I bought the plain acoustic version about a year ago, in black. All I can say is that... it's really pretty good. I compare it favorably to my Baby Taylor, which I've had over 10 years. For a travel guitar, the playability and sound are there. Fairly loud voice for such a small body. Especially for the price, I'd buy one again. The cons are so far the possibility of being difficult/impossible to repair, being injection molded carbon fiber filled plastic. Polycarbonate, I think. I kept it in a hot car several times this last summer to see if it would warp, and it survived admirably, with tuning stability being pretty notable. It's a bit neck heavy, too. Pros: The frets are impeccably done, better than many guitar I've seen new way over this price class. Overall, the workmanship has a lot of attention to detail, which is kind of mind blowing for an instrument of this price. Playability out of the box was pretty good. On the high side for my tastes, but would be perfect for bottleneck. I did lower the action at the saddle, which had plenty of height for lowering. Almost too much height. It's difficult to tell if the bridge is molded into the soundboard, as these instruments are painted in a way that makes them look like they're entirely one piece. A peek inside the soundhole shows the top and back are separate, as is the glued in neck assembly. The soundboard has a pronounced arch, which is pretty impressive from a aesthetic design standpoint. I don't know if it's supposed to be functional. It came with a pretty nice soft shell case. The fretboard is synthetic of some type, it almost looks like the frets were a prefabbed assembly molded into the neck, just because they're so perfect. I'm almost tempted to see if I could pry off a fret to see if they're conventional. It's truly difficult to tell on my instrument. Wishes: I think a bolt on neck would allow more adjustment. In some ways, it kind of reminds me of the old plastic Maccaferri guitar from the 1950s.
I just picked up this little gem and couldn't be happier! Watching this helped me decide to get it. I lowered the bridge a bit, and added new strings, now I can't put it down. Great video! :)
Yes the first version of the Nova Go had much more capabilities and included headphones and microphone for singing through the guitars electronics, they had two quarter inch jacks and three miniature phone jacks, plus the USB C connector. So now they make it less capable to cut costs. Even now the guitar case it come with is not as good.
Yes, you are correct, but the included extras were absolute trash, and essentially made it silly. I own both the older model, and the newer one, and the fret work alone on the newer models is better, not to mention the app actually works, the input jacks don't buzz, and the terrible underwater distortion has been removed. I actually had two of the older ones, back when they called them Nova Go Ai....The first one I returned thinking I got a dud. The second one was worse....I recently acquired the SP1 on super sale, and although similar, completely different feel and seemingly better build quality.
I just ordered mine today. Have you gotten it yet, and what were your initial thoughts when you played it for the first time? I'm really looking forward to playing this one.
@@fern5580 I got mine last week. I love it. The neck is comfortable like an electric, and the body is super comfortable. It's got neck dive though but it doesn't really bother me. The amp/effects are great. You'll love it. It's an awesome guitar to play 👍🏻
@@lisascott2841 That's awesome to hear. I'm still waiting on mine. What was a 3-day delivery has turned into almost two weeks. There was some issue with stock, and now it's coming from across the country instead of a warehouse four hours away. I'm really looking forward to playing it.
@@lisascott2841 it took almost 4 weeks but it finally arrived and I've been playing it ever since. I put some elixir strings on it and I'm very happy with the purchase. I've recorded a bit with it and I'm pleasantly surprised with the sound i get out of it. Over all it's been awesome.
You're right and strangely enough, on the Enyo website, the guitar isn't even listed. I contacted Enyo support via email to ask what the deal was and got no response. So your guess is as good as mine. I wanted to get me one too😟
I learned many years ago - Price is no reflection on quality or play ability or enjoyment of the instrument. Have had em' all - High priced, Low priced & in between. Price usually made no difference. If you are a "cork-sniffing" guitar snob ,you may really miss out on a lot of enjoyment over the years, with sometimes excellent cheapo guitars.
And then there’s that little feature that’s sadly missing from nearly all modern guitars except some of the custom guitars - the zero fret! My old Eko Ranger has one and it helps the playability and tuning… and I’ve no idea why it seemed to go ‘out-of-fashion’.
Just got this from the wife, for Christmas. This is a GREAT travel size guitar. Highly recommend spending a little more for the electric version - the effects really fill out the sound, even when not wired into an amp.
