Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 01:00pm by carl
Email: csmith990 at hotmail<dot>com

Features : 9
the fit and finish of my zager guitar is probably as good as I have played and owned.

Sound : 10
Deep base sounds with lots of pitch

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
mine is not electric so some of these Q? do not apply.It however did not contain any flaws that were obvious to the naked eye.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I have owned the guitar for about one year and it still looks new. I only play it 3 or 4 hours each week.

Customer Support : 10
The company is very receptive. They returned all my emails within 2 days. I would order again without hesitation.

Overall Rating : 10
After ordering and playing my guitar for about 6 months my son in law who owned a competitors guitar gave his away and ordered one similar to mine. He and I both love them. I highly recommend them.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 10:28am by Tom Fredricks

Features : 10
Gloss, Dreadnought, Solid Cedar Top, Body is Rosewood with a solid Cedar top and a Mahogany neck .

Sound : 10
Beautifully crafted Guitar with an amazing sound and attention to detail. The pricing is also very affordable. This Guitar competes sound wise with $2,000 plus guitars for a fraction of the cost.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The finish and quality are untouchable by even some of the most expensive guitars out there. The attention to detail backed by the extraordinary customer service and support are one of a kind and can't be beat.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Seems very solid. Comes with a lifetime warranty no questions asked.

Customer Support : 10
Zager Guitar is a 100% customer oriented business. Denny and his son Danny Zager are completely dedicated to helping their customers. They will do whatever it takes to make you happy and stand behind their exceptional products 110%.

Overall Rating : 10
I am new to guitar playing however I had done a great deal of research before I bought my Zager. I wanted a Guitar that looked great and sounded even better. Zager delivered in both areas beyond my expectations. The attention to detail accompanied by their exceptional customer service, lifetime warranty, and 100% no questions asked return policy make buying a Zager a no brainer. I am truly a customer for life.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 10:09pm by Mark in Whitefish, MT

Features : 9
Transparent gloss finish, EZ-Play "String Science" system,
, full size dreadnought, solid cedar top, Grover tuning gears, abalone inlay, rosewood fret-board, bridge, back, and sides

Sound : 9
Incredible sound. Rich, warm, and clear. My wife plays mostly acoustic rock, and the guitar sounds like a million bucks. It may not be the absolute best sounding guitar out there, but it's very darn close to the high end units that sell for 3 or 4, or more, times the price. And certainly wildly better than anything else one could even begin to expect in the price range.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Incredibly well set up, with the EZ-Play system, which allows you to play far longer than virtually any other instrument.

Well built, well matched, well finished. The rosewood back and sides are gorgeous. We had one that had a slight cosmetic issue in the finish, which Zager replaced immediately, at no cost to us, including shipping both ways. The second instrument is flawless.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
Have only had it a couple of weeks, but it seems very well built. Since they offer a lifetime guarantee, on top of the apparent quality, I have not doubt this instrument will last.

Customer Support : 10
I wish this category went to 11!

This instrument has a lifetime warranty, and a 30 day money-back guarantee. That's believing in your product.

On top of that, their customer service is mind blowing. I emailed them on Christmas morning, informing them of the cosmetic issue on the first guitar. I had an answer in less that two hours, and the new instrument shipped the next day. Dennis Jr. is *incredibly* helpful and pleasant to deal with. I've very rarely had the pleasure of dealing with a company that shows this kind of commitment and customer service.

Overall Rating : 10
My wife is the guitarist, she's played for a few years, but hasn't played as much as she could, due to not having an EZ-Play. She's absolutely thrilled with this instrument, due to the sound, beauty, and how very easy it is to play. I have a damaged left hand, and even I can pluck out a few things with it.

As a woodworker (thus the damaged hand), I admire the quality of the wood and construction of the instrument. It is simply gorgeous!

I will be buying a 3/4 size Zager in the next few months for one of our sons, and recommend this company to anyone who will listen.

This instrument would be a deal at twice the price, and for what you pay, it is an incredible buy.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 12:22pm by Nancy Blazis

Features : 10
Full size dreadnought box, solid cedar top, sealer "Grover" tuning gears, 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, rosewood back & sides, genuine "Martin" strings, Zager EX-Play Modified, Lifetime warranty, 100% money back guarantee.

Sound : 10
My music style is easy listening folk, some Spanish guitar. This guitar has a superior rich and full sound. The kind of sounds and variet the guitar can make is only limited to the player's ability! I like the feel and looks of the guitar-- there is nothing to dislike.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
This guitar was lovingly set up in person by Denny Zager who inspects every guitar he sells. There are no flaws; the action is superb, nothing is wrong with this guitar.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Of course, this guitar will withstand live playing. I have no doubt that it will last forever, and I can depend on the finish to last forever-- it will stand up just fine in a gig without a backup.

