Zager Guitar Review

Zager zad80 Review

2011-06-17T20:25:00.000-07:00

Anonymous
Model: zad80

How did you hear about this brand?

I discovered it while browsing guitars on eBay. I had never heard of the brand and went to your site to check it out.

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?

My Zager is simply a pleasure to play compared to my other two acoustic guitars (a steel-string and a classical - both in the $750-1,000 price range). I am a hobbyist guitarist and my Zager has gotten me back to playing more regularly. The action on my other steel-string is so high in comparison to the Zager guitar. I can see why I was getting so frustrated with learning new chords on that one.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?

The low action and easy playability. My fingers aren't as sore as they used to get on my other guitars. And the tone is just sublime. In fact, the more gently you strum with the pick, the sweeter the sound.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?

$1,500-$2,000

How would you rate customer support?

Excellent! You are very responsive to emails and your how-to videos are very helpful.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?

Absolutely! Particularly to a beginner so they have a positive first experience with guitar. It may cost more than those mass-produced starter guitar packs that fly off the shelves, but it is so worth the investment. Zagers are beautiful instruments and obviously made with care and great attention to detail. Great bang for the buck is an understatement!

Zager ZAD-80CE OM Guitar Reviews

2011-06-15T02:30:00.000-07:00

Features:

The features of this guitar are top quality. It has enclosed gold-plated grover tuners, Fishman amp, abalone around the sound hole and the outer edge as well as a cedar solid top, with laminated rosewood back and sides. The amp also has a built in tuner that you can even use unplugged.

Action, Fit, & Finish:

This is one beautiful guitar. I have a neighbor across the street that has a Martin that he has had for quite a few years and has a $2000 Takamine that he has purchased most recently that said his takamine doesn't look as good as this Zager Guitar.

Sound Quality:

The sound is very warm and articulate on each string. In other words, the sound is not muddy or unclear. The way the guitar has been modified through the shaving of the braces under the top, allows the guitar to be much more resonant than it could otherwise. The sound just has an unbelievable sustain.

Reliability/Durability:

Because everything on this guitar is top quality and it has a lifetime guarantee, I don't foresee any problems.

Customer Support:

Most correspondence with this company has resulted in contact with the owner of this company, or his son. Most replies have been within the hour. I have never had to wait more than one day to hear back on an issue. This company is more than fair and will go above and beyond what they have to in order to satisfy a customer.

Overall Rating:

I have been a singer and musician on keyboard, saxaphone etc. for many years although not professionally. I use my talents for the Lord in the ministry. I have been working on becoming accomplished in fingerstyle guitar for several years so I know what sounds good. My neighbor across the street with the $2000 Takamine thinks this guitar in a store would easily cost me at least $2000 dollars. I know I was in a guitar center just last week in Tallahassee, Fl, and I didn't see any guitar in their showcase room that I thought was any prettier.

Zager ZAD 50 Review By Keith Pfaff

2010-07-05T05:31:00.000-07:00

Features : 10
6-string dreadnought acoustic, mahogany back and solid top, sunburst finish, included a set of strings, picks, autographed picture, certificate of authenticity, and a t-shirt

Sound : 10
Cross Canadian Ragweed and country is what I play - perfect for that style. Has a bright, clear sound.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Low action with no buzz - easy to play. Professionally set up. No flaws at all - ready to play when I received it with no alterations.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I can definitely play it lived. Seems durable - all hardware looks nice - has Grover tuning keys. Could use it playing live without worrying about having a backup. Stays in tune excellent. This is the 2nd one of these guitars I have purchased because I liked the first one so well. The first guitar was a black lacquer finish and I wanted a sunburst as well. They are both excellent.

Customer Support : 10
Always extremely friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for better customer service, whether over the phone, internet, etc.

Overall Rating : 10
Have 2 Zager guitars and haven't been playing for long. Would definitely buy another one if something happened to the ones I have. I did compare it to other guitars and found the Zager had a much clearer, more resonating sound and very low action for ease of playing.

