Zager Review: ZAD-80

History:

Purchase: I found it on the internet at www.zagerguitar.com and ordered from the company. I was impressed with the string science and the testimonials on both the Zager and E-Bay websites. The guitar is $545.00

What I Like About This Zager ZAD-80: Denny Sr. and Denny Jr., I feel I owe you guys a testimonial since that is what helped push me over the edge to try a Zager. I had gotten a Martin guitar for Christmas a couple of years ago. I picked a Martin because I love the sound. Unfortunately a couple months later I couldn’t get used to the high action. I was very upset because of how good it sounds. I told my wife about a year later that I need another acoustic guitar that I could play for a decent amount of time without killing my left hand. She thought I was crazy. I was teaching guitar to a friend of mine and she had gotten a much cheaper guitar that had a way better action than mine. I didn’t sound as good but I sure could play it a lot better. I had made up my mind that I would get one of those guitars this Christmas. I am one of those types who will do months of research before I will order. I already had a guitar picked out 12 months ago or more and I was just about to order it when I decided to look for any more reviews on the internet. In my search a result came up for Zager guitar. I never heard of it so I clicked on it just out of curiosity. I read about the string science which sounded exactly what I was looking for. I really wasn’t all that convinced because people seem to make all kinds of claims to sell their products. I emailed Denny Jr. just to ask a couple of questions just out of curiosity. The response came back very quickly and it was late at night also. I was impressed but still very skeptical. He suggested I go to e-bay and check out their customer rating and check out the magazine review. Which I did. I decided I would go with the Martin DR-41 with the Zager string science because after all it was a Martin. I wrote back to Denny Jr. and told him what I was looking for and what guitar I wanted. He suggested that the ZAD-80 would be a better fit for me because of hand size. I was disappointed because I really wanted another Martin. He was also talking me into a lower priced guitar. Well I made up my mind that I will give this ZAD-80 a try and just be willing to accept the fact that I may waste $600. I nervously called the company and Denny Sr. answered the phone. I thought he would just take my money and be done with me. Well he spent about 20 min making sure all my questions were answered and how he was going to back his guitar with the money back guarantee if I didn’t like it. This was all before I even told him what guitar I wanted. I was quite impressed talking to him on the phone. I ordered the ZAD-80. The guitar came in Nov. and since it was a Christmas gift I was only allowed to inspect it for damage. I opened it up and was pleasantly stunned by the guitar’s appearance. But looks can be deceiving. I pulled it out of the box and played a couple of chords and it was in tune just like other testimonials said. Now it is past Christmas and now I can give a fair evaluation of the ZAD-80. Most companies make claims that their products just can’t achieve. I see this all the time. I can honestly say that Zager gives you more than what you pay for. I know it is hard to believe. This guitar is beautiful. I feel the pictures on the web site don’t do it justice. I asked my wife, who could care less about guitars, what she thought about it. She said it looks nice but is sounds just like your other guitar (which is a Martin). I think that is quite a compliment. I am not saying it is a Martin copy not at all it is a Zager with its own great sound and much easier to play. The quality of this guitar is outstanding to say the least. This guitar tunes better and stays in tune better than any guitar I have ever owned. I have played the top of the line guitars from different companies and when you play a very special one you can just feel it. I get the same feeling playing the ZAD-80. I just wish I would have found your company years ago. I really hope this helps both the Zager guitar company and anyone who is looking for a great instrument at a more than fair price. Thanks again, Joe Mackin

What I Do NOT Like About The Zager ZAD-80: There isn't anything I don't like about the guitar. It is great!

Zager ZAD-80 Quality Rating: There quality and contruction easily surpass the price of the instrument.

Review Summary: The best sounding, looking and easy to play acoustic Guitar for the money period. Easily comparable to Martin, Taylor ect.

Rating of this Zager product: 5

This Zager ZAD-80 Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: Joe Mackin

Review Date: 2005-01-27