Amazon Carbon Fiber Guitar For Under $300

[@rev.bobertbockstop7057]

I just bought one a month ago for myself and I really like it. I have been playing 50 + years and own several really fine guitars like my Lowden, and 700 series Taylor. I bought this to play around with but was pleasantly surprised at it’s playability and quality. I like it so much after owning one and after tuning in to your video I just bought one yesterday for my only guitar student at the moment who is a musically gifted 12 year old girl whose parents cannot afford a guitar for her. She been my student for a little over a year now. She is already dedicated to music and learning and has an attention span many times longer than the average of her age. She has a serious mind and has been practicing on my 20 year old Tacoma Chief which I’ve lent her for the past six months. I am giving this Enya to her later this week at our next lesson. I am also surprising her with free guitar lessons from now on because of her demonstrated desire to learn and her rapid progress. She’s become like a granddaughter to me and I want to help her on her musical journey as far as she wants to pursue it. Thanks for this excellent video. It helped convince me.

[@rev.bobertbockstop7057]

@@Robylazarus She deserves it. One remarkable thing I forgot to mention about this child is that her ear is amazing. I believe she has perfect pitch. I’m going to test her without her noticing sometime this Autumn. You know Roby, I will turn seventy in December with progressive heart failure and heart disease, advancing soft tissue arthritis in all of my joints, diabetes. I am also a 12 year wounded, combat veteran having served in Norway’s Jaegerkommandoen from 1981 to 1993. My combat experience was in Bosnia-Herzegovina n 1992-93. This is where Serbs committed terrible crimes against ethnic Muslims. Most of what myself and the soldiers under my command dealt with were tracking down and neutralizing those responsible for the most heinous crimes against young women and little girls. These crimes were as horrifying as you can possibly imagine them to be. At the end of my time there I was shot by a sniper while standing on the edge of a tree line talking to my soldiers. The wound was very bad and I had to walk five days out of the mountains with this wound held together with duct tape, staples, and superglue. To this day I am not at all bothered to what I did to those Serbian murderers but I am deeply haunted by the faces of the dozens and dozens of little girls as young as five years old that these so-called militiamen raped and tortured to death. It gave me PTSD that ruled my life for ten years before I could find help to rescue myself from having lived a two year nightmare. I am fine now. I function. I play guitar to ease my spirit and I have now taken on my one student the teaching of whom gives me great joy. To give her a guitar she richly deserves was no sacrifice to me. She is so talented and is a dear and innocent light in these dark times. Teaching her each week kind of helps me know there are small things that we can do to to bring light into someone’s life and help them on their way. There is a quote I love. I don’t know where it came from but I try to live by it. Here is the quote, “it is better to light one candle than to curse the dark.” There it is in a nutshell. I don’t know why I felt compelled to related my very personal story to you in this way. I actually have never talked about it, perhaps only a little to friends I really trust. Oh, by the way, I served in Norway’s Jaegerkommandoen but I was born in the U.S.A. I am actually a citizen of Great Britain, Norway, and of course the U.S.A. and though I have lived in England and Norway and the U.S. variously I now live in North Texas about 30 or so miles north of Dallas. Thanks for listening. I won’t bother you with any more of my life story. Great success and health to you and yours. Keep posting your excellent content.

[@thorodinson6649]

Wow thats so sweet

[@AdamKnappdoesthings]

@@rev.bobertbockstop7057 you’ve got one hell of a life story, if what you shared is any indication. One of the only ways I ever get rid of instruments is to give them to people who would really use and appreciate them (usually someone younger who’s obsessed with the instrument but couldn’t afford a decent one). You’re driving a whole new generation of musicians with your gift!

[@enriquepageperez1305]

You’re awesome dude

[@daedalusjones4228]

That's a fantastically nice thing to do.

[@craigpower542]

I got to say…which I don’t write on many comments. This guitar is an absolute treat. Yes the reverb is the best, it always is! I have had it for six months now, and I collect guitars (GAS bad). When my buddies come over to jam in the dining room\kitchen, it is always the first to be requested. Cheers. BTW great review..spot on.

[@Sloozer45]

I'm just appreciative that Phil has the bravery to review this guitar. I've watched others on KZbin review this guitar and their respective review was just dialed-in chatter that left me at the end of their video, just where I was when I began their video - in the dark on the product. Phil has delivered info that helps me determine whether this is a company to watch and/or buy from. And that's why I continue to return to Phil's channel - the dude is a cut above his competition.

