Zager EZ-Play ZAD900 Professional $1995
On Sale $1895
On Sale $1895
Customers have been asking Denny to build this guitar for such a long time that he finally gave in and did it. If you're about to spend $3000+ on a high dollar acoustic, do yourself a favor and try the Zager ZAD900 Professional Series. It has a solid sitka grade A spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, figured maple binding, and full abalone inlay. We've done extensive testing and sent this guitar out to veteran players all over the United States who've put it up against the finest acoustics in the industry and pros are saying the Zager matches in sound quality, matches in finish quality, but playability is 30-50% easier, and price is approximately half. Remember, we are the only guitar company in the world who allows you try a guitar in your home without risking a penny. There is no way we could offer this if our guitars didn't perform like we say they did.
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Style -
Dreadnaught
Dreadnaught is the most popular size of guitar in the world. If you want a guitar with bass, volume and power the full size "dread" is the only way to go.
Top - Grade A Sitka Spruce Top
Sitka which is known for its strength and durability comes from the Northern coast of British Columbia up into Alaska. It tends to have a warm pinkish/tan hue to it. Spruce offers a tight, punchy low end response with great projection. Players who demand a powerful sound with tons of projection will hear the benefit of a Sitka spruce top. Used on only the highest quality acoustic guitars in the world.
Back and Sides - Indian Rosewood
One of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time. Where mahogany lends itself to the midrange, rosewoods sonic profile is deeper in the low end. Not to take anything away from mahogany as many players will find it difficult to tell them apart, but the dedicated ear will notice a deeper, richer, sweeter tone coming from a rosewood guitar.
Binding - Hand Bent Figured Maple Binding
Figured Maple binding is not only beautiful to look at but it also protects your guitar from bumps and nicks in daily use. Found generally on guitars exceeding the $2000+ price point.
Neck - Mahogany with Inlay
Mahogany—one of the most popular tone woods used on acoustic guitars for the last 50 years. Complete with hand laid contrast inlay.
Headstock - Indian Rosewood
Indian rosewood is commonly found on high-end guitars. This wood is heavier and more dense than mahogany and also is very stable and resonant. East Indian Rosewood is dark brown with sometimes purple-brown streaks giving a pleasant figure.
Bracework - Zager Design (hand scalloped)
The technique of scalloping or shaving the braces can have a huge impact on the power and tone of an acoustic guitar. By shaving or reducing the thickness of the brace, it becomes more flexible and therefore lets the top move more freely. When done by a Master Luthier the brace maintains its structural integrity, while making the top more efficient. The result is faster attack, longer sustain, more bass, more power, and an overall improvement in the whole tone system.
Inlay - Full Abalone Inlay
Abalone inlay is found on only the highest quality guitars. Laid by hand one piece at a time, the color and translucence of each piece changes with different amounts of light. Not only does it add to the overall look of your guitar, but it also adds to the value. Our 900 Pro Series guitars have an inlay rosette around the sound hole in combination with inlay around the entire face as well as small cross fret markers going up the fret board.
Fret Marker - Pearl Cross
Used on only the highest quality guitars. Laid by hand on the fret board one piece at a time. It's a very tedious, time consuming process but the results are breathtaking.
Back Detail - Figured Maple Inlay
This accent matches the guitars figured binding and abalone inlay perfectly to give it that extra expensive look of a pro series guitar. Laid by hand one piece at a time. Adds to the overall beauty and sets off the color of the wood. Found on only the highest quality guitars in the world.
Finish - High Gloss
High-gloss finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic. This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age—which is what makes a guitar sound better year after year. A thick finish muffles a guitar's vibration and blocks aging.
Truss Rod - Custom Adjustment Setting
Denny designs his guitars with a truss rod adjustment setting that allows you to dial in your guitar to your particular playing style. In this way if you're a heavy handed player you can set the action higher so you can "get on it" a little for more power, and if you're lighter handed touch player you can dial in the action low so you can move faster and play longer with less fatigue.
Tuning Machines - Genuine Grover
Genuine Grover sealed tuning machines are found on only the finest guitars made. Look at tuners on $2500+ acoustics and you will see the majority have "Grovers." Unlike open gear tuners where the tuning mechanism is exposed, Grover sealed tuners contain a lubricant that keep the tuning mechanism sealed air-tight so the gears turn smooth and continue to for the life of your instrument. Lifetime warranty. If you have a tuner go bad we'll replace it free of charge for life.
Nut - Zager Hand Carved
Denny hand carves each nut for each individual guitar so the strings are set lower with custom spacing. Lower string heights make it easier to press down to form chords and it also increases finger speed. Custom spacing allows you to move faster with less buzzes, mutes, and rattles because you’re no longer bumping adjacent strings. Custom string spacing makes it easier for all hands sizes big and small. Lifetime warranty. Break a nut and we'll replace it free of charge for life.
Saddle - Tusq Hand Carved
Denny hand carves each saddle for each individual guitar. Denny also adjusts the intonation settings to bring the guitar harmonically in balance with itself. This not only makes your guitar easier to play, but it also makes it sound more powerful. Customers say our guitars fall into tune easier and stay in tune longer...this is one of the reasons why. Denny uses only genuine "Tusq" brand saddles on his guitars which you generally only find on higher dollar acoustics . Lifetime warranty. Break a saddle and we'll replace it free of charge for life.
Strings - Zager Custom Lights (by Martin)
Denny only uses genuine Martin guitar strings on all of his guitars. Ask any pro player who makes the highest quality strings in the world and 9 out of 10 will say Martin…since 1833. We have customers using all brands and gauges of strings on our guitars with excellent results but this is the string that Denny sets all of his guitars up with.
Frets - Zager Soft Touch (hand filed)
Denny hand files each fret one at a time on every guitar that leaves our shop. By filing the frets Denny achieves two important things. When sliding up and down the neck your fingers will no longer get irritated and sore and you won't suffer from what we call "String Bite" and overall finger fatigue. Secondly, when you file the frets by hand each fret will have the same uniform height. 9 times out of 10 when you have a buzzing string it has nothing to with your playing, it’s because you have a guitar with a fret that’s sitting away from the fret board hitting a string.
Warranty - Lifetime
Our warranty is simple. Lifetime on all guitars. A quality guitar should be made to last a lifetime and if it doesn't it wasn't a quality guitar to begin with.
Dimensions - 41 x 20 x 11
Height: 41 inches
Box length: 20 inches
Waist: 11 inches
Widest bout: 15.5 inches
Depth: 4.75 inches
Scale length: 25.5 inches
Dreadnaught is the most popular size of guitar in the world. If you want a guitar with bass, volume and power the full size "dread" is the only way to go.
Top - Grade A Sitka Spruce Top
Sitka which is known for its strength and durability comes from the Northern coast of British Columbia up into Alaska. It tends to have a warm pinkish/tan hue to it. Spruce offers a tight, punchy low end response with great projection. Players who demand a powerful sound with tons of projection will hear the benefit of a Sitka spruce top. Used on only the highest quality acoustic guitars in the world.
Back and Sides - Indian Rosewood
One of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time. Where mahogany lends itself to the midrange, rosewoods sonic profile is deeper in the low end. Not to take anything away from mahogany as many players will find it difficult to tell them apart, but the dedicated ear will notice a deeper, richer, sweeter tone coming from a rosewood guitar.
Binding - Hand Bent Figured Maple Binding
Figured Maple binding is not only beautiful to look at but it also protects your guitar from bumps and nicks in daily use. Found generally on guitars exceeding the $2000+ price point.
Neck - Mahogany with Inlay
Mahogany—one of the most popular tone woods used on acoustic guitars for the last 50 years. Complete with hand laid contrast inlay.
