"A little over a year ago I purchased a ZAD 900ce, an amazing guitar in every way. It's my daily player and I play it with great pride. Recently I watched a short video where Dennis and Dennis Jr. were showcasing the special addition all black ZAD 80ce. I was struck with it's beauty. In most every way it's identical to the 900 aside from a cedar top instead of the spruce top of the 900 and different binding. But the beauty of the all black guitar made me want to add it to my collection, knowing already that I would be purchasing the hugest quality guitar, backed by unparalleled service. The guitar arrived a few days ago and it did not disappoint, it truly is a beauty. It was fun for me to compare to tonal differences between the two, it's only a slight subtle difference and impossible for me to decide on a favorite. I now have two "daily players" and couldn't be happier. Thank you to both Dennis and Dennis Jr."
"I am 60 years old and have been playing since I was a kid. My hands are becoming arthritic and it has become difficult to play my guitar. Last year, I bought a Zager ZAD900CE and it has solved my problem. This guitar is so easy to play, it's amazing. I am now back and playing weekend gigs at local bars with my bandmate. Best purchase ever. Thanks Mr. Zager!!"
"My name is James Wann. A few years ago I discovered Zager guitars online. The sales pitch that caught my attention was the fact that Dennis’s guitars are arthritic friendly. I just turned 59 earlier this year and because I invested in one of the Zager guitars I am still able to play. These guitars are everything they claim to be and more. I love the guitar so much I am going to order a 12 string later this summer. I was allowed to pay for my guitar in payments in a lay-a-way fashion. I would never have been able to pay for a guitar of this quality on a fixed income. These guitars are not just for those of us with health issues. There are several professionals who own and play Zager guitars. My guitar has been a blessing and a prayer answered. I can hardly wait to start talking to Dennis about my 12 string. "
"I got my ZAD900CE in December and have played it for hours every day. It took a bit of getting used to the string spacing, but once I did I find it remarkable. The sound was great when I got it, and it is settling in and sounding better each month. I have some wrist damage from years of turning wrenches, and my ZAD900CE is truly easy to play. I still enjoy my Martin, but I pick up and play the Zager everyday. Customer service has been great, always a timely response and answered my questions."
"Purchased a Zager ZAD50CE received it last week was very skeptical on purchasing a Guitar that I was unable to test, but my curiosity got the best of me and with the return policy they offered I just had to try it, the Guitar is beautiful and the case is fantastic and playing it is easier on my fingers than on my Yamaha or my Epiphone, I am very pleased with the purchase and I won't be sending it back it is a keeper! If you are looking for a great Guitar I would recommend you trying them."
"The Everything !
After researching other brands of 12 string guitars I settled on Zager for a few reasons. One was because of their 100 percent return policy if I was not happy with the product. I felt any company that stood behind their instrument with a policy like that had to be good. The second was that during my research I was in contact with Dennis Jr. from beginning to end making me feel more than just another check mark on their sales sheet. This communication was also on the weekend and off hours when most people are relaxing.
My shipment arrived in a well packed carton in the case provided by Zager, that also has a built in relative humidity indicator inside the case itself.
Now the More!
After some very minor tuning ( the Grover tuners are great making the minor adjustments easy) I started to play and the sound was clear and resonated into the body making the sound of the 12 strings ring out. When I amplified it with the Fishman Aura Pro the sound was magnified and filled my music room ! While I was playing I could smell the fresh smell of the wood making me realize the detail that had been put into this beautifully hand crafted instrument that was indeed made just for me !!!!! Thank You Zager !!!!
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"I’m a larger man (including my hands) and I’ve played guitar for many decades. I have an African mahogany Martin that keeps sounding better and better over the yeas and I love it, HOWEVER: As I age, I realize that the Martin's neck is too narrow for my big, old, well-used hands. I’ve been choosing my less desirable nylon string guitars because of their wider necks. I often prefer finger style. I MISSED PLAYING MY STEEL STRING MARTIN which has a “standard” nut width because I’m UNABLE to play many of my favorite songs on the beautiful sounding Martin. I discovered that 3/16 of an inch makes all the difference, by playing a hybrid width nylon string. My search for a wider nut steel string replacement, with solid body and reasonable price was unsuccessful, until:
Noticing a share on Facebook, I became aware of Zager and made inquiries (the family responded promptly, even on the weekend). I looked at the comparison video. I was pleased to see that they had a solid body African Mahogany Zager guitar ready to go. I bought it and it arrived in the dead of winter in perfect condition! My nervousness about buying a guitar was calmed by the return policy which would have included shipping.
I now have a music mojo boost, with a solid body guitar more than reasonably priced! So far everything I’ve tried to play, finger style or not, up the neck or not, is playable on my new Zager.
Probably not a negative, but I expected the mahogany to have a less shiny appearance, but everyone agrees it looks and sounds great. I’m sure the cedar and spruce guitars' appearance would have been as expected. The grain on my new Zager looks outstanding and with the solid body, I get to play it into even better sound!
Everything is as represented. I’M SURE THAT 3/16 of an inch at the nut made all the difference! The thin neck, solid feel and other features are perfect and are as represented.
I may even begin using a pick again, as the unique pick (included) is easier to hold.
If you think this is bogus, I hereby give Zager authority to put us in touch!