[@ryanriggs9963]

At a competitive price too!

[@theonlyredspecial]

Is your cheque in the mail ? 😂

[@paulward3566]

Very informative with no apparent ego on display. I like that!

[@OlExtraRegularBass]

Knob gobbler.

[@GaylordBonnafous]

This guitar sounds as cold and soulless as Amazon is.

[@parkeranthony3831]

You just sold like 5000 of these for this company, love the geeky stuff, thanks for taking the time explaining everything!

[@murdockberk8888]

3 weeks later, the Enya Nova Go SP1 is THE #1 BEST SELLER on Amazon's "Steel-String Acoustic Guitars" category and is currently sold out. 4/3/23

[@matthewklumper1248]

I also bought one of these about 3 months ago. I didn't opt for the electronics version because I just wanted a small campfire guitar that I could leave in my campervan without worrying if the humidity/temperature changes would destroy it. My guitar looks exactly the same except white. However, the case I got with mine is completely different. It has a pocket on the front and backpack straps on the back. It has a reasonable amount of padding, and I was surprised to see a foam neck cradle integrated in the design, which is pretty standard for a hard case but this is probably the first time I've seen one in a gig bag. It also included a strange looking guitar strap that I've never used and probably never will. My experience with the guitar is pretty much identical to yours. I definitely wasn't expecting it to sound as good as it does, and even though I planned on just leaving it in the van, it tends to follow me around because it's so easy to pick up and play. I think part of the reason is that I feel like it's a tough guitar that I don't have to baby, so I don't feel obligated to hang it back up or put it back in it's case like my more expensive guitars. It just kind of floats around the house and even though it hasn't seen it's case in months it still looks as good as the day it arrived. Every guitar in my arsenal is technically a better guitar than this little guy, but what sets this guitar apart is that it has more utility and convenience than any of them. Like you, I won't gush about how awesome it is, but I'll admit it's way better than I expected and I'm shocked at how frequently I use it since I only planned to use it while camping.

[@rexrathtar3893]

I appreciate how in depth your reviews are. You genuinely take the trouble to properly look into the pros and cons of the instrument. This one isn't for me, but it is interesting.

[@madlift]

I'm not a guitar player but I am a musician. I found this review to be informative, thorough, and unbiased. I appreciate the amount of personal time invested in exploring what the carbon fiber guitar can and can't do.

[@soulwynd]

About the battery, temperature really affects lithium batteries. On cold days they can last even half of they normally do in a warm day so that variance you had is normal.

[@jamesburge1983]

This makes me think about the psychology of change, and how we accept or react to it. EG Carbon fiber guitars are getting better and better. Here very soon someone will figure out how to replicate the sound of 'The Classics', J45, D18 D28 etc. When that day comes they will be much less expensive and far more durable. Now old guys like myself will be hoarding the old stuff but younger folks will embrace the new technology and ask 'why' buy the old stuff. It will be interesting to watch.

[@NiechoSL]

I'm really liking the tones-- with and without the reverb! It seems sturdy, easy to set up, and a good start to creating guitars with these materials. I'd consider one-- absolutely!

[@_Yep_Yep_]

The reviews have been dicey on these, but we're talking about Amazon Reviews. Having Phil run one through its paces means a lot to me, and changes my opinion on the guitar-which i had written off as cheep and shitty. Im a mouthe-breather at best, but i will eventually need something acoustic. Since my nickname is "Breaker Jon," for a reason, I try to buy stuff that a moron can own, works in the jungle/desert/islands/does not explode. Carbon fiber guitars have been on my radar for a while..but the novelty of them commands a high premium (as does quality, accoutrements). This one might be a good fit for me. I think Carbon fiber guitars might be the future, or something non reactive for tuning stability. Its cool that this works, plays "better than a mini Taylor" and the price really is the tits. The next pricepoint is Donner around 500 bucks, then Kohl at a grand-ish, then like 3+ grand for the super Elvis'd up guitars. The other Enya model, is like a warcrime to me for being so ugly, and it literally makes my skin tighten up just looking at it. While i like innovation, value, ruggedness; i still have some basic expectations for aesthetic value. Its cool this one actually looks like a guitar.

[@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227]

Thanks for your review!! The wife and I bought the nonelectric version and are enjoying practicing. The only thing that bothered us is the neck dive. We moved the strap to the headstock with a shoe string and now we love it 😊 hope this helps someone.

