Excellent video. I just got my Nova Go today from Amazon and I wanted to give everyone out there who are considering buying this guitar a BIG HEADS UP. I have been watching UA-cam videos here from everyone doing Enya Nova Go videos to research the product as well as see what is included in the box. There are some significant changes in what is included in the package now. First off the box I received was a single brown cardboard box and not a glossy shiny white and pastel colored box inside of a cardboard box like I have seen in every box opening video here on UA-cam. 2nd there was no plastic bag protecting the gig bag, and they completely changed the gig bag from a semi-hard imitation leather or vinyl material to a softer padded canvas material bag with no plush velvet style lining inside. Also the strap is now rolled up like a belt and placed inside a black cardboard box since the gig bag no longer has the strap attached and instead sports 2 backpack style straps for the bag to be worn like a back pack. Also all the accessories are no longer found in the gig bag pocket, they are in a plastic zip lock type bag and is placed on top of the gig bag when you first open the shipping box. So there have been changes recently which took me by surprise when I received the guitar. I was expecting to everything to be exactly like how it has been in all the UA-cam videos.
I bought an Enya Go with the electronics in it when Amazon had their Prime Days recently. I actually like the guitar, You're correct in saying there have been some changes in the gig bag and so on. It will definitely be my traveler for vacations, family visits, etc.
Yours is the first review where someone compared the size to other guitars🤗 Thank you👍 I am a beginner guitar player in my late fifties.. I'm currently using a entry level Ibanez electric. That I generally don't even plug in. I'm considering getting the acoustic electric version of this guitar.. Because it has some cool effects.. And I can finally make some sound ring out.. Thanks for a great review.. The guitar sounds very similar to your others..🎸🎶👍
Thank you so much for these reviews. You are my Go To for all my ukulele and guitar research before I buy. I have been happy with every purchase I have made using your guidance. I love your detailed videos and feel like you cover ANY and ALL my questions or concerns about the products you feature. 😊 ❤🎸
this is the best review of the Nova Go. I bought one and was impressed. It is just really playable. I thought the half size would be a hinderance, because my other guitars are full-scale. I haven’t really noticed it while playing. The sound is just as it sounds on the video. Meaning, if you like it on UA-cam, you will like it at home.
I've got a black Enya Nova Pro concert ukulele, and ooooooh boy is it one of the most amazing ukuleles that I've ever played. If this guitar is anything like it's ukulele brother, it's a steal.
Thanks for leaving your opinion :). I appreciate it. I hope to make a video comparing or just talking about all of the instruments in the Nova series because I now have all 4 (soprano, concert, tenor, and the guitar). It can be very hard to gauge if an instrument is going to be the right one for you just off of internet reviews alone.
The tonal quality between the Enya and a full-size isn't a deal breaker for me. The intonation is a great, though, which is a real selling point. I'm looking for a guitar to throw on the back of my bike so I can busk in Deadwood during the Sturgis Rally and this one is checking a lot of the boxes. If I get one I'll let you know how it does being in the sun all day. ☺
Just got mine, also in aqua blue. I LOVE it!!! I am a mostly electric blues rock player using light strings. Out of the box it was very low action (a good thing) I also like the LP style single cutaway. Intonation was spot on. To me, being a blues player, the sound is loud, and similar to a resophonic guitar, particularly my National Resophonic LP plastic body guitar from the 50s. It also had a 23.7 scale length which is longer than my 3/4 size Yamaha and Luna guitars which are 21.5 and 22 scale. However, it seems just as easy to play. My ONLY minor complaint is that especially with the smaller size, there no fret markers on the fretboard. They are on the binding edge, but I find myself sometimes playing the wrong chord up the fretboard because of the smaller scale length. Adding fret markers, even just stickers would be helpful when playing a smaller guitar than usual or for kids and beginners. I think it was a design aesthetic decision, but not the best IMOP. I will change the strings out to a slightly lighter gauge and a plain third. But even with the factory strings, it's great. BTW I paid only $180. for the guitar on Amazon with a 10% coupon on checkout. Free Prime shipping available.
I received mine yesterday. A black one. My action came a little high but I can live with that but I did not receive a compensated saddle. Is yours compensated? I see you received yours only a month ago. The ones that have been sent to players for review all have compensated saddles. I think the ones they send out for reviews are probably specially tweaked.
This is honestly a great guitar for someone starting out. I'm a luthier and was considering building a guitar for my niece as a starter but this whole guitar is actually cheaper than the materials and time it could cost me to build one for her. So I'm just going to buy this one and polish the frets
I have very small hands and the Bullet Mustang of 24 in scale was much better so I wonder how this will fair? For my fingers, and hands, a thin neck (such as an Ibanez Wizard III) is a must and a 42mm nut seems to be the best since my short fingers are also wide (as is usually the case) because my nightmare on even a 43mm neck is the A chord as I can't stuff my fingers that close together. C chord is doable on a 25.5 inch but finger 3 can't stretch beyond mid fret.
@@generalawareness101 Sooner or later, you might try to learn the 1st position A-chord where you bar with just your index of middle finger only... just 1 finger. It's challenging at first but becomes easier. It was extra challenging for me b/c my finger joints don't extend much (i have tight finger ligaments), making it harder to flatten out that last finger bone against 3 separate strings. But if you have more flexible finger joints (going into extension), it should be easier.
@@gat569 I hurt myself extremely badly where I had to take off for over a year as I almost needed surgery due to my thumb joints from the wrist on up on my fretting hand, and my radial tunnel on my picking hand. I hurt myself because I have kids hands (I can almost wear a XS glove). I just now started to touch the guitar, just diddling with it and the pains will always be there now but my drive is strong just the body hampering me (even more now). The worst pain is palm up and that bone at the bottom of the thumb right at the wrist. I have lost mobility as well due to the guitar.
@@generalawareness101 Oh dude, I am sorry to hear that. I definitely find the one-finger A kind of painful, so maybe I would not recommend that, knowing more. Hey, I just recently got an electric guitar in a shorter scale )(24.75")(my first electric) and love it, it's an IYV 300... a semi-hollow body jazz guitar. It is so much easier to play than acoustics. I have a friend with a hand injury who said the same and recommended it to me. Since I've only ever played acoustics, this has been a revelation. It also has opened up the neck to me because it lends itself to playing the blues and that's a lot less chords and more melody playing. And the Am pentatonic 5 note pattern is relatively easy. I'm just barely into it. I hope you get just the right guitar for you and can get back into it :)
@@gat569 Well, I own three guitars and one has a baseball bat neck I purchased new in 2005. It is what did me in as I purchased a a Squier Mustang, but the damage was already done. It did help and made the fchord so much easier. TBH a slim neck (no, not nut width but slim as in depth) PLUS 1/2 scale would be perfect but 1/2 scale is a PITA to keep tuned for even a couple of notes. :(
I’m new to learning an instrument, ukulele about four months now. So I don’t have t much experience in describing the sound differences but I’m learning. I like the tone of the Enya especially the way the sound Carries on. The fact that it’s a travel guitar, light weight; affordable, and that you don’t have to worry about damaging it under normal circumstances. Great choice for a beginner, & a travel guitar. Appreciate the time spent on researching these instruments, your enthusiasm & how fun you make your reviews. Thank you
Thanks for watching and for taking time to comment. I’m glad you liked the side by side. Buying online can be really tricky, so I’m glad that playing the different guitars side by side made a difference.
I love the Enya Nova products. My Ukulele is the same color and it is a blast. One of the things I think is brilliant is the strap they designed for the case and the guitar. Well thought through. Love the sound, the look and your review. Thanks
Hi Katie! Just got mine in BLK. Never had a Acoustic guitar,this is my first. You do a great review on this wonderful little Guitar. Thanks for helping me make up my mind to purchase this! You are a well spoken reviewer!😁
Nice review. You have a really pleasant manner & a beautiful laugh. Been playing over 50 years & have way too many guitars ,but still suckered out & bought this. It is arriving later today. I have learned over the years - Low price / high price is not always the deciding factor in enjoying playing a given instrument. Have tried many travel guitars. Some were lifeless ,some were okay. This one looks good.
