Zager ZAD80CE

This is a feature-rich cut-a-way electric (Fishman Clearwave 50) acoustic that sounds as good as any guitar selling for three times the price or more. Cedar top, Rosewood back, sides and fret board abalone inlay binding and rosette tortoise shell pick guard Grover tuners gloss finish scalloped X bracing... you name it, it has it all! And the number ONE feature is the Denny Zager Master Luthier custom nut-bridge-fret board setup that makes this the easiest most comfortable guitar to play!

My playing style is best described as eclectic. So far, every song I've played has met or exceeded every one my expectations. And the sound is phenomenal! I've plugged it into a practice amp and the electronics worked great! The sound is crisp and full! I have no dislikes whatsoever!

The action is low with no buzzing and the string spacing is perfect. I won't change any of the factory setup. It's a typical dreadnaught that just cradles down on your leg when sitting and just lies up against your abs and begs to be played. And the finish is first rate; this guitar looks like a million bucks!

Although I've just received it, my Zager looks and feels like it's going to become a family heirloom. All the hardware is top-notch and the finish is rich and deep. I'm confident I can gig this one without backup.

The warranty is life time. My guitar is new but I have two friends that own Zager's and they are completely satisfied with them. One even returned the first unit he purchased after he decided he wanted to upgrade to the 80 series and Zager applied the full purchase price and shipping to the new one. Can't get much better than that!

I'm self taught and have played off and on for over thirty years. Never serious or professional, just love to play along with others and learn something new overtime I do. If this guitar were stolen, I'd find another exactly like it. I love how easy it is to play and that I can play it for long periods of time. But even more, I love the sound quality. You would think I paid three grand for this baby. I was looking at everything from Seagull's to Martins and this one gave me the value of a Seagull with the sound quality of a Martin. I just wish I had more time to play it!

Size Dreadnought
Venetian Cutaway Design
Solid Spruce Top
Rosewood Back & Sides
Grover Sealed Tuning Gears
Built in Transducer
Onboard Equalizer
Guitar Strap Audio Jack
Onboard Electronic Tuner
Abalone Inlay Rosette
Full Abalone Inlay
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
100% Money Back Guarantee
Lifetime Warranty
Hard case with humidifier

Its above my needs for now but I'll grow into it
I'm not using an amp at this time
The guitar has a rich full sound and with with no string buzz.
I like the built in tuner
Have not had it long enough to discover any dislikes

It was set up perfectly with high high action due to the lowered frets.
The bridge is a coustom style bridge
Recieved the guitar in great working order, no complaints here

This guitar with stand the test of time as it is durable, reliable, has a finish like a more expensive guitar and assembled with the utmost care with the craftmanship of the best.
I feel I could depend on this guitar but as with any guitar you need a back up incase of unforseen failures such as a busted string.

I've dealt eith the owners and they were extremly helpful in meeting my needs and anwsering any questions in a timely manner.They are easily excessiable at almost anytime includung late evenings and weekends.
Although I have yet to use the warranty I feel confident I will never have any problems getting a repair if needed.
The warranty is THE BEST in the industry as its a lifetime warranty.Of course the it does not cover abuse.

I'm new to playing but I have played many instruments in my life.
I asked so many question before the sale I thought they may stop anwsering but they always were there to assist me.
I would buy from them again indeed. I love the looks and feel and have no dislikes as of yet. My favorite feature is the hand filed frets as it lower discomfort of my fingers when sliding up and down the neck.
I compared many other guitars and none had the option this on had.
I choose this guitar for its looks and easibility to play.
I feel I have one of the best guitars you can get as, in my opinion , its a masterpiece and an investement that will increase in value.

Love this new acoustic from Zager. Solid Cedar top. Has fisher pick up with built in tuner. Really nice. All and all beutiful guitar.

This guitar has a rich full sound. Sounds great through an amp or pa.

The set up on this guitar is where the rubber hits the road. It makes any other acoustic guitar I've played seem like a stick with strings. It is gentle on the fingers while projecting nice volume.

Its brand spanking new but it appears to be a well built guitar.

