"I have played acoustics for several years and this is my favorite. My teacher raved about the construction quality, saying it had features that could only be found on much more expensive guitars. He pointed out all the different aspects of build quality (bookmatching, etc) and looked inside and saw no sloppy glue traces left behind. The size is just right, it and the case are very light, and the action is perfect - I can easily do hammer ons and pull offs clearly. They are truly "easy play," For what you get with this guitar it is worth the investment. Beginners who are often turned off to hard string tension or string buzzing due to close string proximity will not be bothered by that on a Zager. Try one for yourself and you will feel and hear what I mean. "
"First, the entire buying experience was a joy. They had sold the guitar I was planning to buy, but Dennis Jr went way above and beyond to help me find exactly the right guitar for me.
I ended up with a 900CE OM, and I have to say, the videos you see talking about how easy these guitars are to play are 100% accurate. I have owned a Martin, a Breedlove, a Washburn, and a Seagull, and played Taylor, Ibanez, Alvarez, Takamine, you name it. I would put my Zager up against any guitar I've ever played, regardless of price. It feels like you're playing an electric with incredibly low action, but with zero buzz and great intonation and presence. The sound is tight and focused without sounding choked. It's louder than I expected for an om size guitar.
It did take me a little bit to get used to the string spacing. The strings are about 1mm farther apart than most other acoustic guitars, and I missed a string a few times, but I'm getting used to it now. And it really does make a difference in strings not buzzing because a fingernail is touching, etc.
The Fishman Aura Pro system is definitely worth the price difference also. The built-in tuner is responsive and accurate. The pre-amo is easy to use, the battery compartment is easy to access, add is the mini-usb port for downloading programs to the unit. You can also customize how much dry signal vs how much of the program you want in your mix coming straight out of the guitar. It's an amazing machine."
"I had been looking for a new guitar for sometime and came across Zager Guitars. The reviews on their site looked really good, but you still wonder if the reviews are real or not. They offered a 100% guarantee and free shipping both ways, so I decided to take the plunge. It is hard to tell if you are going to like a guitar before putting it in your hands, but figured what the heck, let's try it. I received it a day earlier than promised and the tone is fantastic. I went to a local Guitar Center and tried a Taylor 814 and the Zager ZAD900ce feels and sounds the same as the Taylor with the Zager maybe having a slight edge on barre chords. Very happy with the guitar and would recommend it. Their customer service is awesome. Any questions I had were promptly answered. Zager is very good and made in the USA. If you are on the fence, go for it. You won't be disappointed."
"this is a beautiful and well made quality guitar! sound is great, playability is outstanding! absolutely awesome customer service. Dennis jr. is really on top of things, very fast response time. I highly recommend zager guitars! Mark"
"I've been playing every expensive acoustic dreadnought I could find in the music stores to find "my sound". They all fell short of my expectations in some way, either acoustically or amplified. Even guitars costing over $6,000 just did not do it for me; great instruments, mind you, but there was always something lacking.
I was reluctant to buy an acoustic guitar online without seeing it, but Zager's 100% satisfaction guarantee won me over; I ordered a ZAD900CE. Shipment was very fast and I got the guitar within a few days. The case alone was impressive - I like the built-in humidity meter! The guitar is stunningly gorgeous! The workmanship is easily on par with the Taylor, Martin, PRS, Gibson custom acoustics. The acoustic sound is grand - this guitar has projection and presence! You hardly need amplification in a space with good acoustics. The Fishman Auro Pro (top of the line) system is outstanding - I particularly like the idea of being able to put in custom images. I already own the Aura Spectrum, which I use for studio recording, so I was familiar with the concept of guitar and microphone profiles. If you haven't tried this system yet, you definitely should!
Playability is excellent; I can't point to one single reason, it seems like the whole design and construction has a number of details that make this guitar very easy to play. My other acoustics are jealous!
Dennis Zager Jr. is highly responsive and diligently answered my questions before and after the sale. Customer service gets an A+!
The Zager ZAD900CE has unbeatable value for the money; you would have to spend 2-3x as much to come close with the big-name acoustics and perhaps find a custom acoustic for 4-5x to match it. Highly recommended!"
