Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 03:03pm by Candy

Features : 10
Full size cutaway body, gloss finish, solid spruce top, built in transducer, onboard equalizer, onboard electronic tuner, scalloped x bracing, hand carved custom nut, hand carved custom saddle, hand filed frets, sealed grover tuner gears, abalone inlay rosette, tortoise shell pick guard, rosewood fretboard, 21 frets

Sound : 10
Great sound both as accoustic and with pickup. Rich and full sound. Equalizer has the ability to increase bass, mid and treble and presence which can change the sound quality for more full sound or to make it more honky tonk like.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
This is an EZ-play set up Zager guitar. The action is extremely light. It is well balanced and a dream to play.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I have had this guitar since October 2006 and use it live every week. It is dependable and I do not feel I need to bring a back up guitar. I have broken strings while playing live and have been able to continue the song without anyone noticing the broken string as the sound quality is so good.

Customer Support : 10
This guitar comes with a 100% money back guarantee and a lifetime warranty. I have dealt with customer support and have nothing but good things to say. They respond quickly (within 24 hours) and often are available online to do live chat. They are helpful, friendly and care about their customers. In addition one of my family members bought me a Christmas gift through them and they were extremely helpful to that family member to make sure that they were purchasing a compatible product.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing music 40 years. I play a number of instruments including keyboard and guitar and until I bought this guitar I had a problem with sore fingers which impacted my keyboard playing. This guitar has solved all of my problems because it requires such a light touch. Until I found this guitar I thought I would have to give up on guitar playing because I could not afford anything over $1,000. I love the onboard tuner and the sound of this guitar. If it were lost or stolen I would replace it with another Zager in a heartbeat.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 01:22pm by Chuck

Features : 9
Solid Spruce Top, Gloss finish, Venetian Cutaway dreadnought, Mahogany back and Sides, Grover Tuning gears, Fishman Clearwave 10 active Electronics with Tuner and Eq., Abalone inlay rosette, custom nut, saddle and frets, Rosewood fretboard and bridge, Martin Strings, Lifetime warranty.

Sound : 9
This guitar has a crisp, rich, bright full sound that compares well with guitars priced more than double what I paid. It suits my fingerstyle playing perfectly. The sound "plugged" with my small acoustic amp is superb. I was looking at a Martin but you can't beat the sound of the ZAD-50ce for the money.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The action and playability of this instrument is excellent. This may be the guitars biggest selling point-it is very easy to play. The strings are set in a wider stance and the frets are filed and worked. The nut and saddle are also customized. The end result is a low action with incredible intonation. The finish is beautiful - much nicer than my other guitars.

Reliability/Durability : 9
It seems to be well built. Excellent hardware. It has one strap button - I may add another at some point. I don't gig but I would not hesitate with this one. Stays in tune and the finish is outstanding.

Customer Support : 10
Lifetime warranty. Dennis answered all of my questions via email within an hour. They have a 100% no questions asked policy. If you are not satisfied they want it back - at their expense.

Overall Rating : 9
I played 40 years ago and I have recently started to get back into it.
I have a Fender Strat. and an Alvariz AD70SC (a nice guitar also). The 50CE is really a great guitar. I compared it to Martins 3x the price and it plays easier than any that I tested. If you want value for your money, this accoustic electric dreadnought should be high on your list.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 04:59pm by david

Features : 7
I have had my zager guitar now since may 2006. It is a wonderful guitar and a pleasure to play. nice finish, built in tuner, nice pickup that gives it great live sound. the wood is beautiful. I also like that it has a e-q built in.

Sound : 10
The sound is wonderful. I have had so many people comment on the sound since I bought this guitar. They all notice how nice and bright the sound is. I have been recording with it, and I would say it has the nicest sound that I have had thus far since i have started recording cd's.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
It came ready to play and I have never had such a easy to play guitar. the strings are low to the frets but without any buzzing. People I have shown it to and let them try it, love the feel and notice the ease of playing it.

Reliability/Durability : 9
This guitar is very reliable and keeps in tune. I have played it since may of 2006 and it really does the job.

Customer Support : 10
never had to have a repair, but the company is always helpful and prompt in answering any questions I have along the way.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing guitar since 1976 and I would have to say that I am most pleased with this guitar than any other one I have had. I have had yamaha, guild, washburn acoustics and this one I have now is top of them all. The price was still affordable, the quality great. The one thing I wish it had was a mute button for the pickup. Not a major thing. I would highly recommend it.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 10:59am by Ron

Features : No Opinion

Sound : No Opinion

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
This is one fine guitar. I am a beginner, but I have found this instrument easier to play than a loaner I used before I got this one.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I am not a professional and do not play gigs. However, if I did, this would be my guitar of choice.

Customer Support : 10
I have found the Zager team to be responsive and businesslike.

Overall Rating : 10
I have only been playing (should I say flogging my instrument) for 18 months. I purchased the instrument based on what Denny Zager does to a guitar to make it easier to play.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 03:27pm by JOHN

Features : 10
Glossy black finish with striking abalone inlays and chrome tuning pegs. Built-in chromatic tuner and electronics package. Solid spruce top and Mahogany body, bone nut and bridge. All guitars are signed and dated by Denny Zager himself. Lots of freebies came with the guitar including t shirt, Martin strings, and picks. They are also sending me a new capo at no charge simply for asking them a question!

