Zager ZAD 50

This is my first guitar. After several months of reading up on guitars, calling people, e-mailing I was directed to Dennis Zager"s guitar business. Through explanation was given to me and I deceided to buy his guitar.

I took my guitar to my instructor and he played with it for quite awhile and was thourghouly inmpressed, stating that this is a fine guitar, one that will be easy for me to learn on and keep playing for quite sometime.

Seriously everything on this guitar is perfect, completely inspected, polished up and tuned by Dennis Zager before being shipped.

A couple of friends looked the guitar over for me, assuring me that this guitar will last quite some time even with alot of playing time on it. These guys are hard on their equiptment and play hard.

Life time warranty, no questions asked. Lifetime support either by phone or on line. This group of guys were very professional but stil personnal in dealing with. Dennis Jr. talked and e-mailed me quite a bit about guitars which helped me greatly, never did I feel any pressure to buy from them. Shipping was prompt, follow up on my quitar done, I feel they are truly interested in my expierence with them.

This is my first guitar, could very well be my last. If it ever did get stolen, broken, etc. I would not hestitate to buy from the Zager"s again. Already the few people that have seen and played some on it are Very impressed. Its a guality guitar with a very resonable price. Thats it.

This is a brand new Zager steel string Dreadnought acoustic, EZ-Play
guitar. It arrived on time, ready to play and looked beautiful right out of the box. The guitar lived up to it's billing as easy to play, and great sound.

I know little about guitar playing, thought I have been playing one for several years. I hope to be able to learn more using an easier to play instrument. I would buy it again if it was gone for what ever reason. My prrevious guitar is an Alverez nylon string.

The ZAD-50 guitar is the standard dreadnought body using solid spruce tops, mahogany back and sides, and rosewood neck, fretboard and bridge. It is a solidly built guitar with scalloped bracing that is built to accommodate extra light strings and still achieve a full and rich projection. These guitars are set up using Denny Zager's "String Science Method" which is a customization of the bridge, saddle, and hand filed frets. The action is great. I have owned more expensive and less playable guitars in the past.

My ZAD-50 has a sunburst finish. I really like the look. It's got a great fit and feel. The only thing that I would change is I would probably go with a black finish on the back and sides with the sunburst top. Otherwise, I'm really quite happy with this guitar.

The Zager guitar line are made in Lincoln, Nebraska in the USA. That usually means you're going to pay at least a grand. I opted for no pickups. They do, however, offer electronics on both of their main models. The neck is thin, the frets are generous, and the strings are well spaced with Denny's "String Science". I like the gloss finish. It seems to be very well applied - we'll have to wait to see how it holds up over time, but I'm quite pleased. They included a guitar stand, t-shirt, extra strings, and some picks. I use a digital hygrometer in my case though I chose an after market case because I have a preference for a particular company. Zager Guitars offers cases for their guitars but they do not assume that everyone needs another case - so they are not included in the price of the guitar.

My ZAD-50 guitar was made this year... I believe it was even made this month. It sounds great - very even and balanced between bass, mids and treble. I could go for a little more bass, but it's got way more than my Dean or Washburn ever had. I like the projection. I like that I do not feel a need to add a pickup to it. It really projects well enough without it. I was a bit skeptical when I read about these guitars, but I do agree that they play as rich and full as Martins. The sound is bright, but not without balance. I haven't put any bluegrass strings on it yet, though I believe it will work quite well for bluegrass. I have used it for U2, Tom Petty, and old country (like Johnny Cash) songs. It really has a great resonant sound that fills up the body without sounding like it's stuck in or muffled by the body. Again, I wouldn't mine a little more pop to the bass, but it certainly has a balanced amount of bass. I'm really interested in trying the cedar body model after playing this one a while.

I addressed this already, but I'm quite amazed at how close and smooth the action is. I hadn't played for a number of years, but I was able to play for 2 1/2 hours the first night I had this guitar. The setup was perfect! Denny Zager puts some real time and work into these guitars. The tuning pegs are excellent, the saddle has been adjusted to optimal height, the strings are so close to the frets that it's a joy and ease to play. I haven't had much buzzing and I have been away from playing for 8 years! That's amazing. My model has no pickups, so that's not an issue.

I don't know what the durability is. I have read other people's comments, but I don't play out on guitar. I do an open mic night here and there, but I'm primarily a saxophonist. So, I don't take my guitar out gigging. I do, however, like to take it to parties with friends and sit out and play and sing. It's more than sufficient for that.

