ZAD-80

I am scoring this and all the rest based on the guitar I received and the price paid in hopes of making it most relevant. That is - I don't know if anyone makes $30,000 acoustic guitars, but if so, I assume mine would pale by comparison, but then that would not be a relevant assessment. I purchased it new about 1 month ago. Basically, upon receipt of the guitar, I thought it was just a flat out beautiful guitar. Seems to be modeled after the Martin D-35 The guitar has a cedar top and rosewood sides and back. For full listing of features and other info I would suggest you just go to the Zager site (www.zagerguitar.com).

Loved the set up. I had wanted to learn guitar for years and finally had the time so picked up a very old and very inexpensive guitar that was painful to play - just could not play bar chords or anything for very long without my fingers feeling ripped apart. That is actually how I came upon the Zager guitar - I Googled for "easiest playing acoustic guitar" or something like that and ended up finding the Zager site. When I got the guitar it was like a sigh of relief, feeling "I can actually play this thing". Everything else (routed bridge, misaligned bracing, etc.) is really beyond my knowlege to assess but all looked good to me.

I am a novice guitar player so really do not have a wealth of knowledge on which to base an assessment, however it sounded great to me and upon playing with a friend of mine (who owns a 35 year old Martin D-35), he played it and said it looked gorgous and felt the sound was actually better than his Martin.

Really have no way to assess this. Ask me in a few years.

I give a 10 on this purely from the standpoint that they have a lifetime money back guarantee on the guitar so I guess you can't do much better for a warranty. Also, Dennis - the son of Denny who makes the guitars - is the guy you deal with and he has been very helpful and responsive. Never had to get it repaired so have no comment on that.

My friend who, unlike me, is knowledgeble about guitars, suggested that if you put the name Martin or Guild on top of the guitar, no one would question that you have a 3 or 4 thousand dollar guitar. So as I said at the outset, basing it on the guitar I received and the price I paid, I feel it is an outstanding value and would highly recommend.

Purchased about 6 months ago - dreadnought with solid cedar top and rosewood b/s, 3-piece back with abalone rosette and purfling, cross inlay fret markers, body & fretboard binding, gold grover tuners, this one's sweet. Standard frets/scale length, gloss finish, and even signed on the back by Denny Zager himself.

top bookmatched well, beautiful amber tone, almost vintage-look. Craftsmanship appears excellent - the only flaw I found is an area on the fingerboard that had been buffed when it was finished (3 or 4 frets on the body)and had a slight shine to the rosewood.  When I recently changed the strings I cleaned the fretboard with lemon oil and it is hardly noticeable now.

Sweet, mellow sound with full bass and clear trebles - its been compared to high-end Martins and Taylors by a friend who owns several of each

The guitar is light-weight, which probably contributes to the great sound, but it is well-made and should make several generations if well-cared for. Nice gloss finish, Grovers are good, stays in tune. Wish it had come with a strap button - came with endpin only.  Don't gig, but I have never had any problems with it, always been dependable for me.

Very responsive customer service, took the time to answer questions before and after purchase. Great warranty/return policy - I'm sure I could have gotten a replacement because of the overbuff on the fretboard, but it sounded and played so incredible I couldn't part with it! Blem hardly noticeable, sound VERY noticeable.

Playing over 5 years now, this is my favorite of 2 acoustics, 1 acoustic/electric and 2 vintage Gibson classicals.  I would immediately try to get a replacement should something happen to this baby.  You can't find this quality anywhere for the price, a great value.

take a look at Zagerguitars.com for specs and materials. It is all right there and the pictures do not lie. This guitar is a beauty !Worth a few minutes and seeing for yourself spares us both.3-piece back is too pretty for my words and the mother -of -pearl inlays are a neon blue that jumps out.There are excellent fotos on the site.Way better in person. The hardshell case is jet-black and velvet lined. It has a humidity and temp sensor attached inside. Sturdy enough to protect and last -if you don't fall down stairs too often. Good hardware latches give a positive  and snug closure.Good value .

The set-up is a major factor in guitar playability. A properly set-up guitar can make a decent guitar sound good. It can make a good guitar sound a lot better ,and it can make a well-made instrument come to life in its own unique way- a way that will never be known nor felt nor heard- unless done by an expert. Mr. Denny Zager is a Master Luthier. His Zager String Science System for his EZ-Play setups is immediately seen ,felt, and heard upon first encounter. If you have ever picked up an expensive guitar and its reputation-and known it only as a "clunker" - it wasn't set-up to enhance its design and reason for being.The Zager ZAD-80 Acoustic Dreadnought has low action on a straight fretboard.While tuning -up with the gold -plated Grover Heads- the guitar resonates with a vibe and sound that lets you know-this is how it always  should be.

This guitar is warm and bright,full and rich. It has a wide range and will surprise a player with its versatility and capability which allows one to play it like ya feel it.From rock to finger-picking it satisfies. Sustain is a pleasant fade and it will ring as clear and as crisp and bright as the player is capable. I instantly knew it was for me as I picked it up and it plays like it was custom fitted to my wide palms and short fingers. Top, mid and bottom range hold their own which is vital to a solo player/song-writer. I will say that until you pick one of these up and play it-and get your eyes opened - it is hard to believe the Zagers' claims-and the testimony. But I am here in Truth to tell you that this guitar not only meets all expectations-but exceeds them across the board.That is a rarity in itself these days. Cannot beat it for the price.

This guitar is well-made. The finish is done by someone who cared to give it a long life and to really enhance the beauty of the wood.I looked up and down and all aroung to find one wrong thing-and still have not found a flaw !I cannot recall picking up another guitar and not seeing 1,2, or 3 things instantly-can you ? Wow is the word right there.I suggest you take a look at Zagerguitars.com for yourself to check out the beauty of this instrument-and to check out the specs. Every claim on this site has been true to my experience. I am 56 and have owned and played many a fine and expensive guitar .I have only fallen in love a couple times in over 40 years with any guitar and I fell instantly in love with this one.This guitar is as good as any player.dig that.

lifetime 100% warranty with full satisfaction guaranteed ! The only guitar makers in the trade to fully stand behind their product. This integrity shows in the instrument.First class people who have a righteous product to share and really truly care that people are satisfied with their guitars.Have you ever gotten a "well what do you want me to do about it ?" response from any customer service ? The Zagers ask up front " what can we do for you" and they are accessible for feedback and customer after-sales service. They do not keep you waiting-they respond promptly, professionally and sincerely to see how they can assist you. They truly care about "making  it right".I have emailed them several times before ,during, and after my purchase and they answered every question fully and personally .  

I have been playing guitar for over 45 years now.With a few months off here and there. I own a Yamaha keyboard and some blues harps.And an upright piano.I have owned a D-28 and an old Martin cowboy guitar. A Les Paul Artist , a Tele, a Vox, an SG, a Carvin (Les Paul ) recently been playing a Fender acoustic,a Goya, and occasional brushes with a 10 k Taylor-courtesy of my friend( his first words were WOW! Nice tone !) an  LP Standard  and a custom rocket of an Ibanez electric.To mention a few I can recall.I not only would buy this guitar again, I am considering getting one or two others. And one for my brother.This is my everyday player and the EZ Play set-up is all about reducing fatigue and pain in the hands and fingers to allow us to just play when we feel like it -for as long as we feel like it. For the freedom of this alone I highly reccommend this guitar and company-The Zagers are first -class all the way. P.S. And I do not kiss anyone's -ss  -believe that.This is my honest review and I am proud to own and play  my Zager- check it out.  Peace