Sound : 10
The sound blows me away. Comparable to a $ 3,000.00 guitar at a fraction of the price. The more you play it the more you will appreciate the value.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Easiest guitar out there to play. Everything is top quality.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Top quality. Would use above all other instruments.

Customer Support : 10
Simply the best out there. They respond within hours of emailing. They will give you accessories for free to show their appeciation such as guitar strings, capos, t shirts, and picks. TRY THEM YOU WILL LIKE THEM!

Overall Rating : 10
These guys go out of their way to make you happy. Where else can you have such easy access to the owner of a successful company. You will be thrilled with how good your guitar sounds and how easy it is to play. at a fraction of the price of a Martin or a Taylor. I honestly don't know how they do it. If you don't like it they will give you your money back no questions asked. There is no reason to go any where else!

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 01:42pm by marktomonovich

Features : 10
excellent workmanship & finish
grover sealed tuners
good electronics
built in tuner
solid spruce top
small neck
wide string spacing
cut away dreadnought
mahogany body and neck

Sound : 8
very easy to play with great sound and tone

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
best set up in the industry with no flaws

Reliability/Durability : 8
seems very well finished and solid

Customer Support : 8
great on line support
haven't had to repair it

Overall Rating : 8
i took a gamble and bought this one off line - no regrets it's as advertized.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 10:16pm by Dan
Email: dvaddress-deals<at>yahoo dot com

Features : 10
Blach High Gloss FINISH!
Venetian Cutaway dreadnought
Built-in tuner and equalizer CLEARWAVE 10
21 frets
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany sides
Rosewood fret board and saddle

Sound : 10
I like strumming and finger picking styles. This Zager is so sweet for both styles!
Bright, full sound

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The action is incredible! Denny is a master luthier!

Reliability/Durability : 10
Highest quality! I've played it live plugged in at church and it was gorgeous! The quality on my first was so good, I had to have a second guitar. Now I own 2 ZAD 50 CEs, one is a natural color and the other is black and beautiful.

Customer Support : 10
Excellent service. Every customer service rep. in the world should talk with Dennis or Denny Zager. They have built a system and are building a reputation that simply can't be beat!

Overall Rating : 10
2 years of playing - self taught and I owe it all to the EZ Play string science of the Zager company. I would have QUIT withiout his easy string science making my practice time go on and on and on. Thanks, Denny!

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 02:34am by Terry

Features : 10
go to http://www.zagerguitar.com/ and look, better job than I can do here.

Sound : 10
Great sound, and NEVER goes out of tune, unless the weather changes, then every string goes out of tune the same. Amazing.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
No flaws at all. Intonation was perfect. Guitar was pretty much in tune when I got it, out very little. Roomate has an alverez acoustic, and always seems to pick mine up. lol

Reliability/Durability : 10
As I said earlier, never goes out of tune, would "gig" with it anytime, a very fine instrument.

Customer Support : 10
Best of any Company I have ever dealt with, period. Very personable, and respond to any inquirey quickly.

Overall Rating : 10
I have not been playing very long at all. I did some research and decided to purchase this guitar. (at the time, the overall rating of this guitar was 9.8 with 97 reviews.) Lifetime Guarantee, (and will pay shipping both ways if you are not satisfied) There is no way anyone would not be satisfied with this guitar, or give it an unfavorable rating. Unless of course they actually don't own one. Alot of that going around it seems.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 10:40pm by dr reynaldo castillo

Features : 10
I ordered a zager 50CE spruce solid top with a mahogany body with electronics and on board tuner.it has a beautifull transparent finish.the neck is not thick and fits my palms well.my fingers are able to reach the 6th string with ease.the strings are soft to the fingers and gentle pressure against the frets is enough to bring out beautifull good tones and volume.the distances between strings are wider than my epiphone dove guitar since i can easily do fingerstyle solo picking.

Sound : 10
i do chord strumming and learning with patience solo fingerstyle play. with lighter strings that are lower or closer to the frets,i can produce a good base volume and qualty high pitch sounds.the sounds are solid and there is no scatter or break when sustained.the sounds somehow just comes out with solid tones both in the high and low pitches.i have not used it long enough to know its shortcomings but i am not a very accomplished guitar player[yet]to know this.all i can say is that is is definitely better than my epiphone guitar that i exchanged for my saxophone.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
the quality of the guitar as a whole looke very solid.the wood is of good quality with excelent finish,saddle is perfectly fitted,no scratches or blemish nor any loose controls or nuts.my wife said that i have everything i need to play a good guitar music.no excuses.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
Customer Support : 10
it is under a lifetime warranty and the people in the company that i communicate with are nice and very pleasent and accommodating too.

