody who likes to play without painful fingers. Joe Dorsey

My music style is Simon and Garfunkel, Crosby Stills and Nash, and
all the similar performers who don't have to deafen you with noise.
I use NO amps, because I play for myself, friends and family. The
DM1 has very rich and full sound even when being played by me....I stil consider myself a guitar beginner. I am very please with it, and only wish I had found it sooner.

My DM1 came out of the box like a prize fighter going for a first
round knockout. Not only was it strung, but it was in perfect tune.
I played it for several hours before I even noticed how great it looked. The wood is gorgeous, and the fittings work perfectly.
Just try one on for size, and you will know what I am proclaiming.

As far as reliability goes, lets face it. I have only owned it for
about a month. I will say that it is put together very well, and it
leaves me no doubt that it will last, and look as good or better than
other guitars that I have had. When you speak about reliability, how
does your company respond to you when you buy a guitar? Do they just
put the money in the register and another guitar on the shelf. Have
they ever contacted you and asked if there were any problems, or if
you are happy with it? Denny Zager has done that for me....and I am
pretty sure that if a problem should arise, he will accomodate.
I don't do gigs anymore, I play mostly in private, but I like what I
hear from this guitar.

Still new, and still gorgeously appointed. I can only attest to the
courteous and congenial treatment that I recieve in ordering and in
recieving it. They follow up with their customers.

I have been playing since the mid sixties. I have owned a fender
electric (which must to my dismay I traded in back in the seventies)
on a Goya classical. If it were lost...or stolen, I would cry for
a few days, then call Denny Zager for a replacement. I only wish I
had ordered the case when I bought the guitar. It is somewhat deeper
and therefore mellower in sound than my previous guitar, and as a
result, I cannot fit it in the rather new case I had recently bought
for the last one.

An acoustic guitar that surpasses MANY more expensive instruments

Everything from rock to folk to Celtic to Ragtime sounds great!

Absolutely flawless - perfect set up. The best action of any on the market. I can even play it with my arthritis!

It HAS withstood live playing - not a mark on it.Quality all the way.Great finish - AND a lifetime warranty!

A family owned company, with the goal of providing personalized service to each and every customer.They will take all the time you need with any questions/problems.

I had not been able to play the guitar for many years, due to lymphedema and arthritis.With Zager's EZ play system, I am once again playing, and will of course take lessons from the Zager family.No other guitar on the market is this easy to play.

All wood guitar with all popular features.

Superb sound.

If you always wanted to play the guitar and was stopped because the strings on the guitar were too high and too hard to press, then Zager Guitars has the answer. Zager "String Science" adjust the guitar string hight and stance for easy finering. If playing bar chords stopped your progression, it won't now. It's like power steering.

Will last you a life time and beyond.

Zager Guitars provide excellent customer service. You really feel like you dealing with a friend.

It has been the answered my prayers and enabled me to play guitar better with no frustration. Don't miss it.

Just recieved the Sigma DM-1 from Zagar, very impressive for a cheap guitar, I just needed something to kick around.

Still impressive for the price.

Very nice action, I have purchased guitars that cost hundreds more that have terrible action compared to this.

I won't be taking it out of the house, but if one had a case, I see no reason why it wouldn't hold up. Seems to stay in tune.

I have been playing on and off for nearly 40 years.

It exceeds my expectations and is everything the maker claims.

Very customer-friendly and responsive. Could not have been an easier transaction and the follow-up was great.

I just started taking lessons and had tried two other guitars. This is by far the best-sounding and easiest for me to use. I have large hands and was simply hoping for a bit more space between the strings to make things easier. What I got was a beautiful, brilliant-sounding guitar that is also much easier for me to play.

Not familiar enough to answer all these questions but my guitar looks good feels good and sounds good. Frets as good as any guitar can I believe. I tried a $3,000 Martin once and and I can't tell any difference much but then again I am not such a player that I can put one to a real test for comparison.--The great thing about this guitar is that it frets easier than any I ever tried.--Haven't been so excited since I first tasted bubble gum.

BlueGrass/gospel--Perfect for me. No amps. Sound is great. There is nothing that I don't like about this guitar. I could have saved about $150 buying this guitar at the guitar store without the Zager modifications but I am glad I took a chance and spent the extra money. The Sigma/Martins at the guitar store don't fret like this one. I am somewhat of a beginner and picked up a guitar after about 20 years not fooling with it. If I had this guitar 20 years ago I don't think I would have put it down. I am far from a great guitar player so I can't say what kind of sounds it can make but I will let a pro take a look at it in a couple of weeks and get an opinion on the guitar in general.

Ordered it sight unseen. In perfect tune after 4 days in transit. Guitar was set up as promised when it arrived. Well pleased with my purchase.

Looks and seems to be as well put together as any guitar I have seen bar none. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles like pearl inlay and such but I didn't pay for a lot of cosmetics either.

Great support--Emails answered promply even after the purchase.--The folks at Zager encouraged me to let them know of any problems even to the point of making sure I was totally satisfied.

Played years ago but took it back up recently. Not only would I get another guitar if it were stolen or lost but I am already thinking of getting another one for my grandaughter.

It's a basic, plain guitar, but its a Martin! My next one will have more features.

Excellent sound. I own 7 other guitars, Washburn,Fender, Gibson, Takamine, and the sound from this is much better than any of the others. I play folk, country, gospel. There is nothing about it I don't like. I played a $6500.00 Martin in a music store and this guitar frets and sounds as good as that one did.

Guitar was in excellent condition. No buzzing, EXTREMELY easy to fret. I am 63 years old and am starting to have trouble with arthritis, however, I can play this guitar for hours without any problems or pain. THANK YOU DENNY ZAGER

It's a Martin and modified by Denny Zager. How could it get any better!

No dealings with Martin, but my dealings with Zager have been excellent. Any questions I had have been answered immediately.

I have been playing since college. I own 5 other acoustics and two acoustic/electrics. I purchased the DM 1 because of reviews I had read. I plan on purchasing another Zager modified guitar soon. I love everything about this guitar and would certainly purchase another if it were lost or stolen.

made in 2005. 20 frets. Finish (Satin, transparent Solid-Top?
neck is EZ play, roewqood

sounds great and my style is country
Rich/Full sound? Bright sound?
like the martin very much

the guitar was set-up at the factory in A1 condition
received the guitar in perfect condition,no flaws or dents.

this guitar will withstand live playing The hardware seem like it will last? the finish is good enough to last.I belive you can depend on it.
I Would use it on a gig without a backup?

I have dealt with the company, very helpful/friendly
Life time warrenty.

Been playing on and off for 50 years
If it was stolen yes I would buy another of the same,
love about it, the sound
Because it was a martin.
I;m very well satisfied with this purchase and would do so again,very nice people.