The label inside the body reads:
Zager Easy Play
Model: ZAD‑80CE OM
Since 1969
This confirms the guitar is a Zager ZAD‑80CE OM, which is their Orchestra Model (OM) body shape with a cutaway and electronics (the “CE” designation).
Year of Manufacture
The serial number shown on the label is:
Serial number: 210614403
Zager serial numbers encode the build date. The first six digits indicate the production date in YYMMDD format.
21 = 2021
06 = June
14 = 14th day
Year built: 2021
Wood Specifications
Based on the ZAD‑80CE OM model specifications and the visible grain patterns in the photos:
Top: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Solid Indian rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
The dark, straight-grained back and sides shown in the images are consistent with Indian rosewood, which is a defining feature of the ZAD‑80 series.
Summary
This instrument is a 2021 Zager ZAD‑80CE OM, featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, designed for enhanced playability and balanced OM‑style tone. It is one of Zager’s higher-end Easy Play models, combining premium tonewoods with built‑in electronics and a cutaway body.
Estimated Market Value
For a 2021 Zager ZAD‑80CE OM in good to excellent condition:
Typical used value:
1
,
200
–
1,200–1,600 USD
Excellent / near‑mint with case:
1
,
500
–
1,500–1,700 USD
Quick sale or cosmetic wear:
1
,
000
–
1,000–1,200 USD
New, this model originally sold in the
2
,
300
–
2,300–2,600 range, depending on options and promotions.
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