The service was amazing. The first guitar I received had a slight string buzz. I contacted Zager and they assisted me on line in trying to correct it. Ultimately they emailed me a shipping label and offered to ship it back at thier expense and fix it. I was so impressed that I asked if i could upgrade from the ZAD50 to the ZAD80. They even sent me the ZAD 80 before they had received the ZAD 50 back.

Every Friday night I jam with some really great musicians here in Seattle. I brought in my new guitar and didn't get to play it because everyone was so impressed by the sound and playability. For the money I spent and the sound I got I don't beleive there is any better value out there.

This is an accoustic/electric guitar with 20 frets. It is Solid Cedar/Rosewood, Full abalone Inlay, Gold Hardware, and is beautiful to look at! It has a built in tuner. I bought the case, which locks, has a humidistat and thermometer. It came with an extra set of strings, wrench, and access to online videos for care and use. It's a great set up for someone without a whole lot of experience using or caring for a guitar. I purchased it for my daughter, who is a talented player, but doesn't have a whole lot of experience with an instrument of this caliber.

My Zager was purchased as a gift for my daughter. It is an accoustic/electric guitar. She hasn't used it with an amp. The guitar has a rich mellow sound that is loud but not excessively bright. It sounds incredible whether strumming or picking. The string position makes it as easy to pick as her classical guitar, but with the lower action, neither of us experience near the finger fatigue we had with the classical guitar

The guitar arrived still perfectly in tune from the factory! The low action makes it a pleasure to play, with minimal fatigue. It has a built in tuner to get us up and playing quickly. I didn't find any flaws or problems with the guitar. Its set up couldn't have been better. It arrived ready to go. I went over it with a fine tooth comb and couldn't find a flaw.

The Zager has all the bells and whistles we were looking for. It has a beautiful finish that is smooth and flawless. It holds perfect tune, and certainly is dependable for us. I wouldn't recommend anything else if your budget and sound quality are important to you!

I haven't needed any service for this guitar. When I was considering a guitar purchase, all my inquiries were answered professionally and courteously in less than an hour. Dennis Zager was very friendly and prompt. The guitar was packaged very carefully and arrived with new strings and all the info I needed to start playing and caring for this instrument. It has a lifetime warranty.

I have played for 30 years, my daughter has played for two years. She is ecstatic about this guitar. We also own yamaha classical guitars. This is an amazing instrument for the price, which had to be a consideration. It sounds better than the guitars we tested at the Guitar Center, for sure! It has a mellow, rich, full sound that isn't overpowering or tinny. I'm having a difficult time coming up with any complaints. I can't imagine a better value for the money spent!

top components.solid body
easy to play
one of the best guitar s i ever came accross.

sound awsome bright and rich
you can play anything with it

great workmanship,
top finish

i have played several gigs using the zager and it is as good as i bought it

top notch!!

this guitar provided me with top combination of quality,value for mone and service-highly recomended

very attractive guitar, nice custom appointments and woods.

this guitar stays in tune forever. if it's in the case for a few days, it's still in tune when i pull it out.

high quality construction and appointments.

The first guitar i received from them was destroyed by ups with a fork lift through box case and guitar neck. zager guitar had me select another guitar and even offered to upgrade my case at no extra charge for my inconvenience and expedited the shipping of new guitar prior to receiving the damaged unit.

wish i had started with this guitar, i'd have made rapid progress learning to play. very easy to play, great tone and i look forward to picking it up everyday.

My ZAD80CE is a full sized acoustic/electric dreadnought with a solid cedar top,rosewood back,sides,bridge and fretboard. It has a venetian style cutaway with 21 frets.It has a gloss finish. It has fishman electronics with onboard equalizer, onboard tuner, built in transducer. It has abalone inlays on rosette and binding. The tuners are sealed Grovers.

The Zager has a rich, brilliant tone whether I have it plugged in or not. I use several different amps, an Ibanez Troubador acoustic amp, a Fender GDEC modeling amp, a Crate 60w. Any effects I use are generally on the Fender GDEC which there are quite a few. My styles vary from Beatles to Buffett, Traveling Wilbury's and Eagles and the Zager can handle them well. I really like using this guitar when I am working out new songs or checking tabs for correctness.

