One thing I noticed on my composite guitar that's different from wood guitars is they rarely need tuning. Temperature and humidity don't effect them much. I have a Lava Me 2.
Yes, the body and neck structure make them very stable. The tuning machines on this aren't the best, and that does lead to having to tune more often than I'd like but it's definitely not an issue with temperature or humidity.
@@trdrumstick The Enya seems to be very inexpensive ~$200 so I would expect its not perfect. The Lava was closer to $700 so its quite a bit more expensive.
Keep in mind that while the body and neck don't warp due to temperature changes, your strings are made of steel and that does stretch and compress based on temperature.
I have 2 travel guitars this size. No carbon fiber though. Mine did not require that much surgery, but I am a novice. I think they sound great though. I have a very old travel that is more like a skinny ovation sliding around and almost impossible to play. I think this one looks super cool! I almost always see several singers use this size guitar (Ed Sheeran) and thus one l wouldn't even have known needed a little love, it looks awesome, but I love all guitars. For traveling, they now have "silent" guitars. Very expensive though.....
I got one in purple. I replaced the strings with extra light D'Addario bronze and now it's easy to play and the sound is good (for a plastic box). I'd recommend it if you plan to go camping or on a boat trip but for indoors there are way better guitars in this price range.
I accept the recommendations, what would be your "better than this"? I dont have an Enya, but guess for classical (nylon strings) the alternative would be a Yamaha CX40, it's 23 inches, paired with "high tension" strings, i even drop tune it 😂😂😂 (for a song or two).
Some might have the impression that these guitars are tougher than they actually are. They do stay in tune fairly well, but they can absolutely crack about as easily as any other acoustic. Im not sure how it happened, but mine cracked in the area below the bridge, right where the front of the guitar and the bottom meet. I was able to repair it, but only time will tell how it holds up.
Wow, I've actually had very good luck still with this guitar. I take it with me traveling and it's been knocked around in the overhead bins in planes, squished in car trunks and generally thrown around and I haven't had so much as a scratch happen. Sorry you had yours crack. Maybe there's a warranty you could explore?
I sent mine back...it sounded great and stayed in tune but suffered body finish problems and a very bad low E. Your a trooper for sanding that high fret....but....if someone is selling a product...everything should be ok to begin with...
I would have definitely sent it back or made a complaint, but was traveling the next day and have the tools/patience to fix fret issues. Most of the other inexpensive guitars I have have needed fretwork of some kind as well. Comes with the territory of the price-point. Though, I believe Gibson even had some bad quality issues a few years back, so even expensive guitars aren't immune.
Don't plug the output cable on the input microphone slot. I did it and the smartguitar simply got a short-circuit. It's a new guitar in the warranty period - but Enya isn't answering my support questions... be careful.
I have 3 guitaleles. Most are ebony wood. I was attracted to the Enya because they offer one in Silver Glitter. It arrived in 2 weeks. The most beautiful guitar I ever saw. Heavier than I imagined with a gloss, glass-like finish. Unfortunately the internal electronics busted loose during shipping and make a horrible noise if you move the guitar. So I just use it acoustically. So far the string tension cuts into my fingers so I'll probably change to La Bella strings I saw somebody else use. Nobody else has bought a Silver Glitter model so I can't tell you how amazing it looks. The black or plain white look like a toy guitar to me, and the other colors yeech. It's a keeper.
I just bought mine in the white color. I don't know how to play and I plan to learn with this guitar . Can't wait to get mine!! Also I'm 4''11 so I'm okkay with the size , I guess it will be adult size for me 😅😂
very optimistic attitude ! positive thinking !! i like it but there are many other guitars for about that price that i can save me the trouble of twicking and just playing
Very true. I'm sure the fret issue is not pervasive. I've purchased more expensive guitars with similar problems. Just lucky that I'm able to fix such issues with immediacy and don't have to rely on warranty or anything like that.Though, I'm sure they would have made some provision if I'd reached out.
I want that semi hard case. I just bought the electric/acoustic version and got it yesterday, but now they come with a regular soft case. But that is the ONLY complaint i have. What a wonderful little travel guitar.
@@trdrumstick im amazed at how good this little guitar really is for the money. The effects are a bit cheesy, but it does pretty well when plugged into an amp.
I like the case. Sounds kind of bright to me. I might get different strings and it would be decent for practice, otherwise I don't think I'd enjoy playing it.
