Zager ZAD 50CE OM

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I've had this guitar for a while now and have found nothing to dislike yet. Sounds fantastic, nice and bright , full sustain. When plugged in it's usually played with an Ibanez amp.

Excellent set-up and adjustments. I can find no flaws in the craftmanship of this instrument.

This guitar has held up thus far and there isn't a blemish on it. I'd use it on a gig without a backup in a split minute.

Lifetime warranty. Awesome customer service. All emails I've sent have been answered within minutes.

I own two guitars, this Zager and a Fender acoustic, as well as a trumpet. I've been playing music altogether for about 34 years. If it was stolen or lost I would buy this same guitar again and would consider no other. I have played guitars costing up to $3-4000 made by Martin, Taylor, Takamine, Fender, Ibanez, Gibson and I like the sound and playability of the Zager much better (and the cost). In my opinion the only way this guitar could be better is maybe if it gave milk.

smaller body mahogany cutaway with spruce top, sealed Grover tuners, gloss finish, built in electronics system w/equalizer and electronic tuner, abalone inlay around sound hole

The smaller body doesn't have the booming bass of a dreadnought, but the natural overall sound is surprisingly rich and full. Highs are crisp and clean, great for fingerpicking. Through a simple cube amplifier with light effects, the guitar sounds great, very lyrical and melodious.

Finish is beautiful, guitar looks flawless. They really paid attention to detail and it shows. Action is amazingly easy without the buzzing that can occur when strings are lowered too far.

The ZAD has held up very well after a year and a half of owning the guitar and of constant playing. The craftsmanship is of such high quality, I'm sure it will continue to get better with age. One hardware issue to mention (see customer support section).

The electronics system malfunctioned recently, causing a crackling noise and eventually cutting out altogether. Guitar repairman recommended contacting Zager company to find out the brand so I could buy a new one. Zager's customer service is the best; not only do they have a 100% money back guarantee if you're not happy with the instrument, they replaced the whole electronics system for me after a year at no cost. If there were an 11 rating on your scale, I would definitely give it.

I also own a beautiful rich-voiced Taylor 810 dreadnought which I've had for nearly twenty years. After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis five years ago, I found it more and more difficult to play my Taylor for very long without difficulty. My ZAD is so easy to play because of the low action, I often play for 2-3 hours at a time with no stiffness or hand fatigue. I have to confess, I hardly touch my Taylor any more! I couldn't be happier with my guitar. Not only is it a beauty; it has a wonderful tone, sound even better amplified, and you won't find better customer service anywhere. I tell all my friends about it.

New guitar, made last year. "OM" sized guitars are 15% smaller than their 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. Solid Spruce/Mahogany, Abalone Inlay Rosette, Chrome Hardware, Grover Tuners, 20 frets

Sounds crispy & full of tone

I only had to retune it when it came out of it's case. It plays so easy , the best as far as my experience with ac.guitars goes. And it has a beautifull finish! Made with love.

Don't know yet.This weekend will be it's first gig.

The people there are very friendly and their warranty is great!!

I've been playing for 30 years now. I play all different styles and for my acoustic work I usualy took my Taylor. This Zager is a little smaller and lighter and plays easier. The sound comes close to expensive Martin guitars. The only thing I'd wish to add is the strapbutton on the nek.

Gloss Finish, Cutaway, OM size (15% smaller), Grover Tuners, Spruce top, Mahogany back/sides, Rosewood fretboard with binding, Fishman Electronics w/EQ. Purchased a very nice Martin case with it.

I am a beginner, but I find the sound bright and full. Not as much volume as a Dreadnought, but that is OK and to be expected. Let's just say it sounds sweet to me.

Action is custom adjusted and is perfect for my hands. Low enough to make chords esier to play, but w/o buzz. Finish is beautiful for a guitar in this price range. One extremely small flaw on the back, but I had to use my glasses to see it. Frets are smooth. Nut and saddle are custom filed and smooth.

Not enough experience with guitars to make a valid judgement here.

Lifetime warranty on this instrument. I have corresponded with the company by both email and phone and received nothing but top notch service.

I am a beginner, as I said, but I own a couple other guitars, and this is by far the best in my opinion. Taking the quality of the instrument and the service I have had from the company, I have to give this experience, thus far, a 10 rating. If this guitar were lost or stolen, I would buy another one. I chose this model first because of the easy action, and second because of the design of the electronic package. Add to that the reputation of the Zager name.

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Included accesories were a T-shirt, Martin strings, 1 pack of Zager picks and a picture of Denny with my guitar. A nice touch.

I play both gospel and country using a flatpick. As yet I do not fingerpick. When using an amp I use an Ibanez IBZ10B. This guitar is not noisy but does produce a full bright and crisp sound. As yet I haven't found anything to dislike about this guitars sound.