Just got mine, the modulation effect is leaking across the chain and is subtely heard at all times through the internal speaker, even with a preset with all FX turned off. I remember reading a similar comment, anyone else notice that? Unuseable with that constant warble.
Just ordered the electric one...acoustic guitars are very wide for me. I have fibromyalgia and sore. I tought my self for my therapy. I will be getting this for my acoustic songs.
How is the recording quality using the instrument out? I have see a couple videos but could not catch whether they were recording using a microphone of the built-in electronics. Thanks.
People are assuming that being paid means an automatic favourable/ non-critical review. How about actually being super-critical to balance out the perception of compromise? That's what I would do, and I think, many others actually do.
Is the white color some kind of paint? Meaning, it could come off? If the black one isnt painted, could it mean it resonates better, with no coating to dampen the sound?
Isn't that basically a copycat of the LavaMe? Exact same idea, same material design and same included amp system. So what is the difference? Is the original still better or did Enya manage to create a better clone?
I’m out in Bali. Wanted a cheap, laminated acoustic electric while here. Bought a standard looking OM cutaway by Enya. Cost about 300 US. It has the same effects as this. Transacoustic style. Its beautiful to play, and sounds fantastic. The effects just make it a guitar you cant put down. You usually need to pay top dollar for a genuinely good sounding acoustic. The new Transacoustic tech makes even cheap tonewood guitars sound amazing. As long as its well put together and set up correctly, you don’t really need to pay a big premium for solid tonewoods. Laminated wood is generally more robust and stable, so stays in tune better in humid/warm climates. Highly recommend.
Harmonics don't ring properly on these guitars, apart from this they sound like plastic compared to a wooden guitar to me. And I understand the battery cant be replaced by the owner...that was the final nail for me.
BUT IT HAS NO PICK-GAURD. silly, the whole thing is made of pick-guard. I saw they had a booth at the '24 NAMM ... nobody spoke or visited them. They're all scared. All those artfully crafted and sculpted guitars at NAMM... I prefer my silver glitter topped ENYA. Even though the electronics were destroyed in shipping, I have a perfect acoustic guitar. I slapped some PLECTRUM higher gauge strings on it and never experience a better, more comfortable, better sustain, perfect size, and completely impervious to heat, cold, humidity, stays in tune, and the neck joint... there isn't one. If they ever offer the silver glitter finish again I may buy a second one of these. no other guitar compares.
I just got my black SP1. No fancy printed box and they changed the gig bag to a soft pile of padding with no guitar strap. All I can figure is they white-gloved the units they sent to UA-cam reviewers, but when a commoner orders on on Amazon, they drag out the Grade B units to fulfill the orders. Kind of misleading advertising IMHO. What y’all show is not what WE get.
What's been happening to this channel? Has David moved onto other content from his own website? There used to be videos posted a few times a week. Now I only see one per month.
This was not a review, this was a paid advertisement, you didn't mention anything negative, like the neck dive, read the bad reviews, let's be honest, this is not a good guitar.
No man, I truly love the guitar. Yes it was paid, but my business is definitely not based on reviews. I don’t need to do this and I only agree on getting paid if I truly like the product. I wouldn’t serve me at all if I recommended a product that people on job buying and don’t like. It wouldn’t be worth it at all.
@@Wallimann David, whether you love it or not is irrelevant. This is a paid advertisement, not an unbiased review, and you need to make that clear from the onset. Anything else is just outright misleading and, IMHO, dishonest. I am very disappointed.
@@Expedient_Mensch Well, that's not fair and really ridiculous. It's all about whether he likes it....lolol. What's wrong with being paid to do a review if you like the product? It wouldn't serve him to promote bad products...to fake a video. The only negative I've heard about this guitar is that it's neck heavy but other than that, with multiple affects built in and blue tooth capabilities in a good looking carbon fiber body for under $300, what's the big deal? I'm sure Enyo reached out, sent him a guitar and said if you like it, we'll pay you to do a video. Perhaps he should have said something but to say whether he likes it or not is irrelevant...lolololol
@@zariballard He, everybody, needs to reveal when it's a paid advertisement, so we can decide for our selves. As for neck dive issues, well I play an SG so no biggy, but nevertheless David did not mention it, so there's that.