I have had an Emerald travel guitar for 8 or 9 years now, I purchased for taking to the beach here in SC, and on vacation to the islands.. I highly recommend them. I sent a pic of the top that appeard to be lifting a bit (possibly from my putting an external nut on it and tuning to open G) and they replaced if, free of charge. They also sent me some free bridge blanks just a couple of months ago, just for the asking.
what do you mean by external nut? And open G is tuning down from standard tuning so that doesn't seem likely as being the cause. I'm not trying to question what you are saying or be rude at all so please don't take this reply in that way. I am just really, really curious as to what could have caused that to happen because that is kind of a big deal for such an expensive guitar. I'm interested in purchasing the x7 so your comment definitely caught my eye. That is awesome that they were quick to fix this issue for you.
I have one of these, I play it almost every day. It's easy to sit in front of the computer and jam on RU-vid videos. The saddle was too thin and leaned forward so I replaced it with a thicker one. If you sit in the hot sun it gets very hot, I have the black model too, and you will be tuning. Otherwise stays in tune well. I also have a Washburn Rover wooden travel guitar that has suffered riding around in my truck for a few years, this will be much more durable. I think it sounds great chunking out jazz and swing rhythm, sometimes I think people expect too much from a $200 guitar. I'm very satisfied with it.
Thanks for sharing your experience with it! These are definitely great knock-around guitars that take some abuse for sure. I’m still very happy with mine. The high fret has come back, though and I might do another fix video on my next attempt. Cheers!
I work FIFO work, and always hated not being able to bring my full size guitar and not being able to practice. I ended up buying a Puddle Jumper travel guitar. Can take on any airline, and I love it. No where near as nice as my Seagull, but at least I can do my practice sessions while away from home.
I’m sorry but your guitar is NOT made of carbon fiber. It’s composite, which can mean any number of things. Yours is made of ground up CF mixed with resin that’s pressed into a guitar shape. People need to get familiar with the types of composites out there. Most of the guitars that are sub $1000 are made of this composite and the brands don’t tell people what they’re actually buying. If you’re looking for a tank, go check out a beast of a bonofide true bidirectional carbon fiber guitar: KLOS guitars. They make travel sizes as well as full sizes (all with removable necks). They ran a 4 ton truck over one of their instruments, went swimming in a pool, played baseball, took a hammer to it, and it was still totally playable in each case. These Chinese Amazon guitars are sadly not made of true carbon fiber. They can be broken nearly as easily as wood. Go check the Agufish channel. He unboxed a Lava 3 and the top was smashed to bits by FedEx. If these “composite” guitars fall or get knocked over, banged, etc., they’re toast. The headstocks can break, the soundboards can shatter, and I’ve even seen bad damage to necks, backs, and sides from a minor fall/bump. It really doesn’t take much to get these composite resin guitars to crack and break, let alone get smashed and shattered to bits . . . and sadly, most guitar techs and even luthiers will not be able to repair composite guitars well (if at all) like a wood guitar. (Note: A bidirectional weave can be repaired much easier than these resin composites in the highly unlikely event of damage - it’s still difficult, but much more doable in comparison.) There are still positives to these guitars. They still sound nice and won’t have temperature issues . . . but if someone is looking for a strong guitar that isn’t going to break or crack during travel or even in homes with rowdy kids/dogs, or a clumsy person that has tendencies to drop and break stuff, these Chinese composite guitars are not the right guitar. For someone worried about durability, KLOS is the least expensive brand making true bidirectional CF guitars - most brands like Emerald and McPherson start at $3500 because bidirectional CF is an extremely difficult material to work with. Depending on the model/size, sale prices from the company, and/or whether you buy b-stock, their acoustic models start at around $800 (I’ve even seen used for less on reverb and eBay). KLOS found a way to bring the price down considerably without skimping on quality. I was hoping this video was going to educate people about composite and carbon fiber - the different types like 1) comparing composite resin vs. unidirectional CF vs. bidirectional CF as a raw material 2) which of these materials is best for building guitars and why composite and unidirectional are much weaker are more susceptible to breaking than bidirectional CF which is virtually indestructible. 