The Zager Guitar customer service has been amazing. Even just the speed of their response to my e-mail questions is remarkable. Denny Zager Jr. is in charge their customer service and he really does his job well. I work in customer service, so to get someone who is competent and quick in their response is just mind boggling. How many companies take their customers seriously enough to print out their letters and put them on the president of the company's desk!?! That's the kind of thing you can expect with these guys. I think that's the most impressive thing to me. I am in the process of opening a business and I am really edified to see other small businesses taking business and their customers seriously.

I have been playing for 23 years. I began as a kid. I have had many guitars over the years - including some custom made classical guitars from Mexico. I've owned Gibson, Guild, Martin, Washburn, Fender, and Dean acoustics. I've sold them all over the years - mostly to pay off college loans, car insurance and bills when I was unemployed. This is the only guitar I would bother to buy again if it were damaged or stolen. I am really impressed with the whole package. The sound is rich and professional, the action is easy and smooth, and it looks beautiful. I like that it's lightweight but built well. I wish I had a showroom to go to to try out their other models. I would really like to try the Cedar bodied and Orchestra Model guitars. Eventually, I do plan to purchase another guitar from them.

Zager EZ-PLAY 50/BK
Grover Tuners
Darco Extra Light strings
Fit and Finish is Perfect
Guitar stand, Guitar strings,Picks,T-shirt Included.

I've tried some other guitars and own 2 others but enjoy this guitar the most.

Came tuned out of the box, Much easier to play and less buzzing then my other Acoustics.

Only purchased this last week but looks and feels sturdy enough.

I'm 48 years old and only remember service this great from when I was younger and the customer meant everything, As was stated before I'm not sure when Denny sleeps by the quickness and times he answers his e-mails.

I've only been playing for less than 1 year but plan on spending alot more time playing guitar.

I also own an Ibanez Performance Acoustic and a Seagull S6.

Easier on the fingers then my other guitars.

> 4/14/2008
> Mr. Zager I have received my ZAD 50 this guitar is amazing I have played a lot
of guitars
> But none match the zager . It arrived in perfect condition. The sound is
beautiful. When I plug it up to my amp this guitar will blow you away. I think I
will set my Ibanez out to the trash it is just too hard to play. The ZAD 50 is
as easy to play as my Fender Stratocaster.
>
> Thanks for a quality guitar.
> Randy Bennett
> Kansas City, MO.
> rbennett31@kc.rr.com

Made in 2007. Don't know where it was made and don't care. Solid spruce/mahogany with chrome tuners. Well finished, good looking guitar. Came in a very sturdy case with humidity meter inside.

Sound quality is excellent. Has a nice deep resonating sound on the bass notes, and even though it comes with light strings and pick,you can still get a loud full chord sound without having to be heavy handed on the strings.

The action is low making for easier execution of barre chords etc. for people like myself with small weak fingers. I found no flaws at all in the build quality of the guitar despite looking very closely. Couldn't believe the quality of the workmanship for the price.

Only had it about 4 months, and still looks like new. I have no doubt it will last a long time if properly cared for,

Have contacted the company on a few occasions with various questions and have always received prompt and helpful replies.

I already owned a Fender acoustic electric guitar which I really like and thought was excellent value for money, but I prefer this guitar for sound and playability. Sure there are better guitars out there, but not for the price. This is excellent value for money.

Made 2008 Made in USA - 21 Frets- Solid top - Mahogany woods - Transparent finish - Dreadnought - Grover tuners Neck thin Rosewood.

Sharp and clear, Mostly Flatpicking, Country and Blues

The fit and finish is unmatched, NO FLAWS!

Martin strings. Grover tuners, I'm sure it will last forever.

It's new, but I don't expect to have problems with something built like this guitar. Lifetime warranty.

Been playing several years, I own an Epiphone and a Takamine.
If it were stolen I would order another just like it. I love the feel the sound and the looks. It's just a great guitar and a great company to deal with.

