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07/25/2011 Howdy Denny, just a note to say thank you so very much. As you might know, I received my new Zager, guitar and she is a beauty. Believe me when I say, "She (this Lefty), with her ease of pickin' and sound is a double ohhhh wow:" Thank you all for your fine work and great communication and last but not least I tip my hat to Denny Jr., as he is the epitome of professionalism. Thank you....mpf P.S. Many, many thanks for the pics, picks and extra stuff it's all awesome.
John Foster
Mobile, Alabama
*****un@aol.com


07/21/2011 Denny & Denny, Jr. - Thanks for the great ZAD-20CE OM guitar and outstanding customer service I received. I was hesitant to order a guitar that I had never held or even seen in person, however I'm very glad that I did. My guitar arrived in perfect condition 48 hours after I ordered and I was in no way disappointed. The guitar is so easy to play there is no doubt it makes me a better player. The service made me a satisfied customer. Thanks again!
Jim Haught
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
*****ot@cox.net


07/19/2011 I received my new zad20 ce on Thursday. I can not tell you how impressed I am with this instrument. It is absolutely beautiful and plays like a dream. The sound is incredibly good for an instrument in this price range and it rivals my Martins and My vintage Guild d-25. I’m sure glad I stumbled upon your website last Saturday and decided to order one of your guitars. Keep up the good work, you guys are putting out an awesome product with the customer service to back it up. Thanks.
Bob Pappenfort
Phoenix, Arizona
*****@tctwest.net


07/18/2011  Thank you for your reply. Again the guitar is stunning and very high quality. I have 25 guitars acoustic and electric and have been playing 35 years off and on. I am very impressed with the quality of the ZAD 80OMCE. I have a friend that has a Martin Clapton and the Zager plays better and in my opinion sounds better. The Larrivee OM-5 that I am comparing the Zager to is about 9 years old. It has fantastic sound and has incredibly low, easy action. I guess that I am spoiled. I have a Taylor 514 CE and the Zager does indeed play better and easier than it does.
David Richardson
Cleveland, Ohio
*****drichardson319400@comcast.net


07/15/2011 Hello Denny, I purchased your ZAD-80CE guitar about two weeks ago. I actually was waiting before leaving any feedback because, frankly, I have no guitar experience. This is my first guitar. I had been playing one lent to me by a co-worker for about two weeks prior to purchasing yours. It is my buddy Fred's testimonial that I will share with you. Fred lives to play guitar. He just turned 60 and has played since he was 17. To listen and watch him play is pure joy. His soul comes out when he starts playing. Fred owns about 6 guitars. His accoustic is a Taylor 414CE. I believe he said it goes for about 2800.00. Well anyway, I decided to take my guitar to work and let Fred check it out. Also, it will give me inspiration and alot of knowledge listening and practicing with him during lunch. He was blown away by your guitar. He was absolutely esctatic about how good it sounded and kept commenting on the low action and ease of playing it. He says I made a great choice and I definately got my moneys worth. Before seeing and playing yours, he had never heard of Zager. Now he wants one, so your guitar sold itself in about an hours time. Don't be surprised if he orders one, considering the fact that his 60 Les Paul was appraised at 200K. As for myself, I'll hold off on my own testimonial until I'm good enough to give a honest answer. So there it is Denny. You got some pretty high praise from the most knowledgeable guitar person I know. Hope it helps out. Thanks for making my decision to buy a Zager a wise one.
Tom Hamilton
Leechburg, Pennsylvania
*****123@windstream.net


07/15/2011 It took me over a year to write to you for one big reason. It's easy to praise a new instrument, so I wanted to see how I would like my guitar after playing it for awhile. So I ordered the ZAD-20 model in black back in Oct. of '09. I have been playing guitar on and off for over 45 years, but never took lessons and just played for my own amusement. I had a Penko guitar(from a Phila based company, which I believe was made in the Ibanez factory) for many years, having purchased it from a friend who played with Kris Kristopherson in his early years. The guitar had warped and I wanted a new one. Quite by accident I stumbled upon hundreds of reviews from Harmony-central about the Zager guitars and the playing ease and beauty of the instruments you modify and distribute, so I ordered one. Having grown up in the 60s I had of course heard of you and very fondly remember the year 2525. I figured if you were willing to put your reputation at risk and were willing to support the instrument with full money back guarantee, it was worth taking a chance. During our annual family Christmas gathering a few weeks later, I showed the guitar to my brother-in-law and nephews who are all accomplished players and they absolutely loved it. They said the tone was beautiful, the action was nice and low and most of all it was extremely well made. Many times when they come to visit, I find them in the basement playing it. I just wanted to thank you for producing a high quality instrument that I am happy to play. Every one tells you to always try an instrument before you buy it. With Zager guitars that's not really possible. In fact it 's not even necessary.
Rick
Portland, Oregon
*****ft30@comcast.net