Really great review! Best on UA-cam for this guitar! I thought the Enya sounded better than the Baby Taylor and that's saying something! The aNueNue M20 was spectacular, but my requirement is a small "beater" guitar that I can throw in my truck and play in the heat, the dust, the fog, wherever. Durability and the ability to wipe it all off with a damp cloth were the key to me ordering this up. It know it won't sound like my full size Yamaha and hopefully the smaller scale won't completely throw me off, but I think this will fit the bill nicely and allow me to get much more practice time in.
This video is very helpful Katie. Thank you. Now I want this guitar even more!! I already have the enya nova ukulele. Just started guitarlessons. I have a new obsession now...🤪. Greetings from The Netherlands🖐❤️
Hi Katie, I tore my rotator cuff 6 months ago and I can’t get my arm around my favorite guitar, a 1958 Martin D-18 Dreadnought. I’ve been thinking about this guitar so I can keep playing and I’ve wanted a travel guitar for a while. I played guitar and sax professionally in the Seattle area for 50 years until I had to retire from playing in clubs for health reasons. I loved this demo video and I’m about ready to buy one. So thank you for giving a straight forward review and comparison video to give me the information I needed. You are a great teacher.
Thanks for watching :). Let us know what you think if you do end up purchasing it. For one person, an instrument can be the perfect fit and for others it can be not the one for them. It's aways good to have a variety of opinions from many perspectives.
Thanks for the review, Katie! I am used to playing ukulele (including a Nova U concert), so this might be a nice way to find my way back to guitar--which I gave up many years ago.
Hi and thanks for watching :). I love my concert Nova U as well, and I'm excited that you're thinking about the guitar again. I think that what you will have a better experience this time around with the guitar because you have developed muscle memory and coordination with learning the ukulele. I hope to make a video comparing or just talking about all of the instruments in the Nova series because I now have all 4 (soprano, concert, tenor, and the guitar). It can be very hard to gauge if an instrument is going to be the right one for you just off of internet reviews alone. One size of an instrument may be perfect for one person and to another it could be very uncomfortable or just not feel right. If you can, perhaps see if you can visit a store that carries a 1/2 guitar or one that is 33 inches in length, and see if it's something that would be comfortable for you. It won't be the like testing the NOVA in person, but at least it could help you get a feel for the size of the instrument. I hope that helps.
Excellent review. The comparison demo was very interesting. A bit sceptical when you said that you're involved with ENYA but anyway, I'm sold---heading to Amazon now.
How wide is the nut? I played guitar maaaany moons ago and I have very small hands and found it hard to stretch my fingers that far. Started playing the uke a few years and loved that it does have a much smaller neck and nut than guitars.
If you are still looking, you should get it. I was thinking about a six string uke but i bought this. Never worry about denting my new guitar like i did with my seagull or kremona. Most importantly, it stays in tune. Just don't forget to stretch your strings after the first tune, then retune again. Maybe reapply one more time if you need to.😆😆😆 Seriously, great forever guitar imho. Rated as a very very beginning guitarist. So please note this.😆😆😆 ✌🏼🦁
I just ordered this today in the Nova Go SP1 Acoustic/Electric. The same color too. Wasn’t my first color choice, but these get sold out very fast on Amazon. I liked that chord progression you were playing. Looked like E to G to A to E7. Very nice. Hi, Guitar will come Wednesday I forward to playing it. Actually held up well in sound next to your more expensive guitars.
Great review. I'm homeless living in a car and i just got done practicing with mine. It definitely helps when you play in the front seat of a vehicle. I sometimes take out my kremona which is in my car also when my hand is too cramped. I'm just learning, so the Nova stays in hand most of the practice time and i play the other guitar if I'm in the right head space to deal with the tight playing space.😆 Going to take it hiking and camping soon. That was the main reason i bought it. Camping. Have a blessed day. Hello from San Diego. ✌🏼🦁
@@OneMusicSchool 😄 No, no, no thank you. Your video is great for validating a purchase ( no buyers remorse 😆). You played quite a bit to show potential buyers what we are getting. I was thinking of the Martin travel, but no base. A 6 string uke or baby taylor, are really beautiful and probably projects more, but more susceptible to weather conditions and denting. Knowing me, my guitar will look like Willie Nelson's guitar at the end of a camping trip. The Nova has base and a fuller sound like you demonstrated, but as a newbie, you don't want others to hear you so this is perfect because you can play softer and it doesn't boom like a actual dreadnought. But i can play loud when you use a pick. ( I play finger cuz it's quieter)😆😆😆. Be blessed and have a wonderful week. ✌🏼🦁
Just got a Enya Go for traveling. As Katie’s video shows, sound is not comparable to a regular tone wood guitar. But, I wasn’t expecting it to be. It is great for travel though.
I've bought this guitar after trying the Enya ukuleles, that have quited impressed me. For the guitar, I'm almost satisfied with some little notes. The pure acoustic sound is not perfect, with a lot of mid range frequencies and cutting on the high ones; despite this and considering the alternatives on the same price range the several advantages of durability and stability of carbon fiber compared to wood make the choice worth. The really game-changer is the FX section inside: they are good and working on the EQ you can easily adjust the frequencies volumes as you prefer, it'a a BIG advantage and makes this guitar perfect for beginners, intermediate or people that wants to carry on travels 😍😍😍
Mine needed a saddle replacement for intonation.... But that was easy enough to do... I put a compensated bone saddle in. The app/electronics are really good for dialing in and eq'ing a little body and sustain without sounding like a speaker inside... It's subtle, but missed when turned off... I can really hear the difference with different kinds of pins on my wooden guitars, I'm going to try adding some rosewood pins for the strings.... See if it adds a little rosewood harmonics... Which would also be very subtle. Since I've replaced the saddle on really happy with it... The action is also perfect now.
Hi Katie! I so love and appreciate this great, comprehensive review. Thank you! I love playing ukulele but decided to start learning the guitar. I'm 5'1" and my son's guitar is a full size and boy is it such a challenge for me to handle! Now I'm not one who gets easily intimidated especially as I know that guitars come in different sizes. For some reason, this Enya Nova Go guitar seems to be calling my name. To be honest, it doesn't really bother me whether it's made of wood or plastic as long as the sound is great and the price is reasonable. I'd very much welcome any other point you think I should consider before diving in. :-)
Excellent video! So well done. I sold my baby Taylor it sounded too much like a yuk to me. Have one of these on order, two things: The price has come down almost 50% and there is now a full sized option.
Thanks for watching, and I’m glad it helped 😀. Sometimes I do see Enya slip in a discount here and there, so that’s always a bonus. As for the full size guitar, I didn’t see a dreadnought sized Nova Go. I did a review on the Carbon Fiber X4 Pro. Is that the one you’re thinking of?
@@OneMusicSchool thank you for the kindness of a reply. I will double check , Amazon. You may be correct or perhaps Amazon recommended a different brand. Will double check.
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate your support. I also saw that you commented on another video of mine, so thank you. How long have you been playing?
I just started learning to play the guitar and had been looking for a smaller one than an ovation that was given to me a long time ago. I found the price to be a great selling point when I first saw this guitar and purchased one in black. I thought the strap was too slippery and didn't realize that it was the weight of the head stock. Even so, I love the sound of it. Thank you for the review.
Thanks for showing us the really nice guitars you have and even a novice can tell the difference in sound. But for a beginner or improving player the Enya is probably the better choice. That Guild guitar is sure sweet though. Thanks again!
Thank you for showing us this guitar! I'm super interested in it but have seen comments about it not holding it's tuning, I would be very curious to hear how you find it holds up after a while, if you wouldn't mind updating us! ☺️
Sure😀. It’s held its tuning for me while playing. I do have to tune it before playing, but that’s with all of my instruments. I haven’t noticed it being so out of tune that it would be a cause for concern, but I’ll keep and eye out for it. Thanks for the suggestion 😀.
@@hannahthufvesson I thought I might have to replace the tuners when I first played it, but once it settled in, there isn't a problem yet. If there was, I would just replace them with Grover minis. Bottom line is that this thing is really fun and if I have to swap out some minor parts, it is worth it. I didn't like the bridge saddle, so I replaced it and it is a big improvement. To get a CF guitar that is made with some precision for $200, It is a small price to pay.
It sounds really good. Ignoring the Dreadnought, the Nova Go was my second favorite. Your aNueNue sounds incredible! I assume it costs significantly more?
if you want some thing to ride with you on the bike, this is a great option, it comes with a case and strap that doubles as the guitar strap...you may have to do some work to the frets, I've seen a few with raised, and unfinished fret work. AT most you may need to polish, and tappy tap 1 or more of them.