Overall Rating : 10
i have been playing on and off over the years during my medical school and during training.also while in practice.never reallly took it seriously.i learned playing in the streets of manila,philippines.i read a lot about the reviews about the guitar and the man who makes the guitar,mr denny zager.it is the best sounding guitar that i ever had. and compared to my epiphone,i would take this one without second thoughts.the strings are low and light.with slight pressure of the right fingers,it is very easy to make quality sounds.less pain to the fingers.surgeons like me do not have time to develope thickness of tips of finger since our hands are scrubbed vigorously prior to any surgical pocedures.
i wish it should have come with a strap.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 01:36am by Christopher

Features : No Opinion
??? Venetian cutaway box
??? Solid spruce top
??? Mahogany back & sides
??? Sealed "Grover" Tuning Gears
??? Built in transducer
??? Onboard electronics & EQ
??? Onboard electronic tuner
??? Guitar strap audio jack
??? Abalone inlay rosette
??? Tortoise shell pick guard
??? High 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

Sound : No Opinion
This guitar couldn't be any better! I play acoustically around town and just in my own house. My style is alternative I guess...never really thought about it. I haven't actually used it through any amps just yet, but am going to in two weeks!!! I have recorded with it on Logic and Cubase...and it sounds absolutely wonderful. Nice low end with clear highs. The mids are perfect...and with the built in EQ and tuner...it always sounds the way I want it to. The harmonics on the guitar are piercing and sound full. I never want to buy any other kind of guitar as long as I live.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar has this thing called "EZ-play" science that Dennis puts into all his guitars.

The EZ-Play??? modification process involves:

-Lowering the strings closer to the fret board so you no longer have to press hard to form a chord.
-Widening the stance of the strings so there is more space for your fingers, while keeping the neck shallow so its easy for small hands.
Modifying the saddle, bridge, neck and nut in harmony to amplify the tone and resonance.
-The result is a guitar that is 50% easier to play with a sound that rivals guitars costing 5 times the price.

So your answer is that this guitar has some of the best action I have ever felt before. The guitar was even in tune when I received it!!! There were no flaws whatsoever on this beautiful baby.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I am serious about this guitar. I would play it without a backup for sure.....I've never broken a string on this thing except for once...and that was because I tuned the high E really high...really fast. It is a quality guitar and you can really see the work and pride in Dennis through his guitars he makes. The strap buttons are completely solid...I can depend on this thing for everything lol. The finish is absolutely AWESOME! Every time I polish it, it seems like I just bought it brand new. You will never be disappointed with a ZAGER guitar.

Customer Support : 10
Never had to get it repaired.

LIFETIME warranty...can't beat that.

I have dealt with the company to tell them how much I appreciate their guitar and to say thank you...

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing for three years. I own some other electric guitars. If this guitar were stolen from me...I would find the bastard that did it and kill him. If I couldn't do that, I would buy the same one from the same company. I've have friends who own taylor and martin guitars, and when they play this guitar...they can't believe the quality and craftsmanship for the price I paid. It plays just as good if not better and sounds wonderful!!!

I love everything about this guitar...hands down. My favorite feature is the built in EQ and tuner. I chose this guitar because of the price and its overall beautiful appearance...I already knew that it would sound great.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 04:51pm by Shawn Taylor

Features : 10
I bought a Zager 50CE direct from the Zagers. I have long been in the market for a new Acoustic/electric for leading worship. I was saving my money for a new Larrivee, but got impatient and figured with the guarantee, I could just send it back at their expense and keep on saving for who knows how long. The 50 has a spruce top and mahogany box. This guitar sounds great plugged in, and there is an onboard tuner - very convenient. I added a hard case with a free humidity guage for 95$. Grover tuners stay in tune all day long. You won't find a better guitar for the money - anywhere.

Sound : 10
I wish I could give it a twenty for sound. I was expecting the low action and knew from the photos it was a good looking guitar, but was totally unprepared for the sound. It truly does match the sounds of the real high end Taylors and Larrivee's. The pickup allows for much more diversity in sound, just with the onboard preamp. You'll be surprised at the sound for less than 500$

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The action is the claim to fame, and felt slightly better than a Taylor I've been playing. I just have to get used to playing lighter now. I did buy a discount guitar, as the wood has some variation, but I can barely tell.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
We'll see.

Customer Support : 10
Customer support is fabulous, and they've already emailed me 5 times in less than a week. They are very professional on the phone, they really care.

Overall Rating : 10
I've been playing a couple years, and have previously played a JB Player and a low end Taylor. If I lost this guitar, I'd buy another one as soon as I could. I can't think of anything I'd change.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 02:54pm by T. Newland

