subject: Zager Zad 50ce Guitar Review By Bill Kackmeister [print this page] Features: 10 Features: 10
I have wanted to learn to play guitar since I was very young. Finally, I have that chance. As I know almost nothing about guitars, please bear with me. I purchased a new, 2005 Zager Zad-50CE acoustic guitar. It is made from a handpicked blank from the same company which makes Martin guitars and has a rosewood neck, mahogany body and a clear pine or spruce top, I am not sure which. I do not know what pickups it has or their configuration, but I am sure that Denny Zager knows what he is doing. As an acoustic the electronics can be in either passive or active mode. Zager guitar is a cutaway with a clear polished finish which shows off the beauty of the natural wood.
Sound: 8
As I am a beginner, I do not know how much I can tell you but as to say that my guitar sounds very clear and bright. I did plug it into a amp that one of my sons has(he wants to learn to play bass guitar) and there was no vibrations or humming. I do love its mellow tones. It reminds me of the old Simon and carbuncle sounds.
Action, Fit, & Finish: 10
my guitar felt nice, sounded wonderful and was in magnificent condition right out of the box. I did notice right away that the string were farther apart(stance) and I could fit my fingers on one string at a time rather than the guitars I tried before, which I refer to as the fat finger syndrome. I could not find one thing wrong with it.
Reliability/Durability: No Opinion
My guitar appears to be very well built. Hardware very durable. It does not have strap buttons but was told there are instructions for precise placement of the buttons to get the usability of straps without interfering with the integrity of the guitar or its sound.
Customer Support: No Opinion
I have no experience in this area except to say when I have e-mailed a question to them I do get a response the same day.
Overall Rating: 10
I am a beginner. But I am also thrifty. I checked out many guitars, many ads and figured I should buy a cheap guitar (e-bay has them as low as 30 dollars) until I was sure that I could learn. I saw Zager's ad on e-bay, EZ PLAY, no sore fingers, wider string stance, and gave it a read.