So glad you are sharing about this one...I have wondered about it, as I have the Enya Nova U concert uke, which I LOVE, AND...knowing this one is "skinnier" than a traditional guitar, I have wondered if it might be better for me, as I have always felt awkward with the guitar that I have (& never fell in love with--- the ukulele was my final effort in general in finding my soulmate instrument at the end of 2019, and as you know, I fell in love!)
ps, my Enya Nova U is the same color as your guitar...love! and yes, the sound on those is huge as well!!! and holds tune so well. I use it to teach and know I can take it anywhere/is so durable in multiple ways. I am sooo happy with the uke, so I have a feeling that if I were to get another guitar to replace my other, it would be this one.
Great to know your honest opinion and experiences with your ukulele :). Thanks for sharing that. I've said this in a couple of comments already, but I'll paste what I wrote in another comment and I hope it helps :). I hope to make a video comparing or just talking about all of the instruments in the Nova series because I now have all 4 (soprano, concert, tenor, and the guitar). It can be very hard to gauge if an instrument is going to be the right one for you just off of internet reviews alone. One size of an instrument may be perfect for one person and to another it could be very uncomfortable or just not feel right. If you can, perhaps see if you can visit a store that carries a 1/2 guitar or one that is 33 inches in length, and see if it's something that would be comfortable for you. It won't be the like testing the NOVA in person, but at least it could help you get a feel for the size of the instrument.
I hear you. So many of my students that didn't have a great experience with the guitar LOVE the ukulele. It's such a beautiful and welcoming instrument :).
I have one (black) coming next week. This little travel guitar holds its own against all your fine guitars. By the way. Enya has the full-size twin to the "Go" available on Amazon as we speak. 9/4/2022. It sells for under $900.00 with special effects built in.
Hi and thanks for watching :). I looked on Amazon to find the other guitar, but I couldn't find the full sized twin that you're speaking of. Is it the X4 Carbon Fiber Guitar by chance? If so, I just unboxed it and posted a first impressions video last week if you're interested. I'll leave it below :). X4 - ua-cam.com/video/mThkKLfTJQk/v-deo.html
Yes, I called it a twin but it really isn't. It is different but still remarkable. I see you did a review on that guitar. Good for you. Enya's ukes are twins of the Enya Go, however, but not their full-size one.
Nice review. I picked up one for my wife for when we are camping. She loves it! I have it's bigger brother (Enya X4 Pro), both are carbon fiber composites and impervious to the weather. I'd be interested in seeing what you think of the Enya X4 Pro or the newer Enya Nova Go with built in electronics. Both guitars seem to be "big bang for the buck" instruments. Again, nice review!
HA! Thanks for exposing the truss rod! ....had no idea how to remove the cover and was afraid I would scratch the head stock trying :-) I have a TAYLOR T5z, and this is not that much smaller, [23 1/8 scale to the Taylor 24 7/8] I do like the 16" radius too - it really seems to fit in my hands positioning on the neck, easier to play, much better than a full scale guitar for me - love it! The sustain is crazy ! Put this through BIAS FX2 and its incredible!
Thank you for the review. I'm a guitarist and have been looking at this one just to play around and travel with in the campuer. How does the neck dip compare to say a Les Paul? I'm an acoustic player so I'm used to not having to support the neck. I wonder if it would be irritating.
Pro review, thanks Katie 😃I've been wanting to try a carbon fiber Rain Song guitar forever but Guitar Center never has one available. So having been intrigued with the whole graphite guitar concept, I'll get a chance to finally own and play one first hand but at a reasonable price. BTW, I had two instances of your video opened up, specifically comparing the Enya go to the Baby Taylor, and have to say, I really could hear the nice rich tone of the Enya and personally thought it sounded slightly better than Baby Taylor. My only concern is the fact it's 1/2 size (30" scale length) and if it will be difficult to play as an adult. Again, great demo and review. Happy to have found your channel.. Cheers🎸
I have really bad tendinitis in my elbow that makes playing a dreadnaught size really painful. My Gretsch hollow body electric is about as big as I can go. Really interested in this guitar just for the size and acoustic qualities. I have an IVY Jaguar acoustasonic style that I love but acoustically it isn't very loud. Good for practicing when the kids are asleep but couldn't play it unplugged with friends. This guitar seems like a good combination and would be a guitar my kids could begin to learn on. One tip on neck dive that I've learned. You can take the balance weights from a ceiling fan and hang them from the strap button to help reduce the neck dive. Works great on my SG.
I am planning a bicycle trip around America in May. This guitar is going to be MINE for the journey! As an added bonus, I’m going to add Optima Gold guitar strings for that added touch. Thank you for the idea on the guitar!🫡👍🎸
One of these things is very much not like all the others… and it’s surprising but really not surprising it’s the Baby Taylor… would love to play the Go back to back with a Martin LX1.
Of course the bigger resonant chamber is more deep on the Guild. The Anouenoue sounds great. The Baby Taylor sounds a bit thin.I'm glad they talked me into a seagull s6 instead. The Nova Go is pretty darn good.
Hello Kate, Happy new year! I have written to you regarding switching the strings on the Enya nova go mini for a lefty... You reply is, it will not work because of the bridge pins. Can i check with you again, can i switch the strings on the Enya 3x pro? There is no cutaway on this model so, will not look strange for me!😊 Please advice.
I see you are a teacher of music. I just got done practicing on my Nova and i started cleaning it. I thought for a bit, and noticed not one channel talks about guitar care after a practice session. They talk about maintenance ( humidifier, lube and string replacement) but they don't talk about what you to do before you put your guitar away for the day. Maybe you should make a video on it? This is what i do, if anyone is reading. I wipe my guitar body down with a soft cloth, back and front. Especially where my arm rests on top of guitar. It helps keep that area looking new. I take a soft cloth ( a clean old sock who lost its partner) and put it between the fret board and strings. Then slide up an down the neck and i also do a buffing motion from side to side( like shining your shoes). This is to wipe off any grease or oil on your fret board and to keep the frets clean. You will also notice if your frets are starting pop up. This also spread evenly any oil that does seep into fret board, so you don't end up with dark spot next to nut. We beginners live in that part of the neck. I also take an old or new toothbrush and brush the strings back and forth across the strings. This takes out the oil and dirt that may be left behind from your fingers. Dirt gets in between the windings of strings. You should notice a difference on your sound if you never have done this before. It helps maintain the clearest sound your strings can achieve as they get old and stretch thru time. And if i don't have my case with the toothbrush with me, i at least wipe my strings down after i wiped the fret board. Oh, and i also wipe down the back of the neck. It too builds up grime and makes playing fast more difficult than it needs to be. 😆😆😆 Not that I'm at that level. I just notice it when im playing in my car and my hand sticks to the neck from the moisture on my palms. This caring for your guitar doesn't take long. Just a few minutes. And you really start to see your guitar differently. Not a object but a live part of you. It's like tucking in your kid at night.😊 Peace, ✌🏼🦁
Good review. I prefer the sound from the traditional guitars, but this guitar has a different purpose so to me they are not directly comparable. I do not like that the nut is not replaceable. I already have too many guitars, at least my wife seems to think so, 30+, but I just purchased one today (divorce court?). My house has a glass enclosure that is heated and cooled when needed but is not turned on most of the time. Whenever I use one of my guitars in it I never leave it in the enclosure. This guitar will reside in the enclosure do to its construction. I am not sure how the small size will work for me. My smallest guitar, other than a couple of ukulele's, is a Taylor GS Mini that I enjoy. Hopefully it is not too small. Thanks for the review.
Hi ! Nice job on the review....and I really appreciated the demo and comparison with the other guitars ! however you did not mention the action and the feel and playability of the neck in your review .....I have a Baby Taylor ..how does it compare as far as the neck goes ? Thanks
I'm getting older...I'm tired of heavy guitars....lol...my epi les paul is a beautiful guitar but it weighs 12 lbs and is neck breaker with a strap.... So.. you sold me on this guitar it's coming this week....I also bought a Donner Pickup I'm thinking will fit in the top sound hole and if not....I will mount it below the bridge.... thanks for a great presentation
Thank you, Katie, that was most informative. Especially seeing and hearing the different guitar sizes. Having never played any instrument I chose the ukelele first and am so glad I did! I would like to try guitar so my question is, would the Nova Go be good for beginners. Even though I'm taller than you (and much larger hands too!) I feel sure I would prefer the smaller size. Be well, Katie 🌸
Thanks for the good presentation! THANKS ! I love my ENYA ukulele for outside. This guitar reminds me of the LAVA Me 2...because of carbon and colors. Does the sound have anything to do with the carbon Instead of wood? And maybe you'll do one day a test with the new LAVA Me 3. I think the idea of the technology IN the guitar is brilliant... especially because of the looper. The only alternative for me so far is the HyVibe system. Do you know any other models? Or DIY ideas?
