ZAD80 Zager Guitar Review

Acoustic Guitar Review - zad80

Michael Offenhauser <****ffy@offenhauser.com>
Model: zad80

How did you hear about this brand?
Found the site on the Internet.

How does this guitar compare with your old guitar, other guitars, or guitars you've tried in stores?
The Zager 80 fit and finish is just as good as high end guitars I have owned, and even better than some. I have had several early red label "quality" Yamahas, Martin D28, Guild D35, and Gibson J55 and Hummingbird. Some were trade ups, a couple stolen. I have only my original Yamaha FG300 and my Zager ZAD80 ; that's all I need. I love the bass of my FG300, but the ZAD80 is so much more comfortable to play, so it's the guitar I use for gigs and just sit around leisure playing.

What's your favorite part about this guitar?
I have no one favorite thing ; it is as a whole that makes it my favorite guitar. The ZAD80 is lighter weight than my other dreadnoughts, has light action feel so no fatigue, is well built so holds up to use and transport, stays in tune due to quality construction and materials including high end tuners, and is as attractive appearance guitar as any other I've seen.

If you didn't know the price of this guitar what would you estimate the price to be?
If I had first visited a music store that had a Zager, the first thing I would have noticed is the light action. Second would have been the dead-on intonation all the way up the scale. Third would have been the superb finish, quality fit construction, and Grover tuners. Having owned high dollar guitars, I would have expected $2500. and not been surprised to see around $3000.

How would you rate customer support?
I was so interested in trying a "Zager" when I found it on the internet, that I called in stead of emailing to get more information. Was informed of the return guarantee and the warranty, so ordered one then and there. Was in stock, so received it a few days later. Have had "ZERO" issues with the guitar ever since and it's been over 5 years now. Therfore, I have had not had to test the support, but since it is a family owned and run business and not some dealer outlet, I would imagine prompt and positive support to be what one would receive.

Would you recommend this guitar to others…if so why?
I HAVE and WILL continue to recommend "Zager" guitars to all who ask. It is indeed rare to find a product that sells for a bargain price but equals the quality of it's like product that sells for more. In the case of Zager guitars though, price is only the bottom factor. It is the ease of playing, rich tone, and stage ready performance, that allows me praise the Zager guitar as I do.

Additional comments:
I played a Fender Contempo organ in band, while still in high school in the late 60s. Left for college and couldn't carry around an organ and amplifier, so bought a used Gibson guitar a started to learn to play. I have never played professionally, but have done many personal gigs over the years. Am nearing retirement now, so only play for self entertainment. Am going to retire my original Zager along side my original FG300, but now have the hard choice of choosing a new guitar. It WILL be a Zager ........ , just can't say which one ( or two ) just yet.

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