Email: keithpfaff at sbcglobalnet

Zager ZAD 50CE Review By Gene Dowell

2010-07-03T02:29:00.000-07:00

Features : 9

9.5 actually - I just watched the Olympics. No perfect scores allowed. Really, this is a very well appointed instrument with Grover tuners, the electronics work great and everything needed is right where it needs to be. So many other manufacturers place the electronics towards the neck where they can't accessed when playing. The Zager guitar is well thought out and expertly installed

Sound : 10
Before selecting this guitar I tried every major brand including Martin, Taklamakan, Taylor, Alvaraz and Larivee. This guitar sounds every bit as good as the Taylor 414 for less than a third of the price. Playing straight in the board it sounds beautiful. Alot of control with the EQ. I have a Genz Benz El Diablo that is set for my Anderson Cobra. The Zager Guitars is absolutely stunning through this amp, even though I have the clean channel set slightly dirty. The EQ and presence controls allow me to move from a browner blues tone to a bright big country jumbo and to the sweet little dreadnought it is.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
To heck with the Olympics! This is like an old Marshall amp, turn it up to an 11! I have owned and played 100's of guitars over the last 30 years and this one plays like a dream! It is fast and true accross the entire neck. Intonation is perfect. Really. I am not kidding. Perfect. Not a sour note anywhere. Really. I am not exaggerating. Perfect!

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
Ask me in 20 years because I am sure I will still be playing this guitar

Customer Support : 10
This really again should be an 11. Tell me any other company where you can communicate directly with the man who does the work. Responses within minutes, not hours, not days. Lifetime Warranty. What more can I say?

Overall Rating : 10
I think I've said it all above. What equipment have I owned? Just out of the list a 1953 Tele, 67 Start, Les Pauls including a Black Beauty, 3 Ovations including the USA Custom Elite that the Zager replaced, Martins, Alvarez, just to name a few. This is really a sweet guitar. In my opinion if you want value for your money (and as a professional musician on a limited budget that is really, really important) this is THE acoustic electric dreadnought to own. The word is going get out on these at some point and when it does their value is going to increase. I'm not selling mine though. You will have to find a way to get your own.

Zager ZAD 50CE OM Review By Unclecurt

2010-07-02T02:43:00.000-07:00

Features : 9

Concert cutaway model; sealed Grover tuners, spruce top with mahogany sides and back. Onboard Fishman electronics and electronic LED tuner. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Abalone inlay rosette. Overall, a beautiful guitar and finish.

Sound : No Opinion
Full sound with bright highs. Excellent sustain and tone. The sounds EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT when used with an amp. Volume is a little bit lower than a full size dreadnought, but more than adequate. Came delivered, in tune, with Martin extra light strings. I prefer Elixir strings so changed them out a set of Extra Lights. Also tried a set of Custom Lights to see how the tone sounded. Sounds great either way, depending on preference.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
The action is very low and responsive. No buzzing. No issues at all with the frets. The set up on this guitar, as delivered, is great. I purchased this guitar as a "blem", but so far can not find any issues. If there is something wrong in the finish, it's pretty hard to find. The eletronics perform flawlessly.... a nicely set up guitar with no issues.

Reliability/Durability : 9
Everything on the guitar is solid. Time will tell, but I see no reason this guitar should not last a very long time. I would depend on it.

Customer Support : 10
No repairs needed. The money back guarantee, including shipping, is hard to beat..... but I'm not sending it back. No. I did called Zager a couple of time with questions : they answer the phone and answer any questions either by phone or email. Very helpful. Anything you want to know about Zager guitars is promptly supported by their customer service.

Overall Rating : No Opinion
No reservations on this guitar whatsoever. If it were lost or stolen, I would get another one because I consider it to be the best new guitar value out there for the money. I compared to several other manufacturers and models(Martin, Taylor, Breedlove), particularly comparing to the higher end models.

Sound quaility is a personal preference which can only be decided by playing. This guitar has a personality like any other - it depends on what you, personally, are looking for. I also play an Alvarez MD80 which has a completely different character, but I also enjoy it very much.

The only other thing I'd like to share is that the Internet is a wonderful thing. Prior to ordering I found comments on Zager guitars which are quite different from my own experience. Vitually all of them, however, were from individuals who do not own one nor have played one. The approach Zager uses on their web site doesn't appeal to everyone, but you get to be the judge on their guitars. If you order one and don't like it, they will pay the shipping on the return. The great thing about Harmony Central is that actual owners of instruments can share their experiences on all types of instruments.

Zager Guitar Review - Zad 50CE

2010-06-30T23:54:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

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

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

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