Hi and thanks for being here :). I have seen the Lava Me with the technology in some other videos. I have the ukulele, and I think it would be very cool to try the guitar someday. I don't know anything about the HyVibe system, but I have separate pedals for my electric setup to modify the tone. I have tried the boss pedal looper and I'll link that below. There are so many ways to customize your sound these days with so many options from brands. I've only tried a small slice of what's out there, but it's cool to see that there are companies coming out with some really interesting and innovating instruments and accessories. Thanks again for being here. I appreciate you :). Boss pedal - ua-cam.com/video/8l__SN8rGYY/v-deo.html
To me … it seems like a very fine beginners guitar … and a nice ‘toy’ around guitar for a professional , maybe … But I intend to get on just to test it out … At that price who cna refuse ? 🙏🏾🤗
So, unboxed it and everything is just like Katie said is was. Action at the bridge is high, so I will try a Graphtech 9200-CO, and not touch the truss rod until then. It ships with no relief, but it was in tune out of the box. Not sure the tuners will do it but we will see. Do Grover minis come in black??? The neck is really nice. Nice balance and sustain. Very solid. Bass is lean, but so it is on parlor guitars at $2000+. The neck dive is not bad at all. I wanted to try a carbon fiber guitar, but none of the ones out there was interesting. compared to my D-18, and they are as expensive. I am glad that I got an acoustic one, and not the upcoming phone app version. I would much rather put a piezo on it and use a Tone dexter or some such. It is even predrilled under the saddle for a bridge pickup. I happen to like short scales and heavier strings, and this one seems to have a resonant frequency near D, so I might use it for various flavors of D tuning. Anyway, I see this as a platform to experiment with, and I am grateful to Katie for a great review. She nailed it all. BJ
One note, the bridge saddle on mine was pretty high and not compensated, so I will replace it, or you could pull it off and sand some off the bottom of it to get a little lower.
Geeking out here, but...... the 9200 was just a little bit too low on the high E so switched to a PQ-9216-CO and added their pins too, just because. It sounds even better and has the action balance I like. The neck is really precision done, but they must have run out of the compensated bridges on mine and put on a really bad one. Anyway, kudos to Katie, never would have looked at this and now it will be a favorite.
Yes indeed! I'm so used to the dreadnought that the 1/2 size does take me a few moments to get used to the size when I switch between them so quickly 😂.
A couple weeks ago, I decided to learn to play the guitar. I went on Amazon, as many would do, and just bought one of the cheapest good-looking guitars I saw. This happened to be it. I'm at the moment learning cords which I've found to be simple enough. Strumming, I'm finding to be very hard, it's keeping on beat that's hard for me. Anyway, I wanted to get new strings for this because I keep hearing guitars always come with cheap strings, and new ones make all the difference. What is a good recommendation for this specific guitar?
Good habits and practicing everyday makes all the difference.... When you expect to be able to do it now... Or you don't hear a lot of changes after a week or two... You're not in the right mindset. Finding ways to keep it fun while you learn and not being resolved oriented. Getting into like a metronome app early.... Really helps with timing
Thanks for your great review! I like the Nova Go but my concern is it doesn't have a pick up. I have an Ovation guitar which can be quite heavy for me at times (I play at our church on Sundays) and I was thinking of trying the Nova since it's smaller and lighter. But without a pick up, I don't think the guitar can be heard, when the piano starts playing and the choir starts singing.
This is also my concern! There are good small guitars out there but I need durable. I wonder if I can take it to a shop and they can drill into it to install. Don’t know anything about the material.
A version with a bunch of electronics is coming really soon soon, although myself, I would rather do my own. There is already a review on youtube on the new one.
BTW, it is predrilled for a bridge pickup. If you take the saddle off, you see it. Put a pickup on it and a Graphtech saddle and drill anywhere. I have been banging it around and it still smiles.
Hi, sorry I’m not sure what you’re asking. Hi I don’t have the guitar that has the pickup, so I’m don’t know what you mean. Are you concerned about the pick up?
Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion. Sorry, but I haven't had the time to make a video but I appreciate your suggestions. It's times like these that I wish I were a full time UA-camr and I'd be able to dedicate lots of time to making arrangements and tutorials. Maybe someday I will be :). Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.
Thank you! This was all really helpful info and I appreciated your playing as well. The most helpful thing was that you explained all the parts - including the Zero Fret and that the case isn't crush proof. The sound of that guitar with the African tone wood is amazing! What is the brand again?
Yes, I love the tone and the features as well. The neck dive, I'm not sure. I only play it when seated and use my forearm on top of the body to serve as a counterweight to balance out the weight of the headstock. I've heard of people putting small weights on the end strap button to balance out the weight, but that's something that I haven't done before. I'm also not a fan of adding more weight to a guitar. I hope it gets better for you.
@@OneMusicSchool thank you! I have found that replacing the strap supplied by Enya with a leather strap has hped.a lot. I'm already more.comfortably moving up and down the fret board. Many thanks!!
@@OneMusicSchool I like it..but the resonance is huge its like each chord is stuck in what is left in the last chord played..I dont know whether its just me but its quite annoying ?
Excellent video. I just got my Nova Go today from Amazon and I wanted to give everyone out there who are considering buying this guitar a BIG HEADS UP. I have been watching UA-cam videos here from everyone doing Enya Nova Go videos to research the product as well as see what is included in the box. There are some significant changes in what is included in the package now. First off the box I received was a single brown cardboard box and not a glossy shiny white and pastel colored box inside of a cardboard box like I have seen in every box opening video here on UA-cam. 2nd there was no plastic bag protecting the gig bag, and they completely changed the gig bag from a semi-hard imitation leather or vinyl material to a softer padded canvas material bag with no plush velvet style lining inside. Also the strap is now rolled up like a belt and placed inside a black cardboard box since the gig bag no longer has the strap attached and instead sports 2 backpack style straps for the bag to be worn like a back pack. Also all the accessories are no longer found in the gig bag pocket, they are in a plastic zip lock type bag and is placed on top of the gig bag when you first open the shipping box. So there have been changes recently which took me by surprise when I received the guitar. I was expecting to everything to be exactly like how it has been in all the UA-cam videos.
Disappointing to hear (or read), hope you enjoy the instrument itself though - good fortune to you…
I bought an Enya Go with the electronics in it when Amazon had their Prime Days recently. I actually like the guitar, You're correct in saying there have been some changes in the gig bag and so on. It will definitely be my traveler for vacations, family visits, etc.
One of the best reviews I've seen it emphasizes the sustain
The way to combat neck divers hang a lead weight on the back part works really well by Taylor t5z does that
A cool review! Thank you for being supportive, Katie!
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Yours is the first review where someone compared the size to other guitars🤗 Thank you👍 I am a beginner guitar player in my late fifties.. I'm currently using a entry level Ibanez electric. That I generally don't even plug in. I'm considering getting the acoustic electric version of this guitar.. Because it has some cool effects.. And I can finally make some sound ring out.. Thanks for a great review.. The guitar sounds very similar to your others..🎸🎶👍
Nice review. Appreciate comments about the sound. Great to include other samples. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you 😀😀.
Thank you so much for these reviews. You are my Go To for all my ukulele and guitar research before I buy. I have been happy with every purchase I have made using your guidance. I love your detailed videos and feel like you cover ANY and ALL my questions or concerns about the products you feature. 😊 ❤🎸
this is the best review of the Nova Go. I bought one and was impressed. It is just really playable. I thought the half size would be a hinderance, because my other guitars are full-scale. I haven’t really noticed it while playing. The sound is just as it sounds on the video. Meaning, if you like it on UA-cam, you will like it at home.
Fabulous channel... This is the best comparison video I have seen youTube... Thank you Katie!
So happy that this helped 😀. Thanks for being here.