Headstock - Indian Rosewood
Indian rosewood is commonly found on high-end guitars. This wood is heavier and more dense than mahogany and also is very stable and resonant. East Indian Rosewood is dark brown with sometimes purple-brown streaks giving a pleasant figure.
Bracework - Zager Design (hand scalloped)
The technique of scalloping or shaving the braces can have a huge impact on the power and tone of an acoustic guitar. By shaving or reducing the thickness of the brace, it becomes more flexible and therefore lets the top move more freely. When done by a Master Luthier the brace maintains its structural integrity, while making the top more efficient. The result is faster attack, longer sustain, more bass, more power, and an overall improvement in the whole tone system.
Inlay - Full Abalone Inlay
Abalone inlay is found on only the highest quality guitars. Laid by hand one piece at a time, the color and translucence of each piece changes with different amounts of light. Not only does it add to the overall look of your guitar, but it also adds to the value. Our 900 Pro Series guitars have an inlay rosette around the sound hole in combination with inlay around the entire face as well as small cross fret markers going up the fret board.
Fret Marker - Pearl Cross
Used on only the highest quality guitars. Laid by hand on the fret board one piece at a time. It's a very tedious, time consuming process but the results are breathtaking.
Back Detail - Figured Maple Inlay
This accent matches the guitars figured binding and abalone inlay perfectly to give it that extra expensive look of a pro series guitar. Laid by hand one piece at a time. Adds to the overall beauty and sets off the color of the wood. Found on only the highest quality guitars in the world.
Finish - High Gloss
High-gloss finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic. This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age—which is what makes a guitar sound better year after year. A thick finish muffles a guitar's vibration and blocks aging.
Truss Rod - Custom Adjustment Setting
Denny designs his guitars with a truss rod adjustment setting that allows you to dial in your guitar to your particular playing style. In this way if you're a heavy handed player you can set the action higher so you can "get on it" a little for more power, and if you're lighter handed touch player you can dial in the action low so you can move faster and play longer with less fatigue.
Tuning Machines - Genuine Grover
Genuine Grover sealed tuning machines are found on only the finest guitars made. Look at tuners on $2500+ acoustics and you will see the majority have "Grovers." Unlike open gear tuners where the tuning mechanism is exposed, Grover sealed tuners contain a lubricant that keep the tuning mechanism sealed air-tight so the gears turn smooth and continue to for the life of your instrument. Lifetime warranty. If you have a tuner go bad we'll replace it free of charge for life.
Nut - Zager Hand Carved
Denny hand carves each nut for each individual guitar so the strings are set lower with custom spacing. Lower string heights make it easier to press down to form chords and it also increases finger speed. Custom spacing allows you to move faster with less buzzes, mutes, and rattles because you’re no longer bumping adjacent strings. Custom string spacing makes it easier for all hands sizes big and small. Lifetime warranty. Break a nut and we'll replace it free of charge for life.
Saddle - Tusq Hand Carved
Denny hand carves each saddle for each individual guitar. Denny also adjusts the intonation settings to bring the guitar harmonically in balance with itself. This not only makes your guitar easier to play, but it also makes it sound more powerful. Customers say our guitars fall into tune easier and stay in tune longer...this is one of the reasons why. Denny uses only genuine "Tusq" brand saddles on his guitars which you generally only find on higher dollar acoustics . Lifetime warranty. Break a saddle and we'll replace it free of charge for life.
Strings - Zager Custom Lights (by Martin)
Denny only uses genuine Martin guitar strings on all of his guitars. Ask any pro player who makes the highest quality strings in the world and 9 out of 10 will say Martin…since 1833. We have customers using all brands and gauges of strings on our guitars with excellent results but this is the string that Denny sets all of his guitars up with.
Frets - Zager Soft Touch (hand filed)
Denny hand files each fret one at a time on every guitar that leaves our shop. By filing the frets Denny achieves two important things. When sliding up and down the neck your fingers will no longer get irritated and sore and you won't suffer from what we call "String Bite" and overall finger fatigue. Secondly, when you file the frets by hand each fret will have the same uniform height. 9 times out of 10 when you have a buzzing string it has nothing to with your playing, it’s because you have a guitar with a fret that’s sitting away from the fret board hitting a string.
Warranty - Lifetime
Our warranty is simple. Lifetime on all guitars. A quality guitar should be made to last a lifetime and if it doesn't it wasn't a quality guitar to begin with.
Dimensions - 41 x 20 x 11
Height: 41 inchesBox length: 20 inches
Waist: 11 inches
Widest bout: 15.5 inches
Depth: 4.75 inches
Scale length: 25.5 inches
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Reviews
Customer Testimonial
Hello Dennis, I received your guitar today and what a great instrument it is! I really like it a lot. It almost sounds like a piano. Very crisp and articulate, perfectly in tune. A very musical guitar. I like the fact that it's light weight. The neck is very easy to play everywhere, I can bend the strings easily and there's no buzz at all. The sound is focused, full range, nice bottom, solid mids, rich and round highs. Plus, I think it looks awesome! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that guitar. Please, say hello to your father for me, I'm a big fan of his song "In The Year 2525." I was only 8 years old when it came out but I remember it very well, even if I lived far, far away in Chicoutimi province of Quebec, Canada, and that brings me back a lot of good memories. Best regards and if you're ever around Las Vegas and would like to see Celine's show please let me know and I'll be more than happy to arrange something for you. Thank you again.
Andre Coutu
Lead Guitarist for Celine Dion, Las Vegas
****da
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Avg. Score:
Playability 9.7
Sound 9.6
Finish 9.4
Price 9.8
Customer Support 9.9
Playability 9.7
Sound 9.6
Finish 9.4
Price 9.8
Customer Support 9.9
Ed Petrick
<swift_eddie@yahoo.com>
Model: zad50ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
While researching guitars online.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is set up to play with much less effort. I was able to play chords on it on my first try whereas on my older guitar, I often muffled adjoining strings on these chords.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Its ease of playing, but it looks beautiful, too.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$800 - $1,200
How would you rate customer support?
Excellent. Even prior to the purchase, Dennis Zager, Jr., was patient and kind enough to answer a whole host of questions that I had. Once I decided to buy the instrument, I asked that its shipping be delayed as I was going to be out of town. This was not a problem, and everything took place as arranged.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. After struggling as a beginner to play certain chords and complete exercises associated with lessons, the ease of executing on the Zager guitar was immediately apparent.
Additional comments:
Upon receiving the guitar, I began to try certain chords that were problematic for me on my older guitar, and I was able to play them clearly on my first try. The guitar was almost completely in tune right out of the box; I had to adjust strings 4, 5, and 6 minimally. Strings 1, 2, and 3 were dead-on. I emailed Dennis Zager, Jr., to advise him that I recieved the guitar and how excited I was once I got my hands on this beautiful instrument. In that email, I told him that I would be sure to advise anyone whom I knew that was interested in buying a guitar to check out the Zager Guitars on the web.
Model: zad50ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
While researching guitars online.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is set up to play with much less effort. I was able to play chords on it on my first try whereas on my older guitar, I often muffled adjoining strings on these chords.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Its ease of playing, but it looks beautiful, too.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$800 - $1,200
How would you rate customer support?
Excellent. Even prior to the purchase, Dennis Zager, Jr., was patient and kind enough to answer a whole host of questions that I had. Once I decided to buy the instrument, I asked that its shipping be delayed as I was going to be out of town. This was not a problem, and everything took place as arranged.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. After struggling as a beginner to play certain chords and complete exercises associated with lessons, the ease of executing on the Zager guitar was immediately apparent.