Customer Support : 10
There is a lifetime warranty on all Zager guitars-- I feel as if I know Denny Zager personally-- and his staff-- that's how smooth my buying transaction went-- the communication was excellent.

Overall Rating : 10
I've been playing off and on since the 60's-- plan to jump right back in again. If stolen, I would replace it with the exact same model. I compared it with a similar Martin-- chose this one because of the EZ-Play feature. (I'm a little bit older than I was in the '60s)

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 05:48pm by Guitar Hack

Features : 10
This guitar has a high gloss finish. To all those guys who think it has laminate wood, It doesn't. Please get your facts straight before putting misinformation here. It is a solid body rosewood guitar.

Sound : 10
This guitar has outstanding sound. Very loud, very long sustain. It is all affected by how fresh the strings are. You will want to continue using phosphor bronze extra light strings on it but I use Martin marquis as they seem to be the best and last the longest. D'Addarios seem to crap out early.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Very good action, intonation is perfect, gold grover tuners' Very nice. I had a small scratch by the pick guard but not a problem.

This guitar has solid Rosewood back and sides (not laminate as has been reported by a few "I think the back and sides are laminate types". I wouldn't have bought it if it were and no this is not a samick made in the orient. Read the web site and it will tell you all you want to know. The guitar is made in Lincoln Nebraska.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I use this guitar at open mics and haven't had a problem. I added as strap button for the front as it doesn't have one. Cost me $7. So far it is dependable and reliable.

Customer Support : 10
Customer service is nothing short of outstanding. I originally had a Zad 50 with a problem and they paid shipping both ways and I upgraded to the Zad 80.

By the way did I mention there is a lifetime warranty on this guitar. Generally it's no questions asked.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing a couple years and also own a Martin D-15 custom which has rosewood back and sides and spruce top. I prefer the Zager. There is something about the sound I just love. The Martin has pretty low action too.

The sound is amazing. Just keep fresh strings on it. I change mine every 2 weeks. If your're the type to change your strings once a year this guitar isn't for you. If you want the best sound available check it out. I have compared it to many high dollar guitars and found most wanting in comparison. You can't go wrong with this guitar.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 03:07pm by Robert Wood

Features : 10
This model has rosewood back and sides, with solid cedar top and
Grover keys. Dreadnaught body with absolutely perfect finish! The
most beautiful instrument I have ever seen!!

Sound : 10
My zad80 has a sound a player always dreaned of. Great volume and
sustain, with a rich mellow tone which literally sparkles from bass
to treble. Outstanding !!

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
I know when a guitar is set up properly and this one is on the mark!
Correct relief on the neck, nut set with .018 nut height at first fret, .105 at the 12th fret. Intonation is very good. The frets are
all set perfectly. There is not one single flaw in workmanship nor
finish which I can detect.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
Needless ti sayy, I have not owned this instrument ling enough to say
how long it will last. But it appears solodly built. Zager must have
confidence in it or they would not give a lifetime guarantee with free shipping both ways, or your money back. Try beating that anywhere!!

Customer Support : 10
This company is helpful beyond belief. I chiped the saddle while changing strings and Zager had me ship it back for repair free including shipping both ways. I had it back in five working days. And
they did it all with a smile. Even sent me a new set of strings and
a handful of picks.. ONLY AT ZAGER GUITARS!!!!

Overall Rating : No Opinion
I have been playing for at least 45 yrs. and have owned several guitars including Gibsons, Seaguls and several others.I love everything about this guitar. I have compared it to guitars costing $ 3,ooo and none can beat it overall, Only one high end Martin could
equal it all things considered. If I ever buy another guitar, it would just be for the sake of variety, not quality.
I have one complaint, I wish it had a strap button at the neck. I will be verry disappointed if my evaluation does not get published. I will be watching !!!!!

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 05:54pm by Roger

Features : 10
This guitar is as beautiful as any I've seen at 5-6 times the price. The quality of workmanship is exquisite; the finish is flawless; the neck width, spacing of the strings and re-worked nut, bridge and frets make it extremely easy to play.

Sound : 10
The guitar is acustic but not electric. It has the pure and mellow tone of a custom guitar many times more expensive. There is no buzz.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar arrived via UPS. It was well packaged andarrived in tune! I have found no flaws whatsoever in the finish, the pegs, the quality of wood and matching of veneers. Again, this guitar has the quality of a guitar one would expect to be far more expensive!

