Zager ZAD 80CE

A 2006 ZAD 80 CE. Solid cedar top, rosewood back, sides and fretboard. Fishman tuner/pick up. Single cutaway. Gold Gover tuners, with Zager hard case with humidity sensor. Thin neck but solid!

Without question, above and beyond any guitar in the $800 to $1800 range. No exageration. The cedar is high quality and produces a warm clean sound.

Well here is where the Zager line shines. Using Denny's Sting Science, he is able to get very low action without fret buzz and with little to no volume loss. Truly amazing! Without question, the set up and action on this guitar are better than ANY other guitar I have played.

I don't gig anymore but would have no worries about playing out with this one. It feels solid and considering that it comes with a lifetime 100% warranty, it must be well built

These guys are great. Denny Jr answers your questions quickly and honestly. The fact that they give a 100% lifetime guarantee also says a lot about the Zager company and family.

There will be many who doubt this, but the Zager line is of better quality and way better value than any Taylor or Gibson I have owned or played. It sounds better and plays better. Trust the ratings, try a Zager. You have nothing to lose.

Tons of features is correct

Rich ,full sound says it all

Personal touch goes a long way.Superior Craftsmanship

Rock solid

Once again a 10 for a rating.This is big with Zager, you can just fill it. The type, a customer needs to fill.Very professional operation

Did alot of research on all makes(brands).You just can't beat this company in any catagory. Price,Craftsmanship, Customer Service.Should have bought sooner.Zager Company came highly recommended, and I am glad I listened to my superiors.

2006 acoustic
- Venetian cutaway box
- Rosewood back & sides
- Sealed "Grover" Tuning Gears
- Built in transducer
- Onboard electronics & EQ
- Onboard electronic tuner
- Guitar strap audio jack
- Full abalone inlay
- Abalone inlay rosette
- Tortoise shell pick guard
- Gloss finish
- Hand carved custom nut
- Hand carved custom saddle
- Hand filed frets
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Rosewood fret-board
- Rosewood bridge
- Genuine "Martin" strings
- Zager EZ-Play Modified
- Lifetime warranty
- 100% money back guarantee

I play jazz to country and find the sound on this guitar to be very balanced. Crisp highs, solid middles and clear lows.

I've yet to record with it but look forward to some studio time in the near future.

Everything was perfect. As advertised, it is indeed easy to play.

The finish is nearly flawless. After much searching I found a small scratch in the fretboard. However I won't return it because, honestly, I don't want to be without it for however long it takes to get a replacement.

Seems solid, but time will tell. Anyway, lifetime guarantee ...

I can't say enough about these guys -- they are responsive and friendly. I NEVER thought I'd buy a guitar without having played it first, but the 100% unconditional moneyback guarantee (including shipping) and the fabulous reviews (some posted here)convinced me to take a chance.

I've been playing for 30 years. I've owned a Gibson ES-345, a J-50, among others. This is the best sounding guitar with the lowest action of any acoustic I've ever played.

I read above that really glowing reviews won't get published. I hope this one makes it because this guitar is a great deal.

I plan to buy one for each of my kids when they'e old enough to play.

I bought my ZAD80CE on the 10th of January, 2006 This is a full sized dreadnought with Fishman Electronics, It is a cutaway with Mahogany neck,Gold sealed Grover tuners,solid rosewood back and sides with solid Cedear Top. What a beauty this guitar is!! I also bought the Zager hard shell molded case. I have owned guitars and played off and on for some 40 odd years now. The very best guitar I ever owned until now was a Martin D-28. This ZAD80CE is bilt as good as the Martin and even more beautiful when it comes to looks. The sound is as good as the Martin, for a lot less money. I Paid $745 for the ZAD80 and well over $2,800.00 for the Martin, back in 1996. I bought a Epiphone DR500RA, the same day I bought my ZAD80. It has been in the shop from day 2, because the bridge is raseing from the body and the Nut is moving because it was never glued down. I paid $1,000.00 dollars for it on sale. It list for $1,665.00 and it don't come close to the looks of my ZAD!!!!

I play a lot of old Country clasics and Gospel. It is great for finger picking or hard picking. I bought a cheap amp for now . It is an Epiphone Value special, but for playing around the house it is a great setup. It has unbleaveable sound. The only thing that might sound better would be the Martin D-45V, but the sound would be close. However, if I could put the fishmen Arua system in the ZAD, I think it would beat even the D-45V!