07/15/2011 Hi...My name is Ray Presutto and I received my Zager ZAD-20CE....It's no surprise it looks, feels and plays as it does....I knew I made the right decision ordering a guitar from you guys....Thank You for all the work you've put into making this guitar what it is.....Continued success and in good health....As soon as get a feel for it, I'll take advantage of the guitar lessons......Again, Thank You, Ray....I appreciate the polaroid too....nice touch...Always the Best to you and your Family
Ray
Des Moines, Iowa
*****53@msn.com


07/12/2011 Just received my I love my ZAD 80 Acoustic. It is not only a joy to play, it is a beautiful piece of workmanship. I cannot tell you the number of people including professional musicians who have commented on the elegance of the instrument as well as the fabulous sound it creates. I was initially impressed with the overall sound quality. It played wonderfully with finger picking and was equally strong as a background rhythm instrument with huge full sound. Over the past couple of years I found myself gravitating more and more to a smaller body guitar. I was dismayed when I discovered ZAD-80 CE OM was sold out, but as usual you all made an extra effort. You went to the warehouse and found two that somehow missed the inventory. I cannot tell you how happy I was to luck out. I received the ZAD-80 CE OM at the end of last week and I was even more impressed. This guitar literally sings. I love it. Thanks for making the extra effort to get it for me.
Gerry Boylan
Louisville, Kentucky
*****lan@insightbb.com


07/09/2011 Thanks and I have to say, your site is outstanding. I really appreciate the informative approach along with the no-nonsense pricing and guarantees. It is refreshing to see your love for guitars and entrepreneurial spirit alive and well.
Joe Mirabal
Las Vegas, Nevada
*****aljose@comcast.net


07/07/2011 I received my 80's model guitar yesterday. (Quick ship by the way). I played it last night and was blown away by the "ease" of playing it. I have a stratocaster now and really believe your's is easier to play. I am 58 years old and just picked up the guitar again after a 37 year lay-off. A guy here that plays and a terrific singer from Dallas got me back into it and we started a 60's group. It has turned out to be really very good and I had a need for an accoustic for the old Everly Brothers - Roy O and Jay and The Americans stuff. The trouble was my fingers are much older now and I needed something easier to play - I don't know how I was steered to you (just luck I guess) but I found you and the guitar is absolutely perfect. You make a wonderful product!
John Paul
Ft. Worth, Texas
*****golf@yahoo.com


07/06/2011 Hi Denny, I was really anxious, excited and a little apprehensive after ordering one of the discount guitars. The one I ordered was black. I guess people have horror stories about ordering items from the internet. I looked at your site many, many times and listed to just about all of the testimonials. I come from a generation that is really trusting. I was always thinking to myself about these sensational reviews about your guitar. These guitars can't be this good. I have been playing a lesser guitar just to see if I would get the interest back from 40 years ago. Happily I got the bug again, but knew I needed a better quality guitar. I accidentally found your site from E-bay and started seriously going about researching guitars. I went to a few music shops and played Martins of all price ranges, taylors and Montana made Gibsons. They were fine instruments, but didn't blow me out of the water. I decided to try one of your instruments, the black Zad 20ce. I really didn't know what to expect, but was amazed at the instrument. It arrived when you said it would and because of the weather, I let it warm up gradually. I couldn't wait to play it. The polaroid of you tuning it before shipment was a good touch. Well, I played it and it is all that you proclaim it to be. It is beautiful and sounds as good as it looks, but the best thing is the playability. It is fun to play and not hard on these old hands and fingers of mine. Also thanks for the informative videos on the instrument, the guitar stand, strings, picks, and the T-shirt. I am doing the Learn and Master Guitar lessons with Steve Krenz. I am almost 2/3 of the way and will probably take your online lessons in the fall.
Brad Nelson
Bigfork, Montana
*****ns5@centurytel.net


07/05/2011 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 couldn't be happier. Thank you.
Patrick Russell
Indianapolis, Indiana
*****ell@efjohnson.com


07/03/2011 Hi Dennis, Just a quick note to let you know Richard, Mark and I still LOVE our guitars!! Wouldn't trade them for anything. Thank you for a great instrument.
Robert Wood
Plano, Texas
*****d4805@sbcglobal.net