Reliability/Durability : 10
yes to all of the above- without reservation!

Customer Support : 10
It's a new guitar with a 100% money back guarantee, including shiping. Customer service was very responsive to my questions before I ordered the guitar and it was shipped the day I ordered it. Service so far couldn't be better!

Overall Rating : 10
I own a Martin acustic/electric and have been looking at others in the price range of $2000-$3000. The ZAD-80 is of the same-or better- quality as the expensive Martins. For me, the Zager action is better. My only problem with my new Zager is that it's almost too beautiful to touch!! I'd buy another on (and probably will) in a heartbeat!

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 02:14pm by Robert Wood

Features : 10
Gloss finish
Dreadnaught acoustic
Rosewood bridge Peg, Hand carved bridge and sadle
Grover Nonlocking Keys
Thin Rosewood Neck
Made 2006, usa
21 frets
Solid Cedar Top
No Electronics
Rosewood back and sides

Sound : 10
The sound is rich and mellow with great volume. Flat picking style
No Electronics
Rich full mellow sound with great volume and sustain
I like everything. I would have preferred a slightly wider string space

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
The action is very, very, good! Intonnation is excellent
No Electronics
Very good matching and routing
I have played over the years Gibson, Martin,etc. the Zager ZAD80 is the
equal or better of all I have played. The fit, finish and setup is
very good. No shody workmanship here!!

Reliability/Durability : 10
Yes to all the above except, I would have liked to have had a strap
button at the base of the neck

Customer Support : 10
I had the saddle replaced because of a hairline crack. This has a lifetime warranty. Zager repaired it and paid the shipping both ways.
It will never cost me a dime for repairs or shipping ever!!

This company is unbelievable. They were courteous,kind and swift. My
instrument was repaired and placed in UPS the same day received along
with a set of strings, picks and a tee shirt..Excellent

Overall Rating : 9
I have been playing fifty yrs. I own a Seagull s-6.Now.
I asked every question I could think of. Don't think I left out a thing
Oh, I am so happy, I would buy the same instrument the next day..
I don't hate anything,I love the fit, finish, action and sound!!
Yes, I went to Sam Nash and compared with top line Taylors, Gibsons,
Fenders, Martins etc. One very expensive Martin was its equal but none
of the others. Others might disagree, but that was my honest assessment.
..Nothing is absolutely perfect, but for my use, the ZAD80 came as close
as any I tried.My Seagull S6 has been retired for good.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 03:04am by Boris Sakic
Email: sakic<at>mcmaster dot ca

Features : 10
Free T-shirt and extra set of Martin strings were a nice touch from the company.

Sound : 10
I play "folk baroque" style (music by John Renbourn and Steven Grossman) and before ordering I was concerned about fingerboard width, thinking that it will be narrow for fingerpicking. However, I soon realized that after some practice, the neck on ZAD-80 is just fine and that I can play techinically demanding riffs with ease.

The sound is crisp, balanced, and intonation is perfect.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
I am not a luthier, but this model seems to be manufactured according to high standards. Inlays and finish are beautiful; action is low, but there is no buzzing and barre cords are easy to play.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
I will use this guitar for home studio recordings exclusively. At this point I cannot comment on how long it will last. However, if the sound and finish do not deteriorate with time, ZAD-80 will be like a bottle of good vine - will get better with age (and I would like to grow old with this instrument).

Customer Support : 10
Better than Dell's (few years ago :). Dennis alomost instantly replied to my e-mails and gave me excellent advices before I made my decision. On-line ordering and shipping were smooth; packaging professional. With 100% return policy, on-line instructional videos and music, and lifetime warranty one just cannot ask for more!

Overall Rating : 10
I've been playing for 30 years, mostly classical and Takamine guitars. I presently own a 7-string Brazilian guitar (Rozini Studio) and Godin Nylon ACS-SA. ZAD-80 belongs to a different category and represents an incredible value!

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 05:37pm by Angela

Features : No Opinion
Has Rosewood sides and cedar top, in-lays on front and back of it. Also has gold plated tuners. Very attractive guitar.

Sound : 10
I am just starting back up again after many years, but the sounds is great, nice tone.

No amp

This guitar has a nice rich full sound.

You could play this guitar with any kind of music you prefer.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Terrific action - the E-Z play is great, and doesn't hurt my fingers.

No pickups - acoustic

Guitar is well-matched, nice rosewood triple split back, and is a very beautiful guitar.

Flawless

Reliability/Durability : 10
No sure, I have not had it that long.

Hardware is durable - yes.
This guitar has a terrific finish, high polish look.