This is the good part. This guitars action, fit, and finish are as near to perfect as I've ever seen. Absolutely no flaws in the finish that I can find. The action is super low and easy on the fingertips. Just a touch is really all it takes. I have played Martin, Fender and Ibanez acoustics and haven't seen a guitar with better action for less than $3,000. Absolutely nothing in this category to complain about.

I believe this guitar will stand up to live playing. The hardware is built last (Grover tuning gears) and the finish appears to be quite durable. The strap button is solid. I would use this guitar without a backup on a gig in a heartbeat.

the folks at Zager are extremely helpful and friendly. All emails were answered within minutes and the phone was answered by a real person. The warranty is lifetime but haven't needed it yet.

I have been playing for about 6 months and I also own a Fender acoustic and a couple of amps. If this guitar were stolen I would definately buy another Zager of the same model. I love the setup and the string science. My favorite feature is the neck design and the string spacing. I did compare this one to other guitars, Fender, Martin, Ibanez, and Takamine. This one had all the features I wanted with a money back guarantee including shipping Both ways. No way I could go wrong. The only thing I wish this guitar had but doesn't is a front strap button.

This Orchestra model is about 15% smaller than the Zager full size. The volume is slightly less, but it is exactly what I was looking for. This guitar sits well in my lap and it play's easy. The frets and strings are set closer than any other I've seen. Since I haven't played in a while, this was very helpful to me.

The guitar was built in 2007. The acoustic electric comes with a built in transducer, with an electronic package that allows me to quickly tune the guitar and I will someday get a amp to use it electrically. It has a cutaway body, solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides. The gloss finish is unbelievable for the price. It has a rosewood bridge and rosewood fret board.
the case is just great also, it is plush and it measures the humidity.

This guitar is great for me, I want to recapture my playing ability for my own pleasure right now.

The sound is great for a guitar this size, the range is good, just the bass is a little weak, but that was to be expected.

The strings are close to the frets and have had no problems with buzzing.

What I really like about this guitar is the comfort and ease of hold in my lap along with the ease of playing. It is hard to put this guitar down.

Denny Zager personally set this guitar up. as I said before, the ease of playing makes the action great.

This guitar was perfect, I couldn't find any flaws what so ever.

I was crazy about the appearance of the transducer location, but I knew it going in and I'm used to it now, and the tuner makes quick tuning easy. I haven't yet used it as an acoustic electric.

While I won't be playing in front of a live group I can't see any indications that the guitar would not perform flawlessly.

The hardware has sealed tuners and looks like the are heavy duty.

The guitar has scalloped x-bracing for added stability.

The gloss finish is deep and flawless. The spruce top and mahogany sides are just beautiful. The top has a tortise shell pick guard.

I expect to depend on this guitar for years.

I have emailed the Zagers many times and they have always emialed me back with helpful advice and answers.

There has been no reason for repairs.

It came with a 100% money back guarantee.

It has a lifetime warranty, in writing.

I haen't played since the seventies and wanted to get back into an acoustic. I played an acoustic and a Hangstrom. I was just looking for some mellow pleasure, and have been very satisfied with the purchase of the Zager OM.

I had a hard time deciding on the size, and went for the smaller one. I hope to purchase a full size in a cuople of years, as long as it would be a Zager.

I love the guitar and the ease of play. There is nothing I hate about it.

I looked at a similar sized Martin, but chose the Zager and I glad I did. this is alot of Guitar at a graet price and graet service.

I would and probably will buy another, but it will be a full size.

Acoustic/Electric with cutaway. Solid spruce top with mahogany sides and back. Grover tuners. ClearWave 10 electronics with bass, mid, trebble and presence adjustments, volume and built-in elctronic tuner function. Purchased optional Zager hard case.

I play exclusively for my own enjoyment and relaxation, mostly finger-pick. I purchased the "OM" size (15% smaller) for its ease of playing while sitting in an easy chair. This guitar works vary well for me and is both easy and a joy to play. It plays clean and makes me sound like a better player.

I can't find a flaw on the instrument. The wood and gloss finish are georgeous, all surfaces are perfectly mated and the level of detail is what I would expect from a guitar costing much, much more. The setup was great, ready to play with good sound as soon as shipping box opened.

After several weeks of playing daily, I don't see anything with this guitar that makes me think it won't be as solid years from now as it is today.

Excellent!! Responded to my pre-purchase inquiries more quickly and thoroughly than I ever expected. Gave me confidence that I made the right choice. Mail order process was painless. Guitar arrived in perfect condition within 48 hours of ordering.