07/03/2011 Justin's guitar arrived Friday afternoon and I gave it to him Saturday night. He loves it and I am not sure he has put it down yet! He appreciated your dad personalizing it, signing it, and including the pic of himself tuning it. Justin played non-stop for over an hour Saturday before he had to leave to get my 5-year-old granddaughter home to bed. He was supposed to go snowboarding yesterday (he hasn't been for 3 weeks, which is a record for him), but stayed home and played his new Zager all day. He, his wife, and their daughter came over for dinner last night and he brought the guitar with him and played some more. Not only is it beautiful, but it has a great sound, too.
Roger Martin
Grand Island, Nebraska
*****oger@gmail.com


06/30/2011 a couple of weeks ago I spent some serious time at a National Guitar Center. I played all the top dollar Gibsons, Taylors, Takamines, Yamahas, and Martins. Some , of course, were very nice guitars, but in all honesty, none of them sounded as nice ( or looked as nice ) as my new ZAD-80CE. You guys are the BEST, keep up the good work !
Ron Zahller
Yuma, Colorado
*****plains.net


06/27/2011 A few minutes ago I purchased one of your guitars. As is typical for most decisions I make, large or small, it was preceded by a reasonable measure of research. I commend you for having achieved what few individuals in any industry ever will; as a result of your industry longevity, your commitment to excellence, and your professional integrity, people are comfortable and pleased to invest in the man perhaps even in deference to the product! People believe in you. I have tried, by example, to teach those with whom I work, that "if we focus on quality of care (every patient, every day) revenue will naturally follow...conversely, if we focus on revenue, we will compromise quality every time." As a result, we are blessed to oversee possibly the largest primary care practice in the United States. It is uplifting to learn of an individual who is evidently dedicated to a similar value system. I wish your continue personal and professional success!.
Robert A. Meister, M.D
Peoria, Illinois
*****t.Meister@proctor.org


06/25/2011 Good evening; My name is Rick Reiter, in Denver, and my ZAD 20CE arrived today. Of course, it is beautiful, in every way; sight, sound, smell, even a little Denny "aura".
Rick Reiter
Denver, Colorado
*****5280@aol.com


06/25/2011 Dennis , Hi , just writing to let you know . The positive response you receive is well deserved . I was going to start out with DAMN YOU Dennis, but that would set the stage incorrectly because I am not upset at all . The reason for my purchase was to have an well actioned - good sounding-acoustic guitar to play so I didn't have to hook up my amp etc. But my 80 CE OM has become my Guitar of choice, unless I wish a sound not becoming an acoustical Guitar . Like many other customer's of yours I now find a need to Play Music more often than since the 80's. As many have said to you in there letter's to you , THANK YOU !!!
George A Greeby Jr
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*****by@verizon.net


06/25/2011 Thanks for everything!! for sending the picks, the strings, the strap button assembly, the guitar and the online lessons!!
Bernie Sullivan
Tulsa, Oklahoma
*****1386@aol.com


06/21/2011 I am the proud owner of a 20ce and 80ce and I finally stopped by the music shop and tried out 2 $2200 Taylor's and they did not even come close to my Zagers. They we much harder to play with the wide necks. And the sound was at best comparable to the Zagers. Well Denny Jr it must be the way I lay back on my bed sometimes when I practice but I have worn off another signature on my 80, oh well it is how I rub on that part of the guitar not the pen you use as we thought on my first guitar. I practice everyday at least 3 hours and in almost 1 year I have learned 20 of the finger style songs. I know my renewal is coming up in February and was just wondering if new songs will be coming on line. I have also written several songs myself and am looking forward to part 2 on the song writing video. Thanks for listening to me and everything you have done for me in the past. Wanted to let you know how satisfied I am.
Rick Brown
Frederick, Maryland
*****d@comcast.net


06/19/2011 We got the guitar and case. IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!! IT SOUNDS GREAT!!! MY HUSBAND IS EXTREMELY ANXIOUS TO BEGIN PLAYING. ACTUALLY SO MUCH, HE IS PRESSING TOOOO HARD ON THE STRINGS JUST OUT OF EXCITEMENT!! HIS FINGERS HURT JUST OUT OF SURE HAPPIENESS.
Sara
Newark, New Jersey
*****792@windstream.net


06/18/2011 To all you guitar hero’s: I purchased a discounted ZAD20 better than 2 weeks ago, now my review thus far. My reason for buying a discounted guitar from zager,(knowing custom anything varies)was not so much for the savings, but to see if the box was played in a bit, this wound up to be true. To this day I really can’t find the flaws. So no biggie! The black guitar just about jumped out of the box,Gorgeous ++. Very nice case Well built with lock. After letting the guitar stand to acclimate to the house temperature for aprox two hrs (which was torture),I picked it up out of the case, and strummed my first chord, what a nice full sound in fact sweet! Even with the extra light strings,(which I was a bit sceptacle) the guitar had great push, and put a whole new meaning to fast into my playing. More than 2 weeks of playing this guitar, Denny’s claims are true, my fingers don’t hurt so I play longer, the action is so sweet I play much cleaner, more precise,which always helps with timing.
Robert Marroni
Ridgway, Pennsylvania
*****2@alltel.net