The guitar came ready to play. It has the lowest action I have ever seen and it is so easy to play. The Fishman pickup is perfect for this guitar. I could not find one flaw on this guitar. It looks like someone spent hours and hours just polishing the wood on this guitar. It is like looking into a mirrow!!The only other guitar that I have seen that comes close, as for as looks, is the Martin, D-100.

I would love to take this guitar on stage. This guitar is the best built guitar that I have ever seen! I know Grover tuners are amung the very best and I know they will stand up under the worst condutions, The finish is the best that I have ever seen. I know it will out last me! It only has one strap button now but I intend to put another one on about 0ne inch from the neck hell and one inch down from the top so you can pull the guitar into your gut as you should. I know that I can depend on this guitar as long as I do not abuse it. No I would not go to a gig with out back up. You' never know when you are going to break a string and there is not time to restring during a show!!!

The Zager, family knows how to run a busness. They are very honest people!!! I thought that I had a Problem the first day received my guitar, The cover paper that is glued to the pick gard had came loose and had worked it's way up under the strings by the saddle. I did not see it and when I strummed it, it sounded very bad. I call Zager, guitar and talked to Dennis Jr. He was ready and willing to send me another guitar even before sending mine back. What a nice bunch of people they are. I just happen to notice the papper while I was talking to him. I removed the papper and everything was fine. I would sure like to see other businesses run like Danny Zager, runs his!!Danny Zagger, has something that you' don't see much any more and that is Integrity!!!!!!Something he has taught his whole family. Also the Zager, guitar has a life time warenty. That is something that not even CF Martin has. Martin, only has a limited life time warent!!

I have been Playing off and on for over 40 years. If this guitar was stolen I would replace it with one just like it! I love everything about this guitar! I can not find anything that I don't like about the guitar. My favorite thing about the guitar is first the sound and then it's looks!!!If the wood was just a little warmer, I woul sleep with it!!! I compair this wit a good Martin, but I think my Zad looks much Better. I would trade straight across for a D-45V, but nothen else. I chose the Zager, because what Danny, said about it made sence and I wanted to give it a try!! If anyone would like to talk to me about this guitar, You' can call me, Jerry Hudgins, (406) 676-2261 or e-mail me at j_hud@hotmail.com or write me at 1380 North Foothills Dr, Ronan, Montana 59864. I am not affilated with the Zagers an anyway, but I know that they are honest people and I won't to share my knowledge of this guitar with anyone who wont's to know about Zager guitars!!!

Made yr 2006...Hand made.
Solid Cedar Top, venetian cutaway box, rosewood back and sides, electronic EQ and tuner etc etc.
Humidifier(I bought the case too), another set of new martin strings, T-shirt

I play contemporary worship songs. This guitar is perfect.

Likes: Warm, rich and even sound that just touches my heart everytime I play.

Dislikes: If you find one out, let me know....=)

everything was spit clean and just beautiful...

Oh yes, I believe this guitar is perfect for live playing and I think I can use this guitar forever!! I mean, all of our praise members complimented how warm and beautiful it sounds. God will be more pleased too. You know what, I might as well as get another one in the future...probably the smaller version (OM size).

They are very caring, helpful and professional. They always responded within a few hours!

1. I am 24 and I played and led worship songs all my life. I own an ovation guitar....but poor thing, now I only use it for practise in my room.
2. Believe me that I am a very picky person when it comes to shopping. Every question that I had were answered clearly.
3. Well, let's just say that nobody is going to steal my Zager 80CE!!! But yes, I'll buy the same one again and again until all the robbers are caught =).
4. The guitar is all about the sound. Sounds great and it's so easy on your fingers which makes easy to play.
5. I've compared with Martin, Taylor, Ovation(which i have), LOG, John K, Seagull, and Alvarez. I chose Zager because of the sound, price and the features.
7. I wish it had erm..........can't think of one.
8. "Buy it, try it, and believe it."

Has all the important features I look for in a quality accoustic guitar. It has the feel of a quality instrument. You know the feeling when you pick up a guitar and it JUST FEELS GREAT. The Zager ZAD 80CE is exactly that kind of guitar. Mine came with a beautifull cedar top that has an unusual aged look, similiar to how an expensive french polished guitar ages. The sides are a gorgeous rosewood with plenty of wood grain. The fretboard is a very smooth rich looking rosewood. The guitar has stunning abalone inlay usually found on guitars several times the price of this one. It appears that great attention was given to the cosmetic detail which includes the binding and the perfectly finished frets. I usually buy an accoustic without much concern for the electronics due to the fact when I record I mike the guitar, however, the onboard electronics are an added plus in addition to the built in tuner. This guitar begs the question: Why are the big brand name guitars unable to duplicate or even surpass what a small company like Zager has been able to do at such a modest cost?