[@christiancollins4708]

I'm glad you got to try one of these! I've had the normal acoustic one for about half a year and it has lived in my car for the majority of that. It sure seems like its plastic instead of any carbon fiber that I have seen, but its durable! It has also survived being left out in a rain storm! Its the perfect couch/camping guitar for me. I spent a little over $100 on it and the gig bag alone is worth that to me. I like that it has big frets and doesnt have that much projection, so I don't bother other people.

[@natalyakeane]

yeah. as i understand it, they are made of injection molded plastic with chopped carbon fibers. so they dont have the amazing tension features of twill carbon fiber guitars. but the advantage is that they can mass produce them for hardly any money.

[@lancomedic]

How loud would you say the acoustic-only one is compared to a wood acoustic guitar? Half?

[@christiancollins4708]

@@lancomedic it's pretty similar to a wood parlor guitar like an art and lutherie ami (which has a body that is easily twice as thick) or a martin style single 0. The thing about the volume is that it's projected up at you, instead of away from you like a normal guitar, so it sounds louder to the player than it seems like it should.

[@matthewklumper1248]

@@lancomedic It has about the same volume and projection as my former campfire guitar which is a cheap Fender FA-15 3/4 scale acoustic. If a dreadnaught player wanted to play over you, they easily could. But if they wanted to play along with you they wouldn't have to hold back very much.

[@lancomedic]

@@matthewklumper1248 Thanks.

[@theimprovisedgarden7999]

I've had one of the base versions of this guitar for about a year and I love it. It's a great practice guitar option even when you're not traveling. Like Phil showed its roughly the same profile as a Les Paul which makes it great for people who primarily play electric or as a beginner guitar for a kid.

[@haliaeetus8221]

Having one, would you agree that it has a "dobroesque" type of tone flavor that I was hearing with my headphones in this video? That may even be a desireable tone feature to many.

[@theimprovisedgarden7999]

@@haliaeetus8221 I don't know that I would describe it as dobroesque but it is a smaller bodied acoustic instrument. The carbon fiber gives it much greater sustain and volume that I would expect from something that size but I would describe the sound as being on the thinner side.

[@haliaeetus8221]

@@theimprovisedgarden7999 Yeah, yeah, thinner, like a bit tinny in a good way as a dobro.

[@jonny_panic]

I have the regular acoustic version of this and it's my current couch guitar. The frets on mine were perfect.

[@jlg052]

I got the basic version after watching this. Excellent buy. Mine had a slight intonation issue, but after replacing the bridge saddle with a compensated one (Allparts 2213-000) it was much better. If you do this, you may need to shim it slightly. I used a piece of an old credit card and it was perfect.

[@michaelthomas9991]

I really love your product reviews. They are deep-dives into the pros and cons, which are great for those of us who don’t have boatloads of cash to potentially throw away on instant repairs. It seems as though your reviews are fair and unbiased, even for sponsored products. Thank you for these videos!

[@TheBigtrev1234]

Dang, great option for that price range!! Thanks for such an in-depth review and showing how to level a single fret for us, Phil! You're the best (:

[@murdockberk8888]

EDIT: Review added at the bottom! Ordered one today as the electric ones are 20% off. I have a feeling it is going to make me shed a manly tear when I play it through my 60's Flotatone tube amp. First brand new guitar I've gotten since my Yamaha bass in '20, and first NEW acoustic/electric in 14 years. Thanks for the review. I watched the guitar hit #1 on Amazon within a month of this review coming out, so I hope they cleaned up some of the minor gripes you had lol. EDIT: Okay, a month later, and this guitar has far exceeded all expectations, and has no issues whatsoever. Beautiful, amazing quality guitar. The bluetooth connection it has is awesome, and the fact that you can have it play its own backing band is phenomenal. It is a top tier recommendation to add to your arsenal. GET 10/10

[@mikedraper453]

Man, I've heard people play something and it sounds good, but when he plays it sounds musical and melodic. BEAUTIFUL!

[@themagicguy1]

Dude, one of the most concise, helpful and expert reviews of anything I've ever seen. Thanks for your detail and you seem like a very kind an cool human. KUDOS!! You made an instant fan. I've played for 46 years, and I learned a lot from you this morning.😀

[@Rhidongo]

Thank you for making such a clear, honest, and concise review. I really appreciate it, especially seeing as how these sorts of unbiased reviews seem to be rarer and rarer. Keep up the great work, man. Here's hoping you can get to 500k subs soon.