Additional comments:
Upon receiving the guitar, I began to try certain chords that were problematic for me on my older guitar, and I was able to play them clearly on my first try. The guitar was almost completely in tune right out of the box; I had to adjust strings 4, 5, and 6 minimally. Strings 1, 2, and 3 were dead-on. I emailed Dennis Zager, Jr., to advise him that I recieved the guitar and how excited I was once I got my hands on this beautiful instrument. In that email, I told him that I would be sure to advise anyone whom I knew that was interested in buying a guitar to check out the Zager Guitars on the web.
Ray Bunch
<raybunch@infostations.com>
Model: zad50om
How did you hear about this brand?
I found out about Zager guitars as I was searching the internet.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I currently play a 000 rosewood guitar and a martin d-18. The Zad 20 is equivalent to the martin and a little less bass than the 000. The quality is much better than the lower priced martins and taylors I have played. Fit and finish is about the same as the 2000 to 2200 martins.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Being a professional antique furniture repairman. I appreciate the quality of the joinery and the setup. The finish is nice but uses modern materials so it won't approach the finish on older guitars.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Probably in the 1000 to 1200 price range.
How would you rate customer support?
I purchased my Zager used although it had never been played and still had the film cover on the top so I have had no experience with customer support. I expect that I will have some contact with them when I purchase an 80 model.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
This guitar is a good buy and it comes with an excellent setup. Other guitars I have had all came from the maker requiring a 100 to 200 setup charge from a local luthier.
Model: zad50om
How did you hear about this brand?
I found out about Zager guitars as I was searching the internet.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I currently play a 000 rosewood guitar and a martin d-18. The Zad 20 is equivalent to the martin and a little less bass than the 000. The quality is much better than the lower priced martins and taylors I have played. Fit and finish is about the same as the 2000 to 2200 martins.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Being a professional antique furniture repairman. I appreciate the quality of the joinery and the setup. The finish is nice but uses modern materials so it won't approach the finish on older guitars.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Probably in the 1000 to 1200 price range.
How would you rate customer support?
I purchased my Zager used although it had never been played and still had the film cover on the top so I have had no experience with customer support. I expect that I will have some contact with them when I purchase an 80 model.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
This guitar is a good buy and it comes with an excellent setup. Other guitars I have had all came from the maker requiring a 100 to 200 setup charge from a local luthier.
Judy Morrill
<Twoponyranch@yahoo.com>
Model: bigbabymahogany
How did you hear about this brand?
I've been playing the guitar since 1967. Now that I'm older I have arthritis and carpal tunnel problems and just about gave up playing because of it.A sales person at a Sam Ash store suggested I try a 3/4 Baby Taylor or the nice 00 Martin they had for about $2200. Well the Martin was very nice, and expensive and the Baby Taylor was ok,for a laminated guitar, but I wasn't thrilled. I started to seach for a used B.T. on Ebay and bumped into a link for the Zager web page. I'd call it the happiest of accidents in retrospect.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I've had an Ovation, Epiphone, Aria, and Guilds for acoustics, Fender, Gretch, and G&L for electrics. The Ovation was my favorite acoustic for ease of play, and the Guild is a vintage Westerly mahogany dreadnought which has a big deep voice. The Zager Big Baby has an even lighter touch than the Ovation, almost approaching that of a good electric right out of the box. I tweaked it a little more with a very slight neck adjustment and removed a shim that was under the saddle. I emphasize that the neck adjustment was light and probably due to the temperature(90+) from sitting in a hot UPS truck and the removal of the shim was due to a personal preference due to my stlye of play. Ease of play is incredible.It is easy to bend notes, hammer on, or pull off. In fact I'm having to consciously lighten up and try not to be too heavy handed.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The finish is beautiful. The volume and tone is amazing for a guitar this size and price. I read some reviews that criticized it for it's lack of bottom tone. I disagree. It has plenty of bottom voice. Not as big and fat a sound as a good dreadnought, but for it's size it's amazing. So let's compare apples to apples. It out sings a Baby Taylor hands down, and completes with plenty others costing twice as much. Oh, the wood is gourgeous too by the way,obviously high grade.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$200 -$600. There are some solid mahogany high quality, not fancy, baritone ukeleles out there that cost that much.
How would you rate customer support?
Personal, attentive, very responsive and appreciative of your business. The guarantee cannot be beaten which is what helped me decide to try one. When a company stands as firmly behind their product as Zager does it's a good bet that it is a quality product or they would go broke taking back returned guitars. The guarantee speaks for itself.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely! I have already recommended them to a friend of mine who has the same hand problems I do. These guitars would be immediately appreciated by an experienced player who has a lot to compare it to, and would keep a beginner from getting too easily frustrated. Another thing that was important to me is that it was MADE IN THE USA.
Additional comments:
Playing the guitar is something that has always been a meditative, trancendental kind of thing for me, so being able to play again goes way beyond just finding a decent guitar. Thanks Denny and Dennis!
Model: bigbabymahogany
How did you hear about this brand?
I've been playing the guitar since 1967. Now that I'm older I have arthritis and carpal tunnel problems and just about gave up playing because of it.A sales person at a Sam Ash store suggested I try a 3/4 Baby Taylor or the nice 00 Martin they had for about $2200. Well the Martin was very nice, and expensive and the Baby Taylor was ok,for a laminated guitar, but I wasn't thrilled. I started to seach for a used B.T. on Ebay and bumped into a link for the Zager web page. I'd call it the happiest of accidents in retrospect.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I've had an Ovation, Epiphone, Aria, and Guilds for acoustics, Fender, Gretch, and G&L for electrics. The Ovation was my favorite acoustic for ease of play, and the Guild is a vintage Westerly mahogany dreadnought which has a big deep voice. The Zager Big Baby has an even lighter touch than the Ovation, almost approaching that of a good electric right out of the box. I tweaked it a little more with a very slight neck adjustment and removed a shim that was under the saddle. I emphasize that the neck adjustment was light and probably due to the temperature(90+) from sitting in a hot UPS truck and the removal of the shim was due to a personal preference due to my stlye of play. Ease of play is incredible.It is easy to bend notes, hammer on, or pull off. In fact I'm having to consciously lighten up and try not to be too heavy handed.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The finish is beautiful. The volume and tone is amazing for a guitar this size and price. I read some reviews that criticized it for it's lack of bottom tone. I disagree. It has plenty of bottom voice. Not as big and fat a sound as a good dreadnought, but for it's size it's amazing. So let's compare apples to apples. It out sings a Baby Taylor hands down, and completes with plenty others costing twice as much. Oh, the wood is gourgeous too by the way,obviously high grade.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$200 -$600. There are some solid mahogany high quality, not fancy, baritone ukeleles out there that cost that much.
How would you rate customer support?
Personal, attentive, very responsive and appreciative of your business. The guarantee cannot be beaten which is what helped me decide to try one. When a company stands as firmly behind their product as Zager does it's a good bet that it is a quality product or they would go broke taking back returned guitars. The guarantee speaks for itself.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely! I have already recommended them to a friend of mine who has the same hand problems I do. These guitars would be immediately appreciated by an experienced player who has a lot to compare it to, and would keep a beginner from getting too easily frustrated. Another thing that was important to me is that it was MADE IN THE USA.
Additional comments:
Playing the guitar is something that has always been a meditative, trancendental kind of thing for me, so being able to play again goes way beyond just finding a decent guitar. Thanks Denny and Dennis!
Alan Harris
<rhillon3@yahoo.com>
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I found out about Zager guitars several months ago while looking around on-line at guitars. I was interested in a Martin or a Taylor thinking I would have to spend around 2200 or more to get a great guitar. I unpacked the zad80ce today and wow, this is one very nice guitar.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The playability of this guitar easily rivals a 3,000 guitar. Smooth action and no buzz. I had an Epiphone which was stolen quite a few years ago and thought it was a great guitar but it was not this nice.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Crisp, full sound and tuning is a breeze with the Fishman system. (Can you really fall in love with a guitar?)