Yes

Yes

I don't play on gigs but if I did - yes.

Customer Support : 10
No repairs, just received a week ago. Has lifetime warranty.

Customer Support, in one word, AWESOME!! That is all that needs to be said. A+++++++++

Overall Rating : 10
I am just starting guitar after many years, but I am sure the EZ-play will make it very easy to start up again. I would surely recommend this product to any one.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 10:46am by David Wladaver

Features : 10
Cutaway style. Built in electronics as well as a ClearWave electronic tuner. Built in transducer.
21 frets
Cedar top, rosewood back and sides
Grover sealed tuning gears
Abalone inlay (Stunning)
Rosewood bridge and fret board

Sound : 10
I was torn between the ZAD-80CEOM and the ZAD-80CE. Both are electric and acoustic but the OM is slightly smaller. Both had a marvelous sound when I played them acoustically (without electric). The tone is warm and deep.

I use it with a variety of amps, mostly in a church, and the sound is clear as a bell.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The guitar came in spotless condition - it clearly was tuned before being shipped, and needed little effort on my part. I checked it carefully and found nothing, not even the slightest problems.

The action is easier than any steel-string guitar I have even owned.

Reliability/Durability : 10
It looks like a museum piece. This is a very high quality guitar.

Customer Support : 10
Since I did wanted to try both the ZAD-80CE and the ZAD-80 CEOM, I called Zager and asked them how I could do that, since this was an Internet purchase (in other words, I could not try each one at a store).

They made it simple - they sent me both! They gave me a prepaid return label and asked me to send back whichever one I did not want to keep.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing guitar, on and off, for about 50 years. I tried other guitars in stores, including Martins, and the Zager sound beat them all.

I also own a 12-string Alvarez, a 6 string Gretsch and a classical guitar.

I only wish Zager would install a strap pin on the guitar, but having that done locally is a small price to pay for such a fine instrument.

My advice: Do not have any concern buying from Zager over the Internet. They are first class.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 01:33pm by Mike Tolle
Email: mike at tolle<dot>net

Features : 10
Excellant workmanship.... play action...no buzzing strings.

Sound : 10

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Reliability/Durability : 10
Customer Support : 10
I mistakenly purchased a "counterfeit" Zager guitar From a seller not associated with Zager.Upon receipt Denny Zager Jr. replaced the counterfeit with a "genuine" Zager ZAD80 AT NO CHARGE....

Zager customer is ...2nd to None.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing guitar for 40 years...the last 25 with my Martin D28...AN EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUMENT. Upon receipt of the Zager ZAD80....My Martin has taken a back seat to the Zager.....amazingly true. I just wish Denny would provide a 12 string acoustic.... !!!

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 02:21pm by Gregory Yurchak

Features : 9
2005 - Sigma Guitar plant - modified by Dennis Zager
Enough
Cedar - Solid top
Acoustic
N/A
N/A
Rosewood sides and back - three piece back/unsure of neck
transparent gloss finish
Dreadnought
N/A
Sealed gold Grovers
Purchased case with humidity and temperature sensor and display - accurate.

Sound : 9
I play acoustic/folk/gospel/worship hymns and choruses - very suitable
NO amplification at this time.
No noise.
Fich/full sound - definitely - as good as any guitar I have played including Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Taylor, and Gibson (old). Has terrific overtone additions
Likes - for a "new" guitar this one sounds grat - friends who have played have all commented on its sound and richness.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Terrific action - the E-Z play is terrific for guys like me - large hands! Barre chords come much more easily without any sacrifice to sound quality.
No pickups - acoustic
Guitar is well-matched particularly on the rosewood triple-split back - it is a thing of beauty.
FLawless

Reliability/Durability : 8
Uncertain - I have not had it that long.
Hardware is rugged looking - yes.
This guitar has terrific finish. It is stunning! People I show it to are truly impressed.
Yes
Yes
Only have one guitar so if I played a gig - yes.

Customer Support : 10
Super - this is the one company that puts its' customers in a win-win situation. I could not lose. I just wish other businesses would get "it" like these guys do. If I did not like the guitar - and I do love the guitar - all I had to do was tell them and they (get that! they - not me!) would send me the UPS setup to mail it back at their cost! I could not lose so why not try it.
No repairs needed
They stand behind their product.