I've been an intermittent guitar player for 40 years. Although I've played several different styles and models of guitars over the years, I have primarily played the same Fender acoustic for over 20 years. I don't want to discount an old friend, but I think this Zager is going to be a good one. My only possible regret with this Zager is that I think I would have liked to upgrade to the ZAD-80 with the cedar and rosewood construction combination.

Made in USA
- Solid Spruce top, Mahogany Back & Sides, cutaway body
- Rosewood Bridge, Rosewood Fret-Board
- Equalizer & Electronic Tuner

I'm a newly returned player, having played a guitar last in the 80s. I play a little folk, a little rock. This instrument has a bright, clear, resonant sound. I've only used it acoustically since I bought it, so cannot speak to the sound through an amp, nor any effects, but for a brilliant guitar sound, I highly recommend this guitar.

My instrument was flawless, but it comes with a money back guarantee, including shipping, no questions asked.

Again, I've only had it a short while, but the construction is solid, and all indications present the maker as someone who stands behind his work.

I emailed questions, they were returned within 12 hours (one within 30 minutes!) Very prompt, very pleasant on the phone.

I love the sound, the ease of playing (relatively lower strings to the fingerboard), the beauty of the instrument, and the solid, quality feel. I would get another in a heartbeat!

After much thought and research I ordered a Zager Zad-50 OMCE accoustic/electric for $495 through the Zager Guitars website. I had heard this guitar maker was a well kept secret and an unbelievable value. I received it over the weekend and I am completely blown away by its sound, quality and beauty! It's hard to believe what I have paid for guitars trying to get the sound and playability that my new Zager has. I have no need for my $2000 Martin and will attempt to sell it. There is absolutely no camparison in the sound and ease of play. My guitar came with a picture of Denny Zager testing it and his autograph on the beautiful mahogany back. I couldn't be happier and recommend this to anyone who wants quality over name brands.

I purchased this Guitar new from Zager a few weeks ago. It is an Acoustic Electric with spruce top and Built in tuner and Pre Amp. You can find all the detailed info at www.Zager.com Body style is a cut away, and because its an OM size, its a little smaller (15%) it's more comfortable to hold, but if there is a volume difference, it makes little difference to me..its plenty loud. The grover tuners turn with ease. The neck is wider than my Framus Studio, but thinner than my son's classical. Its just right. It came with a solid built case, in which the guitar has glove fit. The Temp/humidty sensor is just icing on the cake. The Guitar also came with a spare set of Martin Strings, a quality T-shirt and some nice picks

I like the sound of this guitar. I am plying the finger style that Denny teaches. Its smooth and mellow sound. Its not one for just banging on and making noise like a metal head. I had hooked it through my computer for recording and for amplifing. I had no problems. The acoustic sound is rich and bright. I sometimes play real soft after the kids go to bed. The full sound is there, just not loud, but if I want it to be loud, it can do the job. The base notes can play any Johnny Cash song. I can hit a string and it will ring what seems forever. There is nothing to dislike. and if there was something that I didnt like, I know Zager would take care of me.

I had no problems here. The guitar traveled by ups truck across the great plains and two mountain ranges and arrived in tune. After a day I started getting a buzz on the bass E string. Dennis Jr, told me to watch the buzzing string video. I adjusted the truss rod like Denny said and the buzz was gone. By the way, there are several video on working with your guitar such as buzzing strings, string changes etc. These are available to anyone who buys a zager. The action is low and EZ to play as adverised. The look of this guitar is stunning. The web site photos do not do it justice. You have have it in your hands.

I work in the quality department of my company. I looked really hard to find something wrong, the best I could come up with was slightly mismatch wood finish on the face, and that was with just the right light. I wish there was a second strap button, but again there is a video that tells you how to do it if you want one. I have not played a gig ever but I would just make sure I had a spare set of strings. Its more likely it would get stolen (it is very pretty) that it malfuncting. And if it did have a problem, it does have a lifetime warrenty

None Better.

There is no re routing you call to India here. I have only called them one to order, but I had a million questions before I bought and I emailed them to Dennis Jr who was alway very prompt and with good information.

I have been trying to play for 30 years. I am just now really playing thanks to this guitar and the Zager lessons for about 6 months. I got lessons first, then the new guitar. I didnt know what a good setup could do for you. I have been fighting my old guitar and didnt know it. (and it had low action of a floating bridge)

I didnt think I would need the on board tuner, but its so much handier than getting out my stand alone tuner like I use to do. I had my brother compare this to his Martin, he said this sounded better. I tried a smaller martin from a friend, it was nice, but I could not hear a better sound...just a bit different and that guitar cost $1500. I have seen and played guitars that look like this one but they did not play or sound as nice.

I wish it had a guitar stand. Its nice enough to put on display in the den.

I would just share, if in doubt try the other brands, pick out the one you like, then buy a Zager. If you dont like it, send it back..They will pay for the frieight and you lose nothing.