Zager Guitar Review

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George

How did you hear about this brand?
I was searching the web for guitar music tabs and saw the Zager advertisement. Never heard of Zager before and ignored it for a while, as I thought it was a con about being easier to play, less stress on your finger tips etc. I wanted to practice a lot but I couldn't, my fingertips gave out. Then after doing more challenging quick barre chord work and arpeggio playing I developed tendonitis in my fretting arm. Even after a break of playing the guitar and then later back to play again, the tendonitis came back. I thought this was the end of playing the guitar and so out of desperation I decided to make a chance on these Zagers. What could I lose, except my money or I get the guitar and find there would be no difference and therefore a waste of money. I was taking a chance being in Australia and buying it from a place in Lincoln, Nebraska, I thought what a risk. Well how wrong was I, after a 3 month wait, I received the guitar and this was the moment of truth. Is this all a con. Well absolutely not and I have to say I was emotional. The sound was fantastic, the neck works like the speed of a Ferrari, I could do rapid barre chord changes. I have to say you have to learn to not put so much pressure on the string, you have to relax and it still plays brilliantly and no buzz. I noticed it especially with my soft fingertips, as I had stopped playing the guitar for 3-4 months, before receiving the Zager. The best thing now is I can play a lot longer and after 5 months NO TENDONITIS ! My guitar tutor thought I was wasting my money until he played the guitar and he was really surprised how well it could play. He just couldn't believe I could get a custom guitar for the price and be so forgiving in playing notes with a great loud clear sound. He agreed with me that the guitar sounds like a piano, it was so full and clear.

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
Chalk and cheese in comparison. When I developed tendonitis I was desperate, tried different strings and went to guitar stores to play different guitars including very expensive ones. It was after this search for the holy grail I decided to buy the Zager.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
Incredible sound. Since getting the Zager I have never had to use the amp. I used the amp on my other guitars to get a good sound but with the Zager it is loud enough and has a great piano sound.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
Easily $2000+

How would you rate customer support?
Fantastic, very quick response to my questions. I was a bit nervous around the 3rd month as I thought this guitar was not real and I would never get it. I felt assured by Dennis but in the back of my mind I still had some doubt. Well that is in the past I have my treasured Zager. Love the case, tee shirt, extra strings etc.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
Most certainly, anybody who cares to listen. The guitar is impressive in finish and appearance and I really don't think I will ever get the feeling I want another guitar. Before the Zager I was continually thinking of getting another guitar to get the holy grail sound or always changing my strings as I was hooked on the new sound they gave but they quickly dulled. I find I can have the strings last a lot longer on the Zager as you still get a great sound.

Additional comments:
I always look forward to playing the Zager. My guitar tutor is envious. Some people have said to me you will never be able to play other non Zager guitars well. I think who cares, I say why should playing a guitar be torture to play, sore fingers, short practice times, getting tendonitis etc. It should be enjoyable. It has been my best decision to buy the Zager, I wish I knew a lot earlier about these guitars.

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