Features : 10

Sound : 10

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Reliability/Durability : 10
Customer Support : 10
Overall Rating : 10
I have played USA Ovations since 1977. I love the slim neck and extremely low action. I have tried Martin & Taylor and could afford anything I want, but I've always stuck with Ovation, because of the neck action. I have bought many guitars over the years for students, and have found quite a few good deals on old Ovations, primarily because they aren't one of the "big 3" names in guitars. Tradition doesn't bother me; ease of playability is the key to someone sticking with and improving on guitar. It's a waste of money to get something you have to "fight" with to learn to play. A recent student played my guitar and loved the action, but the strings were a little too close together for his fingers. He wanted me to find him something that played with that same low action, but had a slightly wider string set-up. I went to guitar shops and played on everything that looked decent, and even some very expensive Martins and Taylors, just for my own curiosity, since it had been a while. I just wasn't satisfied with anything I played on, and certainly not in his price range. I did some research and found Zager Guitars on ebay. I spent some time at zagerguitars.com and the more I read, the more impressed I became. It looked like this was just what the young man was looking for: fit, finish, electronics, low action but wider string placement, and price range. I decided to take the risk for him and ordered the guitar myself. There didn't really seem to be any risk anyway, since the guitars come with 100% money back guarantee and lifetime guarantee. I ordered a ZAD 50CE and it came in 3 days. I took it out of the box and sat down to "see if this is real." It played like a dream and has a wonderful balanced tone: crisp, clear highs, smooth mids and warm, full lows. It definitely has the feel and sound of a much more expensive guitar. It's low and fast, and all around, the guitar is very sharp looking!! I've watched quite a few of the videos on the website and must say that I agree with Mr. Zager on virtually everything regarding how a guitar is set up and what makes a guitar more comfortable to play. I've adjusted bridges and nuts many times, hand filing them, and have converted every student's guitar over the years to a lighter gauge string. Mr. Zager, however, has got this process down to a real science and I'm very impressed. The frets were hand dressed and the intonation all the way up the neck was perfect. Wow!
I won't be looking for old Ovations for students anymore. I know where to steer them right from the start. Great product at an unbelievable price! BTW, the young man can't put the guitar down, and that's exactly what it takes to go from novice to proficient in a hurry! Keep up the good work!!
A new Zager fan!

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 07:48pm by Dennis Jarrell

Features : 10
Black finish, electric/acoustic cutaway.

Sound : 10
Has a really great sound. Comparible to Martins that cost alot more.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Easy play. Great action.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Customer Support : 10
Customer service that CANNOT be beat anywhere at any price. I have had the pleasure of speaking to Both Denny and Dennis Jr personally. I would buy from them anyday. They back what they sell 100 percent.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing guitar for 50+ years. You cannot go wrong with any of the easy play guitars from Zagar.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 09:30pm by Chi An

Features : 9
This has the EZ-play modified strings. It feels the same as my electric, easy to play. This electric acoustic has a tuner on it already so it's easy and fast to get your guitar in tune. The fret board is made out of rosewood which I have read is one of the best woods to use.

Sound : 9
The sound is very clear and deep. There is nothing more fun than playing Tool songs on an acoustic

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
This guitar is set up by no factory. Zager does the strings and tunes the guitar himself. The first thing I noticed when I took my guitar out of it's box is the string work. WOW, it's aligned perfectly.

Reliability/Durability : 9
This guitar holds its tuning well. I haven't had the guitar too long but if it was to break, no worries. Zager offers a lifetime warranty.

Customer Support : 10
Every time I shoot them an e-mail they reply within an hour. I've sent about 4 e-mails and all of them answered quickly.

Overall Rating : 10
If this guitar was stolen or broken, I would order a new one right away. The price is excellent for all support and accessories you recieve. The only thing I miss is the nub for a strap, not that big of a deal though.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 02:53pm by Dave F

Features : 10
Finish transparent
Body style cutaway
Neck/Scale Thin Rosewood
Made 2006 Indonesia
THe top is solid spruce
Has on board tuner and equalizer
The body is spruce top mahogany back and rosewood fret board

Sound : 10
The sound is bright and crisp. The highs are bright and the lows are bassy. I'm a beginner so I don't have any style.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
When I took the guitar out of the box it was almost perfectly tuned.
The top is perfectly matched and the finish is mirror like. The color is natural. The only flaw is one fret is kind of rough. If it wasn't for the small flaw I would rate it a 10.

Reliability/Durability : 10
The finish seems durable and tuners are of good quality. I don't know about the reliability since I purchased the guitar March 2006.

Customer Support : 10
The guitar has a lifetime warranty. I emailed Zager about what I thought was a buzzing problem. They emailed me within 45 minutes which was late night!! We worked the problem out which was my fault(bad hand postion). They are very helpful.

Overall Rating : 10
I'm a beginner. I started to play 16 years ago and quit because the process was slow and my fingers hurt. Thanks to Zager my fingers hurt only a little when I practice for hours and only because I bear down to hard when I try some thing new. My friend played my ZAD and was impressed with the overall quailty and tone. He is an accomplished player.(plays a high priced Taylor.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 02:21am by Gautam Tandon

Features : No Opinion
You can check out the features at http://www.zagerguitar.com/index.cfm?event=public.guitars.models.view&inventory_id=4

Sound : 10
I bought this guitar a week back and it just plays awesome! Infact I don't have any good words to explain how cool this guitar plays.

I play both flat pick and finger picking, mostly country and classic rock, and I always had difficulty with finger picking in my old guitar. This one is so ergonomically designed that the fingers align perfectly with the strings and each note comes lound and clear!

This is electric/acustic guitar, however I am not using any amp right now. I love acustic, but bought this combo kind of guitar because I couldn't find a better deal for a combo guitar anywhere (neither on the internet nor in any local stores here in San Jose, CA)... I mean, you tell me where can you get a guitar that's plays like a $2000 guitar but is for sale for only around 500 bucks!, moreover, it's hand crafted and fine tuned by Danny himself!... I'll be amazed if I find a deal better than this...