Zager Update:
I bought my second Zager, and am most pleased, and excited again! I bought an OM. During the pandemic it arrived in just a few days, and the Fed Ex guy handed it gently over the fence in it’s protective special Zager cardboard box and hard case. Delivery and condition of the guitar was perfect on opening and perfectly ready to play. My first Zager had a little buzz and the easily accessed truss rod was easily tightened with the provided Allen wrench; my second Zager “asked” for a little easing of tension. I had seen a Zager set up video on line for free, so I was able to know that no other adjustments were required, with the wooden ruler test.
COMPARED TO MY MARTINS WHICH I HAD PURCHASED AND PLAYED FOR A COUPLE OF DECADES: the Martin truss rod tool had to be specially purchased and the Martin location for the truss nut was difficult, like you had to be a specialist to find and access it by touch deep in the sound hole, with a special tool. The Zager was easy and the on line video shows you don’t need to take it to a guitar set up specialist. The Martins sound great, but are much harder to play. The Martins sound great, but I’m happier with both Zagers. I’ve sold one of my Martins that I worked so hard to afford and loved but it was hard to play, and I now seldom play my remaining Martin (a nylon OOC), and may keep it solely because of the nylon strings (it’s superior to my classical guitar).
Bottom line: VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH BOTH ZAGERS. I’m so grateful to receive the fantastic guitars, shipped directly to me. Especially in the pandemic. My guitar playing is better by far than when I had a young man’s hands!
btw, I bought the OM off Zager sale page, and it appears perfect, was played by Denny the man, and was sleek, slick and ready to go! Its sound is fantastic also, although different than the African mahogany dreadnought, but my wife likes OM sound a smidgeon better because she says a prior played chord’s sustain doesn’t “walk” on the present chord played. Only her opinion, as I love ‘em both, play them for different reasons, and she loves them, also."
"I love my Zager ZAD 900 CE guitar. It's with me from the USA to Europe and now Japan. Easy playing on a perfect slim neck. Great sound and best Fishman Aura system. PS Not to forget the top class service from the Zager family. Cheers and lucky playing and owner of the top range Zager acoustic guitar.
Best Jan"
"When I first opened the case and admired the ZAD800CE, I was really impressed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail put into making it. When I played it and heard its tone, I was hooked. The guitar looks amazing on the website and is even more so in person. I have been in need of a 12-string guitar as well, so I went ahead and purchased the ZAD900ce 12 string guitar and am super pleased with its quality, tone and big sound it presents along with the different options it brings to certain songs; I certainly will never let it go. Customer service was second to none as well with all the extras included. Many thanks to the Zager family for taking care of my needs. Kyle "
"After struggling with other acoustic guitars due to my large hands/fingers, the Zager guitar was a game changer! Its everything they said and more! LOVE THIS GUITAR! Great customer experience! The string spacing and playability is nothing short of amazing. Dennis and family are awesome to work with and extremely responsive. "
"I am 70 years young and I play old time back porch Country and bluegrass stuff and play Guitar and fiddle , Zager guitar arrived on the fifth work day , It was in tune out of the box , very pretty guitar flawless guitar with maple binding all around very nice , Strong bold sweet sound , compares to My old D-28 martin guitar but plays much easier , I did have to adjust the string height to 3/16 inch at the 12th fret , but truss rod was only 1/4 turn off not a big deal ! This guitar is now my favorite "
"I recently received my new Zager ZAD50CE guitar. After reading both positive and negative reviews, and watching their video testimonials, I wanted to see for myself if all the hype was true.
I have to say it is a really nice guitar. It arrived in a beautiful case and in completely perfect condition, not the slightest scratch or mark on it.
Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and has a very bright yet full projecting sound. I’ve been playing it for several days now, and the action is great. A unique addition to my guitar collection. Definitely a keeper. "
"I am an advanced beginner guitar player. I have been taking lessons for the past three years. I am not a great player, but I do enjoy the activity greatly and I am getting better. I am in my mid-40s and have been having issues with my fretting hand cramping after about 45-60 minutes of practice. I was looking for a guitar I could play longer without hand and wrist issues. I come across the Zager line of guitars online; and I am extremely happy I did.
After several days of research, reading countless online reviews, I went for it and ordered a guitar. I was nervous about ordering a $1200 guitar without playing it first, but the 100% money back guarantee and the fact that Zager would pay the shipping back if I did not like it convinced me to give it a shot.
I purchased the Zager ZAD50CE “OM” model. I could not be happier with my guitar. It looks amazing! The fit and finish is absolutely perfect! The quality of craftmanship is top shelf. The reviews are accurate, this is an extremely easy guitar to play. Whereas I usually had to stop playing after 45-60 minutes on my old guitar (due to hand and wrist pain), I played for almost 4 hours the first day I got my Zager. After all that time, no hand or wrist issues at all. The sound quality from my Zager is outstanding. I made my wife sit on the couch and close her eyes and I played my three guitars (2 I already had, plus the new Zager) in random order and asked her opinion about sound quality. The Zager won hands down!
I also like the Zager Easy Play strings. I put a pair on my original acoustic, and it made it much easier to play and sounded great.
Overall, the guitar is excellent, and the customer service has been fantastic.
Jim N.
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"Buying on line is always scary..this guitar and the Zagers were wonderful to work with. It arrived exactly when promised and was perfect right out of the case....love it"
"I just received my guitar today. It came with a heavy duty case. It was perfectly tuned right out of the case and sounds Great!! This is my first Good guitar. I played Gibson's, Martin's and Taylor's at the store and this guitar sounds better than any of those. They even sent a free t shirt."