![[Eng Sub] Enya NOVA GO/SP1.BL electro-acoustic guitar || Guitar made of plastic?!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2_-gSD-qTNY/mqdefault.jpg)
I bought the plain acoustic version about a year ago, in black. All I can say is that... it's really pretty good. I compare it favorably to my Baby Taylor, which I've had over 10 years. For a travel guitar, the playability and sound are there. Fairly loud voice for such a small body. Especially for the price, I'd buy one again. The cons are so far the possibility of being difficult/impossible to repair, being injection molded carbon fiber filled plastic. Polycarbonate, I think. I kept it in a hot car several times this last summer to see if it would warp, and it survived admirably, with tuning stability being pretty notable. It's a bit neck heavy, too. Pros: The frets are impeccably done, better than many guitar I've seen new way over this price class. Overall, the workmanship has a lot of attention to detail, which is kind of mind blowing for an instrument of this price. Playability out of the box was pretty good. On the high side for my tastes, but would be perfect for bottleneck. I did lower the action at the saddle, which had plenty of height for lowering. Almost too much height. It's difficult to tell if the bridge is molded into the soundboard, as these instruments are painted in a way that makes them look like they're entirely one piece. A peek inside the soundhole shows the top and back are separate, as is the glued in neck assembly. The soundboard has a pronounced arch, which is pretty impressive from a aesthetic design standpoint. I don't know if it's supposed to be functional. It came with a pretty nice soft shell case. The fretboard is synthetic of some type, it almost looks like the frets were a prefabbed assembly molded into the neck, just because they're so perfect. I'm almost tempted to see if I could pry off a fret to see if they're conventional. It's truly difficult to tell on my instrument. Wishes: I think a bolt on neck would allow more adjustment. In some ways, it kind of reminds me of the old plastic Maccaferri guitar from the 1950s.
Can you replace the frets?
@@WordInFlesh-fo8sx I don't know. I'm not brave enough to try until they're worn out.
I just picked up this little gem and couldn't be happier! Watching this helped me decide to get it. I lowered the bridge a bit, and added new strings, now I can't put it down. Great video! :)
What strings did you use?
@@Gaby441 D'Addario Acousic Xt Phosphor Bronze Custom Lights.
Enya nova go,
One of most beautiful guitar I've ever seen.
That is a LOVELY instrument!!!! Sounds so good, too
Yes the first version of the Nova Go had much more capabilities and included headphones and microphone for singing through the guitars electronics, they had two quarter inch jacks and three miniature phone jacks, plus the USB C connector. So now they make it less capable to cut costs. Even now the guitar case it come with is not as good.
Yes, you are correct, but the included extras were absolute trash, and essentially made it silly. I own both the older model, and the newer one, and the fret work alone on the newer models is better, not to mention the app actually works, the input jacks don't buzz, and the terrible underwater distortion has been removed. I actually had two of the older ones, back when they called them Nova Go Ai....The first one I returned thinking I got a dud. The second one was worse....I recently acquired the SP1 on super sale, and although similar, completely different feel and seemingly better build quality.
I ordered this in black a few days ago! So excited to play it. Love that it's got the amp and effects. Great review 👍🏻
I just ordered mine today. Have you gotten it yet, and what were your initial thoughts when you played it for the first time? I'm really looking forward to playing this one.
@@fern5580 I got mine last week. I love it. The neck is comfortable like an electric, and the body is super comfortable. It's got neck dive though but it doesn't really bother me. The amp/effects are great. You'll love it. It's an awesome guitar to play 👍🏻
@@lisascott2841 That's awesome to hear. I'm still waiting on mine. What was a 3-day delivery has turned into almost two weeks. There was some issue with stock, and now it's coming from across the country instead of a warehouse four hours away. I'm really looking forward to playing it.
@@fern5580 I hope it arrives soon! Let me know what you think of it when it arrives 👍🏻
@@lisascott2841 it took almost 4 weeks but it finally arrived and I've been playing it ever since. I put some elixir strings on it and I'm very happy with the purchase. I've recorded a bit with it and I'm pleasantly surprised with the sound i get out of it. Over all it's been awesome.
I tuned mine down a whole step, and it didn’t alter the action the tiniest bit. The neck is incredibly stable.
Currently out of stock on Amazon it appears. Going to get me one. Thank you.
You're right and strangely enough, on the Enyo website, the guitar isn't even listed. I contacted Enyo support via email to ask what the deal was and got no response. So your guess is as good as mine. I wanted to get me one too😟
I want a full sized version with more bells and whistles...so too speak.
