Zager Review: ZAD 50

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Purchase: This is the new Zager ZAD 50 one of the new acoustics in the Zager line up.I purchased this for $345 from www.zagerguitar.com I am a returning customer and have found the Zager guitars are about the best acoustic on the market value wise.Plus there customer service is the best I have come across even better than hands on local dealers.My ZAD 50 is a solid spruce top and laminate mahogany back and sides with a rosewood fretboard and Martin Marquis light strings(.12-.54)

What I Like About This Zager ZAD 50: The new ZAD 50 from Zager is the best acoustic under $1200 I have played and I have gone through many including Martin and Alvarez also Garrison,Washburn and Epiphone.If you have not played and tried the Zager string science guitars you are really missing something.What I like about this acoustic is the very low string height. At the first fret the strings look like they rest on the frets but no buzz.All the way down the neck the string height is low which makes freting chords so easy you can't miss any type of chord.You use such light finger pressure you can play for hours with no fatiuge or finger soreness.The frets are hand filed which is part of the String science of Denny Zager,the nut is modified to also lower string height and widen the stance but you have no slip off on the neck just a little more room for your fingers.The saddle is also modified to aid in the low string height all making for a perfect action.Yet the volume is not affected and the ZAD 50 has an amazing sound this is a finger style players dream but you can also use a pick.

What I Do NOT Like About The Zager ZAD 50: There is nothing I dislike about the ZAD 50.

Zager ZAD 50 Quality Rating: Top quality since Denny Zager modifies every acoustic by hand any guitars with a flaw are rejected.Perfect fit and finish like a $1200 acoustic but the price is $345 it is a outstanding value.

Review Summary: Bottom line the ZAD 50 I own is set up with Martin Marquis light gauge strings .12-.54 and is the easiest playing acoustic guitar I have played,the best sound of any acoustic I have owned and the best price.You can not go wrong Denny Zager backs every guitar up with a 100% no questions asked return policy.They will help you with any question you have or any problem.All e-mails are answered with in 30minutes.The Zager String Science is something you need to try if you are serious about playing the guitar.If you do not like your acoustic they will refund the entire purchase price that is hard to beat.

Rating of this Zager product: 5

This Zager ZAD 50 Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: cibbie

Review Date: 2004-11-17