The guitar is not noisy at all. In fact, one of the videos on Danny's site shows that some guitars might rattle in some dry areas and the guitar comes with an adjustment key (and Danny's video explains how to use that key) that you can use to adjust the guitar to reduce rattle... however, I didn't face any such issue...

What kind of sounds the guitar can make... well... check out Danny play himself on his site: http://www.zagerguitar.com/index.cfm?event=video&vid=zad50ce-solid-top-acoustic-electric-natural

I strongly suggest buying this guitar, for the fact I believe you won't get a better deal... I did almost a month full of research before I bought this guitar, and believe me I researched each site and checked out couple of guitars at the guitar center and other local guitar shops here in San Jose, CA... I am so satisfied with this guitar that I just can't explain it in words...

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar is custom crafted for much easy play! It even comes with extra set of Martin & Co. high quality strings! I know, that's not a big deal, but go and try buying a guitar from any store and see if they give you Martin strings for FREE :-)...

I also recieved (with the package) two very light picks... they are extremely thin... I already had quite thin picks, but these are even thinner, and they help ensuring that you don't mess up the strings...

The guitar was flawless, top finishing touches and in perfect condition! This is one part that I was quite worried especially because I feared that ground shipping might create some troubles... wears etc... but no, nothing... the guitar was in perfect condition!

Reliability/Durability : 10
I showed the guitar to some of my friends who play in local bars here in San Francisco, and they really liked it... I showed the guitar speks (like the wood quality and all the other stuff that's mentioned on the website) as I didn't have much clew, and they were quite impressed with the guitar quality and the price... they infact said that I might be one of the lucky customers :-)... as that kind of deal is not possible... :-))...

They said that this guitar is built to last, and especially for this kind of price range even if it would last 1/2 the life of a 5000 dollar guitar, I say, what the heck...

Customer Support : No Opinion
Haven't tried support yet.

Overall Rating : 9
I have been playing for an year now, and this is my second guitar. It's just awesome, and as I have put my comments above, you've got to see this guitar to believe it...

I did compare this guitar against others and the only guitar that sounded better than this one was the Martin costing 8000 dollars! and even that... I didn't play it... I took one of my guitarist friends who checked it out... that guitar sounded amazing, but then I couldn't figure out much of a difference between this one and the 8000 dollar guitar, perhaps I am too novice to figure that out... but at least, I didn't find any glaring differences... however I did find a lot of glaring differences between this ZAD-50CE and my old guitar that I bought from a local store for around 300 bucks...

I wish it came with both the bottom and front pegs installed for the guitar strap... I don't use strap though, but after seeing the video on Danny's site as to how ppl can spoil the guitar while installing a strap peg, I just feel that it's way risky to give such kind of a custom made precision instrument to any guitar store to install a peg...

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 11:18am by GKiely

Features : 10
Grover tuners, solid spruce top, mahogany sides and back. Made in 2006 and modified in June 2006. On-board tuner, hand filed frets, hand modified nut and saddle.

Sound : 10
The guitar has a bright, full sound and was in tune and ready to play on arrival.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
This is a beautiful guitar. The setup by Zager looks to be impeccable. I've had it a relatively short time so I can't tell if anything will come loose but so far it's all good. The action is really incredible. My previous guitar was re-fitted to lower the action and I thought it was pretty good but this one just blows that away. No buzzing, easy to play, chords formed with a mere touch. Really amazing.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Again, it's relatively new but it's been heavily used in that short time. The guitar looks solid and I have no issues.

Customer Support : 10
Lifetime warranty with 100% return rights including shipping both ways. As an internet-based company, they have to do this and I have never heard that Zager has backed away from this warranty. They shipped the guitar one day after the order was placed and it arrived promptly. Dennis, Jr. or Denny Zager himself responds quickly to e-mails. This is a solid company with their eye on quality customer-support.

Overall Rating : 10
I told Dennis Zager that I can't imagine going back to my old Yamaha even though I loved that guitar. I love the richness of this relatively inexpensive guitar and I also love the look on people's faces when they pick it up, play it a little and then express surprise at the price. I would recommend this guitar to anyone who is in the market for a sub-$1000 guitar

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 10:35am by Gary Bosley
Email: gbosley99<at>hotmail dot com

Features : 10
My Zager is an acoustic, cutaway model. It has a spruce top with gloss finish, mahogany back and sides with sealed Grover tuning gear. It has rosewood fretboard and abalone inlay. It has a built-in transducer and onboard electronic tuner and EQ. It is a beautiful instrument.

Sound : 10
I play blues, country and rock and am very satisfied with Zager. It has a bright sound and is very versital with my Crate amp.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Perhaps the most beautiful guitar I have seen. It came in perfect shape and the action is by far the best I have played... and I have played MANY guitars in my forty years of playing guitar. It plays easier than both my Martin 28 and my Seagull

Reliability/Durability : 10
I have owned this gutiar for only one month but see no reason why it will not be as durable as any other guitar. Nothing has shown wear as of yet.