I mean I wish they had a full sized...I would really like that.
I learned many years ago - Price is no reflection on quality or play ability or enjoyment of the instrument. Have had em' all - High priced, Low priced & in between. Price usually made no difference.
If you are a "cork-sniffing" guitar snob ,you may really miss out on a lot of enjoyment over the years, with sometimes excellent cheapo guitars.
And then there’s that little feature that’s sadly missing from nearly all modern guitars except some of the custom guitars - the zero fret! My old Eko Ranger has one and it helps the playability and tuning… and I’ve no idea why it seemed to go ‘out-of-fashion’.
Cutting corners starts with what is known at the time. Zero frets were never seen as a necessity. My best guitar has a zero fret.
Just got this from the wife, for Christmas. This is a GREAT travel size guitar. Highly recommend spending a little more for the electric version - the effects really fill out the sound, even when not wired into an amp.
been eyeing one of thesee for a while now...and at the price, I'm not sure why I'm waiting.
I’m wondering about the battery life . Will the battery life be the same after months of owning it can it be replaced? That’s the big question
I think I read that it's USB-C rechargeable.
Just got mine, the modulation effect is leaking across the chain and is subtely heard at all times through the internal speaker, even with a preset with all FX turned off. I remember reading a similar comment, anyone else notice that? Unuseable with that constant warble.
Great vid! What is the difference between this one and the Nova Go SP1 ? Thank you!
Just ordered the electric one...acoustic guitars are very wide for me. I have fibromyalgia and sore. I tought my self for my therapy. I will be getting this for my acoustic songs.
But, but it is a very friendly guitar..what it is a beast ! Great choice, Excellent explanation. thanks
you play really well david, sounds like indian ragas and very close to what mark tremonti plays,
How is the recording quality using the instrument out? I have see a couple videos but could not catch whether they were recording using a microphone of the built-in electronics. Thanks.
Nice review and demo of effects. I love mine!
after watching this I get to order one, tho I really wanted the black one , but the white seems to look awesome too. Thanks for the review!
Perfect size to lounge and play.
Sounded really good. What tuning are you using? 5:50
I bought this guitar and not trying to sound dumb but what is the L wrench for???
I saw somewhere it's for readjusting the tension bar for the neck.
I am happy to hear that it has chorus.
People are assuming that being paid means an automatic favourable/ non-critical review. How about actually being super-critical to balance out the perception of compromise? That's what I would do, and I think, many others actually do.
I just bought this guitar and I can’t wait to play it.
how is it
Is the white color some kind of paint? Meaning, it could come off? If the black one isnt painted, could it mean it resonates better, with no coating to dampen the sound?
I don’t think it can come off. Doesn’t feel like paint..
Under the white it's black..
great review on this - pretty crazy value for an Amazon instrument, had to come here to see if it was legit
the color white is so pleasing
i was able to find it using your link,, thanks again
Being used to a 1 3/4" nut width, that's my one question. I'm used to short scales. Was it comfortable enough?
It surprisingly was VERY comfortable!
Do these frets last long?
Is there a volume knob once you're plugged into an amp or pa?
Isn't that basically a copycat of the LavaMe? Exact same idea, same material design and same included amp system. So what is the difference? Is the original still better or did Enya manage to create a better clone?
Telling my kids this is Quentin Tarantino
Guitar?😅
😂😂😂
I’m out in Bali. Wanted a cheap, laminated acoustic electric while here. Bought a standard looking OM cutaway by Enya. Cost about 300 US. It has the same effects as this. Transacoustic style. Its beautiful to play, and sounds fantastic. The effects just make it a guitar you cant put down. You usually need to pay top dollar for a genuinely good sounding acoustic. The new Transacoustic tech makes even cheap tonewood guitars sound amazing. As long as its well put together and set up correctly, you don’t really need to pay a big premium for solid tonewoods. Laminated wood is generally more robust and stable, so stays in tune better in humid/warm climates. Highly recommend.
great video, thanks brother. Nylon strings ? What about the action ?
Good information, good review.
How is the sound projection turned off, does it sound like a baby guitar, or lower?
I had to smile when you said:"this guitar is made of carbon"..😄
what app did you use to stream the drum tracks on the guitar?
thats sweet.
