Zager ZAD 50 CE

ZAD 50 CE acoustic electric with cutaway, dreadnought style. Sunburst finish. Has everything, you can check out all the details on Zager's website rather then me re-typing it here.

Suits me perfect. Sounds bright and clear, both lows and highs. Blows away the "entry-level" I was playing. Sounds great for both strumming and fingerpicking.

This is the biggest, best feature for my buck. If you've heard of Zager you're probably familiar with the work they do. I'm a beginner/novice and the playability of this guitar is simply excellent. Action is low. Frets filed, smooth, and extremely comfortable. Finish is beautiful. Did not see any flaws.

I don't play live or gig, but gotta say I think this guitar will last me a long, long time. Solid construction, good materials. Seems very dependable. Stays in tune.

Another bright spot. You can email a real person and get courteous, honest replies within minutes. Dennis Jr. gave me lots of valuable information prior to the purchase, which really helped. Their a family business and seem to really want you to enjoy your guitar.

I'm a beginner/novice and bought an "entry-level" less than a year ago to see if I'd stick with it. Well, I did so I justified buying a better guitar. This one fits the bill perfectly. Price is reasonable for getting such an easy playing guitar. It seemed my playing got better simply by picking it up. I could suddenly play songs I was struggling with.

I would think experienced players would enjoy this guitar, but for any beginner/novice, this really fits the bill since the playability makes learning and practice fun.

Made in 2008. Solid spruce top, mahogany sides and back, rose wood fret-board with Sunburst finish which I can find no flaws in. Has a built in Tranducer, Equalizer and Electronic tuner Also got a hard case that is very nice with temp. and humidity gauge.

Sounds great with good volume. Hooked to an amp it really sounds good.

Great set-up. I have a Martin, Guild and a Seagull and this Zager set-up is much easier to play than any guitars I have.

I have not had this guitar long enough to make a determination on this but I see no reason in the time I have had it to think it would not be reliable and durable.

The customer service has been outstanding. Every email I sent including one on a Sunday night was answered in less than a hour. First time this kind of response has happend to me.

I have been playing with the guitar for many years but only got serious when I retired a couple years back. I only play for my enjoyment and will never preform on stage. I have problems with my hands so I was looking for something that I could play without killing my hands and I read about the Zager set-up and saw lots of good reviews on it and saw some on forums that was not so good. All I can say about the bad ones is they must not have played a Zager or they could not be as negative as they are. My thinking was that with the guarantee they offer I had nothing to loose and I am very glad I made the purchase.

This is a Zager accoustic/electric that like all their guitars has been personally set up by Denny Zager. It has lots of great features with the electronics including an on board tuner that works like a charm. This is a terrific feature for both the novice and experienced guitarist.

Crystal clear and bright sound with no buzzing or distortion.

This guitar has the lowered action that make Zager guitars so easy to play. It was perfectly set up by Denny Zager when it was sold and the difference in the Zager and those you find in the typical music store "off the shelf" guitar is obvious to those of us who have played other guitars and will be welcomed by the novice guitarist.

This is simply the highest quality guitar that I have ever seen for the price. It is well built and has a beautiful and durable finish. It has a lifetime guarantee and is very well made in every regard. Each guitar is also personally set up by Denny Zager and this is what makes the instrument so much more valuable than others in the price range.

Zager customer service is really outstanding in every way. If you write to them with a question,even if you don't yet own one of their guitars, they will get back with a detailed response nearly instantly. As mentioned before, they have the best warranty in the industry. My guitar arrived and was perfect. I take great care of my instruments and really doubt that I will ever have to have it serviced but if I do then I know I can count on them to stand up to their warranty based upon their impeccable reputation.

I have been playing guitar for over 20 years. I also own Fender, Gibson and Sigma guitars but the specially modified Zager beats them all. I asked a lot of specific questions before buying this guitar and they were all answered promptly and professionally by Dennis Zager Jr. I want to keep this instrument forever as it is the easiest guitar to play that I have ever owned and has a really superb sound. I also really admire the way that Denny Zager runs his family company which is designed to keep his customers delighted with a terrific product and great service rather than to just push guitars out the door. I might add that his lessons are also a tremendous value for beginner and intermediate guitar players.

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!

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.

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.

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.