ZAD-50CE

This acoustic/electric guitar has a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fretboard.  Dreadnought with a full size venetian cutaway box.  It also has a built in transducer and electronics with an onboard tuner.

Here is where this Zager really shines.  The action is perfect!  I've spent hours in several music stores over several months playing all guitars from $600 to over $3000 and I can honestly say that my ZAD-50CE is the best sounding and playing guitar out of them all.  I found a few $2000- $3000 guitars that either sounded as good as or looked as good as my guitar but I haven't found one that could beat my guitar in both sound and playability. The workmanship of this guitar is flawless.   

This guitar has a very bright, crisp, beautiful tone.  Deep lows and aggressive mids and highs, it really sings!  The guitar resonates and has great projection.  Not only does the sound fill the room it actually fills my entire house! I love it!  Its intonation is perfect and harmonics are a breeze on this guitar.

I've had this guitar for 1 year, and I have bumped it several times and it hasn't affected the guitar one bit.  I also have a toddler that likes to help me play and my guitar has taken that abuse without skipping a beat.  Zager has a lifetime guarantee on all their guitars.  This thing is definitely built to last. It tunes easily and always stays in tune. 

No "fine print" with Zager they hold up to every claim they make.  One of the biggest reasons I decided to try this guitar was because of Zagers 100% money back guarantee.  I first ordered one of their guitars that had been discounted due to some marks on the guitar.  It played and sounded perfect but the marks on the guitar were too much for me.  When I let them know that I wanted to return the guitar they emailed me a prepaid UPS shipping label within the hour.  As soon as they received the guitar a 100% refund was issued immediately with no questions or problems, they even refunded my shipping charge!  No other company does that!  Their customer service is hands down the best I have ever seen, anywhere!  Before I purchased this guitar, I sent them an email with several questions at around 9pm and to my surprise I received a detailed response within 15 minutes!  Their knowledge about guitars has been invaluable to me even though I have played for over six years.   

If you want a $3000 guitar for under $650 then a Zager ZAD-50CE is the only way to go.  This guitar is one of the best purchases I have ever made.  This guitar holds its own against $2000 - $3000 guitars in every category.  The thing that I love best about my guitar is the bright, aggressive tone and it's perfect action and playability.  I love this guitar so much that I decided to purchase a second Zager guitar (ZAD-80).  Take my advice and buy a Zager, I bet you'll love your guitar every bit as much as I love mine. 

single cutaway dreadnaught, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Grovers, tortoise shell pickguard, Fishman electronics (with tuner and equalizer), abalone rosette, action lowered and VERY comfortable!

Truly easy to play for hours on end.  Not a single flaw to be found in the binding, inlays, grain match, no buzzing.  Came out of the case after delivery and was in tune and ready to go.  The guys at the club thought I was pulling a brand new Martin out of the case!  btw, the optional hardshell case is top notch.

I do both delicate finger picking and hard rythm pounding.  This guitar rings out with sound--very bright throughout the whole spectrum.  It rivals (and in some ways surpasses) my 1974 Guild D25.  This is becoming my favorite guitar.

I've had it for 3 months now, banging on it daily.  Although the guitar is fairly light weight, it seems quite solid. Nothing is coming apart, looks as if this should last many many years.  The other 11 guitars I have require tuning and minor adjustments every time I take them out of the case.  Not this one.  Truly Plug and Play.

Every email I've sent to Dennis Zager Jr. has been answered not just within 24 hours, but usually within half an hour!  They offer complete satisfaction. Period.  No small print.  If you don't like it, return it.  I'll repeat part of their guarantee because it really says it--"the only guitar company who offers a 100% money back guarantee that includes all shipping, handling and insurance charges both ways...No restocking fees, no hidden charges, no BS."  Dennis takes the time to help you with what you want and ensures you get the right guitar for your needs. I don't think they get many (if any) returns!  I'd rate this one even higher than 10 if I could.

Been playing for 40 years.  I own Guilds, Gibsons, Fenders, Epiphone, Ibanez, Schecter, (and Zagers!) electrics and acoustics.  Play rock, metal, praise, country.  I will compare this to any guitar you want--it will sound as good if not better.  I liked this guitar so much, I bought a second one in black.  Wish I could get the higher end model (SAD-80CE, cedar top with rosewood sides/back) but they have no more and Denny has retired.  The only negative about this ZAD-50CE is that it's not quite as pretty as the ZAD-80CE!  If somebody needs more info, have Harmony Central forward me your email.

This is a beautiful cutaway dreadnought. It has a solid spruce top with mahogany sides and back. Twenty fret rosewood fretboard. Sealed Grover tuners and strung with Martin extra-light strings. Abalone inlays at the sound hole set off the mirror bright finish of this instrument. Best of all is the "string science" done by master luthier Zager. Hand cut and fitted frets, nut, bridge and an extra low setup with absolutely NO STRING BUZZ!

Perfect from top to bottom. A Zager trademark!

I play mostly country and gospel with a little classic rock thrown in for good measure. It's suprisingly simple to coax beautiful chords from this guitar. While not really a great set up for a heavy handed player, if thats your deal, you can overplay the loudest cowboy in the room with ease.

You might find a tougher acoustic guitar, but it won't sound as good as this one. I'd put it up against anything out there for finish and durability.

Any inquiries are answered within minutes. Customer service is number one at this small family owned company.

I wish I had found this guitar when I began playing (at age 52), it would have saved me much frustration and many sore fingers. I've relegated my upper end Yamaha to a luthier project, to try and get somewhere near the playability of the Zager.If I could change anything, I would buy the higher end model, with the cedar top. I still might!