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
If I didn't know the price I'd say it was easily in the 2,000 to 3,000 range.
How would you rate customer support?
I am impressed! It's difficult to get good customer support but you guys rock! Dennis always answered my questions with real professionalism and never pushed. Kind of rare these days in sales support.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would absolutely recommend this guitar. If you want a high end guitar without the high end price, a guitar you can be proud of and that is very playable and will make you sound better as a player, this is it.
Additional comments:
Denny, thanks for a great guitar! Dennis, thanks for all of your quick email responses over the last few months while I did my research and "checking things out". I don't want to leave out the on-line lessons either, nice to have that available. I signed up for them on the first day and spent over two hours practicing. With the Epiphone I would have had sore fingers and I don't. (You gotta love that!)
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I found out about Zager guitars several months ago while looking around on-line at guitars. I was interested in a Martin or a Taylor thinking I would have to spend around 2200 or more to get a great guitar. I unpacked the zad80ce today and wow, this is one very nice guitar.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The playability of this guitar easily rivals a 3,000 guitar. Smooth action and no buzz. I had an Epiphone which was stolen quite a few years ago and thought it was a great guitar but it was not this nice.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Crisp, full sound and tuning is a breeze with the Fishman system. (Can you really fall in love with a guitar?)
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
If I didn't know the price I'd say it was easily in the 2,000 to 3,000 range.
How would you rate customer support?
I am impressed! It's difficult to get good customer support but you guys rock! Dennis always answered my questions with real professionalism and never pushed. Kind of rare these days in sales support.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would absolutely recommend this guitar. If you want a high end guitar without the high end price, a guitar you can be proud of and that is very playable and will make you sound better as a player, this is it.
Additional comments:
Denny, thanks for a great guitar! Dennis, thanks for all of your quick email responses over the last few months while I did my research and "checking things out". I don't want to leave out the on-line lessons either, nice to have that available. I signed up for them on the first day and spent over two hours practicing. With the Epiphone I would have had sore fingers and I don't. (You gotta love that!)
Jeff Maxwell
Model: zad80
How did you hear about this brand?
Some recent research on acoustic guitars through the internet lead me to your website. Didn't really plan to purchase but one thing led to another and now I'm the proud owner of a ZAD80. Very happy about that as well.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Over the years, I've played a number of acoustic guitars; Martin, Ovation, Gibson and an Epiphone that is approaching fifty (my first guitar). The ZAD80 is superior in action and definitely on par for tone with some higher end guitars.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability. I haven't quite figured out why but in general it's an instrument that plays easy. Not really sure how to describe.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200-$1600
How would you rate customer support?
Outstanding. Almost instant reply to messages.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes, for your attention to detail and quality. The instrument I recently purchased was discounted due to a cosmetic flaw. I'd give the guitar to anyone and challenge them to find it. That says something about your quality control.
Additional comments:
You are a pleasure to deal with. Thank you.
Model: zad80
How did you hear about this brand?
Some recent research on acoustic guitars through the internet lead me to your website. Didn't really plan to purchase but one thing led to another and now I'm the proud owner of a ZAD80. Very happy about that as well.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Over the years, I've played a number of acoustic guitars; Martin, Ovation, Gibson and an Epiphone that is approaching fifty (my first guitar). The ZAD80 is superior in action and definitely on par for tone with some higher end guitars.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability. I haven't quite figured out why but in general it's an instrument that plays easy. Not really sure how to describe.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1200-$1600
How would you rate customer support?
Outstanding. Almost instant reply to messages.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes, for your attention to detail and quality. The instrument I recently purchased was discounted due to a cosmetic flaw. I'd give the guitar to anyone and challenge them to find it. That says something about your quality control.
Additional comments:
You are a pleasure to deal with. Thank you.
Guy
<gatlaw@aol.com>
Model: zad20
How did you hear about this brand?
I first heard about Zager when I was researching guitars in 2004-2005.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
First let me point out that the guitar I purchased from Denny was a ZAD-20, not a 20, but there was no option to choose that model. I used a 3/4 size Guild when I was in College (in the 70's) and purchased a Madeira from a local NYC shop that was closing it's doors in the 80's. The Madeira was definitely NOT an EZ play guitar...and it was probably what kept me from playing a lot more in those years. I bought a few lower end Washburn models off the internet and the ZAD-20 outshines them all...soundwise and playability. I gave the Madeira and one of the Washburns to my son but closely guard the ZAD-20 as my favorite. I may update that from Denny's collection soon as I am slowly becoming more adept at this instrument. I can play for hours now (calloused fingers help) and my wife actually enjoys my "concerts". I have NOT spent a lot of hours playing guitars in the box stores (Sam Ash, Guitar Center, etc.) but I intend to do so. I do NOT think I will find anything near the price I paid for the ZAD-20 (or the updated model prices) that will sound so sweet and play so easily.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Definitely the ease of playing. The sound is a function of the strings against the frets and unless you can get a clean contact the sound will never be good. I don't have to worry about it when I am playing the ZAD-20.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would say around $720 or so. My son is a musician and lives with several guitarists. I have played their Gibsons and various other models and I would say my ZAD-20 is right up there with their instruments.
How would you rate customer support?
I have never had a problem so I would not know. I did write to Dennis Jr. and got a response within the hour which was a pleasant surprise.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes. You cannot beat the price and the unlimited warranty including shipping both ways is simply the best testimonial to the Zager line.
Additional comments:
Pretty finish as well. I am sorry I rubbed off the signature on the back but after years of use it was to be expected. May Denny can come to NY and re-sign it?
Model: zad20
How did you hear about this brand?
I first heard about Zager when I was researching guitars in 2004-2005.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
First let me point out that the guitar I purchased from Denny was a ZAD-20, not a 20, but there was no option to choose that model. I used a 3/4 size Guild when I was in College (in the 70's) and purchased a Madeira from a local NYC shop that was closing it's doors in the 80's. The Madeira was definitely NOT an EZ play guitar...and it was probably what kept me from playing a lot more in those years. I bought a few lower end Washburn models off the internet and the ZAD-20 outshines them all...soundwise and playability. I gave the Madeira and one of the Washburns to my son but closely guard the ZAD-20 as my favorite. I may update that from Denny's collection soon as I am slowly becoming more adept at this instrument. I can play for hours now (calloused fingers help) and my wife actually enjoys my "concerts". I have NOT spent a lot of hours playing guitars in the box stores (Sam Ash, Guitar Center, etc.) but I intend to do so. I do NOT think I will find anything near the price I paid for the ZAD-20 (or the updated model prices) that will sound so sweet and play so easily.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Definitely the ease of playing. The sound is a function of the strings against the frets and unless you can get a clean contact the sound will never be good. I don't have to worry about it when I am playing the ZAD-20.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would say around $720 or so. My son is a musician and lives with several guitarists. I have played their Gibsons and various other models and I would say my ZAD-20 is right up there with their instruments.
How would you rate customer support?
I have never had a problem so I would not know. I did write to Dennis Jr. and got a response within the hour which was a pleasant surprise.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes. You cannot beat the price and the unlimited warranty including shipping both ways is simply the best testimonial to the Zager line.
Additional comments:
Pretty finish as well. I am sorry I rubbed off the signature on the back but after years of use it was to be expected. May Denny can come to NY and re-sign it?