The ZAD50 is one of Denny Zager's great guitars, built to his specs (I'm not sure where, but I believe in the US). It has 20 frets, mahogany back,neck and sides and a solid spruce top. It is fully acoustic. It has a rosewood bridge and fretboard. The nut and saddle are hand carved, and the frets are hand filed. It is modeled on a Martin, and to my mind, is similar to a D18.....just my opinion. The finish is high gloss and mirror-like. The neck is a little wider than what you would expect. This gives you a little more room for your fingers and helps to give you a cleaner sound. It comes with Grover Tuners and Martin extra light strings. Mine came with extra strings, some Zager picks, an allen wrench to adjust the neck, a guitar stand, a Zager Tee shirt and a polaroid photo of Denny Zager inspecting the guitar. The ZAD50 is a dreadnaught style of guitar.

The sound is vibrant and resonant with wonderful sustain. It's good on the low end and just gets better as you play up the neck. The volume is not all that great on the Low E string, could just be me..., but it's all that you could hope for in the mid-range. I haven't played it hard yet, and I likely won't, but it could hold its own against any other guitar in a good room. Here's an interesting thing - as I carry the ZAD50 down the stairs...I can hear it ringing. I have four guitars, and that's the first time I've ever heard that.

I'm not a guitar tech, and I'm not an expert; but I've been playing for nearly thirty years. The ZAD50 is fully acoustic, so it has to stand on its own. The action is close, all the way up the neck. If you pull it too hard with your thumb, then you can get a little rattle. My guitar was set up perfectly. I don't know what you could do to improve it. You could look at this instrument for a long time, and you won't find anything wrond with it. If by some chance you do - they will fix it.....no question asked. The wood is lovely and the finish mirror-bright.

This is a nice guitar. I don't play out other than jamming. I think you could play this guitar in a church...unmic'd....and they would hear it in the back pews. It feels solid and dependable when you hold it. It's got a lovely neck. It seems just a little bit smaller than my other dreadnaughts (I haven't checked it, its just a feeling), and it sits nice in your arms and doesn't "try to get away from you". Its a comfy guitar. It doesn't come with a strap button, but you do get to access a bunch of videos, and one of them tells you the best way, and location, to install a strap button. If you really want a strap button, I think Denny'll send you one.

Zager Guitars is the best company you could ever hope to deal with. This is not hyperbole. You can e-mail them anytime, and Dennis will be back to within a half hour or so.....sometimes in minutes. He is unfailingly polite, he never talks down to you, and he is very helpful and absolutely professional. Every time I wrote to him, I felt like I was talking to an old friend. Denny, in his videos, is chatty and likes to talk guitars. I could listen to him all day. This is a good company. Try it - go on line and drop them a note. Watch and see what happens.

I've been playing for nearly thirty years. I also play the fiddle and mandolin. I play the bagpipes and taught music for ten years. I would happily deal with this company again. They have a ZAD80, rosewood back and sides with abalone inlays all over the place that would look very good on me. If I try to sneak in another guitar, well, I'll have to be pretty sneaky about it.
The prices are great. They have sales. You can also buy demos. The guitars are underpriced.....oh, I didn't mean that !
The only thing I would like to see would be shipping to Canada. Zager ships from their company HQ in Nebraska to anywhere in the continental US for about forty bucks, and they do this really well. I live in Canada, so I had it shipped to an uncle in Pennsylvania who then shipped it up to Canada. I paid $40 plus $40 plus $77 in custom fees to bring it across the border.
I would wish that Zager Guitars sold some "stuff", accessories you know. That would be nice.

This guitar sounds beautiful. Each strum is just amazing.

This guitar is just as beautiful as it sounds.

Ive had one before and its lasted me 4 yrs so yeah its pretty durible.

Ive never had any work on the first one that I purchased. Denny Jr is great.

I own several other guitars including two Guilds and the ZAD 50 blows them away.

20 Frets, Solid spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Gloss finish, Dreadnought, Rosewood bridge, Sealed grover tuning gears, Rosewood neck, Guitar stand, Picks, Set of Martin strings,

Any style of music, Full sound, No dislikes

The set up is great, its very easy to play, I have found no flaws in this guitar.

The guitar will stand live playing, The hardware is in very good shape and will last a long time, The finish is very good and will last with alot of playing. Very dependable guitar.

Zager was the best company I've dealt with, very helpfull, very friendly. Does not need reapir, and has a lifetime warranty.

Off and on for 47 years, own some other guitars priced more or less, I got all the infromation I needed to make the purchase, If stolen I would buy another Zager Guitar right away, I love everything about this guitar. I'm not a pro, but its great that the Zager company can provide a modified guitar, with a great set up, easy to play, and affordable, for those of us that want to be able to play, and enjoy the experence.