I've got a black Enya Nova Pro concert ukulele, and ooooooh boy is it one of the most amazing ukuleles that I've ever played. If this guitar is anything like it's ukulele brother, it's a steal.
Thanks for leaving your opinion :). I appreciate it. I hope to make a video comparing or just talking about all of the instruments in the Nova series because I now have all 4 (soprano, concert, tenor, and the guitar). It can be very hard to gauge if an instrument is going to be the right one for you just off of internet reviews alone.
The tonal quality between the Enya and a full-size isn't a deal breaker for me. The intonation is a great, though, which is a real selling point. I'm looking for a guitar to throw on the back of my bike so I can busk in Deadwood during the Sturgis Rally and this one is checking a lot of the boxes. If I get one I'll let you know how it does being in the sun all day. ☺
Just got mine, also in aqua blue.
I LOVE it!!! I am a mostly electric blues rock player using light strings.
Out of the box it was very low action (a good thing) I also like the LP style single cutaway. Intonation was spot on.
To me, being a blues player, the sound is loud, and similar to a resophonic guitar, particularly my National Resophonic LP plastic body guitar from the 50s.
It also had a 23.7 scale length which is longer than my 3/4 size Yamaha and Luna guitars which are 21.5 and 22 scale. However, it seems just as easy to play.
My ONLY minor complaint is that especially with the smaller size, there no fret markers on the fretboard. They are on the binding edge, but I find myself sometimes playing the wrong chord up the fretboard because of the smaller scale length.
Adding fret markers, even just stickers would be helpful when playing a smaller guitar than usual or for kids and beginners. I think it was a design aesthetic decision, but not the best IMOP.
I will change the strings out to a slightly lighter gauge and a plain third. But even with the factory strings, it's great.
BTW I paid only $180. for the guitar on Amazon with a 10% coupon on checkout. Free Prime shipping available.
I received mine yesterday. A black one. My action came a little high but I can live with that but I did not receive a compensated saddle. Is yours compensated? I see you received yours only a month ago. The ones that have been sent to players for review all have compensated saddles. I think the ones they send out for reviews are probably specially tweaked.
This is honestly a great guitar for someone starting out. I'm a luthier and was considering building a guitar for my niece as a starter but this whole guitar is actually cheaper than the materials and time it could cost me to build one for her. So I'm just going to buy this one and polish the frets
I have very small hands and the Bullet Mustang of 24 in scale was much better so I wonder how this will fair? For my fingers, and hands, a thin neck (such as an Ibanez Wizard III) is a must and a 42mm nut seems to be the best since my short fingers are also wide (as is usually the case) because my nightmare on even a 43mm neck is the A chord as I can't stuff my fingers that close together. C chord is doable on a 25.5 inch but finger 3 can't stretch beyond mid fret.
@@generalawareness101 Sooner or later, you might try to learn the 1st position A-chord where you bar with just your index of middle finger only... just 1 finger. It's challenging at first but becomes easier. It was extra challenging for me b/c my finger joints don't extend much (i have tight finger ligaments), making it harder to flatten out that last finger bone against 3 separate strings. But if you have more flexible finger joints (going into extension), it should be easier.
@@gat569 I hurt myself extremely badly where I had to take off for over a year as I almost needed surgery due to my thumb joints from the wrist on up on my fretting hand, and my radial tunnel on my picking hand. I hurt myself because I have kids hands (I can almost wear a XS glove). I just now started to touch the guitar, just diddling with it and the pains will always be there now but my drive is strong just the body hampering me (even more now). The worst pain is palm up and that bone at the bottom of the thumb right at the wrist. I have lost mobility as well due to the guitar.
@@generalawareness101 Oh dude, I am sorry to hear that. I definitely find the one-finger A kind of painful, so maybe I would not recommend that, knowing more. Hey, I just recently got an electric guitar in a shorter scale )(24.75")(my first electric) and love it, it's an IYV 300... a semi-hollow body jazz guitar. It is so much easier to play than acoustics. I have a friend with a hand injury who said the same and recommended it to me. Since I've only ever played acoustics, this has been a revelation. It also has opened up the neck to me because it lends itself to playing the blues and that's a lot less chords and more melody playing. And the Am pentatonic 5 note pattern is relatively easy. I'm just barely into it. I hope you get just the right guitar for you and can get back into it :)
@@gat569 Well, I own three guitars and one has a baseball bat neck I purchased new in 2005. It is what did me in as I purchased a a Squier Mustang, but the damage was already done. It did help and made the fchord so much easier. TBH a slim neck (no, not nut width but slim as in depth) PLUS 1/2 scale would be perfect but 1/2 scale is a PITA to keep tuned for even a couple of notes. :(
I’m new to learning an instrument, ukulele about four months now. So I don’t have t much experience in describing the sound differences but I’m learning. I like the tone of the Enya especially the way the sound Carries on. The fact that it’s a travel guitar, light weight; affordable, and that you don’t have to worry about damaging it under normal circumstances. Great choice for a beginner, & a travel guitar. Appreciate the time spent on researching these instruments, your enthusiasm & how fun you make your reviews. Thank you
I have the pink version of the Nova Go! I love it.
Oh cool! Thank you so much for leaving your honest opinion. I appreciate it.
Best demo of the sound that I've heard so far.
To me, the Nova sounded better than the Baby Taylor.
Thanks for watching and for taking time to comment. I’m glad you liked the side by side. Buying online can be really tricky, so I’m glad that playing the different guitars side by side made a difference.
I thought so too!
Yes and I just decided on the Enya today vs a used Baby Taylor. But man that aneuneu sounded the best to me.
I love the Enya Nova products. My Ukulele is the same color and it is a blast. One of the things I think is brilliant is the strap they designed for the case and the guitar. Well thought through. Love the sound, the look and your review. Thanks
Hi Ken!!! Thanks so much for being here. It was good to see you in comments section today 😀.
Hi Katie! Just got mine in BLK. Never had a Acoustic guitar,this is my first. You do a great review on this wonderful little Guitar. Thanks for helping me make up my mind to purchase this! You are a well spoken reviewer!😁
Nice review. You have a really pleasant manner & a beautiful laugh.
Been playing over 50 years & have way too many guitars ,but still suckered out & bought this. It is arriving later today. I have learned over the years - Low price / high price is not always the deciding factor in enjoying playing a given instrument. Have tried many travel guitars. Some were lifeless ,some were okay. This one looks good.
Really great review! Best on UA-cam for this guitar!
I thought the Enya sounded better than the Baby Taylor and that's saying something!
The aNueNue M20 was spectacular, but my requirement is a small "beater" guitar that I can throw in my truck and play in the heat, the dust, the fog, wherever. Durability and the ability to wipe it all off with a damp cloth were the key to me ordering this up. It know it won't sound like my full size Yamaha and hopefully the smaller scale won't completely throw me off, but I think this will fit the bill nicely and allow me to get much more practice time in.
Really nice video. I purchased one that’s arriving in a couple of weeks. Your video gives extra peace of mind. Thanks
This video is very helpful Katie. Thank you. Now I want this guitar even more!! I already have the enya nova ukulele. Just started guitarlessons. I have a new obsession now...🤪. Greetings from The Netherlands🖐❤️
Hi Katie,
I tore my rotator cuff 6 months ago and I can’t get my arm around my favorite guitar, a 1958 Martin D-18 Dreadnought. I’ve been thinking about this guitar so I can keep playing and I’ve wanted a travel guitar for a while. I played guitar and sax professionally in the Seattle area for 50 years until I had to retire from playing in clubs for health reasons. I loved this demo video and I’m about ready to buy one. So thank you for giving a straight forward review and comparison video to give me the information I needed. You are a great teacher.
That aNueNue guitar is beautiful to look at. Love the black binding, too.
Great clip, I was going to buy a ukulele but I’m tempted by this instrument. Thank you Katie.
The sustain is AWESOME
I agree! I was shocked in such a good way when I first strummed it 😀.
Omg that looks and sounds amazing. It’s on my wish list.
Thanks for watching :). Let us know what you think if you do end up purchasing it. For one person, an instrument can be the perfect fit and for others it can be not the one for them. It's aways good to have a variety of opinions from many perspectives.
Hi, Katie. I loved 🥰 the thorough review and your wonderful 🤩 personality. Thanks so much 👍!
Thanks for the review, Katie! I am used to playing ukulele (including a Nova U concert), so this might be a nice way to find my way back to guitar--which I gave up many years ago.