Overall Rating : 10
I played 25+ years ago on Gibson spruce tops and Guild 12-strings. I only own one guitar.
No
I wold buy again.
It looks (cedar top and triple split rosewood back w/gloss is stunning) and sounds great - better than it should for this young of an instrument. I have been around music my entire life - I know good sound - this guitar has it. There is nothing not to like!
I played Taylor, Guild ( I really wanted one), Martin, Fender, go down the list - for the money this is the best value - no questions asked. I chose for the win-win and value.
It has all it needs - they even sent picks, strings, and a T-shirt with the guitar.
Solid instrument uniquely setup - done one by one- with a can't miss way to purchase.
I am a manager in my line of business for 25 years. The goal of managing is to get a win-win every time. With the purchase of my Zager ZAD-80 - I did! By the way, when you e-mail this company they e-mail you back . . . promptly. Answered every question I had.
By the way, I did not rate everything a 10 - nothing is perfect. I 'd only be fooling myself.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 01:38pm by Marvin Hardin
Email: hardinmm<at>cox dot net

Features : 10
The Zager 80 Guitars are made in USA (Dreadnought Accoustic)
It has 21 frets
Cedar solid top
Rosewood 3 piece back, rosewood fret board and rosewood bridge
the tone and sound is wonderful
the finish is a gloss transparent
Grover tuners
neck is thin and easy to fret
I recommend this instrument very highly

Sound : 10
Country Western music ,Blue grass. You could play this guitar wiyh any type of music.
This guitar has a rich full sound that just keeps coming out of the box
I like this guitar because I can play it for hours and my fingers does not get that sore

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
The action on this guitar is fast
I had two frets and saddle that was not quite right
I sent the guitar back in and Dennis Zager Sr. took care of it personally.

Reliability/Durability : 10
It will withstand all of the above. You should always carry an extra set of strings along with any guitar,if you do not carry a back-up guitar.

Customer Support : 10
Very helpful, quick response and very friendly
Yes I have sent my guitar back in for repairs
Lifetime warranty

Overall Rating : 10
I would absolutely buy another one just like it
I have an old National guitar that I purchased in 1962.Then I purchased
a Yamaha in April 2005, then I purchased this Zager Zad 80 October 2005
The reason for me purchasing this guitar was that I saw it on the Zager web page and it sounded to good to be true for the price they were asking for it. I have picked up and strummed alot of high dollar guitars in music stores and not any that I played had the sound or tone that this one has.
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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 09:17am by Daniel C. Elliott
Email: drdelliott at earthlink<dot>net

Features : 10
Made and purchased 2006
21 frets
solid top
Acoustic, no controls
Solid Cedar top, full size dreadnought, Rosewood back and sides, sealed grover Tuning grears, Full abalone inlay rosetts, Tortoise shell pick guard, gloss finish, hand carved coustom nut, hand carved custom saddle, hand filled frets, Scalloped X bracing, Rosewood fret board, Rosewood bridge. Ager EZPlay modified.

Separate purchase of hardshell case with humidifier

Included extra sets of Martin extra light strings

Sound : 10
I play folk, rock, worship style. This suits me quite well.
The sound is rich, full, and bright.

I have nothing to dislike about this beautiful looking and sounding instrument

Action, Fit, & Finish : No Opinion
The action is absolutely outstanding. This is the easiest to play guitar I have handled in over 50 years! Some bar cords have been difficult for me but not on this guitar. Some grace-note reaches have been hard but not on this one. Hammering on strings produces a beautiful and accurate ring with just a light touch. (no electronics in the original purchased guitar, I added those later) The top is beautiful, in fact the whole instrument looks beautiful, with the abalone inlay on the neck and on the top. No flaws at all.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I can't imagine this not withstanding live playing. I have been using it with joy. It replaced a customized Aria that I had played in churches for 40 years (that was stolen). I have found this easier and more durable than even that one was. Yes I used it without a back up, didn't even think to take a back up.

Customer Support : 10
When it first arrived I was tentative about it, because it didn't 'sound' like my well aged wood guitar (that had been stolen). I have emailed the manufacturer several times a week with pesky questions. The Zager family have been very patient with me, very forthright, very thorough in their responses. The most important thing to me was they were willing to completely refund my money and pay to receive the guitar back if I didn't like it even after playing it for several months. I wanted a sound pick up system installed but they don't do that at their shop. They were up front with me on those things and even gave me detailed help on how to locate and select someone locally who could do those modifications correctly. They even recommended the best system to install and provided me with data to support their recommendation. I installed a Fishman Elipse Blend (dual pickup type).

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing for 50 years. I own a mandolin, a clasical guitar, a bango, some drums, and a bag of electronic equipment amplifier etc.

The Zager website provided some testimonials about these guitars by very satisfied customers. I was suspicious (I am always suspicious-- other companies 'invent' their satisfied customer statements). But when I asked them about my suspicions the were very patient with me, even giving me contact information to verify the veracity. The were willing to totally refund my purchase and return ship the instrument. That convinced me I had nothing to lose.