[@arustydodge2111]

Thank you Phil. ALWAYS trust and go by your recommendations, reviews, and demonstrations! You are a true source for a guitar and gear consumer!⭐️⭐️🙏⭐️⭐️

[@NavyColdWARVETERAN]

I just went to Amazon To buy the guitar and tuner based on your demonstration here I didn’t know how to give you credit for the sales. Thank you for your thorough demonstration.

[@ericbgordon1575]

A guitar like this would definitely be a temptation. My problem is that I am one of those purchase happy musicians that is always getting too much gear and not investing enough time or money in keeping it up. I need to spend more time playing the guitars I already own.

[@CaseyBDook]

I need one of these. It would be perfect for sitting around the campfires through our winter.

[@dylanknell5606]

absolutely love the guitar Phillip. this is exactly what a back packer/trekker would need if they were determined to bring their guitar with them. i love how you don't have to worry about almost anything hurting it. great review! great expertiese and the uplifting music was great as well. God Bless you and you family!

[@alanlevin167]

For me, the best way to polish frets is Rubbing Compound from the auto parts store. First red rubbing compound and then white polishing compound. If you put 5 or 6 min in for each fret, you are done and all you need are the 2 cans of compound, a roll of paper towels and some water in a paper cup. (I've been doing it this way since about 1984, before I knew of any luthier supply stores.)

[@razoraz]

The built-in reverb would make this perfect for busking. The one thing I worry about on systems like this or the HyVibe that you didn't touch on here is how difficult it would be to replace the battery when eventually it will need to be. You might get 1000 charge cycles, but that day will come if you keep the guitar.

[@okanguncu5453]

That's what I have also noticed. How easy is it to replace that battery 🔋?

[@TuCarb]

Curious as well. At 200 charge cycles that batter will be at probably 85% capacity. Be awesome if you could drop in an 18650 at any given time.

[@davidrobinson9507]

I'm not a guitar player but after seeing this review I want to buy one for my guitarist Donny. We go paddling in the Fall. He would love this for taking camping. Thanks man. You make it make sense to someone who doesn't really understand the world of the guitar.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Hey Phil...Super Cool guitar for the money... perfect for camping, beach bonfires and cold nights around the fire pit at home or friends place! Love it! 😎🤘🎸

[@stevechamberland6657]

always loved your videos years ago, fell out of guitar for a while and now i'm shopping for a new guitar i've been enjoying these reviews

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you

[@audiophilssociety]

I’m a new subscriber to the channel. Really like the content and how it’s presented. Honest but in a positive way! Don’t need more negativity in this life. Thanks Phil! Great channel! Greetings, Phil🙏🏻💪🏻

[@SK8VE]

Just discovered carbon fiber guitars. How fantastic to have this quality of review to learn and evaluate from. Thank you for doing this Phil.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

You are saving my butt here. I'm a formally trained musician since near birth, but picked up guitar only just before the pandemic, in October 2019. You are why I chose the Stratocaster, and how I was able to completely build and luthier my own custom axe 🎸. I go back and forth between Los Angeles and the Tokyo area of Japan. When in LA about half the year I stay in a group Airbnb. It's pretty safe, and I absolutely enjoy it, besides the price is right, but I don't want to take my beautiful, perfect, DIY custom Stratocaster there because even in a locked case, the case could still easily walk out the door. So I need a guitar that is 'good enough' while in LA and this seems to fit my needs. I'll actually have to lay hands on it first, but so far 11:36 it seems like with an hour's labor this could stave off major home studio withdrawal symptoms. Now if I could only get real Mexican grandma burritos while in Japan.

[@rahettinga]

Jeff Beck had this plastic gypsy-style Django guitar that Page gave him. It was his couch guitar. Played the hell out of it. That’s what this reminds me of.

[@NeinFeline]

This is wayyyyyyy better than I was anticipating! #Kudos to your work and also to the crafters of this fine innovation!

[@Satsujinkun]

Well, i have to say, that's what i call a complete and optimized review. So much youtubers just test things right out of the box without taking time to really dig in. You have my subscription, thanks for your quality content !