Customer Support : 10
I have had no problems but the company is very helpful and friendly when ordering the product and I have no reason to believe they would not do everything possible to please the customer.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing guitar for forty-plus years and own a Martin D-28 and a Seagull M-C Spuce. I find the Zager is much easier to play than both of the these. Its tone is equal to the rich sound of the Martin. If it were to be lost or stolen I would would replace it with the exact same model. I love this guitar because of its tone, playability, and beauty. I have nothing negative to say about the Zager 50-CE.
Its well worth the cost and I recommend it highly!

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 06:56pm by steve yaeger
Email: steveyaeger<at>comcast dot net

Features : 10
the body and neck are maple. the top is finished in a satin finishe. I think the top is spruce and appears to be finiashed a little lighter in color than I might request. The ov3erall appearance is incredible. Thie pick guard is tortise shell colors vs. black.

Sound : 10

The guitar has a full rich acoustic sound. I play mostly folk and blurgrass rhythm styles. I don't regularly use a amplifier .

I like the feel of the action, much more easily played than my previous acoustic, a Martin D35.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar came out of the box in excellent playable condition. It was nearly perfctly in tune and ready to be played. I played fro over an hour, after re-tuning.

I cannot see any visibly defects or poor workmanship.

Reliability/Durability : 10
It is fitted with grover tuning hardware and appears t be very well built. I travel a lot for business and anticipate bringing this one with me often.

Customer Support : 10
The warranty is lifetime. I've corresponed many time with the company without any problems. it is unrealistic to belieive that willchange now that I'm a owner, not a prospective customer.

Overall Rating : 10
I've been playing guitar for >49 years. I own a 30 year old Martin D12-28. Until recently I owned a D35. I also have a hand crafted Spanish classical guitar.

I've owned Ovation acoustiic/electric, a Guild 6-string acoustic, and a Gretsch 3/4 size electric. In the 1960's I had a Epiphone Texan built in Kalamazoo.

This Zage is as good, if not bettert than any of the others I've owned.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 01:32am by Steve Cooper

Features : 10
The finish is shiny and black; It is made of spruce and mahogany - solid woods. The electronics aren't over my head and adequate for what I like to do (strumming and playing for fun). It also has a built-in tuner.

Sound : 10
I got my Zager last week, and I have really enjoyed it. I like to finger pick, play chords, and sing. It has a nice, rich sound. My previous guitar, a modified 1970's Alvarez, sounds twangy compared to the clear sound of a good strum on the Zager. Pull-offs and hammer-ons are much easier because of the lowered action.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar was set up before arrival by Mr. Zager himself. It was well done (all I had to do was retune and put in a fresh battery). I have a cheap fender amp, but the Zager comes in loud and clear with the plug in. Best of all, my two sons (aged 8 and 9) who had previously gotten frustrated by sore fingers on my old Alvarez were able to finger chords and strum for quite a while with the lower action on my new Zager. Their interest in learning guitar is renewed, and I am planning on getting one for each of them.

Reliability/Durability : 10
My guitar is solid. It is made from spruce and mahogany and thus far has proven quite solid. The electronics and built in tuner are good quality as well.

Customer Support : 10
Being new, I have not yet needed to get it repaired. There is a lifetime warranty nonetheless, which says alot about Zager's confidence in the quality of his guitars. His son, Dennis Zager, Jr., was very kind and e-mailed me promptly about his inventory and was kind enough to inquire about my satisfaction with the guitar.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing guitar for 15 years. I have played friends' pricey Taylors, and this guitar definitely holds its own. It sounds as good or better as they did. I would definitely get another (and actually am planning to buy 2 more for my sons). It is quite a bargain, considering I got it for under $500 (actually $495).

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 11:00pm by Steve Cooper

Features : 10
I own the venetian cutaway model, but they sell an dreadnought, orchestra size and a 3/4 ("baby") size. I am not sure I can answer detailed questions about the electronics, but it suits my needs as a non-professional, play-for-fun guitarist.
It has a tuner and electronic unit that controls the guitar volume and sound when plugged into an amplifier.
The top is solid spruce and the back is solid mahogony. It has a great sound whether plugged or unplugged.

Sound : 10
I received my new black ZAD 50 CE Acoustic/Electric last week. I love it! I have played some of my friends' high dollar guitars, and I have to say that the Zager sounds as good or better. It has a built in tuner and can be played like an electric (I have a cheap fender amp, and it still sounds good). It has a rich sound, and suits me well for finger picking and cord strumming. I can't think of anything I don't like about it.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar had already been set up by Mr. Zager himself before shipping. I did, of course, retune it as soon as I received it, and it did great. There were no flaws, and the action was so good that my 2 young sons could play it! They are aged 8 and 9 and had been previously discouraged about learning guitar. I tried to teach them some easy chords on my old guitar like E minor and A, but they would get mad because their fingers would hurt when pressing on the strings. Well, I let them have a try with my black ?Zagermeister,? and within minutes they could finger and play the cords perfectly! My younger son (who previously gave up on guitar and said he wanted to play drums) now wants a Zager of his own (and so does my older son).

Reliability/Durability : 10
This guitar is well made, and I don't forsee that it will wear out anytime soon. The finish, hardware, and strap buttons are all very well done. It has a spruce top and mohagony sides and back - quality wood. The hardware seems just fine and is built into the side of the guitar (I did have to put a new 9 volt in when I first got it though).