I tried the instrument. At first, because the sound was of 'new wood' not aged wood like my former guitar I was uncomfortable. As I played it every day the instrument began to age and tune in right before my ears. I can see that in some time this will be much better sounding than my former (40 year aged Aria Rosewood/cedar) instrument. This now sounds at least as good, and is immensly easier to play than my old guitar. I was shopping Martin dreads at the same time and this sounds as good and plays easier than the Martins. Yes, I know some will be suspicious of that statement, I was. But it is TRUE. You must try this instrument if you are shopping for a dreadnought. It is the biggest 'bang for your buck.' It should cost a thousand dollars more than it does for the quality you get.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 06:11pm by Don Catherall

Features : 9
I bought the guitar brand new in January, 2006. It is an acoustic, Rosewood body and fretboard, cedar top, gold Grover tuners, nice mother of pearl inlay, thin neck (which is easier to get your hand around), dreadnought body style. It came with a nice molded case. There is one minor flaw in the wood on the front of the guitar. You can only see it if you turn the guitar at a certain angle.

Sound : 9
The guitar is made to use extra light guage strings so I was concerned that the sound might not be loud enough, but it is plenty loud and the tone is very sweet. Both bass and treble come across very well. It is a mellow sound, consistent with its cedar face--a very nice sounding instrument.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
I bought this guitar for the action and it is absolutely everything it was advertised to be. It is the best action I have ever encountered on an acoustic guitar! The action is perfect at any fret, and requires so little pressure that the guitar stays in tune a very long time. It was actually in tune when it arrived from the factory. I am giving this guitar's action a 10, but only because there is not a higher rating.

Reliability/Durability : 9
Since the guitar is new, I cannot say much about its durability but certainly the hardware (gold Grover tuners), the workmanship and the finish are all first class and should hold up for a long time. The finish is clearly several coats deep.

Customer Support : 10
Customer support is outstanding! They guarantee their instruments and will replace it instantly if you are not happy with the one that arrives. They clearly believe in producing happy customers. These people are out to prove something.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing for 35 years, mostly on a beautiful Martin D-25 K2 (that means its entirely Koa wood). I haven't touched my Martin since getting the Zager. It is the easiest guitar to play I have ever touched. I can play much longer, the guitar stays in tune, and I am able to handle fingerings that I struggled with in the past. If something happened to the guitar, I would buy another tomorrow. I am already trying to figure how I can justify buying another one to keep at my office. The price for this guitar was absurdly inexpensive for the quality of the instrument.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 06:10pm by kevin
Email: gar_lanski<at>yahoo dot com

Features : 10
rosewood back and sides,3 piece back solid top

Sound : 10
I have a $1500.00 taylor that doesn't sound half as good as the ZAGAR ZAD-80,excellent sound.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
action great with very smooth action as well as chording or picking,has a great finish with the bindings and all features done with taste and real professional touch,DENNY ZAGAR is a master at setting up this guitar ,a real gem with amuch desired and sought sound and looks.

Reliability/Durability : 10
made to be played not looked at.very sound and solid guitar.

Customer Support : 10
very co-operative and back there instrament with complete satisfaction for there customers,GREATTTTTTTTTTTTT.

Overall Rating : 10
playing about 5 years and love all features,have owned martin D-35, 2-taylors,and 1 gibson,this is by far the best guitar I've owned,love all features.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 09:32am by Bobby Johnson

Features : 9
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The ZAD-80 has a solid cedar top, with rosewood sides and back. Thi sis an acoustic dreadnaught, so no electronics are available or needed. The finish is high-gloss, and it is beautiful. No imperfections found on my guitar. Tuners are gold-plated, enclosed Grovers. Neck is made from African Mahogany, and fretboard is Indian Rosewood. Frets are hand filed and are perfect. Action is very low, and no buzzing has been encountered after 2 weeks of heavy play. Accessories included extra set of strings, t-shirt, and a couple of picks.

Sound : 9
I play mostly bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and artists like James Taylor, Jim Croce, and John Denver. The Zager suits this style of play perfectly. Flatpickers who think that Martin is the be-all, end-all should really try a Zager. Very rich, mellow sound on the ZAD-80, but the higher notes are very bright in their tone.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Absolutely no complaints here ... everything is perfect. The 'EZ-Play' claim is no bunk ... it is for real.

Reliability/Durability : 7
I play only for my own enjoyment and the occasional festival/workshop ... not really qualified to make a judgment over the long haul.