[@chrisggoodwin777]

The truss rod cover will protect against flying beer bottles thrown at the chicken wire while playing Rawhide and Stand By Your Man

[@otccreations]

Blues Brothers! 😁

[@m1ke176]

😂

[@jpetes9046]

bwahahahahahaha!!!

[@rjwh67220]

I’ve played in dives where there was chicken wire or chain link fencing in front of the stage. It was actually pretty fun, once you get used to the concept that they’re throwing stuff because they’re having fun, not because they hate you. But you don’t want to take your good guitar on the gig, though, take this carbon fiber guitar or an old plastic Ovation that you don’t care if it gets wet. You don’t want to get beer on your pre-war herringbone or your 1935 D’Angelico New Yorker, do you?

[@keithhampton9700]

Good ole Blues Brothers Boys?

[@crown_resident]

I just ordered mine and I'm super excited!!!!!!!! It's my first guitar and I'm just learning

[@SuperShecky]

I've had the non electric model for about a year, and it's been pretty good. It was kept in my car over the summer to see how well it would survive the So CA heat, and it passed with flying colors. Remarkable tuning stability. Comparing it to my Baby Taylor, its sound is really pretty good. It is neck heavy, which can be a bother for some. I don't find it particularly comfortable to hold without a strap. The frets on mine were impeccable, but I am curious about the possibility of refretting. The frets are so perfect, I was wondering if they were normal frets, or molded in somehow. Very interesting infor you found about the construction. I've been curious how it was put together, as from the outside, the finish appears perfect, all smooth lines and no seams whatsoever. Some of the cork sniffers will insist that this instrument doesn't count as carbon fiber, but it is. The big difference is that this is injection molded CF filled plastic, which is a different process than how most CF instruments are made, the latter being more like fiberglass/resin layup construction. At this point, I think the difference is getting to be academic, as the injection molded CF seems like it will be as durable and capable as CF layup construction.

[@daltonmckee4788]

Depends on the type of carbon fiber layout. Injection molding is likely not as isotropic as prepreg sheets

[@trevormtb9372]

There is actually a pretty big difference between injection molded and laminated cf sheets. An actual layup would give way more control over the properties of the guitar at different points because the fiber orientation has such a big impact. The injection molding is really a plastic base with carbon fiber strengthening it. Not to its detriment, it seems like a great product and I certainly wouldn't expect a full layup at its price.

[@DoloresRobbins-r9u]

This baby is sitting on my Amazon wishlist for quite some time, now. Great to hear you give it so much praise. Makes the purchase decision so much easier. :)

[@D14V0R05]

That brand also has a full size electro-acoustic guitar with actual carbon fiber top for about 800 and includes a hardcase. That small one is more like polymer-carbon composite, still pretty good since the material doesn't warp with weather changes like wood does.

[@judih.8754]

True it is a composite utilizing carbon. I've looked into their ukuleles and they are similar in construction. Two piece with the top bonded to the body shell.

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

The key point is that you keep picking it up to play. I have one alongside a competitor similar model and for me, i play more outside of my scheduled practice times and it always the carbon fiber guitar i pick up. Hope all is well!

[@samrichter4830]

I bought this before seeing the review. I needed an cheap acoustic for my small apartment. It really is a neat guitar that is fun. I love all of Phil’s extra tips for care! I haven’t played a full size acoustic in a while but I still have to say this little guitar has a lot of natural reverb from the small body even without the electrics.

[@OhhState]

I bought a fender redondo for $139 on sale during Christmas. It’s wonderful. Sounds great, stays in tune, easy to travel with.

[@PJ-hn4cg]

Such an ORGANIZED presentation and I learned a lot as well ! This is an interesting guitar which has suprisingly great sound. And it's a good sign when you can leave it in the trunk of your car for a few days and it comes out still in tune ! Thanks for this ! 😁

[@TheGreenKnightErrant]

I have the non-electric version for a year it is survived two winters perfectly in the back of my car. I sold the GS mini because this guitar comes close and I don't have to worry about keeping it humidified. I also have its bigger brother with the electronics in it. And I'm a bit of an acoustic snob I have two custom luthier built guitars a j45 Gibson a Yamaha AC5R.

[@stevendegoodmojosmet4034]

Yes sir I'm Steven De Good Mojo Smet. I realy enjoy how you review guitars, I use your set up tips and more, wish you lots of good luck sir . Greating from one of your Belgian fans, my good Irish friend Daithi Rua from the Rua Room told me about you . Thanks Phillip The guitar knight .

