subject: Zager Zad-80ce Om Acoustic Electric Guitar Review [print this page] EZ-Play Zager ZAD-80CE OM Acoustic Electric $995 Orchestra Model "OM" sized guitars are approximately 15% smaller than our full size guitars. They have a narrower waist which makes them sit lower in your lap and are easier to hold and get your arm around. The tone and pitch will match our full size models but volume will be approximately15% less because the sound box is 15% smaller. With all the attributes of the Zager ZAD-80, the ZAD-80CE Acoustic/Electric takes it one step further with a built in transducer and electronics package that allows it to be plugged into an amplifier and played like an electric. It has a Venetian cutaway box that allows your left hand to slide down low for those hard to reach chords. The onboard electronics package with equalization gives you the ability to change the sound according to your playing style. If you do your research you will find that Fishman electronics are used in only the highest grade guitars. Being an acoustic and electric the ZAD-80CE is like having two guitars in one. Compare Guitars - EZ-Play Modified - Smaller Orchestra Size - Venetian Cutaway Design - Solid Cedar Top - Rosewood Back & Sides - Rosewood Bridge - Rosewood Fret-board - Gloss Finish - Built-in Transducer - Onboard Equalizer - Onboard Electronic Tuner - Scalloped X-Bracing - Hand carved custom nut - Hand carved custom saddle - Hand filed frets - Sealed Grover Tuning Gears - Abalone Inlay on Binding - Abalone Inlay Rosette - Tortoise Shell Pickguard - Genuine "Martin" Strings - 100% money back guarantee - Lifetime warranty
Action, Fit, & Finish:
This is one beautiful guitar. I have a neighbor across the street that has a Martin that he has had for quite a few years and has a $2000 Takamine that he has purchased most recently that said his taka mine doesn't look as good as this Zager.
Sound Quality:
This guitar has such a beautiful sound; the sound is crisp and full. I didn't believe that this guitar could sound better than the high end guitars so I went to a guitar shop and played a few taylor's and few martin's and this guitar sounds better than both. I was very surprised.
Reliability/Durability:
All the components are of superior quality and the craftsmanship is exceptional. I'm sure I will own this piece when I am an old man.
Customer Support:
Lifetime warranty on the instrument, and 100% satisfaction, money-back guarantee will pay shipping both ways. Email contacts have been quick, friendly, and very thorough. When I explained my needs, I was actually advice to go with a less expensive guitar then I ended up buying. Exceptional customer service.
Overall Rating:
This guitar is amazing. I did my research before I decided to purchase it and every review was proven to be right. This is a beautiful piece of art that sounds amazing. Even my guitar teacher was jealous. He wants one now!