Terry Davis
<tdavis12@gmail.com>
Model: zad50ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I did research. I am in IT, network admin, network security, so I am in front of a computer 24/7. lol
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It was my first guitar. i now have a 65 Epiphone 335 (dot) and a Gibson VOS 1957 Goldtop. I had it rewired with 4 push/pull pots. Vol pots turn humbucker into single coil, tone pots take it out of phase, and put it in series. very versatile guitar. I have NO need for another acoustic. lol
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
All of it. and the fact that everyone that plays it is blown away. Friend of mine has a Taylor, nice guitar... Until he played mine. He was amazed at the tone and playability. I played his Taylor. Did I say play? I mean I fought his Taylor.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
2k
How would you rate customer support?
A+
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already
Additional comments:
Gotta remember, this was my first guitar. I did my research (It had the highest rating on Harmony Central of all Acoustic Guitars) My neighbor just finished playing it, I put new strings on it today, and he was blown away. I asked him if I should use a Medium string, he said "dont fix it if it isn't broke" lol He said the SP martins are made for that guitar. He wants to borrow it for church, funerals, etc... Now I guess I need a case for it... lol Terry Davis 239 Badger Circle Roxboro, NC 27573
Model: zad50ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I did research. I am in IT, network admin, network security, so I am in front of a computer 24/7. lol
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It was my first guitar. i now have a 65 Epiphone 335 (dot) and a Gibson VOS 1957 Goldtop. I had it rewired with 4 push/pull pots. Vol pots turn humbucker into single coil, tone pots take it out of phase, and put it in series. very versatile guitar. I have NO need for another acoustic. lol
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
All of it. and the fact that everyone that plays it is blown away. Friend of mine has a Taylor, nice guitar... Until he played mine. He was amazed at the tone and playability. I played his Taylor. Did I say play? I mean I fought his Taylor.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
2k
How would you rate customer support?
A+
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already
Additional comments:
Gotta remember, this was my first guitar. I did my research (It had the highest rating on Harmony Central of all Acoustic Guitars) My neighbor just finished playing it, I put new strings on it today, and he was blown away. I asked him if I should use a Medium string, he said "dont fix it if it isn't broke" lol He said the SP martins are made for that guitar. He wants to borrow it for church, funerals, etc... Now I guess I need a case for it... lol Terry Davis 239 Badger Circle Roxboro, NC 27573
Terry Davis
<tdavis12@gmail.com>
Model: zad50ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I did research. I am in IT, network admin, network security, so I am in front of a computer 24/7. lol
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It was my first guitar. i now have a 65 Epiphone 335 (dot) and a Gibson VOS 1957 Goldtop. I had it rewired with 4 push/pull pots. Vol pots turn humbucker into single coil, tone pots take it out of phase, and put it in series. very versatile guitar. I have NO need for another acoustic. lol
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
All of it. and the fact that everyone that plays it is blown away. Friend of mine has a Taylor, nice guitar... Until he played mine. He was amazed at the tone and playability. I played his Taylor. Did I say play? I mean I fought his Taylor.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
2k
How would you rate customer support?
A+
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already
Additional comments:
Gotta remember, this was my first guitar. I did my research (It had the highest rating on Harmony Central of all Acoustic Guitars) My neighbor just finished playing it, I put new strings on it today, and he was blown away. I asked him if I should use a Medium string, he said "dont fix it if it isn't broke" lol He said the extra light SP martins are made for that guitar. He wants to borrow it for church, funerals, etc... Now I guess I need a case for it... lol Terry Davis 239 Badger Circle Roxboro, NC 27573
Model: zad50ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I did research. I am in IT, network admin, network security, so I am in front of a computer 24/7. lol
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It was my first guitar. i now have a 65 Epiphone 335 (dot) and a Gibson VOS 1957 Goldtop. I had it rewired with 4 push/pull pots. Vol pots turn humbucker into single coil, tone pots take it out of phase, and put it in series. very versatile guitar. I have NO need for another acoustic. lol
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
All of it. and the fact that everyone that plays it is blown away. Friend of mine has a Taylor, nice guitar... Until he played mine. He was amazed at the tone and playability. I played his Taylor. Did I say play? I mean I fought his Taylor.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
2k
How would you rate customer support?
A+
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already
Additional comments:
Gotta remember, this was my first guitar. I did my research (It had the highest rating on Harmony Central of all Acoustic Guitars) My neighbor just finished playing it, I put new strings on it today, and he was blown away. I asked him if I should use a Medium string, he said "dont fix it if it isn't broke" lol He said the extra light SP martins are made for that guitar. He wants to borrow it for church, funerals, etc... Now I guess I need a case for it... lol Terry Davis 239 Badger Circle Roxboro, NC 27573
Jason H.
<contactjasonhowell@yahoo.com>
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I had my finger on the Ebay "Buy Button" for an Acoustic/Electric Martin until I saw and heard the Zager from another Ebay Auction. Wow! Youtube was another wonderful place to see and hear the Zager Guitars.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have tried many Acoustic Guitars at Guitar Center and every single one of them doesn't compare to the ZAD80CE! They just didn't ring out the Chords and the buzzing strings were annoying.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I have been playing for almost a year now, but embarrassed to admit that I have never learned Guitar Chords, because it was so difficult until now. I am truly amazed at how well the Chords "ring out" on my new ZAD80CE. It is actually enjoyable to learn a new Chord Each day. Thank You! Thank You!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would have paid at least $1720 for this guitar. The prices are way too low. I imagine in the future that the pricing will have to change because of the Laws of Supply and Demand.
How would you rate customer support?
Dennis has been amazing. He has a Live Chat via the Zager website. I emailed him a question and literally 5 minutes later, he had an answer!
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would recommend this guitar, because of its ease of use (ie. the EzPlay Setup) and the guitar is absolutely gorgeous.
Additional comments:
I definitely made the right choice purchasing the ZAD80CE. I can tell that Zager is looking out for "our" best interests and not theirs... There aren't enough American Companies like this anymore. Please keep up the great work guys!
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I had my finger on the Ebay "Buy Button" for an Acoustic/Electric Martin until I saw and heard the Zager from another Ebay Auction. Wow! Youtube was another wonderful place to see and hear the Zager Guitars.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have tried many Acoustic Guitars at Guitar Center and every single one of them doesn't compare to the ZAD80CE! They just didn't ring out the Chords and the buzzing strings were annoying.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I have been playing for almost a year now, but embarrassed to admit that I have never learned Guitar Chords, because it was so difficult until now. I am truly amazed at how well the Chords "ring out" on my new ZAD80CE. It is actually enjoyable to learn a new Chord Each day. Thank You! Thank You!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
I would have paid at least $1720 for this guitar. The prices are way too low. I imagine in the future that the pricing will have to change because of the Laws of Supply and Demand.
How would you rate customer support?
Dennis has been amazing. He has a Live Chat via the Zager website. I emailed him a question and literally 5 minutes later, he had an answer!
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would recommend this guitar, because of its ease of use (ie. the EzPlay Setup) and the guitar is absolutely gorgeous.
Additional comments:
I definitely made the right choice purchasing the ZAD80CE. I can tell that Zager is looking out for "our" best interests and not theirs... There aren't enough American Companies like this anymore. Please keep up the great work guys!
Pete
<pck558@comcast.net>
Model: zad80ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
Found on the internet
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is absolutly the best one I own. I have an Ovation Legend since 1972, A very great sounding guitar, but not the easiest to play, A Carvin 980, beautiful guitar. It plays fairly easy and sounds good, but the body is so large that it is uncomfortable to play while sitting. I also have a Ibanez semi hollow electric and a Carvin Bolt kit I built Both good but need to plug in. The Zager is as easy to play as a well set up electric and the sound and action gets better every day. The guitar is beautiful to say the least. I used to go to the music store to play guitars I could not afford. I have tried them all. Now I go to see if any one can make a guitar as good as my Zager for under $3000.00 NO ONE HAS
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Plays very easily, Sounds and looks great
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least $3000.00
How would you rate customer support?