[@kevinloucks5416]

I've been considering this for quite a while for a traveling toy , I drive truck and currently use my LX1 in the winter, thank you for the review.

[@guitarsampsandcoffee]

More inspiring than most acoustics for

[@JH-ks9oi]

I have to admit at the beginning of the video, I pictured this goin COMPLETELY the other way... I just knew the end would go somethin like "this thing made a great $300 fly swatter buy magic beans instead"... Great Phil video in depth video

[@JoshuaC923]

I have one of their smart ukuleles, their products are pretty decent. I believe it is actually carbon fiber infused resin instead of full carbon fiber. I would say they are perfect for beginners with what you get from what you paid. And you can bring them out without fear of banging them up. Side note, Phil your playing has noticeably improved a lot! Keep up the great job, Cheers

[@georgefrench1907]

Their ukuleles are pretty good. Caution: Some models have built-in plastic frets, while others have metal frets.

[@caelachyt]

Tip: to spread the strings off the fretboard, I use some pipe cleaners (the fuzzy covering assures no scratching). Works well and they're super cheap and should last indefinitely. I got a pack of 30 or so in assorted colors some years back at the dollar store.

[@suzannecoholic1467]

quite a price point for what you get - sounds nice too - interesting travel guitar option

[@tazof2]

First timer. Been off the Guitar for too long. This will get me back playing. Love the how to repairs.

[@joedavis8481]

I got the non effects model last summer for out at the pool and it's great. Great video Philip 🎸🤘🍻

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

Sound like you were playing “Sometimes She Cries” by Warrant at about 14:30. Jani Lane was a friend of mine back in ‘05 and a huge inspiration for my music writing. Excellent presentation btw. 😃

[@Bobyoudontneeemyname]

Nice review, good tips on fixing a single fret too. Thanks phil!

[@wyattonline]

It seems so many affordable guitars, from many brands, come from the factory with multiple issues. Not necessarily big problems, but still, a lot of them. Because of the rather common manufacturing "deficiencies" I'm passing on this item even though it's definitely within my purchase budget (for carbon fiber instruments). However, correcting all of the problems would easily add a couple of $100 (I'm not qualified to make most of the repairs suggested). And the no-name electronics, who fixes those when they break? Thanks for the insightful (as usual!), deep dive review. I respect that you purchased this item yourself and gave a fair but honest assessment.

[@Jamaicangurl81]

i also have the non electronic one... been having fun with it. i had finish issues on mine... it was quite rough but I took a high grit polishing cloth to it and it feels great now. Also, I found a cheapie pick up off of wish that you can stick on and it works fine :-p

[@danthegeetarman]

That diy fret kisser hack just saved me $170. Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rayschoch5882]

I'm a little skeptical. I bought a LavaMe 2 a couple years ago that was similar in size and features. Non-adjustable, molded-in features like nut and bridge proved problematical - never could get the intonation quite right. Other physical features are great, however - very stable, temperature & humidity don't affect it, and I love the light weight. I'm with Phil about the frets - life-long materials & construction pretty much demand stainless steel frets. I wasn't that keen on the LavaMe2's built-in effects, and this one seems only a little bit better. Hard to beat the price for carbon fiber, though.

[@saulgoodman7221]

I bought the cheaper version with no electronics. It’s polycarbonate(plastic )+ carbon fiber 90/10 or 80/20 something like that. I really like mine. Unique looking and lightweight. Playability is very smooth. Nice tone for a half size guitar.

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Phil, thanks so much for this great review. A guitar you could take with you anywhere. Great construction, price & appointments. Nice to know there are alternatives out there specifically made for different situations. Cheers ✌️🎸

[@moddaudio]

As an owner of a rainsong, I am glad the tuning is stable on this. I worry about the quality of the materials at this price range, kind of like a cheap tremolo using softer metal that eventually dulls at the pivot point. The material seems quite different than the woven carbon fiber of a rainsong.

[@nellayema2455]

Interesting guitar. The longer the carbon fiber guitars are made, the better they will get.

