A Guitar Made With NO WOOD - Enya X3 Pro Mini Demo

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Enya Music asked me to check out this X3 Pro Mini - an acoustic guitar which is made of.....Not Wood!
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[@SpringfieldGuy]

I bought one this last year and like it. Consequently, I'm going to unload my other two conventional acoustics. Like many, I have a number of guitars, different ones for different songs and situations.

[@jimmcdougall9973]

I think as a “travel” guitar, it’s nice. But I would struggle to take it any more seriously than that. Even my Alvarez parlour guitar has a richer sound bottom end. And that’s what’s missing in my opinion. The eco friendly solution is sustainable forestry. Plant more trees. No need to hug them.

[@jaminjim44]

Got Mine today, and I got to say it surprised me as well!! A little big to be considered a 3/4 guitar but it is a lot shorter but the sound is HUGE! Beautiful playing!!

[@im58woody]

That thing sustains like crazy. I’ve owned several cf guitars by Rainsong and liked them but eventually they were sold. These sound just as good to me.

[@pauljohnston1560]

John, you are mortal after all … you play open chords 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ToneDeth.]

Who knows? Only time. Who knows? Only time

[@Laithsmiths]

Strong Enya reference.

[@joemiller9856]

Ha playing my Parker Fly Classic in this photo 😎

[@BrendanMakesMusic]

My Mojo Flame is still running strong

[@dejct]

Thats kinda cool, sounded pretty good and i like the app features too. Not to mention it looks pretty good, id say its a nice travel guitar if its not susceptible to heat etc.

[@24avenged24]

I'm not strictly against using apps for gear, but in this case I feel like it's adding a lifespan to an acoustic instrument that theoretically could last forever. Eventually the software will stop being supported, same with the rechargeable battery, eventually it will wear out and replacing it may or may not be possible when it happens to you 10 years after you purchased the guitar. In 15 years there's going to be used "smart guitars" for sale where non of the features work anymore.

[@tomnelson5815]

Correct. BUT, after 15 years you still have a reasonably decent campfire axe.

[@amtfurwertewiederbeschaffu9025]

Bro, seeing you manipulating the cardbox with this huge machete makes me nervous. Please take care. We love those vids a lot!

[@TheBotsra]

I live in Botswana, I cant even remember how many acoustic I have destroyed over the years in the Bush . Lets face it, at night a few drinks and guitar in the wild, not much better BUT wood just does not hold up under these pressures. I have long looked at a carbon fiber alternative on the CHEAp, they sound cheap I don't need any electronics (there's no electricity). Big Fan of Johns. So it was interesting to hear his thought on the acoustic properties of a carbon fiber sound. If anybody has any recommendation?

[@ToneDeth.]

Cant believe you didnt play Enya on the Enya Bluetooth speaker

[@johnnathancordy]

OPPORTUNITY MISSED

[@jonathanbennett4535]

Great demo and a great guitar, tone sounds good to me. I would consider buying one if there was NOTHING electronic, pick-up etc. do they do a pure acoustic? That would be my dream travel guitar for the beach, etc.

[@callawaycass5148]

I don’t know that I would record with the carbon guitar, but if you play it live it’s all about the pickup. In that situation, with a nice pickup it’s going to sound like any other acoustic electric. That use case totally makes sense.

[@jakollee]

Tuned to DADLEFT - didn’t realize it was a 7-string guitar!

[@markcarleton6647]

I’ve got some carbon fiber acoustics from Rainsong and Emerald. I was initially interested in carbon fiber guitars because they’re supposed to be impervious to humidity and temperature changes. After playing my first carbon fiber guitar, a Rainsong CH-OM1000NS, I found I liked the sound and playability as well. I haven’t had a chance to play an Enya yet. Thanks for making this video!

[@TheBotsra]

Hey Mark. I went out and looked at your Guitars' you recommended. The emerald was especially interesting BUT the price for a guy looking for a safari guitar is a bit much. If you ever try this lower cost brand, I would be interested in you thoughts.

[@markcarleton6647]

Yes, if I get an opportunity to play an Enya guitar I’ll respond to this message.

[@johnnathancordy]

That reminds me that I think Emerald got in touch? But yeh those are quite expensive - in the thousands right?

[@im58woody]

@@johnnathancordy yes they are pricey in the thousands

[@markcarleton6647]

@johnnathancordy Emerald makes a wide variety of acoustic models and a few electric models. I have two of their X20 acoustics and their Virtuo electric guitar. The Virtuo comes with Fishman Fluence pickups, a piezo pickup, and a synth interface. Would be cool if you could get one to review on your channel! As the other person already mentioned the Emerald guitars are in the thousands range.

