Zager Guitar Review - Zager Acoustic Guitars

Zager Guitars
Product: Zager ZAD-80
Price Paid: $945
Submitted 05/23/2010 at 06:59pm by Arnie in NC
Features :10
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.
Sound : 10
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
Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
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.
Reliability/Durability : 9
The Zager 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.
Customer Support : 10
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.
Overall Rating : 10
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.

Product: Zager ZAD-80
Price Paid: $945
Submitted at 05:48pm by Guitar Hack

Features :10
Zager guitar has a high gloss finish. To all those guys who think it has laminate wood, It doesn't. Please get your facts straight before putting misinformation here. It is a solid body rosewood guitar.
Sound : 10
This guitar has outstanding sound. Very loud, very long sustain. It is all affected by how fresh the strings are. You will want to continue using phosphor bronze extra light strings on it but I use Martin marquis as they seem to be the best and last the longest. D'Addarios seem to crap out early.
Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Very good action, intonation is perfect, gold grover tuners' Very nice. I had a small scratch by the pick guard but not a problem. This guitar has solid Rosewood back and sides (not laminate as has been reported by a few "I think the back and sides are laminate types". I wouldn't have bought it if it were and no this is not a samick made in the orient. Read the web site and it will tell you all you want to know. The guitar is made in Lincoln Nebraska.
Reliability/Durability : 9
I use Zager guitar at open mics and haven't had a problem. I added as strap button for the front as it doesn't have one. Cost me $7. So far it is dependable and reliable.
Customer Support : 10
Customer service is nothing short of outstanding. I originally had a Zad 50 with a problem and they paid shipping both ways and I upgraded to the Zad 80. By the way did I mention there is a lifetime warranty on this guitar. Generally it's no questions asked.
Overall Rating : 10
I have been playing a couple years and also own a Martin D-15 custom which has rosewood back and sides and spruce top. I prefer the Zager. There is something about the sound I just love. The Martin has pretty low action too. The sound is amazing. Just keep fresh strings on it. I change mine every 2 weeks. If your're the type to change your strings once a year this guitar isn't for you. If you want the best sound available check it out. I have compared it to many high dollar guitars and found most wanting in comparison. You can't go wrong with this guitar.

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