Customer Support : 10
Perhaps best of all is the customer support. It was strictly by chance that I found the Zager site on Ebay (I had actually been searching for an acoustic Taylor like my friend has). It sounded too good to be true when I saw over 300 positive reviews and no negatives.
Then, I actually got to ask Dennis Zager, Jr., himself about his inventory. He was very kind and got back with me right away. He also sent me a followup e-mail recently asking if I was happy with my guitar.
If you check their website, there is story after story like this in the testimonials section, which was a big factor in my decision to buy a Zager. And I assure you that I am not disappointed.
They even offer to pay shipping both ways if you decide you aren't happy with your Zager.
They have a lifetime guarantee.

Overall Rating : 10
I love everything about it. I would definitely buy another (and will soon buy 2 more - one for each of my sons in the coming months).

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 08:38am by Chris

Features : 10
Gloss Finish
Cutaway
Sealed Grover tuners
Rosewood neck
Made in 2006
Solid Spruce top
4 band EQ and electronic tuner
Mahogany back and sides

Sound : 10
I play country, R&B, even some of the new stuff if I like the song. The sound is full and rich accoustically. Amplified is even better. It is a great guitar for the living room or the concert hall.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Out of the case this guitar was ready to go (did need some fine tuning) and the onboard electronic tuner made that very simple. Everything fits and looks fabulous, everyone who sees it says it is a beautiful guitar. The finish is a high gloss and flawless.
Spruce top
Mahogany sides and back
Rosewood fretboard and bridge
Fishman electronics
Grover tuners (sealed)

Reliability/Durability : 10
I just purchased this guitar and can give no official durability opinion, but judging from the quality and material used I feel that this will be something my great grandchildren will be able to play. I would be proud to uncase this guitar in ANY crowd. The name made not be as well known as others, but I never bought anything because it had a name on it. This guitar, I can play it. Though it only has one strap button (the second is your choice) it is very solid.

Customer Support : 10
I feel as if they attempt to know all their customers. Any e-mail (which is the only way I have contacted them so far), is answered within twelve hours. AND I don't mean some auto repond e-mail either.
All their guitars come with a 60 day, no questions asked return policy and a lifetime warranty. Find THAT anywhere else on this planet!

Overall Rating : 10
I have played off and on for the last thirty years, never professionally. I have owned other guitars Gibson, Gretsch, Kay and others that left no impression.
I would definetly buy this one again.
I love the easy play it has, (almost have to learn again)
If I were to suggest a guitar for a new player, this would be the one. It's affordable and priced below it's true value.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 01:03pm by Rick Clanton

Features : 10
Read the product description:

Having all of the attributes of our Zager ZAD-50, the ZAD-50CE Acoustic/Electric takes it one step further with a built in transducer and electronics package that allows it to be plugged into an amplifier and played like an electric. It has a full size venetian cutaway box that allows your left hand to slide down low for those hard to reach chords. The onboard electronics package with equalization gives you the ability to change the sound according to your playing style. It also has a built in electronic tuner with LED readout that allows you to tune your guitar in a fraction of the time it takes using conventional tuning methods. Being an acoustic and electric the ZAD-50CE is like having two guitars in one.

Sound : 10
Rich/Full tone.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Guitar arrived in tune and without flaw or blemish.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Hard to say after only having it a couple of weeks, but with the 100% lifetime guarantee, how can you go wrong?

Customer Support : 10
Before I retired last year, I managed an in-bound call center technical/customer service department. I have spent most of my career in CS and must say that Zager has it right. Questions are answered promptly and accurately.

Overall Rating : 10
I am a beginner (at 58 years old). This guitar is easier to play than most accoustics for a fraction of the cost. I would definitely buy another one if this one were lost or stolen. I have shown it to all my family and friends and even the folks at the music store I take lessons from were impressed with the quality, sound and playability. Great guitar, great price and great service. A hard combination to beat.

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 09:52pm by Larry Cannon

Features : 10
The Zager ZAD-50CE that I just got (June 20th, 2006) is a cutaway Dreadnought style acoustic/electric with solid spruce top and mahogany sides and back (probably plywood, but don't know for sure). The neck is also mahogany and has a rosewood fretboard with 20 frets. According to the Zager website, www.zagerguitar.com, Denny Zager hand files the frets to eliminate buzzing and to make them easier on the fingers. The tuning heads are sealed Grovers.

The sound hole is surrounded by a nice, simple abalone inlay. The binding around the edges of the body and the neck are ivory colored and are seamless -- very smooth. The top of the body is book-matched spruce. Although the sides and back are probably mahogany plywood, the grain is beautiful and the back of the guitar is not flat, but has a nice, gently rounded contour. All finishes on the guitar are impeccable.

I don't know that much about electronics, but the electronics are ClearWave 10, which includes a three-band equalizer and a "presence" slide pot, volume, low battery indicator, and built-in tuner. These all work and sound fine. Sorry, can't tell you much about the pickups.

Sound : 9
My style is all over the map. I especially like the acoustic version of the Eagle's "Hotel California", I like Celtic music with an acoustic guitar for rhythm. I'm really just learning so don't have a certain style.