Have you tried the Slide on it?
what do we call this techinques at 1.30
Nice guitar skills
Can the battery be changed when it gets old?
i had one question does it pickup percussion sounds from the body if i do that style of playing??
I went into this thinking, "I bet that guitar is hungry for some beans and toast." Turns out it was NOT what I think.
The hairy arm scared me
The carbon fiber will never get better tone with time as a traditional wood guitar will. They are alright but not for me.
00: 49 - "Pretty much play" - So are there songs or styles that we wouldn't be able to play?
Why not a full sized? C'mon man!
That’s all they had man!
Harmonics don't ring properly on these guitars, apart from this they sound like plastic compared to a wooden guitar to me. And I understand the battery cant be replaced by the owner...that was the final nail for me.
What is the build in amp called ?
BUT IT HAS NO PICK-GAURD. silly, the whole thing is made of pick-guard. I saw they had a booth at the '24 NAMM ... nobody spoke or visited them. They're all scared. All those artfully crafted and sculpted guitars at NAMM... I prefer my silver glitter topped ENYA. Even though the electronics were destroyed in shipping, I have a perfect acoustic guitar. I slapped some PLECTRUM higher gauge strings on it and never experience a better, more comfortable, better sustain, perfect size, and completely impervious to heat, cold, humidity, stays in tune, and the neck joint... there isn't one. If they ever offer the silver glitter finish again I may buy a second one of these. no other guitar compares.
Would this be a good gift for a 8 year old girl who loves Miranda Lambert. Without dots I’m not sure!
How does this compare to lava me 2
Haven’t tried it!
Nova Go?? I see no printed name for it.
Enya Nova Go SP-1 on Amazon
It’s the Yamaha reface of guitars.
I just got my black SP1. No fancy printed box and they changed the gig bag to a soft pile of padding with no guitar strap. All I can figure is they white-gloved the units they sent to UA-cam reviewers, but when a commoner orders on on Amazon, they drag out the Grade B units to fulfill the orders. Kind of misleading advertising IMHO. What y’all show is not what WE get.
Understand the mfgr changed the gig bag. Otherwise, guitar is fine. Gig bag sent is also okay.
How is the sound projection turned off, does it sound like a baby guitar, or lower?
Were you paid to review it?
What's been happening to this channel? Has David moved onto other content from his own website? There used to be videos posted a few times a week. Now I only see one per month.
After 14 years on UA-cam I needed to take a break.
@@Wallimann yes, I saw your video about taking a break and hope all is well David! Happy Thanksgiving!
Too bad there’s no left handed version.
😐…🤦🏼
@@miniadventureswithmark3309 you alright mate?
Ngl it sounds kinda cheap like plastic
with effects and connected to a cable its much better tho😂
The guitar isn’t plastic?
No
This was not a review, this was a paid advertisement, you didn't mention anything negative, like the neck dive, read the bad reviews, let's be honest, this is not a good guitar.
thanks for that.
No man, I truly love the guitar. Yes it was paid, but my business is definitely not based on reviews. I don’t need to do this and I only agree on getting paid if I truly like the product. I wouldn’t serve me at all if I recommended a product that people on job buying and don’t like. It wouldn’t be worth it at all.
@@Wallimann David, whether you love it or not is irrelevant. This is a paid advertisement, not an unbiased review, and you need to make that clear from the onset. Anything else is just outright misleading and, IMHO, dishonest. I am very disappointed.
@@Expedient_Mensch Well, that's not fair and really ridiculous. It's all about whether he likes it....lolol. What's wrong with being paid to do a review if you like the product? It wouldn't serve him to promote bad products...to fake a video. The only negative I've heard about this guitar is that it's neck heavy but other than that, with multiple affects built in and blue tooth capabilities in a good looking carbon fiber body for under $300, what's the big deal? I'm sure Enyo reached out, sent him a guitar and said if you like it, we'll pay you to do a video. Perhaps he should have said something but to say whether he likes it or not is irrelevant...lolololol
@@zariballard He, everybody, needs to reveal when it's a paid advertisement, so we can decide for our selves. As for neck dive issues, well I play an SG so no biggy, but nevertheless David did not mention it, so there's that.
Ntm it's got a wah Lol
Sorry but the quality of sound is just not to my taste. Sounds tinny, cheap, terrible….
Sounds cheap thin and weak.