Customer Support : 9
Top-notch! Nothing more to add here. You got a question, call or e-mail .. you'll get a real person to respond .. quickly.

Overall Rating : 9
I own an Epiphone Texan 12-string that I bought in 1973, and a Fender elec/acoustic that is about 5 years old. The Fender's days are numbered ... it's out. I'll be keeping the Epi ... but I'd keep that regardless.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 10:58am by Ken McDermott
Email: bfskenmc at aol<dot>com

Features : 9
My Zager Aad-80 was made in the USA in 2005. It is a 21 fret guitar, with solid cedar top and rosewood back and sides. It is an acoustic, dreadnought, with Grover tuners.

Sound : 8
It has a very smooth yet bright sound, which I like very much. I may have to use a bit higher gage string than the extra lights it came with. To get a bit more bass.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
This is the reason I chose this particular guitar, it has a custom set action which is quite low, with no added buzzing. There were no visible flaws in this guitar

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
I have not had the guitar long enough to make any opinions at this point

Customer Support : 9
Very easy to work with

Overall Rating : 9
I am just a beginner guitar player, yet this guitar has helped me improve my play quite a bit. I would surely recommend this product to any one

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 08:23am by Steve Slotkin

Features : 9
Rosewood sides and cedar top. In-lays on front and back. Gold plated tuners. My wife says it looks better than her vintage Martin. I agree.

Also bought the hard case.

Sound : 10
The guitar was a gift for my wife, who thought it sounded a lot like her Martin D-28.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
My wife didn't like the way her vintage Martin hurt her fingers when she played, but she says her arms wore out before her fingers with the Zager.

This was the reason I bought the guitar.

My wife noticed two small indentations the size of a pencil tip on the front of the guitar (under the strings). She said you can only see them if you look at an angle. She added that she expected to add numerous small wear and tear marks herself in the coming years, so it didn't bother her a bit.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
Looks solid so far.

Customer Support : 10
I emailed a question at 9pm on a Saturday, got a response by midnight. I ordered the guitar on the following Monday, and it was delivered in three days.

Included a free t-shirt and a set of Martin strings on delivery.

Overall Rating : 10
I started looking at Martin guitars to find a new guitar for my wife, who worried that her older Martin was too fragile to take on vacation.

When I asked her what she didn't like about the Martin, her only response was that it hurt her fingers. So I did some research on Google and found Zager. It sounded like a good company, small and focused. I read a lot of the reviews on Harmony Central, and the consensus was positive about the Zager products and service.

After I got a response to an email at midnight on a Saturday, I knew the customer service reputation was well earned, so I decided to order the guitar.

Since my wife is happy, I am happy.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 12:46pm by Stephen Smith

Features : 10
The Zad-80 Has a cedar top with rosewood back and sides. Grover tuners in gold plate. Rosewood fretboard with hand filed frets. The neck is thin with 20 frets. Box says made in Indonesia. Gloss finish with abolone trim.

Sound : No Opinion
Guitar has a beautiful sound that has a mellow tone, due to the cedar top. Would compare it with any Martin I have played.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
The feel and fit of this guitar is beautiful. The string setup that Zager does makes this one of the easiest playing guitars around. The finish brings out the beauty of the rosewood and cedar top. Have read some reviews saying they are not made in the USA. Nether is a Stratovarous violin, but I hear they play pretty well. Good craftsmanship can come from places other then Pa.

Reliability/Durability : 9
Have only had this for a short time but with the Zager life time guarantee you can't go wrong.

Customer Support : 10
Have never delt with people this good. My E-Mails were answered so fast I figure someone lives by his computer. Talked to them on the phone and found them friendly and helpful. Can't say enough about how good they are to deal with.

Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing on and off for close to 40 years. Had not played for the last few years but got the bug again when I pull my Les Paul Custom out of the closet. Had played allot of acoustic's over the years and thought I'd give one of these a try after a friend turned me on to them. No regrets! Would buy another if stolen. The only thing I did was change the strings for Elixir extra lights. Now I woulden't trade it for anything.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 09:58am by Anonymous

Features : No Opinion
All the features of this guitar are available on zagerguitar.com , If your looking at this review you already know that. All the features on this guitar are great. Im a college student and was looking for a good acoustic around 600-700$. I couldnt be more pleased with this guitar. It has everything I want and it looks great.