2) how to tell which materials are being used when the manufacturer doesn’t fully/honestly disclose it. Many brands are using laminate tops that look like bidirectional CF, only make the top out of unidirectional CF when the back/sides are composite resin, etc. people should learn how to examine the inside of the body, sound hole, neck and joint, fretboard, etc. It should just the same as knowing your tonewood and what you’re buying with traditional wood guitars which may also have laminate, plastic, and other materials incorporated into the design despite looking like 100% real deal wood at the surface. People should learn more about composite too - about the material and quality, differences, ensuring you’re buying exactly what you’re looking to buy, etc. Again, I’m not saying these guitars are bad. They are great for some people. But many people end up finding out the hard way that their guitar has been damaged and their hard earned money has been wasted. These inexpensive composite guitars may be perfectly great for some people, but I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone who may be traveling, gigging, live in homes where the guitar may get knocked over or dropped by bold/curious kids and pets, etc. For these cases, you’re MUCH better off buying a KLOS. I’ve had a full sized KLOS hybrid deluxe (wood neck with stiffening rods, not their model with the CF neck) since they were released in 2018, and it’s been an amazingly strong instrument. I never had any issues with it warping/etc. In fact, it sat untouched on its stand in an empty house when I was very I’ll and not living there through dry NYC winters without heat and humid summers without A/C for 1.5 years - then went through a move without even being packed into its gig bag or anything else because I was too ill to be there, so the movers just picked it up and had it loose on the truck amongst all my other belongings. When I was finally able well enough to play the guitar two years after I got it, the wood neck was perfectly fine with the original strings still being playable despite sitting out on a stand and being exposed to all sorts of temperature and air changes in the two years prior. I even let my service dog use his paw to strum my KLOS while I fret notes without worrying that he will damage it (or bust the recommended D’addario XT Phosphor Bronze strings that come installed with each deluxe model - they sound best on this guitar and are super strong besides). This KLOS is my only guitar, and I can’t recommend it enough - not to mention the staff is amazingly responsive and helpful. Oh, and it has a lifetime warranty against defects. I’ve never seen a bad review posted anywhere. Read the reviews on their site, Amazon, Kickstarter (where they launch new models at a steep discount), Reverb, and many other dealer sites. KLOS is a guitar you’ll have for life. These Chinese guitars are definitely suitable for a lot of people, but do your research into what you’re buying in advance just as you would with wood guitars. Don’t assume that most of these guitars are true bidirectional Carbon Fiber. Even a brand claims to be using carbon fiber, you need to learn how to inspect the guitar to be sure whether it true is bidirectional CF, laminate, unidirectional, composite resin (which is generally ground up CF material that’s mixed with resin and then pressed/molded into a guitar shape), etc. Apparently, you unfortunately can’t trust many of these brands - and most don’t even put proper guitar specs on their websites (like scale length, neck profiles, etc.) let alone being specific about the materials being used. I was hoping this video was going to truly tell the truth about these guitars and actually teach people about them. It didn’t. Very disappointed. P.S. I noticed that since Agufish unboxed the Lava 3 that was busted, which was provided free by the company, he hasn’t posted a review or said that he got a replacement. Maybe he felt he could not honestly recommend a guitar that gives people the idea that it’s not going to break because the company does not honestly disclose what the guitar is made of in actually and what they mean by “composite” - of course, I’m assuming because Agufish never followed up about what happened with that busted Lava 3, but it can’t be a coincidence that he hasn’t said a word since two months after he opened that box. I never saw a wood top that smashed up from shipping, btw.
I was looking at a KLOS, but what put me off is it still has a wooden bridge glued to the top. In my mind, the glue is the most vulnerable point. I want to be able to leave it in a hot car, or toss it (or carefully place it!) in the bottom of a canoe, where it would likely soak up a lot of sun before it got to a shaded campsite. What sold me on the Enya is that the bridge is molded with the soundboard, not a separate piece glued on top.
*All* carbon fiber instruments are composite. This is injection molded with what seems to be polycarbonate plastic filled with carbon fiber. Higher end carbon fiber instruments are made using techniques more akin to fiberglass layup with thermosetting plastics rather than thermoforming plastics. At this point, I'm not sure one method is better than the other for this type of application. Cost is not an indicator of superiority so much as the labor used to fabricate each instrument. Repairability of either style construction is a big problem compared with traditional wooden instruments, well out of the realm of many repair persons/luthiers, and again, I'd be wary of saying woven cf is easier to repair. Ease of repair is highly dependent on the nature of the damage.
Nice , Unfortunately Enya Nova Go does not make lefty versions, I wonder if anyone just reverses the strings, can the Nut and bridge be made reversible ? Thanks
wish I would have kept the first one I ordered, got lucky and got one that played great with no fret buzz. I want another one but I'm afraid I was just lucky and got a good one the first time.
yeah, I can see that as a dealbreaker. the strap does kind of help, it's a little bit tacky or something on the underside so it doesn't slip. Still pulls, though since it's heavy that way.