I play a variety of music ranging from blues to jazz, classic rock et cetra. This guitar handles all these genres. The main thing I noticed when I first started to play was how each note in each chord articulated so well. I cannot stress enough how enjoyable it is to have an instrument so responsive. The other thing that amazed me was the guitar played EXTREMELY well right out of the box! I played it for 2 hours and it never had to re-tune it! The action is low which allows for fast single string playing. The fretboard is consistant from low to high registers. It comes with Martin 10 guage strings which suit my style perfectly. Some players may want heavier strings but the low guage strings do not seem to affect the volume. I really like this guitar for playability, the fast action neck and the quality of sound.

O'k, it may seem like I'm going overboard with praise for this guitar. In defense of this praise, let me share that I have owned Martin's, Taylor's and other "high end" accoustics. The Zager "stunned" me in that all my other accoustics took some tweaking (adjusting the truss rod, filing the bridge to lower the action et cetra.), however, OUT OF THE BOX this guitar was set up perfectly! I judge a guitar on it's ability to "speak to me and allow new ideas to flow creatively". In my first 2 hours of playing the Zager, I was coming up with a lot of new creative ideas. The Zager and I certainly bonded. That is why I am writing this review. I have never felt compelled to write a review before. However, for less than $800, I feel I have a guitar worthy to stand up to any other brand out there regardless of price.

Time will tell as to durability. Some of the most expensive guitars can sometimes be the most fragile. The Zager seems to be built to last a lifetime. The finish on mine is flawless and it seems like real attention was given to things like polished frets, grover tuners, solid bracing. It appears to be made as well as anything I could buy from the more familiar brands but at a fraction of the cost.

Never had to deal with them in regard to a problem but if one should come up I feel I will be treated fairly. Before purchasing the guitar I e-mailed them with a question about string guage. They returned my e-mail within an hour. They also are willing to refund your money if you are not happy with your purchase and will pay shipping BOTH WAYS! Ask one of the big companies to do this. Also, I have a strong feeling that the Zager company is in this for the long haul. They seem to be willing to do whatever possable to make the buyer feel special. It is a family run business and you get "old fashioned attention".

I have been playing for 30+ years and own Les Paul's, Paul Reed Smith's, Fender Strats and Tele's as well as Taylor and Crafter accoustics. I wanted a QUALITY guitar and was willing to spend 2 grand or more to get what I wanted. I played many expensive accoustics before buying the Zager. Why the Zager? Simply, the quality of materials used, other reviews in magazines but the clincher was when I asked about putting 10 guage strings on the Zager, (a trick I often use to make an accoustic more to my style of playing), the return e-mail said ALL ZAGER GUITARS ARE SET UP WITH MARTIN 10 GUAGE STRINGS. Finally a company that had the same thinking as me when it comes to making an accoustic guitar really playable. If lost or stolen I would sell one of my other guitars so I could buy another Zager. This is the first review I have ever written for any product but I feel that Zager Guitars are on to something! Reminds me of Paul Reed Smith in the 80's or Mesa Boogie when they were first starting out by modding Fender Twin's. Before you spend big bucks on the big name guitar's out there, you owe it to yourself to try one of these. With a money back return policy it makes a lot of sense IMHO.

ZAD80CE, Full sized dreadnought, rosewood back and sides, cedar top
Fishman electronics, grover sealed tuners.
I've been playing for too many years to mention, have owned Fender Tele,Gibson Les Paul Artisan, Gretsch Country Gentleman, Gibson Hummingbird, etc.etc.

I would put this guitar against anything I've owned for quality

The big sound of this guitar fits my needs perfectly,
I do mostly a singles act with just my own backup.
You can set the guitar where you want it for sound, plugged in
and it sounds great straight acoustic also.

I recieved the guitar in perfect condition, looks like a Gem.
The Set up is unlike anything I've played in an acoustic guitar.
I played 3 hours on Friday, 3 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on
Sunday just passed. No sore fingers.
Great Job Zager

I haven't had the guitar long enough to quote on durability, however, I have no reason to believe it won't stand out for live playing. I ordered it with the moulded Zager case and I'm very particular with any of my instruments. (I have an Ephiphone acoustic
however, that needs to have the electronics soldered on a regular basis: has a poor system for the battery.)

Every dealing I've had with Zager so far has been friendly and prompt. I feel that if I do have any problems, it will be dealt with proffesionally.