Sound : No Opinion
The sound of this guitar is amazing. When i first recieved this guitar at college i didnt have a tuner available so i was tuning by ear. Pretty hard when you live in a dorm and there is always noise. Anyway i never thought the sound was that great UNTIL I BOUGHT A TUNER.. and when i got this thing tuned perfectly.. i was floored by the sound quality.. i broght this thing to guitar center and compared it with other taylors and martins.. it sounded amazing.. why pay 3000$ for guitar when you can spend 600$ and not have to worry about little nicks and dents

Action, Fit, & Finish : No Opinion
The action on the guitar is great. Its definatley the lowest possible action you can have without buzzing. I put some elixir strings on this thing with tuning a half step down.. and i noticed slight slight buzzing.. but nothing bad. I usually keep the guitar tuned normal, and buzzing isnt a problem there. The neck is definatley one of the most comfortable necks ive used. I was in guitar center playing 2000$+ guitars that had necks that were uncomfortable compared to the zager.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
I dont see this guitar ever having any problems. Its just an amazing guitar for the price. Sure there are some spots near the joints where too much glue was used, which you woudlnt find in a 3000$ taylor.. but jeez.. this guitar costs 600$ and it sounds JUST LIKE THE TAYLOR IF NOT BETTER.. this guitar sounds/feels/and looks great.. if you buy it you wont be dissappointed.

Customer Support : No Opinion
This is probably the best thing about this guitar. If you have a question you can call or email Zager and talk to Denny himself!! the man behind the guitar. No other company offered the support of zager. I have emailed denny zager and had replies within 20 min.. never more than an hour. ive even emailed the guy at 3am and gotten replies by 7am the next day. amazing. denny zager stands behind his products and will do whatever it takes to make u happy, which isnt hard when he is selling guitars of this quality.

Overall Rating : No Opinion
bottom line. These acoustic guitars are easier to play than 90% of the acoustic guitars on the market. They look great and sound better. are they perfectly constructed.. no, but the flaws in the construction have nothing to do with the sound of the instrument, and overall it looks completely amazing.. the only flaw i found was an overuse of glue at the neck joint.. when you pick this guitar up it has a solid very well built feel.. and the high gloss finish just shines... when i first brought this guitar home and showed it to my friend they complimented me on how nice it looked.. and how nice it played.. you will not find a nicer guitar for the price that zager offers... this is a professional musicians guitar..and the price is a steal. overall i would recommend this guitar to EVERYONE

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 10:15am by Dallas

Features : 10
Solid cedar top.
Rosewood sides and fretboard.

Sound : 10
Absolutely Beautiful!
Very bright...fills the room with sound!

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Didn't have to touch a thing!

Reliability/Durability : 10
This guitar will last me forever.

Customer Support : 10
No problems.

Overall Rating : 10
WOW! Great guitar?I got this guitar last week and I must say it really sounds great. No comparison to the acoustics I?ve owned over the years. I was skeptical as well, but I figured after reading all these good testimonials I might as well try one. This guitar will not let you down?it absolutely looks and sounds beautiful. All I can say is thank you! You guys do great work! That?s enough writing?I?m going to go play my guitar! Thanks again. -Dallas?Santa Cruz, Ca.

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Product: Zager ZAD 80
Submitted at 02:50pm by mcardin

Features : 10
2005

Just purchased the ZAD80 a few weeks ago. With Grover tuners. Also has very nice inlays around the body and the rosette. Has all the key features I was looking for.

Sound : 10
the sound is great! Better than I expected. I try to play Folk and Bluegrass and this guitar sounds good with or without using a pick. As I mentioned the sound is very full both in the high and low ranges. I was surprised how well the sound is at the higher frets.( 12 and up. ) very bright and clear.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
This guitar came out of the box ready to play. There were no flaws. The finish is excellent.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I just play at home but I would play this guitar anywhere. As far as I can see it should last a very long time in all aspects.

Customer Support : 10
Outstanding. Every question I asked was answered very quickly. I asked what to use to keep the finish as nice as it is. Not only did Denny Jr. give a quick answer but also sent a small bottle of polish to try out for FREE!!!( now I keep humming that "year 2525" song):) And they do stand behind the %100 refund policy.

Overall Rating : 10
I read a lot of reviews and did a lot of research on different guitars before I decided to buy this one. I went to a few local stores and tried out a Martin, Taylor, Gibson. Actualy I tried two different D28 martins. The first one had a bow in the neck and buzzed a lot the second one had a crack from the bridge to the end of the body that had been repaired. Even with a $400.00 discount the price was $1600.00. I compared it to the ZAD80 and the Martin was harder to fret and the ZAGER sounded better. I'm thinking now that I need a Electric Acoustic,,, It will be a ZAGER. I thought that if I wanted something that sounds good I would have to spend $2000.00 or more. Not so.

Overall Rating is Excellent!

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