Finally got around to editing my 1-year review. You can find it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fZikhjJTxOA.htmlsi=eO2t9xuPSyMn6kxC
It's not carbon fiber. It does have carbon fiber in the composite. The high fret was not a big issue. The sound is pretty bad though. Thanks for the video.
@@trdrumstick Populele 2 has been my "best overall value" composite uke purchase so far. I just wish I'd bought it first. It does not sound like a composite uke, or a wood uke, it has it's own sound. The quality is remarkable for the money. I don't care about the "smart" features of the P2, it's become my daily player. Populele makes a guitar also.
I know someone who has several models of this brand. He's always trying to get me into them, and frankly, they suck. The action is horrible and it's like playing the worst cheap guitar you can find, and these went for 5to 6 hundred dollars, what a rip off.
😆😆😆 I'm picking mine up in a few minutes from UPS. 😬 Now I'm worried 😰 about the little fixes. I want to take it hiking and camping this weekend up by Julia. Have a blessed father's day weekend. ✌🏼🦁
Well I hope yours doesn't have any fret issues. The issue with mine could have been a warranty thing, I think but I was taking it with me the next day so I just decided to fix myself since I have all of the tools to do so.
@@trdrumstick thanks for getting back to me. Mine is as perfect as you can get for an inexpensive guitar. I'm still new so my fingers are raw. Only a few things, but no filing thank goodness. Odd, some 12 fretted notes are just a little sharp compared to the open notes and it's only on 3 strings 🤔. But no buzz up and down. Might lower action just a tad. Just Don't know if i use truss rod or shave down the nut just a bit. Question, is the neck like an electric guitar? It's soo thin. I have a classical kremona and a seagull. Much wider neck.😆 I was wondering, because if it is the size of an electric, maybe some time down the line, i may buy a electric bundle to try it out. Hope you had a great vacation and time with your guitar. I don't think mine came with everything for the straps though, now that I think about it. Have a blessed father's day weekend. Maybe a new guitar? 😆😆😆 ✌🏼🦁🎶
Otherwise known as an allen key not whatever you called it LOL🤷♂️👍✌ Oh well no big deal I just thought it was a little funny was all. Thanks for the video review.🙂👍✌
@@ladybugwest909 I took mine to guitar dealer and he shaved a little of the saddle for me but still not good enough I now have a 3/4 size electric guitar and its a dream to play compared to the Enya
So what was the truth you told us that no body else is? I'll be telling RU-vid to not recommend your channel to me anymore, I really don't appreciate clickbait titles that cause me to waste my time.
I definitely went for the "clickbait" tile and I'm sorry to have wasted your time. At the time, I had only found limited reviews of the guitar. I thought the issue with the frets was worth pointing out, as well as providing a solution. Filing frets isn't much fun for sure. The guitar is overall holding up and holds tune even being carted around.
I probably could have requested a return or whatever, but I'm mechanically inclined to be able to fix it so I did. I was leaving the next day on a trip and wanted to take it with me. I have a $700 guitar that has a fret popped, so not sure what price has to do with it.
For sure. Definitely not a recording-quality guitar tone-wise by any stretch of the imagination. Great for knocking around and not having to worry about breaking it, though.
I bought it arriving today. It's meant to stay in truck. Sounds strange though. Almost like it is too resonant and each chord is stuck in what is left of the last chord.
Nice shape guitar,, but the size of U R krainiam. just over powers and requires ATTENTION ! I for surely could overlook IT ,,,,.. IF I COULD LOOK AROUND IT UNDER IT PAST IT OR BEHIND IT. , GOT TO ADMIT THAT DOME OF HIS REQUIRE SOMETHING LIKE A SUPER SIZED PILLOW,
Enya are usually very high quality. A good rep for Fret placement etc. They do hold tuning really well. I have a couple of their composite Tenor Ukes. Good playing on your part! I had a friend who used it as an oar with his canoe, in a pinch!
I bought a Soloette back in 2002. One of the best purchases of my life as a guitarist. Packs up small. I’m a classical player so I bought that version. Electra, can use headphones. Can use it through an amp. Play it frequently on the couch to keep the peace:)
@@trdrumstick It's great! Honestly! It's a fun little practice guitar with built-in sounds that're customizable - whenever I'm inspired? It's what I grab. Sits by my bed at all times! Great fun! It won't replace your mains, but it is - in my opinion - an essential way to get your sudden musical ideas into note form before they're gone! Highly recommended! 🤟🦄✨
I really see zero reason to not buy a carbon fiber "travel" guitar as a starter acoustic when they are under 600 bucks, straight and true, stay in tune, and are apparently bomb proof. I can deal with ugly. Every super great musician has an ugly instrument that they in fact love more than their first child.