Here is where the Zager really shines, it has the best action I have found on any acoustic guitar, and I have tried many. This is what sold me on this guitar. The setup was perfect, the nut is hand carved to a lower and wider string stance, with no buzzes. I found no flaws at all, the rosewood is beautiful with a nice glossy finish.

I have owned this guitar for about a year and a half now and it has alot of miles on it and would still pass for new, other than for normal wear on the pickguard. The finish seems to be holding up very well. I depend on it daily and would and do gig it without another (acoustic)backup.

I haven't had any problems with it to need repair. I have dealt with the company on some other things(fingerpicking lessons) and they were extremely good to deal with, in fact Dennis Jr. answered me on several occaisions within an hour or two. The warranty is a lifetime deal, as it should be.

I have been playing guitar over 15 years(I am a converted drummer!) I own a Gibson Les Paul, Fender American Strat, Epiphone Elitist Casino, Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Hummigbird, Martin D12X1, Ibanez AEF37, Aria 12, Fender DGS16E, and this Zager ZAD80CE. If this guitar were lost I would immediately replace it with another one. I am very happy with this guitar's sound and overall quality and I would(and have)recommend it to others.

A beautiful gloss finish. Dreadnaught cutaway. Rosewood bridge. Grover tuners Solid Cedar top. Fishmen clearwave %0 Equalizer W/ onboard tuner.

Great warm sound, as expected from Cedar top & Rosewood back & sides. Depending on thickness of pick, sound can vary from soft and smooth, to outright loud. Nice clean tone, well articulated and eveen tone across the board

This is a beautifully assembled guitar. Noy a flaw can I find

I don`t know yet but appears to be verty solid yet lightweight.I expect it to last as well as it`s assembled. Lifetime warranty!!!!!

Lifetime Warranty. Don`t need repairs, as it`s new. Setup perfectly,right out of the case.Emails answered promptly and all questions answered. Very friendly and concerned.

I`ve played for twenty years off & on. I absolutly love this guitar. It`s the easyest I`ve ever played, and is right up there in sound and appearence to some of the most expensive guitars made. And you can believe I`ve owned and still own some of the best.

Finish - Lustrous. Body Style - Cutaway.

Exquisite tonal qualities. Rich, full sound with excellent sustain.

Super action - after all, this is a Zager EZ Play guitar. Far from containing any flaws, this guitar was flawless. Everything perfectly setup at the factory.

The craftmanship on this guitar rivals that of Martin and Taylor. In fact, Zager does customizations of Martins to make the Martins easier to play.

I have dealt with Zager Guitars, a family run business since 1969. They are friendly, very courteous and geniunely interested in helping you in any way they can. It refreshing to see that there are some businesses that still believe in winning your trust.

This guitar would easily cost $3000 or more if sold through retail channels. Dealing directly with the manufacturer cuts 2/3rds of the price off of retail. It may not have the brand name recognition of Martin or Taylor, but it certainly has the quality of workmanship, tonal quality, fine musical woods and support that rival, or even surpass, Martin and Taylor. No one would be disappointed with this Zager guitar. No One!

High gloss finish. Full size dreadnought with Venetian cutaway. It has sealed Grover tuning gears. The neck is made from rosewood. Accessories include a Martin case and extra set of Martin strings. This guitar was made in 2007. It has 21 frets. Solid cedar top and rosewood sides with abolone inlays. Has a Fishman ClearWave 50 equalizer/tuner.

A beautiful, rich full sound perfect for my style of rythm.

This guitar has the Zager EZ-Play modification which requires very little pressure on the strings. No buzzing. Very easy to play.

This guitar will be around when I pass on. It is built solid and will last many lifetimes.

You cannot beat a Zager warranty...period! If you don't like it for any reason your money is refunded including shipping. How can you go wrong with that kind of warranty? You also receive personal emails from the Zager's informing you of your purchase and shipping information.

I have been playing for over 30 years and this is without a doubt the best and easiest guitar I have ever played. I have owned Gibson's and a Fender Strat but none of my guitars have ever sounded as good as the Zager.