I can't praise the support enough. Every comunication I have had seems like I am dealing with a very good friend or family member 10 x 10 is not even close.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes I have and will continue to do so. I have two teen age grand daughters who have just decided to learn guitar. As soon as I am sure that they will stick with it , they both will recive a Zager from me.
Additional comments:
I am very sorry that I didn't discover Zager sooner. Denny is very honest and will never need to put someone elses name on a guitar just to sell it for a few thousand dollars more Like all the major guitar makers do.
Model: zad80ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
Found on the internet
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is absolutly the best one I own. I have an Ovation Legend since 1972, A very great sounding guitar, but not the easiest to play, A Carvin 980, beautiful guitar. It plays fairly easy and sounds good, but the body is so large that it is uncomfortable to play while sitting. I also have a Ibanez semi hollow electric and a Carvin Bolt kit I built Both good but need to plug in. The Zager is as easy to play as a well set up electric and the sound and action gets better every day. The guitar is beautiful to say the least. I used to go to the music store to play guitars I could not afford. I have tried them all. Now I go to see if any one can make a guitar as good as my Zager for under $3000.00 NO ONE HAS
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Plays very easily, Sounds and looks great
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least $3000.00
How would you rate customer support?
I can't praise the support enough. Every comunication I have had seems like I am dealing with a very good friend or family member 10 x 10 is not even close.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
yes I have and will continue to do so. I have two teen age grand daughters who have just decided to learn guitar. As soon as I am sure that they will stick with it , they both will recive a Zager from me.
Additional comments:
I am very sorry that I didn't discover Zager sooner. Denny is very honest and will never need to put someone elses name on a guitar just to sell it for a few thousand dollars more Like all the major guitar makers do.
Tim & Peggy
<tjbanjopicker2007@yahoo.com>
Model: zad20
How did you hear about this brand?
Just came across it online.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Plays much easier.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability and just gorgeous
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
much higher than what I paid for sure.
How would you rate customer support?
Can't beat it.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already recommended it to my brother and he bought one and loves it. I recommend it to everyone.
Additional comments:
My wife and I play southern/bluegrass gospel music and we play in a lot of churches and jams around NW Indiana and my Zager ZAD20 goes with me everywhere. I just love how it plays so easy and is just a beautiful guitar and sounds great. I would someday like to have a ZAD80 too. I'll put it on my wish list for Santa...ha. Anyway, I highly recommend the Zager guitars for anyone from a beginner to a pro. Can't go wrong.
Model: zad20
How did you hear about this brand?
Just came across it online.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Plays much easier.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability and just gorgeous
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
much higher than what I paid for sure.
How would you rate customer support?
Can't beat it.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I have already recommended it to my brother and he bought one and loves it. I recommend it to everyone.
Additional comments:
My wife and I play southern/bluegrass gospel music and we play in a lot of churches and jams around NW Indiana and my Zager ZAD20 goes with me everywhere. I just love how it plays so easy and is just a beautiful guitar and sounds great. I would someday like to have a ZAD80 too. I'll put it on my wish list for Santa...ha. Anyway, I highly recommend the Zager guitars for anyone from a beginner to a pro. Can't go wrong.
Jon Machmuller
<bushido39@yahoo.com>
Model: zad80
How did you hear about this brand?
I was researching Tone Woods as i was having a custom guitar built by a dear friend and Master guitar builder and was shopping for the woods i wanted used. some how my research led me to Zager guitars. After reading the entire site I really wanted to see if all the hype was true and with the Iron clad guarantee that was offered it seemed a no brainer to at least try. besides i grew up in Nebraska and us Corn Huskers trust each other.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I was playing a Michael Kelly Rose cut away that was custom setup by my luthier friend and has incredible action and tone quality. I would put this guitar up against any for playability and tone. truly a very nice instrument. I have played many guitars in all price ranges and my Kelly Rose held its own against all of them but a few. When my ZAD 80 arrived i was giddy as a child at Christmas. Absolutely Beautiful guitar. incredible workmanship and the finest playing guitar i ever had in my hands. Tones rich and full, perfect highs, Bass that you can feel. Great Volume with out over strumming and action so light i couldn't believe it. I played twice as long as I normally do with no discomfort so in comparison... there is none blows the Michael Kelly out of the water. My friends $5,000. Taylor compares in tonal quality but when it comes to action and ease of play it does not compare either.... enough said?
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability and tonal quality unsurpassed.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$2000. plus
How would you rate customer support?
Personal and effortless 10 out of 10
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I do I will and will continue too. best value in guitars bar none = Zager
Model: zad80
How did you hear about this brand?
I was researching Tone Woods as i was having a custom guitar built by a dear friend and Master guitar builder and was shopping for the woods i wanted used. some how my research led me to Zager guitars. After reading the entire site I really wanted to see if all the hype was true and with the Iron clad guarantee that was offered it seemed a no brainer to at least try. besides i grew up in Nebraska and us Corn Huskers trust each other.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I was playing a Michael Kelly Rose cut away that was custom setup by my luthier friend and has incredible action and tone quality. I would put this guitar up against any for playability and tone. truly a very nice instrument. I have played many guitars in all price ranges and my Kelly Rose held its own against all of them but a few. When my ZAD 80 arrived i was giddy as a child at Christmas. Absolutely Beautiful guitar. incredible workmanship and the finest playing guitar i ever had in my hands. Tones rich and full, perfect highs, Bass that you can feel. Great Volume with out over strumming and action so light i couldn't believe it. I played twice as long as I normally do with no discomfort so in comparison... there is none blows the Michael Kelly out of the water. My friends $5,000. Taylor compares in tonal quality but when it comes to action and ease of play it does not compare either.... enough said?
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Playability and tonal quality unsurpassed.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$2000. plus
How would you rate customer support?
Personal and effortless 10 out of 10
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I do I will and will continue too. best value in guitars bar none = Zager
Steve C.
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
Through the internet and Ebay.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It plays "as they say" real EZ. Smooth, and was blown away by the rich sound.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Well, there is a lot to like. The finish and build are stunning. But I guess I would have to say the ease of playing for long periods without your fingers getting tired.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Well over $2000.00 for sure
How would you rate customer support?
Very impressive, amazing communication, this company can teach many other companies a thing or two about great customer service!
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely I would and would be very proud to!
Additional comments:
Not much more I can say except it was packed really well and arrived exactly when they said it would. Their video support on the website is really well done and detailed. Denny is an amazing, patient teacher for sure. His reputation is priority number one, and no guitar will go out unless he approves it. I am very happy. Thanks...
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
Through the internet and Ebay.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
It plays "as they say" real EZ. Smooth, and was blown away by the rich sound.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Well, there is a lot to like. The finish and build are stunning. But I guess I would have to say the ease of playing for long periods without your fingers getting tired.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Well over $2000.00 for sure
How would you rate customer support?
Very impressive, amazing communication, this company can teach many other companies a thing or two about great customer service!
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely I would and would be very proud to!
Additional comments:
Not much more I can say except it was packed really well and arrived exactly when they said it would. Their video support on the website is really well done and detailed. Denny is an amazing, patient teacher for sure. His reputation is priority number one, and no guitar will go out unless he approves it. I am very happy. Thanks...
Ricky
<rlabaye1@irf.com>
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I stumbled into your website as I researched guitars in the $1000 range.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar sounds really brilliant and quality of work is top class. Of course, I have bought guitars 25 years at less than $100.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease in playing, the beautiful finish and quality components.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1600
How would you rate customer support?
