The Zager ZAD900 OM, Revisited
Some guitars attract so much attention that the surrounding conversation eventually becomes monotonous. The same features are repeated, the same comparisons are made, and the same critiques continue to circulate. At that point, it's easy to stop looking at the instrument itself. That was my direction when revisiting the Zager ZAD900 OM . Rather than asking whether it's good or bad, I wanted to step away from the familiar talking points and pay attention to the details that don't always make the headline. Frequently those quieter details reveal more about a guitar than the specifications ever can. The Body Shape Deserves More Attention The OM body has earned a loyal following for good reason, but discussions tend to stop at size and comfort. What's more interesting is how the shape determines the guitar's overall balance. The ZAD900 OM doesn't feel as though one part of its voice dominates another. Notes remain distinct across the fretboard, and chords retain cla...