Hi and thanks for watching :). I love my concert Nova U as well, and I'm excited that you're thinking about the guitar again. I think that what you will have a better experience this time around with the guitar because you have developed muscle memory and coordination with learning the ukulele.
I hope to make a video comparing or just talking about all of the instruments in the Nova series because I now have all 4 (soprano, concert, tenor, and the guitar). It can be very hard to gauge if an instrument is going to be the right one for you just off of internet reviews alone. One size of an instrument may be perfect for one person and to another it could be very uncomfortable or just not feel right. If you can, perhaps see if you can visit a store that carries a 1/2 guitar or one that is 33 inches in length, and see if it's something that would be comfortable for you. It won't be the like testing the NOVA in person, but at least it could help you get a feel for the size of the instrument. I hope that helps.
@@OneMusicSchool Have you tried an external pickup on the Enya Go guitar? I'm curious as to whether it would work well for plugging in.
Excellent review. The comparison demo was very interesting. A bit sceptical when you said that you're involved with ENYA but anyway, I'm sold---heading to Amazon now.
How wide is the nut? I played guitar maaaany moons ago and I have very small hands and found it hard to stretch my fingers that far. Started playing the uke a few years and loved that it does have a much smaller neck and nut than guitars.
If you are still looking, you should get it.
I was thinking about a six string uke but i bought this.
Never worry about denting my new guitar like i did with my seagull or kremona.
Most importantly, it stays in tune. Just don't forget to stretch your strings after the first tune, then retune again. Maybe reapply one more time if you need to.😆😆😆
Seriously, great forever guitar imho.
Rated as a very very beginning guitarist. So please note this.😆😆😆
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I just ordered this today in the Nova Go SP1 Acoustic/Electric. The same color too. Wasn’t my first color choice, but these get sold out very fast on Amazon. I liked that chord progression you were playing. Looked like E to G to A to E7. Very nice. Hi, Guitar will come Wednesday I forward to playing it. Actually held up well in sound next to your more expensive guitars.
Great review.
I'm homeless living in a car and i just got done practicing with mine.
It definitely helps when you play in the front seat of a vehicle.
I sometimes take out my kremona which is in my car also when my hand is too cramped.
I'm just learning, so the Nova stays in hand most of the practice time and i play the other guitar if I'm in the right head space to deal with the tight playing space.😆
Going to take it hiking and camping soon.
That was the main reason i bought it. Camping.
Have a blessed day.
Hello from San Diego.
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Thanks for watching and for your honest opinions.
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😄 No, no, no thank you.
Your video is great for validating a purchase ( no buyers remorse 😆).
You played quite a bit to show potential buyers what we are getting.
I was thinking of the Martin travel, but no base.
A 6 string uke or baby taylor, are really beautiful and probably projects more, but more susceptible to weather conditions and denting.
Knowing me, my guitar will look like Willie Nelson's guitar at the end of a camping trip.
The Nova has base and a fuller sound like you demonstrated, but as a newbie, you don't want others to hear you so this is perfect because you can play softer and it doesn't boom like a actual dreadnought.
But i can play loud when you use a pick. ( I play finger cuz it's quieter)😆😆😆.
Be blessed and have a wonderful week.
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Just got a Enya Go for traveling. As Katie’s video shows, sound is not comparable to a regular tone wood guitar. But, I wasn’t expecting it to be. It is great for travel though.
It is a very nice looking guitar! I love the colors!
Thank you for your thoughts/input on this!
I've bought this guitar after trying the Enya ukuleles, that have quited impressed me. For the guitar, I'm almost satisfied with some little notes. The pure acoustic sound is not perfect, with a lot of mid range frequencies and cutting on the high ones; despite this and considering the alternatives on the same price range the several advantages of durability and stability of carbon fiber compared to wood make the choice worth. The really game-changer is the FX section inside: they are good and working on the EQ you can easily adjust the frequencies volumes as you prefer, it'a a BIG advantage and makes this guitar perfect for beginners, intermediate or people that wants to carry on travels 😍😍😍
Mine needed a saddle replacement for intonation.... But that was easy enough to do... I put a compensated bone saddle in. The app/electronics are really good for dialing in and eq'ing a little body and sustain without sounding like a speaker inside... It's subtle, but missed when turned off... I can really hear the difference with different kinds of pins on my wooden guitars, I'm going to try adding some rosewood pins for the strings.... See if it adds a little rosewood harmonics... Which would also be very subtle. Since I've replaced the saddle on really happy with it... The action is also perfect now.
Hi Katie! I so love and appreciate this great, comprehensive review. Thank you! I love playing ukulele but decided to start learning the guitar. I'm 5'1" and my son's guitar is a full size and boy is it such a challenge for me to handle! Now I'm not one who gets easily intimidated especially as I know that guitars come in different sizes. For some reason, this Enya Nova Go guitar seems to be calling my name. To be honest, it doesn't really bother me whether it's made of wood or plastic as long as the sound is great and the price is reasonable. I'd very much welcome any other point you think I should consider before diving in. :-)
Great review. I am tempted to add one to my collection!🎶🎵🎸
Thanks for watching! Glad this helped.
Excellent video! So well done. I sold my baby Taylor it sounded too much like a yuk to me.
Have one of these on order, two things:
The price has come down almost 50% and there is now a full sized option.
Thanks for watching, and I’m glad it helped 😀. Sometimes I do see Enya slip in a discount here and there, so that’s always a bonus. As for the full size guitar, I didn’t see a dreadnought sized Nova Go. I did a review on the Carbon Fiber X4 Pro. Is that the one you’re thinking of?
@@OneMusicSchool thank you for the kindness of a reply. I will double check , Amazon. You may be correct or perhaps Amazon recommended a different brand. Will double check.
Thank you so much for your review.
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate your support. I also saw that you commented on another video of mine, so thank you. How long have you been playing?
I just started learning to play the guitar and had been looking for a smaller one than an ovation that was given to me a long time ago. I found the price to be a great selling point when I first saw this guitar and purchased one in black. I thought the strap was too slippery and didn't realize that it was the weight of the head stock. Even so, I love the sound of it. Thank you for the review.
Great open chord sound samples! I recently started playing ukelele and I am new to your channel!
Thanks for showing us the really nice guitars you have and even a novice can tell the difference in sound. But for a beginner or improving player the Enya is probably the better choice. That Guild guitar is sure sweet though. Thanks again!
Thank you, it looks very comfortable and playable!
I love it! Thank You for sharing!❤
I keep one hanging on the bulkhead in my transit 250 between the seats
Thank you for showing us this guitar! I'm super interested in it but have seen comments about it not holding it's tuning, I would be very curious to hear how you find it holds up after a while, if you wouldn't mind updating us! ☺️
Sure😀. It’s held its tuning for me while playing. I do have to tune it before playing, but that’s with all of my instruments. I haven’t noticed it being so out of tune that it would be a cause for concern, but I’ll keep and eye out for it. Thanks for the suggestion 😀.
@@OneMusicSchool Thank you so much!! 😄
@@hannahthufvesson I thought I might have to replace the tuners when I first played it, but once it settled in, there isn't a problem yet. If there was, I would just replace them with Grover minis. Bottom line is that this thing is really fun and if I have to swap out some minor parts, it is worth it. I didn't like the bridge saddle, so I replaced it and it is a big improvement. To get a CF guitar that is made with some precision for $200, It is a small price to pay.
@@bjburb8334 Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I really appreciate it! ☺️
It sounds really good. Ignoring the Dreadnought, the Nova Go was my second favorite. Your aNueNue sounds incredible! I assume it costs significantly more?
if you want some thing to ride with you on the bike, this is a great option, it comes with a case and strap that doubles as the guitar strap...you may have to do some work to the frets, I've seen a few with raised, and unfinished fret work. AT most you may need to polish, and tappy tap 1 or more of them.
So glad you are sharing about this one...I have wondered about it, as I have the Enya Nova U concert uke, which I LOVE, AND...knowing this one is "skinnier" than a traditional guitar, I have wondered if it might be better for me, as I have always felt awkward with the guitar that I have (& never fell in love with--- the ukulele was my final effort in general in finding my soulmate instrument at the end of 2019, and as you know, I fell in love!)
ps, my Enya Nova U is the same color as your guitar...love! and yes, the sound on those is huge as well!!! and holds tune so well. I use it to teach and know I can take it anywhere/is so durable in multiple ways. I am sooo happy with the uke, so I have a feeling that if I were to get another guitar to replace my other, it would be this one.