Outstanding.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. The outstanding customer service and money back guarantee. This shows that you have great confidence and take so much pride in your product.
Additional comments:
I had the guitar delivered at work and even before I received shipment, I have been talking to colleagues about the guitar. We were all excited upon receiving and had 4 guys try it out. They all admired the beauty and quality. One guy wouldn't let go and played for 2 hours.
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I stumbled into your website as I researched guitars in the $1000 range.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar sounds really brilliant and quality of work is top class. Of course, I have bought guitars 25 years at less than $100.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease in playing, the beautiful finish and quality components.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$1600
How would you rate customer support?
Outstanding.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutely. The outstanding customer service and money back guarantee. This shows that you have great confidence and take so much pride in your product.
Additional comments:
I had the guitar delivered at work and even before I received shipment, I have been talking to colleagues about the guitar. We were all excited upon receiving and had 4 guys try it out. They all admired the beauty and quality. One guy wouldn't let go and played for 2 hours.
Joseph
<xxmalwareremoverxx@gmail.com>
Model: zad20esunburst
How did you hear about this brand?
Online
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is amazing and so much easier to play. I would recommend this to a beginner or an advanced player!
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Its beautiful design and easy play capability.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$720
How would you rate customer support?
10/10 This company sticks behind their lifetime warranty and is absolutely amazing!
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes! It is amazing in every way. Beautiful, Easy play, electric, great sound, what more could you ask for in an acoustic?
Model: zad20esunburst
How did you hear about this brand?
Online
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
This guitar is amazing and so much easier to play. I would recommend this to a beginner or an advanced player!
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Its beautiful design and easy play capability.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$720
How would you rate customer support?
10/10 This company sticks behind their lifetime warranty and is absolutely amazing!
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes! It is amazing in every way. Beautiful, Easy play, electric, great sound, what more could you ask for in an acoustic?
Bill K
Model: zad80ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
Saw it online.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Ite is not as 'clunky' as my Ibanez classicial thin body electric, and holds a tune better. And ir is MUCH easier to play than my big Guild D-55.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The CE - cutaway electric - allows me to get way up the neck, and the OM - orchestra model - is 15% smaller, making for easier playing. The built in controls are nice, but the integrated tuner really makes for easy, accurate tuning.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
For an instrument this precise I would pay 20% - 100% more than I did.
How would you rate customer support?
Support is second to none. Classic underpromise and overdeliver. The free shipping got it to me 48 hours after I placed my order. Then customer support said the hardshell case was on backorder, but it arrived in a cardboard box inside a hardshell case. They had a prototype (improved) case with humidor and indicator they gave to me at no extra charge. Not to mention the extra set of strings, picks, documentation, and a signed concert picture.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would highly recommend the Zager family guitars - for this is a true family business - to anyone. I was instantly a better player because of the neck construction, custom string placement and the low, easy action. No buzzing. I compared it to my other guitars and I sounded much more professional.
Additional comments:
Did I mention this was a blem? That consisted of about 4 pinsized marks on the side near the jack. Even I cant see it unless the guitar is on its side and I am right on top of it. I am considering sending my $2200 Guild to Denny to see if he can do the Zager magic to it like he has to so many other high end guitars over the decades.
Model: zad80ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
Saw it online.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Ite is not as 'clunky' as my Ibanez classicial thin body electric, and holds a tune better. And ir is MUCH easier to play than my big Guild D-55.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The CE - cutaway electric - allows me to get way up the neck, and the OM - orchestra model - is 15% smaller, making for easier playing. The built in controls are nice, but the integrated tuner really makes for easy, accurate tuning.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
For an instrument this precise I would pay 20% - 100% more than I did.
How would you rate customer support?
Support is second to none. Classic underpromise and overdeliver. The free shipping got it to me 48 hours after I placed my order. Then customer support said the hardshell case was on backorder, but it arrived in a cardboard box inside a hardshell case. They had a prototype (improved) case with humidor and indicator they gave to me at no extra charge. Not to mention the extra set of strings, picks, documentation, and a signed concert picture.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I would highly recommend the Zager family guitars - for this is a true family business - to anyone. I was instantly a better player because of the neck construction, custom string placement and the low, easy action. No buzzing. I compared it to my other guitars and I sounded much more professional.
Additional comments:
Did I mention this was a blem? That consisted of about 4 pinsized marks on the side near the jack. Even I cant see it unless the guitar is on its side and I am right on top of it. I am considering sending my $2200 Guild to Denny to see if he can do the Zager magic to it like he has to so many other high end guitars over the decades.
Sally Hanas
<salhanas@yahoo.com>
Model: zad50ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
From a friend who has another Zager model
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
My first guitar was a Takamine Jasmine and the Zager is so much better and easier to play.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease of playing....the string pressure is so much nicer and takes so much less pressure to play which makes this an easier guitar to play for any amount of time, especially when learning to play and need to practice a lot. Sound quality is a big plus!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least over a $1,000 which it isn't.
How would you rate customer support?
Excellent, got my guitar only a few days after ordering and the on-line support is excellent. My questions were answered promptly.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes definitely....it is so easy to play and has such a beautiful sound quality. I have friends that play Martins and Taylors and they are definitely impressed with the quality of the sound and the ease of playing it; it's hard to get them to give it back to me! I am so happy to have this wonderful guitar! I also love this size.
Additional comments:
I believe anyone buying a Zager would be extremely pleased to own one as I have been.
Model: zad50ceom
How did you hear about this brand?
From a friend who has another Zager model
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
My first guitar was a Takamine Jasmine and the Zager is so much better and easier to play.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
The ease of playing....the string pressure is so much nicer and takes so much less pressure to play which makes this an easier guitar to play for any amount of time, especially when learning to play and need to practice a lot. Sound quality is a big plus!
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
At least over a $1,000 which it isn't.
How would you rate customer support?
Excellent, got my guitar only a few days after ordering and the on-line support is excellent. My questions were answered promptly.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes definitely....it is so easy to play and has such a beautiful sound quality. I have friends that play Martins and Taylors and they are definitely impressed with the quality of the sound and the ease of playing it; it's hard to get them to give it back to me! I am so happy to have this wonderful guitar! I also love this size.
Additional comments:
I believe anyone buying a Zager would be extremely pleased to own one as I have been.
Greg Clark
<okpaloma@yahoo.com>
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I just found the website on the internet when researching guitars. I was suspicious at first, but am so glad I took the leap of faith and bought the guitar.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have owned many different guitars including high end models from Martin, Takamine, and Ovation. I have played Taylor and others in the stores. This Zager is a very nice, wonderful sounding guitar. It is much easier to play than any other guitar (with steel strings) I have held.This guitar just feels perfect in my hands.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
What is my favorite part? The whole guitar is my favorite part. I just enjoy playing it. It sounds great, it looks great. It is a very sweet guitar that feels very good in my hands and sounds magical to my ears. It sounds great unplugged and it sounds great plugged in.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
This guitar could easily be sold for twice the price if it were sold in retail store. I would say somewhere around the $18-$1900 point would be very realistic. I have played some much more expensive guitars that do not sound or play as good as the Zager. This guitar proves a person can spend too much for a name on a guitar.
How would you rate customer support?
Customer support at Zager Guitar should be the model for customer support in America! I have always received prompt responses to my e-mail questions, doing business was very easy and seem to have a personal touch to the transaction. It is sad that other businesses seem to have lost the ability to really go out of their way to earn someone's business. Customer service with Zager guitar could not be any better in my opinion. I was very satisfied in doing business with them.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes I would. I have had an outstanding experience. I found this website accidentally and learned about Zager guitars. it takes a certain amount of risk to buy something as personal as a guitar over the Internet. I have had a couple of negative experiences doing this on eBay. However, this company offers a money back guarantee and even agrees to pay for shipping both ways if I didn't like the guitar. I took a chance, I bought the guitar, and I have been very impressed with my purchase. I now own a guitar that appeals to my eyes, ears and let's not forget, hands! I can play this guitar for hours on end and not be sore. Because of this, I know I will progress faster in my knowledge and ability to play the guitar because of me not wanting to put this guitar down.