06/15/2011 I just received my ZAD-20 here at work and when I opened the case all I could say was OH MY GOD. The pictures on your web-site don’t do this beautiful guitar any justice, it is stunning. I took it out of the case and showed it off to my co-workers and they all said the same thing. Our Accounting Manager use to work for Gibson guitars where they are manufactured and she said the craftsmanship and finish is outstanding. I can’t remember how I came upon your web-site because I had done so much research before I bought, it must have been destiny. I did strum a few notes and let me tell you this, the sound exceeded my expectations and the highs and lows are in perfect balance. Keep up the good work!!!
Rich Brown
Los Angeles, California
*****n@osiopack.com


06/15/2011 Well I waited to finally write this because I wanted to be careful not to be too impressed, but it's impossible not to be. This is a truly great guitar and I know this because I am still playing it and have become more involved with it as I go. I am a beginner (at 47 years old) and have tried countless times before during my life to learn the guitar, but as you already know by all the others, it was difficult, finger hurting and I waned before I really gave it a chance. I haven't this time and am learning new chords daily, picking up things here and there as I go. The sound is great, it came in perfect condition, and I can't say enough good things about it. When I try to explain what I have most people just think, "oh it's one of those cheapo models you can buy at Walmart." But when they hear it and feel it, they instantly know the difference. Thanks Denny and all your crew for doing such a wonderful job!!!
Rick Shields
Juneau, Alaska
*****gladheartacres.com


06/15/2011 Hello, Mr. Zager. I just received my guitar and she is a beauty! I am at work, so I just unpacked her and played a few chords to make sure she survived the trip. Oh my!!!! Easy to play is an understatement. I am a beginner, so I plan to let Rhonda Vincent's father put her through her paces. I will be in touch with a full testimonial soon. Thanks so much! You folks do a wonderful job!
Connie Williams
Salt Lake City, Utah
*****liams1969@sbcglobal.net


06/12/2011 Hello Dennis, I was playing my guitar tonight and was complimented by my neighbors- It was a beautiful Sunset in Southern California and I was just practicing/playing on my patio and it got very quiet as i was playing. 10- 30 minutes later i heard a whooh-yaah! all right !! I'm just a beginner and can't brag at all about my playing abilities, but I'm loving what I hear comming out of the guitar you guys sent me. Thanks for what you all do.
Steve
Sacramento, California
*****teve@gmail.com


06/09/2011 I decided to give one of your discount ZAD-20CEs a try. I had been trying feverishly to learn four basic chords and switch between them on a very slow tempo beat on the guitar my wife had bought. It was going very poorly. On the day my guitar arrived I got it out of the case as soon as I got home from work. I was completely impressed with the sheer beauty of this instrument as well as with the fit and finish. I tuned it up with the nifty built in tuner (I had viewed all of your videos ahead of time, so I knew how to do this). I immediately started working on the 4 chords I had been working on. I was blown away by the ease of play, and within a very short period of time I was sounding each of the chords cleanly with no pain. I was soon changing chords to a slow tempo the first day I picked up the ZAD-20CE guitar. The quality of the sound from the 20CE was also very noticeable. Three weeks have passed since I started playing guitar, and I practice every day except one of them. The last week’s practice has been on the 20CE and I am completely pleased with my progress.
Walter McVey
State College, Pennsylvania
*****@psu.edu


06/07/2011 I have been playing guitar for 20+ years and have both extensive live and studio experience. I have had my ZAD-80 for a week now, and I must say it lives up to its billing. The sound is sweet and clear, it plays easier than any acoustic I have come across, and it looks great. I doubt one could find a comparable instrument for the same money--certainly not a brand new one. Keep up the good work!
Rob Lowrie
Austin, Texas
*****ie@austin.rr.com


06/06/2011 Received the guitar this past Thursday and have have been constantly playing it when not at work. It is everything you have advertised it to be and a Great Guitar. I have been playing a nylon classical for a long time and was looking for something with a thinner neck that was easy to play. I have Multiple Sclerosis which has affected my dexterity especially in my left right hand. Your guitar is just what I was looking for at an affordable price. I'm looking forward to your free lesson, however I feel I will be unable to finger pick. I can however use a pick to pick out notes because I have more control while I'm playing.
Jeff Yarnold
Boise, Idaho
*****4@msn.com


06/05/2011 i received my guitar today, it sounds great, thanks so much for the picks,strings, shirt, your company knows the meaning of customer service. i am 100% satisfied with my guitar.
Dale King
Jacksonville, Florida
*****king@comacast.net


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