Great to know your honest opinion and experiences with your ukulele :). Thanks for sharing that. I've said this in a couple of comments already, but I'll paste what I wrote in another comment and I hope it helps :).
I hope to make a video comparing or just talking about all of the instruments in the Nova series because I now have all 4 (soprano, concert, tenor, and the guitar). It can be very hard to gauge if an instrument is going to be the right one for you just off of internet reviews alone. One size of an instrument may be perfect for one person and to another it could be very uncomfortable or just not feel right. If you can, perhaps see if you can visit a store that carries a 1/2 guitar or one that is 33 inches in length, and see if it's something that would be comfortable for you. It won't be the like testing the NOVA in person, but at least it could help you get a feel for the size of the instrument.
I hear you. So many of my students that didn't have a great experience with the guitar LOVE the ukulele. It's such a beautiful and welcoming instrument :).
A wonderful gift to get beginners or even a nice ‘toy’ travel guitar for a professional , maybe 🤗🙏🏾
Excellent video and product ! I hope that Enya will do a less heavy guitar. Thanks
I have one (black) coming next week. This little travel guitar holds its own against all your fine guitars. By the way. Enya has the full-size twin to the "Go" available on Amazon as we speak. 9/4/2022. It sells for under $900.00 with special effects built in.
Hi and thanks for watching :). I looked on Amazon to find the other guitar, but I couldn't find the full sized twin that you're speaking of. Is it the X4 Carbon Fiber Guitar by chance? If so, I just unboxed it and posted a first impressions video last week if you're interested. I'll leave it below :).
X4 - ua-cam.com/video/mThkKLfTJQk/v-deo.html
Yes, I called it a twin but it really isn't. It is different but still remarkable. I see you did a review on that guitar. Good for you. Enya's ukes are twins of the Enya Go, however, but not their full-size one.
Nice review. I picked up one for my wife for when we are camping. She loves it! I have it's bigger brother (Enya X4 Pro), both are carbon fiber composites and impervious to the weather. I'd be interested in seeing what you think of the Enya X4 Pro or the newer Enya Nova Go with built in electronics. Both guitars seem to be "big bang for the buck" instruments. Again, nice review!
HA! Thanks for exposing the truss rod! ....had no idea how to remove the cover and was afraid I would scratch the head stock trying :-) I have a TAYLOR T5z, and this is not that much smaller, [23 1/8 scale to the Taylor 24 7/8] I do like the 16" radius too - it really seems to fit in my hands positioning on the neck, easier to play, much better than a full scale guitar for me - love it! The sustain is crazy ! Put this through BIAS FX2 and its incredible!
Thank you for the review. I'm a guitarist and have been looking at this one just to play around and travel with in the campuer. How does the neck dip compare to say a Les Paul? I'm an acoustic player so I'm used to not having to support the neck. I wonder if it would be irritating.
Pro review, thanks Katie 😃I've been wanting to try a carbon fiber Rain Song guitar forever but Guitar Center never has one available. So having been intrigued with the whole graphite guitar concept, I'll get a chance to finally own and play one first hand but at a reasonable price.
BTW, I had two instances of your video opened up, specifically comparing the Enya go to the Baby Taylor, and have to say, I really could hear the nice rich tone of the Enya and personally thought it sounded slightly better than Baby Taylor. My only concern is the fact it's 1/2 size (30" scale length) and if it will be difficult to play as an adult. Again, great demo and review. Happy to have found your channel.. Cheers🎸
Thanks for your insights!
I have really bad tendinitis in my elbow that makes playing a dreadnaught size really painful. My Gretsch hollow body electric is about as big as I can go. Really interested in this guitar just for the size and acoustic qualities. I have an IVY Jaguar acoustasonic style that I love but acoustically it isn't very loud. Good for practicing when the kids are asleep but couldn't play it unplugged with friends. This guitar seems like a good combination and would be a guitar my kids could begin to learn on.
One tip on neck dive that I've learned. You can take the balance weights from a ceiling fan and hang them from the strap button to help reduce the neck dive. Works great on my SG.
I like the sound of the Nova more than the sound of the full-sized Guild. More bass, more body to the sound on the Nova.
I am planning a bicycle trip around America in May. This guitar is going to be MINE for the journey! As an added bonus, I’m going to add Optima Gold guitar strings for that added touch. Thank you for the idea on the guitar!🫡👍🎸
One of these things is very much not like all the others… and it’s surprising but really not surprising it’s the Baby Taylor… would love to play the Go back to back with a Martin LX1.
Of course the bigger resonant chamber is more deep on the Guild. The Anouenoue sounds great. The Baby Taylor sounds a bit thin.I'm glad they talked me into a seagull s6 instead. The Nova Go is pretty darn good.
Every Seagull I’ve tried had been beautiful, but it’s been years since I’ve played on.
Nice review, Katie. 😄
Glad you liked it! So good to see you in the comments again :).
@@OneMusicSchool I “like” your videos, to help the channel but am much more of an introvert usually, lol. 😄
You gave a lovely review .. got me interested . I was searching for a teacher’s review .. I’m a teacher too :) how’s the action ?
Hi, can you please make a tutorial for the progression that you are playing? It sound very cool! Thank you!
Hello Kate,
Happy new year! I have written to you regarding switching the strings on the Enya nova go mini for a lefty... You reply is, it will not work because of the bridge pins.
Can i check with you again, can i switch the strings on the Enya 3x pro? There is no cutaway on this model so, will not look strange for me!😊
Please advice.
I see you are a teacher of music.
I just got done practicing on my Nova and i started cleaning it.
I thought for a bit, and noticed not one channel talks about guitar care after a practice session.
They talk about maintenance ( humidifier, lube and string replacement) but they don't talk about what you to do before you put your guitar away for the day.
Maybe you should make a video on it?
This is what i do, if anyone is reading.
I wipe my guitar body down with a soft cloth, back and front. Especially where my arm rests on top of guitar.
It helps keep that area looking new.
I take a soft cloth ( a clean old sock who lost its partner) and put it between the fret board and strings. Then slide up an down the neck and i also do a buffing motion from side to side( like shining your shoes). This is to wipe off any grease or oil on your fret board and to keep the frets clean.
You will also notice if your frets are starting pop up.
This also spread evenly any oil that does seep into fret board, so you don't end up with dark spot next to nut.
We beginners live in that part of the neck.
I also take an old or new toothbrush and brush the strings back and forth across the strings.
This takes out the oil and dirt that may be left behind from your fingers. Dirt gets in between the windings of strings. You should notice a difference on your sound if you never have done this before.
It helps maintain the clearest sound your strings can achieve as they get old and stretch thru time.
And if i don't have my case with the toothbrush with me, i at least wipe my strings down after i wiped the fret board.
Oh, and i also wipe down the back of the neck. It too builds up grime and makes playing fast more difficult than it needs to be. 😆😆😆
Not that I'm at that level. I just notice it when im playing in my car and my hand sticks to the neck from the moisture on my palms.
This caring for your guitar doesn't take long. Just a few minutes.
And you really start to see your guitar differently. Not a object but a live part of you.
It's like tucking in your kid at night.😊
Peace,
✌🏼🦁
Great review Thankyou xxx
Good review. I prefer the sound from the traditional guitars, but this guitar has a different purpose so to me they are not directly comparable. I do not like that the nut is not replaceable. I already have too many guitars, at least my wife seems to think so, 30+, but I just purchased one today (divorce court?). My house has a glass enclosure that is heated and cooled when needed but is not turned on most of the time. Whenever I use one of my guitars in it I never leave it in the enclosure. This guitar will reside in the enclosure do to its construction. I am not sure how the small size will work for me. My smallest guitar, other than a couple of ukulele's, is a Taylor GS Mini that I enjoy. Hopefully it is not too small. Thanks for the review.
That’s a really amazing guitar
Hi ! Nice job on the review....and I really appreciated the demo and comparison with the other guitars ! however you did not mention the action and the feel and playability of the neck in your review .....I have a Baby Taylor ..how does it compare as far as the neck goes ? Thanks
I'm getting older...I'm tired of heavy guitars....lol...my epi les paul is a beautiful guitar but it weighs 12 lbs and is neck breaker with a strap.... So.. you sold me on this guitar it's coming this week....I also bought a Donner Pickup I'm thinking will fit in the top sound hole and if not....I will mount it below the bridge.... thanks for a great presentation
The Guild sounded very nice …. But they all sounded pretty nice ….