Additional comments:
For anyone who reads this testimonial, I am not working for this company, nor am I being compensated. I'm just a customer who took a chance on something I read on a website and researched what other people posted for about two years before buying a Zager guitar. An acoustic guitar is a very personal instrument. It has to feel good in your hands, it has to sound good, and you should get good value for your money regardless of who makes the guitar. From my own personal experiences, it is very easy to get into the brand name game. People will debate whether a Gibson is better than a Martin or a Martin is better than a Taylor and the debates rage on. There is also pressure put on players b the big companies who pay the stars to play or endorse their products. I am not here to tell you that my Zager ZAD80 Electric Acoustic is greater than a 1957 Martin D 28 or a Gibson J200. That's just something that is too subjective and not realistic. What I am going to tell you is that it is easy to get caught in brand debate. I have been there and done that with some guitars purchases I have made in the past. My new Zager guitar is a high-quality instrument that stands on its own merits. It is beautiful to look at, it rings out like a harp, the action is the best action I have ever had in a guitar. It has high quality Grover tuners and a Fishman Tuner/ Eq/Preamp. I look forward to playing it every day. My fingers are never sore after playing it. I am proud to own this guitar and it also proves something at least to me: I didn't have to break the bank to get an outstanding guitar and a very reasonable price from a company that is very good to do business with. Had I purchased this guitar first, is highly probable that I would if not purchased the other guitars and saved myself a lot of money. I love my new Zager guitar. It is a keeper and seems to be "the" guitar I was looking for!
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
I just found the website on the internet when researching guitars. I was suspicious at first, but am so glad I took the leap of faith and bought the guitar.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I have owned many different guitars including high end models from Martin, Takamine, and Ovation. I have played Taylor and others in the stores. This Zager is a very nice, wonderful sounding guitar. It is much easier to play than any other guitar (with steel strings) I have held.This guitar just feels perfect in my hands.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
What is my favorite part? The whole guitar is my favorite part. I just enjoy playing it. It sounds great, it looks great. It is a very sweet guitar that feels very good in my hands and sounds magical to my ears. It sounds great unplugged and it sounds great plugged in.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
This guitar could easily be sold for twice the price if it were sold in retail store. I would say somewhere around the $18-$1900 point would be very realistic. I have played some much more expensive guitars that do not sound or play as good as the Zager. This guitar proves a person can spend too much for a name on a guitar.
How would you rate customer support?
Customer support at Zager Guitar should be the model for customer support in America! I have always received prompt responses to my e-mail questions, doing business was very easy and seem to have a personal touch to the transaction. It is sad that other businesses seem to have lost the ability to really go out of their way to earn someone's business. Customer service with Zager guitar could not be any better in my opinion. I was very satisfied in doing business with them.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Yes I would. I have had an outstanding experience. I found this website accidentally and learned about Zager guitars. it takes a certain amount of risk to buy something as personal as a guitar over the Internet. I have had a couple of negative experiences doing this on eBay. However, this company offers a money back guarantee and even agrees to pay for shipping both ways if I didn't like the guitar. I took a chance, I bought the guitar, and I have been very impressed with my purchase. I now own a guitar that appeals to my eyes, ears and let's not forget, hands! I can play this guitar for hours on end and not be sore. Because of this, I know I will progress faster in my knowledge and ability to play the guitar because of me not wanting to put this guitar down.
Additional comments:
For anyone who reads this testimonial, I am not working for this company, nor am I being compensated. I'm just a customer who took a chance on something I read on a website and researched what other people posted for about two years before buying a Zager guitar. An acoustic guitar is a very personal instrument. It has to feel good in your hands, it has to sound good, and you should get good value for your money regardless of who makes the guitar. From my own personal experiences, it is very easy to get into the brand name game. People will debate whether a Gibson is better than a Martin or a Martin is better than a Taylor and the debates rage on. There is also pressure put on players b the big companies who pay the stars to play or endorse their products. I am not here to tell you that my Zager ZAD80 Electric Acoustic is greater than a 1957 Martin D 28 or a Gibson J200. That's just something that is too subjective and not realistic. What I am going to tell you is that it is easy to get caught in brand debate. I have been there and done that with some guitars purchases I have made in the past. My new Zager guitar is a high-quality instrument that stands on its own merits. It is beautiful to look at, it rings out like a harp, the action is the best action I have ever had in a guitar. It has high quality Grover tuners and a Fishman Tuner/ Eq/Preamp. I look forward to playing it every day. My fingers are never sore after playing it. I am proud to own this guitar and it also proves something at least to me: I didn't have to break the bank to get an outstanding guitar and a very reasonable price from a company that is very good to do business with. Had I purchased this guitar first, is highly probable that I would if not purchased the other guitars and saved myself a lot of money. I love my new Zager guitar. It is a keeper and seems to be "the" guitar I was looking for!
Dave Macaluso
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
A friend brought one to Church.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I really like my Zager a lot. It is compariable to the playability of my ES335.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I can play or long periods of time without fatigue
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$2000
How would you rate customer support?
Very good. Great support and nice to work with at the point of sell.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutly. This guitar will allow you to play longer. It alos, and I'm not sure how it is done, but allows me to play chords I struggle with on my other guitars much easier.
Additional comments:
If you don't have a Zager... GET ONE!
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
A friend brought one to Church.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
I really like my Zager a lot. It is compariable to the playability of my ES335.
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I can play or long periods of time without fatigue
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$2000
How would you rate customer support?
Very good. Great support and nice to work with at the point of sell.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Absolutly. This guitar will allow you to play longer. It alos, and I'm not sure how it is done, but allows me to play chords I struggle with on my other guitars much easier.
Additional comments:
If you don't have a Zager... GET ONE!
M. A. Johnson
<m.alex.john@gmail.com>
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
While searching ebay I saw Zager guitars advertised. I'm always interested when professional players are personally involved with guitar contruction.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The ZAD80ce is honestly in a league of its own. One simply cannot purchase a guitar of this quality for the price Denny is asking. I own an Ovation Balladeer from way back. Although it has a lot of sentimental it simply can't compare with the ZAD80ce
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
My favorite part of this guitar is the sound. It's rich, deep and sweet to the ears.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$3000 plus
How would you rate customer support?
Second to none.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I already have recommended the ZAD80ce as well as the others depending on the person I'm talking to.
Additional comments:
I would really like to encourage everyone reading this review to check out Denny Zager's online guitar instruction. I've been playing for almost 30 years but there's no substitute for learning from a professional of Denny's caliber.
Model: zad80ce
How did you hear about this brand?
While searching ebay I saw Zager guitars advertised. I'm always interested when professional players are personally involved with guitar contruction.
How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The ZAD80ce is honestly in a league of its own. One simply cannot purchase a guitar of this quality for the price Denny is asking. I own an Ovation Balladeer from way back. Although it has a lot of sentimental it simply can't compare with the ZAD80ce
What's your favorite part about this guitar?
My favorite part of this guitar is the sound. It's rich, deep and sweet to the ears.
If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
$3000 plus
How would you rate customer support?
Second to none.
Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I already have recommended the ZAD80ce as well as the others depending on the person I'm talking to.
Additional comments:
I would really like to encourage everyone reading this review to check out Denny Zager's online guitar instruction. I've been playing for almost 30 years but there's no substitute for learning from a professional of Denny's caliber.
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