[@fuffoon]

Like airplanes ✈

[@jakeplumber1373]

Just don't take them to the titanic.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Brilliant Design. *_Thanks for the review!_* Hey, I've played violin professionally all my life since kid. I only mention that to say I can really get a lot of pleasure and utility from an instrument like this. I've tried the Martin Backpacker guitars.... great fretting and action, but not much sound. My brother played guitar likewise. (When we were kids, he very patiently taught me chords and basic techniques, so we could play together.) He had a dozen excellent instruments --- a Country Gentleman, and a 1966 Fender Jazzmaster he picked up from the factory -- and a few inexpensive, but always good fretting and a sweet sound, just not loud, or really outstanding voices. I use the guitar for composing, not performing. I play chords, and just a little melodic work, so this seems like a great purchase.

[@rickbullock4331]

First time listening and enjoyed your review of this particular guitar. I don’t play guitar (I’ve tried with no positive results) but I enjoy listening to people who can play. I will look forward to seeing more of your reviews. I thought that for the price this guitar was a decent buy.👍👍🇨🇦

[@keithhampton9700]

Don't give up Rick! Take your time and just have fun! I'm not a musician. I am a unapologetic noisemaker! Just make it fun! That what life is all about! Give it a go again. You too can make noise! NOISEMAKERS UNITE!!!

[@harlequin5817]

Another great review. I have a baby Taylor, which I enjoy, but the stability and robustness of a carbon fibre guitar has tangible benefits especially if you live in Australia and travel on a motorcycle. Well done mate. 🍻👍🤟

[@AllanGildea]

Seems like a snappy looking and decent guitar for the price with some tasty features. Amazing value. And comprehensive review as always, Phil.

[@salsaandbachatalessons]

SMart, to the point and sooo much extra knowledge!!! Well done!

[@picksalot1]

Carbon guitars keep getting better sounding every year as Makers/Luthiers understand the material better. I was surprised how good the guitar sounds and how well it was made. Improvements would be to use Stainless Steel for the "Zero Fret," and shorten the length of the headstock, and use a snakehead design. Those things will reduce neck dive and improve performance. All in all, impressive, affordable travel guitar, and perhaps more. 👍

[@davidch880]

I really liked the sound this guitar produced. It had one of the best sounds of a cheaper guitar that I've heard and I've heard a few over my 65 years of playing guitars.

[@walshy2116]

Phil's a great guy. Thanks for your hard work, checking out these pieces of equipment so we can make an informed decision. Love your channel man!

[@donaldharris8826]

Phillip McKnight, This is one of the BEST Review DIY Luthier Fix It and Demo Videos I have seen in Years, and the Best Video that I have seen on this ENYA Guitar. You are always Thorough and Entertaining and Educational. I have so many guitars, I have been skeptical about carbon fiber and acrylic guitars but the Enya guitar you demo'd in this video has me wanting to try one out for myself. I might send the Nut down and put a Real Different Nut on the guitar's headstock and get rid of the zero fret or Replace the Zero Fret with a Stainless Steel Zero Fret would be easier to DIY. Thanks again for the TRES GR8T video FretBro . . . 👍😎🎸🤘🇺🇲🙏 DDH 3-9-2023.

[@wegriz5570]

I wonder how would you go about replacing the frets on this one, since the heat of an iron might be too much for this material. The zero fret might in need of replacement in a while so i wonder

[@levanblevins573]

Yea but the problem with that thought is for the price of a fret job be cheaper to get another guitar. If your not doing the fret job yourself

[@zen15man]

Good review. I just bought the acoustic version and have had it for less than a week. I like it. I did change out the strings for some lighter gauge strings and that works pretty good for me. I’m getting back into playing after not playing for several years. I was intrigued by the idea of a carbon fiber type guitar and this is a way for me to get my feet wet without spending a lot of money. I paid around $200 From Amazon. i’m a moderate skilled player and this is a way for me to hone my skills, and eventually move up to a more expensive carbon fiber type guitar.

[@comeonin76]

I thought it had 7 strings for a second but turns out I'm just drunk.

[@markheydude3882]

I have the electric version. It's a great go-to quick grab guitar for the couch or on the go. It's sounds pretty cool with effects and also through my mini Spark battery powered portable Amp. Great for the boat on the lake. I really like this guitar and love adding it to my stable of guitars.

[@Russell_Optics]

I just went to purchase one, but when I chose the electric version at $279 they also wanted to add $80 in shipping charges. The acoustic version is $189 w/free shipping, but electric is $279 plus $80 shipping. I wonder why the big difference.

[@paulcasilio1119]

Heck, the electric isn’t even there anymore. Doesn’t even show up as being out of stock. Just gone. Phil got this thing just plain sold! Good stuff.