"Recently I was in the market for a nice acoustic as I only had an electric. I’ve come across Zager Guitars a few times through the Ultimate Guitar give away contest emails. Intrigued I contacted Dennis at Zager Guitars and soon placed an order for a black ZAD50CE. While waiting for it to arrive I was snooping around the UG forum and came across some rather negative posts about Zager Guitars. I started having doubts about my purchase but with the money back guarantee they have I thought “Well, no harm, no foul”. It arrived after only a few days well packaged and in a nice hard shell case. I opened the case and found an extremely well crafted, absolutely beautifully finished instrument! Completely blown away by it’s appearance! It only required a slight tune up with the Fishman Isys+ tuner and off I went. The action was a tad to high for me but a quick adjustment got it to my liking. I wanted to remove any skepticism I had from negative posts I’d read so off I went to a nearby Guitar Center. There I played Martin’s, Taylor’s, Yamaha’s, and others, and I must say there was no comparison! The richness and depth of sound throughout the entire dynamic range is just staggering. The clarity of each individual string is pristine with no muted bass sounds. Bass, mid, and treble ranges very well balanced, powerful, and rich. Then there’s the sustain. The duration prior to any fade off is just amazing for an acoustic, and I’ve yet to plug it into an amp! So overall I’m completely satisfied with this guitar and the folks at Zager. I’m keeping it!"
"I'm a novice player. I have small hands and thick fingers. The guitar fits me perfectly. It looks beautiful, soundsgreat, and has amazing playability. "
"All the positive reviews of the 900CE are true. I have extra large hands and have been playing a Martin D35 for a few years. The 900 is easier to play, sounds just as good, and the quality and finish are as good or better. I highly recommend it."
" I have had my new Zager ZAD900ce for about a week. It arrived in perfect condition. It has a beautiful warm tone with excellent sustain and plays very comfortably. The neck angle is perfect and the intonation is nearly perfect and much better than my 2017 Martin 000-42. The tone is similar to the Martin but the bass notes are clearer and less muddy than the Martin (which has a new set of Santa Cruz Parabolic light tension strings). The sound of the guitar is warm and much more appealing to me than the sound of my 2016 Taylor 814ce which I hope will “open-up” someday. The new Zager sounds like a more mature guitar than the 2016 Taylor. I also think the Fishman Aura Sound System on the Zager sounds superior to the Expression 2 System on the Taylor with a lot less feedback on my Fishman LoudBox Artist amplifier.
I had read some of the negative online reviews of Zager Guitars, claiming that they were overpriced due to some of the assembly having been done in Indonesia. My experience is that the Zager is worth every penny and a much better bargain than my Martin or Taylor. The customer service is next to none. I will recommend Zager Guitars to all of my friends."
"I enjoyed communicating directly with the Zagers, they are very helpful and happy to answer all my questions. My new guitar came when they said it would and is everything they say it is."
"I have been using a '94 Ovation as my workhorse guitar for 25 years and briefly a Martin concert series as my stage/altar guitar. I wasn't impressed with the Martin for the price point (good sound and beautiful but not practical) and had been searching for a replacement for quite some time; you know, the usuals, Taylor, Breedlove, Seagull, etc. Skeptical at first, I now must say my ZAD80CE is now my everything guitar! At rehearsals I let the guys play my Ovation but not my Zadie Lady! Okay, I admit the Ovation has become my "beach and campfire" beater guitar."
"I ordered a ZAD900CE. I was nervous about buying a guitar online without having played it, but all the reviews, plus the money back guarantee, made me want to try it. It is worth every penny and then some. Every guitar has different music in it. I love my Taylor 814, but I have to confess that I think the Zager's inlay is more beautiful, and the wood for the neck looks like it was picked out by someone who loves working with wood. The Zager is surprisingly loud and very easy to play. It has more low-end than my Taylor. The spacing between the strings is also different. Jumping back and forth between the guitars is a lot of fun. For the workmanship, customer service, tone, pick-up, and certainly the price, a buyer will not go wrong."
"I am super happy with my new EZ Play Zager Guitar! I really do enjoy playing it.
When it came it was packaged so carefully and securely even the strings were nicely wrapped up!
It has a very nice tone and the coloring is so pretty. This guitar has a real full and clear sounding rebound. I am very impressed with the quality and craftsmanship! You can see that a lot of time has been taken into making this beautiful guitar with such nice features. Thank you so much for such an outstanding Guitar!
Received fast and awesome customer service. Highly recommend Zager Guitars!
Thank you : )"
"When I received this guitar in the mail I unpacked it and tuned it up thinking I would strum it a little bit before moving on to some other chores that day. Instead I found myself playing around and singing silly songs to my girlfriend until my fingers were sore a couple hours later. This guitar is simply a joy to pick and play, with a full sound and beautiful make. Highly Recommend."
"My new ZAD900ce IS the Best guitar I've ever played and owned. After looking to purchase a guitar and trying out Taylor and Martin guitars , I was lucky enough to stumble upon the Zager website.
At first, I wasn't comfortable buying a guitar on-line, especially one I never played, but I'm glad I did and I would gladly do it again.
The customer service provided by Dennis was exceptional and I am truly grateful for his quick response time to all my questions and concerns. What a wonderful experience."