Zager ZAD80 Guitar Review from James S

One of the best guitars I ever bought. Zager ZAD80 may be one of the best and worth it guitar I’ve ever bought and owned. It’s like getting a guitar one of the most expensive guitars but only at half a price.

When I opened it, I was very surprised, it was even better than in the pictures. My ZAD80 is made out of wood, primarily; the top is cedar while the back and sides are rosewood giving it a unique character perfect for my taste. 

Finely polished, not a single scratch, Knicks or even fingerprints on the guitar’s body. Not a bubble or flaw. It’s like it was not even handcrafted and customized in the first place. 

It’s an outstanding guitar because not only is it worth to look at but the quality of sound it releases surpasses other guitars that are far expensive than the ZAD80. Every chord is just right and perfect that I can play almost any type of music that I want. From blues to jazz and even country music, I can play them all!

Ed Biskind Review his Zager Guitars

Product:  zager zad20e

Found Zager guitars through their web site after doing some research to find all guitar makers A-Z. Found the web site interesting as I'm old enough to remember Zager&Evans record 'in the year 2525'. Curiosity got the better of me and on going thru the web site I was really impressed by the range of guitars from Denny Zagers' company. Spent some time looking at reviews, videos and previous customer comments. The comprehensive range of guitars and services off the back of the web site really did impress so I got tempted and after some emails back and forth, I was convinced that I'd like to try one of the guitars.

Compare with your old guitar, other guitars

It's setup just the way I would have done it had I the skills and know how. And the sound is incredible. Bright and full - abundant musicality. I've owned Gibsons and Martins before and nothing outshines this.

Your Favorite component about this guitar
Well, it arrived a day before DJ said it would which was a great surprise. And then it just smells great coming out of the case. It gleams. It's just so cool to have the built in tuner and then it's ready to go as if I has been breaking it in for years.

What would you estimate the price to be?
Don’t know how to guess this one. But at least three times what I paid, if not much more. Really, this is not BS. It's a great feeling axe that looks and sounds perfect. Just wish I were a better player - but now I have even more reason to get back to playing.

How would you rate customer support?
Haven't needed it. But Jr has been right there with every question. I haven't had to wait long for an email answer. 

Additional Comments

I first heard the song 2525 on the FM channel 1969 in the jungle of Pleiku. My English was not good enough to understand everything...but later on...my English has been improved and I start to understand what was the philosophy of the song..later in life, after searching (35 years) and involved with technology and I find out Dan was ahead of his time! ..I'm sure Dan builded his guitar with "the Love of music"...Thank you! Mr. Zager