[@NedJeffery]

I'm seeing a lot of carbon fiber guitar reviews lately. And they all have the same flat muted plastic sound about them. Maybe that is a good tone in some situations. But it's not the same.

[@johnnathancordy]

That's why I included the comparison with the Yamaha acoustic so that the differences could be heard - the piezo output sounds pretty similar - but in the room and on the mic, the Yamaha is louder and projects more I think

[@christopher-miles]

woah. you are terrible at playing acoustic. loosen up, chad. come on mate. made my week, doe.

[@johnnathancordy]

I've been hoping you'd notice

[@cubistone]

Big knife for big box

[@Manicorp]

You need a better knife! LOL!

[@jesusagosto7753]

Very usefull tool as a travel /climate no worries, humidity 4x4 ,and keep on gitaring at a low price ,or risk wood ones

[@dannybrickwell]

I don't think the two guitars compared here sound better or worse than one another, just different. The sound of the Yamaha (through the microphones) to my ears had a bit more... dimensionality. A sense of space. Which isn't to say that the Enya sounded dead or flat. It's just a tighter, neater sound. If I was recording an acoustic guitar more for the percussive sound of the strumming,, in like a pop tune or whatever, I'd probably reach for the Enya first. If an acoustic guitar was the feature of the recording, I'd probably reach for the Yamaha first. But either could also work perfectly fine in either setting 🤷‍♂ We truly live in a guitar player's golden age right now.

[@johnnathancordy]

I felt like the strumming with the Enya had a really nice clarity to it too, was a bit surprised by that!

[@dannybrickwell]

@@johnnathancordy Thanks heaps for the reply, Mr Cordy! I suspected as much based on the recording, but recordings can be deceptive. Good to hear it straight from the horse's mouth! Don't really need another acoustic guitar, but for that kinda money, I definitely reckon there's something to be said for having a low-maintenance "throw around in the living room" guitar that actually sounds decent, even if I'm not planning to travel or gig with it! Cheers!

[@riccardostalpicetti714]

I'm a fingerstyle guitarist and I have only one question. It's a problem do the wrist kick on the chest of the guitar? I think it's really strong because is made in carbon fiber, but I'll wait you suggestions🥰

[@joecoo4615]

Was blown away watching this getting one on Friday. Been looking around for a Parlour a long while and the Enya X3 Mini is stunning.

[@cagecurrent]

What is the size of the sound hole? It looks smaller than a full sized guitar. I wonder if a "normal" magnetic sound hole pickup would fit. I have the Nova Go SP1, and at the moment it's basically the only guitar I play, primarily because it's so comfortable to play in the couch.

[@johnnathancordy]

The guitar is 3/4 size I think - you dig the Nova Go then? That was the first one they asked if I'd demo about a year ago but I didn't go for it...

[@SpringfieldGuy]

It's electric/acoustic, you don't need another pickup.

[@bernie_smith]

I don't understand why more manufacturers don't use 0 frets. I am fortunate to own a Fylde and Roger has been putting them on his guitars for a long time. I know you have to be careful with the string angle to the first fret, but still seems a sensible design feature.

[@johnnathancordy]

It does seem to solve some problems? I'm sure it has others - only other builders I know using them are Vigier?

[@bernie_smith]

@@johnnathancordy I looked up what Roger at Fylde says about it - 'It's difficult and time consuming to do properly, but I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t think it worthwhile.' So maybe that is the answer. Roger has to be the most pragmatic guitar builder (not luthier, he dislikes the term greatly!!) that I have ever been aware of!

[@fitchyyboi]

Great review john! What were you playing in the intro? Are the tabs on your patreon?

[@dr_drungus3167]

I want to see you play the McPherson sable!

[@eglide73]

No, just no.

[@johnnathancordy]

Not for everyone ha

[@taewankim6283]

Finally, a proper letter opener.

[@sashani256]

Отличный обзор, спасибо!

[@picksalot1]

Carbon Fiber are getting noticeably better every year. They still tend to sound a bit brittle, and lack the harmonic richness of a well made wooden guitar. But, they're catching up fast, and already offer some desirable features.

[@phi2771]

Nice demo! Are there volume and tone controls on board?

[@johnnathancordy]

There are not! On the app, but on the guitar itself it's just a volume control for the actuator

[@phi2771]

@@johnnathancordy ok, sounds good. Thanks

[@neilwatson2325]

Thanks John, it would be good to see the larger manufacturers investing in this kind of tech, it has so much potential. Inevitably we will have to ditch guitars made from wood. I’m sure many musicians are conscientious when it comes to using sustainable products in other areas of day to day life, so why don’t we look for instruments that are sustainable? As ever, the music you make is fantastic 👍