In the short time that I have had the ZAD80CE ZAGER, if someone sole it today, I would be on the phone or E-Mail to get onother on shipped.

Built 2/06. Solid cedar top, rosewood back, sides, fret board and bridge. Full abalone inlay. Gloss finish. Full size body with cutaway. Sealed Grover tuners. Built in transducer, onboard tuner, onbard electronics and tuner.

Extremely easy to play. Beautiful sound

Guitar arrived in tune - ready to play. Flawless finish.

Extremely patient, answered all of my e-mails within 15 minutes - night or day. Lifetime warranty.

I haven't stopped grinning since I got it. Plays much easier than my Washburn acoustic or Fender Strat

My guitar is a cutaway orchestra model so it's a little smaller than full size. The top is solid cedar and the sides and back are rosewood with a gloss finish. The neck is rosewood with 21 frets. There is abalone inlay on the neck, around the edge of the top, and the rosette is abalone as well. It has a Fishman transducer with a built-in tuner. The tuners are gold Grovers. I'm not sure what if anything else I would want in an acoustic guitar, so as far as I'm concerned it's got all the features I need and want. The built in tuner is one feature I wouldn't want to be without, and worth the extra money.

I find the sound rich and full. I have not plugged it into an amp yet. If the bass were a little fuller I'd like it better, but then maybe I should have gotten a full size for that! I'm extremely pleased with the tone of this guitar.

The fit is nearly perfect. The finish has just a couple very small beads of varnish or whatever the clear finish is at the top end of the head. Other than that, the finish is perfect.

I'm not a professional, but the guitar seems very solid. I'm not the abusive type, and take care of all my stuff, and I expect this guitar to be with me as long as I wish!

I have talked with the company several times, and found them to be very friendly. It's a BIG plus to have a human answer the phone, and when they're friendly and helpful, WOW! They have a 100% money back guarantee - if you don't like it, they will have it picked up and returned and pay shipping both ways plus refund the purchase price. Can't beat that! Their guitars carry a lifetime warranty.

I'm first a piano player. I have played around with guitars for several years, and quite frankly never was happy with the cheap ones I could afford, and just couldn't justify spending the kind of money I thought I had to spend to get the feel and sound I wanted. Because I traveled a lot, I ended up with a Baby Taylor that I kept for a few years. It lacked depth of tone, and it wasn't particularly easy to play, and so I sold it. Then I went shopping at local guitar stores, and discovered that I was going to have to spend 1500 or more on a Taylor to get what I really wanted. Since I'm not a pro, I didn't think that was the way to go. When I found Zager Guitar, I really felt it had to be to good to be true. Their guarantee gave me the courage to call and talk, and I decided to try them out. I ended up buying their most expensive model for $745 with a $95 case. So, now I have an acoustic/electric guitar with a built in tuner, a nice sturdy case with a temp/humidity sensor for under a grand that looks good and sounds great! I think the biggest testament to it's sound and playability is the fact that I don't want to put it down! If you only own one guitar as I do, this model is a perfect choice. If you own many, you ought to have one of these as well! As an aside, they also include a set of strings (Martin) two picks and a t-shirt. These folks are doing everything they can to provide a serious musical instrument at a more than fair price in my opinion.

- Solid Cedar Top
- Ochestra Model Dimensions
- Rosewood back & sides
- Sealed "Grover" Tuning Gears
- Built in transducer
- Onboard electronics & EQ
- Onboard electronic tuner
- Guitar strap audio jack
- Full abalone inlay
- Abalone inlay rosette
- Tortoise shell pick guard
- Gloss finish
- Hand carved custom nut
- Hand carved custom saddle
- Hand filed frets
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Rosewood fret-board
- Rosewood bridge
- Genuine "Martin" strings
- Zager EZ-Play Modified
- Lifetime warranty
- 100% money back guarantee

The guitar has a bright sound either plugged in or not.

This is my second guitar from Zager and the set-up on both were fantastic. The action is low and plays like melted butter.

The guitar comes ready for the long haul. Very durable.

The guitar has a lifetime warranty. When I have contacted the company with questions concerning a new purchase they went out of their way to be helpful. Most of my contact was by email and they return an answer superfast. I haven't had to contact them with any problems whatsoever with either guitar that I have bought.

This is a great playing and cosmetically beautiful guitar. I have been playing for about 8 years. I own several high dollar guitars and I would rate my Zager right up there with them. I prefer Zager acoustics because the action is so much lower than other guitars and much easier on the fingers.