The ENYA Go has a nice special sound
Thank you, Katie, that was most informative. Especially seeing and hearing the different guitar sizes. Having never played any instrument I chose the ukelele first and am so glad I did! I would like to try guitar so my question is, would the Nova Go be good for beginners. Even though I'm taller than you (and much larger hands too!) I feel sure I would prefer the smaller size. Be well, Katie 🌸
Thanks for the good presentation!
THANKS !
I love my ENYA ukulele for outside.
This guitar reminds me of the LAVA Me 2...because of carbon and colors.
Does the sound have anything to do with the carbon Instead of wood?
And maybe you'll do one day a test with the new LAVA Me 3.
I think the idea of the technology IN the guitar is brilliant... especially because of the looper.
The only alternative for me so far is the HyVibe system. Do you know any other models? Or DIY ideas?
the alternative idea of LAG HyVibe in a travel guitar:
ua-cam.com/video/DbfGiCOWzUQ/v-deo.html
Hi and thanks for being here :). I have seen the Lava Me with the technology in some other videos. I have the ukulele, and I think it would be very cool to try the guitar someday. I don't know anything about the HyVibe system, but I have separate pedals for my electric setup to modify the tone. I have tried the boss pedal looper and I'll link that below. There are so many ways to customize your sound these days with so many options from brands. I've only tried a small slice of what's out there, but it's cool to see that there are companies coming out with some really interesting and innovating instruments and accessories. Thanks again for being here. I appreciate you :).
Boss pedal - ua-cam.com/video/8l__SN8rGYY/v-deo.html
@@OneMusicSchool I was not impressed with the LavaMe, but I really like the NovaGo. .......Go figure.
To me … it seems like a very fine beginners guitar … and a nice ‘toy’ around guitar for a professional , maybe …
But I intend to get on just to test it out …
At that price who cna refuse ? 🙏🏾🤗
Really thorough review! Thank you for this video!
Trying to decide if I want to get one of these.
You're awesome !!
What sort of paint is on it, and wont come off after some years?
And wouldnt the black one resonate better, having no coating to dampen the sound?
You're a petite 5' and you're strumming at the last frets. Muting looks impossible for my non-petite 6'+. Is it a go for me?
Would you say this is a good starter guitar?
OK, you got me. just ordered.
So, unboxed it and everything is just like Katie said is was. Action at the bridge is high, so I will try a Graphtech 9200-CO, and not touch the truss rod until then. It ships with no relief, but it was in tune out of the box. Not sure the tuners will do it but we will see. Do Grover minis come in black??? The neck is really nice. Nice balance and sustain. Very solid.
Bass is lean, but so it is on parlor guitars at $2000+. The neck dive is not bad at all. I wanted to try a carbon fiber guitar, but none of the ones out there was interesting. compared to my D-18, and they are as expensive. I am glad that I got an acoustic one, and not the upcoming phone app version. I would much rather put a piezo on it and use a Tone dexter or some such. It is even predrilled under the saddle for a bridge pickup. I happen to like short scales and heavier strings, and this one seems to have a resonant frequency near D, so I might use it for various flavors of D tuning.
Anyway, I see this as a platform to experiment with, and I am grateful to Katie for a great review. She nailed it all.
BJ
One note, the bridge saddle on mine was pretty high and not compensated, so I will replace it, or you could pull it off and sand some off the bottom of it to get a little lower.
Geeking out here, but...... the 9200 was just a little bit too low on the high E so switched to a PQ-9216-CO and added their pins too, just because. It sounds even better and has the action balance I like. The neck is really precision done, but they must have run out of the compensated bridges on mine and put on a really bad one. Anyway, kudos to Katie, never would have looked at this and now it will be a favorite.
Good morning. I wish that Enya nova will do a little guitar with Nylon strings !!!
Enya claims that it can take nylon strings, but I have yet to find anyone on UA-cam who has tried them!
Douglas Thompson? Review.
I like the price and size and sound. Coming from uke to guitar the Dreadnought style feels huge.
Yes indeed! I'm so used to the dreadnought that the 1/2 size does take me a few moments to get used to the size when I switch between them so quickly 😂.
@@OneMusicSchool Katie, try a D-18. An older one if you can.
I have very small hands. How does the neck compare with the aneuneu m 20. And other suggestions? Thx!
Isn’t there going to be another one of these coming out with a chip
After long press also the light remains on. Colour also not changing and even the sound too. Plzz suggest
A couple weeks ago, I decided to learn to play the guitar. I went on Amazon, as many would do, and just bought one of the cheapest good-looking guitars I saw. This happened to be it. I'm at the moment learning cords which I've found to be simple enough. Strumming, I'm finding to be very hard, it's keeping on beat that's hard for me. Anyway, I wanted to get new strings for this because I keep hearing guitars always come with cheap strings, and new ones make all the difference. What is a good recommendation for this specific guitar?
Good habits and practicing everyday makes all the difference.... When you expect to be able to do it now... Or you don't hear a lot of changes after a week or two... You're not in the right mindset. Finding ways to keep it fun while you learn and not being resolved oriented. Getting into like a metronome app early.... Really helps with timing
Thanks for your great review! I like the Nova Go but my concern is it doesn't have a pick up. I have an Ovation guitar which can be quite heavy for me at times (I play at our church on Sundays) and I was thinking of trying the Nova since it's smaller and lighter. But without a pick up, I don't think the guitar can be heard, when the piano starts playing and the choir starts singing.
This is also my concern! There are good small guitars out there but I need durable. I wonder if I can take it to a shop and they can drill into it to install. Don’t know anything about the material.
A version with a bunch of electronics is coming really soon soon, although myself, I would rather do my own. There is already a review on youtube on the new one.
BTW, it is predrilled for a bridge pickup. If you take the saddle off, you see it. Put a pickup on it and a Graphtech saddle and drill anywhere. I have been banging it around and it still smiles.
color is paint?
will it come off?
Hello Miss Katie..
I am concerned with the built in battery?. How do they say about maintenance?
Hi, sorry I’m not sure what you’re asking. Hi I don’t have the guitar that has the pickup, so I’m don’t know what you mean. Are you concerned about the pick up?
Yes. About the pickup built in battery..
Actually theres 2 type of those Nova.. the Ai has the pre amp right?
Would you mind making a video for cool guitar tunes? I really would like to learn what you did at 4:06
Oh that's a cool idea. I'm glad that's something that you'd like to learn.
@@OneMusicSchool thank you!
Hi Katie it's Mel we're u able to make a tutorial video of the gambler with the guitar
Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion. Sorry, but I haven't had the time to make a video but I appreciate your suggestions. It's times like these that I wish I were a full time UA-camr and I'd be able to dedicate lots of time to making arrangements and tutorials. Maybe someday I will be :). Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.
can we put a pickup in there?
Thank you! This was all really helpful info and I appreciated your playing as well. The most helpful thing was that you explained all the parts - including the Zero Fret and that the case isn't crush proof. The sound of that guitar with the African tone wood is amazing! What is the brand again?
"What is the brand again?"
That's the great thing about videos...you can watch them over and over again.
i have one and love it. Has anyone found a good hack to fix the neck dive? Very annoying to a new guitar-player.
Yes, I love the tone and the features as well. The neck dive, I'm not sure. I only play it when seated and use my forearm on top of the body to serve as a counterweight to balance out the weight of the headstock. I've heard of people putting small weights on the end strap button to balance out the weight, but that's something that I haven't done before. I'm also not a fan of adding more weight to a guitar. I hope it gets better for you.
@@OneMusicSchool thank you! I have found that replacing the strap supplied by Enya with a leather strap has hped.a lot. I'm already more.comfortably moving up and down the fret board. Many thanks!!
@@tompirrone6188 Ya, just ignore it. My Teisco has neck dive too. You get used to it.
@@bjburb8334 a different strap fixed the problem!!
Is there a modle with a pickup ?
It sounds a lot better than the Taylor!
I have a white one on order to match my white ukulele
Oh fun!!!
@@OneMusicSchool I like it..but the resonance is huge its like each chord is stuck in what is left in the last chord played..I dont know whether its just me but its quite annoying ?