[@doogledog1740]

If there is a genuine reason for the additional shipping expense, perhaps it's related to the inbuilt rechargeable battery. Air carriers can be picky about that stuff, and perhaps it attracts a surcharge that is eventually passed on to the customer.

[@ernieb3626]

great video Phil, Always hangout till the end. I did not think that guitar would hold up. very cool thanks

[@marksguitars5617]

great review and tech tips, I got one of these guitars a month ago, so far quite happy with it! thanks

[@E_LithaBeth]

I know nothing about guitars but was fascinated to see just how much I do not know about guitars! Thanks. That was great!

[@titalwave134]

my friend has the regular acoustic version of this guitar. i absolutely love playing it and honestly my takamine is rather close in sound quality to this guitar. it sounds great it plays great and i just love it

[@SoundSeeker2024]

Thanks. I just ordered one (without electronics) that I can leave in a vehicle regardless of the outside temperature. Small-scale guitars are fun.

[@jackschitt7783]

I hated playing B.C. Rich Warlock's because they are very heavy at the headstock. The solution is a leather strap with a rough suede backing or I have one I hot glued fishing sinkers into the spring cavity to balance it out. Other guitar players laughed when they played it and asked how I balanced it.

[@johnenglish8261]

Hey Phil, I'm going to get one. I have a Yamaha FGTA that I love. The price is crazy. yeah it takes a little TLC but also am still working on a Harley Benton that's really cool.By the way, killer acoustic playing. Luv the channel. 👍👍✌️

[@sloppyprogrammer4373]

Oh, the bravery. Thanks for reviewing it, quite cool to see something like this.

[@evansdm2008]

First time seeing your videos. You’re super well-organised. Thorough, answered everything, so subscribed etc.

[@joed3483]

Innovations in Instrument Technology like this are game changers for Buskers and gigging musicians.

[@Coopdog1911]

Sold one right here. I have been dying for an Emerald carbon fiber 12 string for years, but the money will never be there it looks like. This one will be here by the end of the month. I hope the frets are level and the action is not too bad lol

[@BePatient888]

I've seen other reviewers state that they were able to leave the guitar on for 13 hours before the guitar battery indicator flashed red (low battery). Anyhow, this was a great video in that i was comprehensive and even showed me how to deal with any fret issues. I have recently ordered a Big Baby Taylor, and one of these Enya Nova Go SP1s. The Big Baby Taylor is slightly too big to be called a travel guitar, and it's made of wood, so it won't be making it to different climates. But the carbon fiber body of Enya intrigued me, and it will serve as a true travel guitar.

[@denisrobichaud4113]

I have one of these and I think its great for travel. Plays cleanly. Long time guitar player. Fun little thing. I let the truss rod down a 1/4 and put some flat wound jazz strings on it. I wish i had the electronics.

[@DavidFeilyMusic]

Great review! Have you tried a McPherson Carbon Fiber Sable Model or the smaller bodied Touring Model?

[@mikevalencia1318]

been a while since i picked up my guitar but this was on my fyp even though I haven't searched any guitar related vids. this is really great content especially the how to section. actually might buy this guitar, great concept :D

[@secretdaisy6484]

I’m going to be spending a year or more traveling around out West camping, mountain biking 🚵‍♀️, sightseeing among other things and I want to take a guitar 🎸 to keep up with practice and online lessons that won’t crack from the heat and cold. This looks like the very thing I need. I have a little child’s lunch box sized Laney portable amp that is easy to carry around. I have carbon fiber bicycles 🚲 and I love 💕 them. They absorb so much road shock. Much more comfortable than metal. Definitely going to look into this guitar but I will have to have someone work on the frets if necessary. Thanks for your demo. I have a couple acoustic parlor guitars so I know I will like the small size. 👍☮️🌞🎸🩵

[@Nomad_SwitchTa2]

It's not the greatest for bass tones. But it was a gift for my birthday and I work in a lot of elements and keep a guitar on my back. So I love it for the fact that it's versatile. And I have played it in rain, under water, in dust storms. Still goes like a champ. I love it for what it is, a travel guitar.

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

Thats because the end is sometimes the thing that tops it off just right. Thank you, Mr. McKnight.🎸❤☺👍

[@UncleJoe1231]

Very cool!! Not something I'll be buying but at the same time I like the way you actually went about reviewing a different type of product. Most just blah, blah, blah, but you went way beyond. thanks!!!