That said, this guitar has a nice well-rounded sound. I looked seriously at Seagulls, but the ones in my price range ($400 - $600) all had cedar tops, which to me are just too dead sounding. The Zager rings when you play it. It's fitted with very light gauge strings which probably helps. For a "compromised Dreadnought" (it has the cutaway), it sounds pretty good, and I'm happy with it.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
As mentioned, the overall fit and finish is flawless. I know I'm supposed to be critical here, but I can find no fault in it. Most guitars with mahogany woods are darker in color. The mahogany on this one is amber, and it's just really nice to look at.

I will be very honest at this point and say that I'm not sure there's all that much to Zager's "string science". The ZAD does seem somewhat easier to play, but all the guitars I looked at in the guitar shops were strung with standard guage strings. The ZAD came with ultralight strings. I looked at several S series Seagull guitars and I think their strings were closer to the fretboard than my Zager. I will say that the Zager does not buzz at all.

The intonation on the Zager is not perfect. Yes, it sounds pretty good, but when you, for instance, press on the fourth fret of the bottom E to get an A, it's sharp -- the handy-dandy little tuner tells me so. One of the reasons I wanted a Seagull is that the bridge is fully compensated for intonation. The Zager's pretty good, but not perfect.

Reliability/Durability : 8
I really, really, really wanted a guitar that was made either in the U.S., Canada, or Japan (like an Alvarez Yairi). My second choice would be Korea, and then China or Indonesia. The Zager is made in Indonesia in the same factory where Martin's "Sigma" guitars are made. I was disappointed with it being made in Indonesia, and Zager's website does not mention where they're made, so I only found this out when I opened the box. To be fair, I don't think anyone else who sells off-shore guitars admits it, either. Martin's website doesn't.

That said, I just don't know how well it'll hold up. Zager's guarantee, though, is for life, and I think I'm comfortable with that. It is outfitted with genuine Grover tuning heads, and according to Zager's website, the guitars are made to Denny Zager's specifications.

Customer Support : 10
All my dealings with the company, so far, have been very quick and friendly. Haven't had the guitar long enough to warrant repairs.

Overall Rating : 9
I've been playing guitars on and off for 35 years or so -- I'm just a hack. My benchmark is an Alvarez Yairi that I once owned. Wish I could afford another.

I love that the Zager is beautiful, sounds very nice, and is fairly easy to play. I hate that it's made in Indonesia. I love having touches like the abalone inlay around the sound hole, and Grover tuning heads. If I'd had the money, I would've bought a Yair. I didn't and think that the Zager is a good choice (and I am PICKY!).

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Product: Zager ZAD 50CE
Submitted at 05:42pm by Mike G

Features : 10
The ZAD50-CE is an acoustic electric with cutaway with built-in electronics and a digital tuner. Made in 2006, factory in China (also makes Martins), booked spruce top with a mahogany body and sealed Grover tuning gears. Very nice and super smooth gloss finish all over! The neck has a nice dark rosewood fretboard that matches the rosewood bridge. Sets off the spruce and mahogany beautifully! The neck is standard scale (21 fret), but a with a very minute increase in width and string spacing. The action is very light and smooth. The case is a hardshell with a plush, well fitting interior. It locks and has a large covered storage compartment in the neck area and a built in digital humidity sensor. It's a solid and well built case. Just the protection needed for the guitar when faced with careless luggage gorillas!

Sound : 10
The unamplified sound is bright, mellow, and resonant. It has a very rich sound with a very satisfying fullness. Amping it with the amp set flat opens up much more sound just with the onboard electronics (bass, mid, treble, and presence). A wide range of tone and timbre is on the guitar electrics itself. Add the amp controls and it'll push the sound anywhere you'd like!

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Setup was great, action absolutely just right for myself, low and easy! Fit and finish, are right on the money. The wood would rate up there also but the left side of the spruce top has a blemish below the bridge and the two halves don't appear to be from the same piece of spruce. Does give it character though.

Reliability/Durability : 9
Everything looks and feels solid and top quality. I'd depend on this without thinking about it. I would give it a rock solid, but time will tell. For now, it sure looks like it'll do what's asked of it.

Customer Support : 10
I've only dealt with Zager on the original purchase. They're very timely, delivery was less than a week from purchase. They kept me informed of the order, date of shipping, how to track, and requested a mail back to ensure all was well when I received it!

Overall Rating : 10
I've played about 40 years now, early years with groups. Had a few years off, then started again. Been playing on and off as a 'hobbyist' and enjoy being able to get with others to play.
I enjoy music, also keyboard, but mostly have the best enjoyment with a guitar, just plunking and picking out songs or my own 'stuff' here and there for my own pleasure. I've been through quite a series of new and used 6 and 12 string acoustics and electrics. Just enjoy the sound of those strings and enjoy playing,
This ZAD50-CE is just a beauty of a guitar with a very bright yet mellow sound and a simple light and easy playability that I haven't heard or felt in my prior guitars. I just spent a couple of hours enjoying playing again!! I am glad I made this purchase. I don?t want to put it down! Denny and son put out a great product. Quick service, out of the case on the nose setup, and a beautiful sound and finish. I'm absolutely pleased with it! Please make a 12 string!!

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