This would be a decent add to my other Carbon fiber traveler. My first takeaway is that I’d need to get the action squared away from the get-go. After that, find strings it likes. And it would be a pretty decent knock-around. And it’s loads less expensive than my Journey Instruments OF660. Not as sonically capable…but that isn’t the point. The point is to have a guitar…even in situations/places that are less than ideal for a guitar.
Thanks for this. This looks purpose-built for travel. People who are comparing it to the Mini GS or LIttle Martin are totally missing the point. It's not an either-or, it's an each-in-its-place.
Not as good low end... Didn't end up sounding as balanced... Does have more complex harmonic content though.... The version of this one with the electronics has a really, really transparent volume boost that brings out even more fullness in the lows and mids... Plus you can dial in things like reverb and chorus if you want... The baby tailored is not something I would trust to bring in carry on... I mean The laws in the US are good for domestic... They I think they would probably take pretty good care of it even if they just grab it from you at the door of the plane.... And then you're dealing with campfires cold nights and humidity. It's small but it's not exactly the most durable travel guitar
I moved from Australia to Arizona, and had to re tune all three of my Maton guitars every second day... Pinged off..; I tried a Rainsong... sucked.. then got a Journey RT660m.. and it freaking rocks. Those Matons are $1500-$3000 ea, against this $1300 guitar... and ... I prefer the Carbon fibre. Not only is it crystal clear, but the sound is deep with the best resonance I have ever played on an acoustic. I play finger style every day on this thing, and have only tuned it a couple of times in the last two years!.. I can throw it in the snow, then take it in the shower... stick it in the burning sun... (disclosure..just examples.. I didn't take it in the shower but you get the point)...and it stays in tune. Love it!. One day I might grab an emerald... but I'm not that rich atm :( Not all Carbon fibre guitars are created equal across the brands... I got this one as it had a slightly wider nut width, and an angled depth that widens at its base. Recommended.
Enjoyed the video. I picked one up about a month ago and love it. Not your fault, but there was a bit of audio gargle when you were playing. I have to say they sound is much clearer person, in case anyone was wondering, and mine fortunately did not have any fret issues out of the box.
All criticism and backlash aside, I've had mine in my car all winter and I've been jamming in my back seat. It's a game changer. Excellent practice tool. It nearly stays in tune. Hopefully the summer it'll last
I took it with me to California over the summer and it sat in a hot trunk for days. Stayed generally in tune and still played great when I would pull it out.
Personally, the sound of a guitar is everything for me. Maybe it’s the video but I don’t see myself wanting to play what you have. I have a plant composite Ukulele the Black Bird Clara. The sound Is phenomenal. Better than most concert Ukuleles I’ve ever had the pleasure to play. If The instrument doesn’t sound good It end up collecting dust. I’ve yet to find a so called travel guitar that fits my needs. And yes I’m spoiled. It’s hot to rise to a level of a Martin D28.
Bro I cant find the video you mentioned about "traveling Drums" or w/e... As a Marketing guy let me tell you that... Checking your videos I realized your titles are very bad and 100% disincentivize people from watching other videos... And this hurts your channel growth. Something you might wanna work on, if you want people to watch your videos that is.
RU-vid seems to have a lot of videos where we watch people open boxes. Your playing is nice but the guitar still sounds a little dead to me. Perhaps its the sound quality of the video. If I'm going to travel with a small instrument, I bring my tenor ukulele, or my parlour-sized Ibanez tenor guitar, and my blues harmonica. I do love the fun photo inserts! Those are a hoot!
didn't mean to be rude lol. I just couldn't help myself. Just ignore that comment please. HOw does your tenor guitar sound and how many strings do they have. I'd like to play one someday.
@@hambone2740 The tenor guitar is typically used in Irish folk music or jazz ensembles. It's about the size of a parlour guitar or 3/4 size guitar and has 4 strings, tuned CGDA. It's reletively easy to learn and is fun to play. Amazon has an Ibanez tenor guitar for a good price.
GUITAR MADE IN CHINA OR INDONESIA???😄😃HEY MAN, WHAT'S KIND OF GUITAR?????.....WOOD.....POLYMERS????THE SOUND IS METALLIC, ORIGINAL....OK I LIKE IT...⛦⛦⚌💲😄
