The TRUTH About The Enya Travel Guitar

Enya Nova Go Sonic review and discussion.
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0:00 the guitar
1:38 Neck talk
2:40 Potential issue1
4:54 Potential issue 2
5:43 Electronics
6:32 My Favorite Feature
8:18 Surprising tones
10:26 Final thoughts

[@klaymeister]

I'm so glad you're getting sponsored by still able to say what you want.

[@andrefludd]

Even if I genuinely like the product, I won’t take the sponsorship if I can’t say exactly what I want. Not the most lucrative choice but 🤷🏾.

[@Rex-golf_player810]

​@@andrefludd thats good money can be cool but not if you dont believe in it

[@Zundfolge]

I think it says something positive about a company that it will take the risk that a reviewer might not give a good review.

[@SpellsandCurses]

Every Halloween I go dressed up as Buckethead, and this would complete the costume! Having a travel guitar with build-in effects would be a huge plus!

[@ASCENSI0N22]

I think Aliexpress sell many buckethead replica guitars for a very good price... i think it even includes the killswitch that is built into the guitar.

[@MashaT22]

You always find new things to say about heavily reviewed guitars - even down to the possibility of re-frets or the type of clothing one wears and whether a strap is necessary. Thanks for always being so thoughtful, professor! This guitar really seems like a great all in one travel solution. Also, thanks for generously giving one of these guitars away!

[@bartvansliedregt5482]

Always love the video's! Super informative and well edited. With some great guitar playing mixed in.

[@Zundfolge]

This would make a great livingroom guitar since the wife won't let me keep an amp in the livingroom :)

[@jcstrain73]

you can absolutely hear what it feels like when you did that. thanks for the videos.

[@cnx_]

This one would be great for quick practice, or as a travel guitar! Great content as usual, btw

[@LiteralApe]

Great idea for the close up shots on the right side. With the arrows too. Keep up the great work doc. Lookin forward to the kyg pod episode

[@MikeX50]

Thank you for the opportunity to win this guitar! I am self taught on the guitar and have been playing for about 40 years and probably at an intermediate level. I would love to use this guitar to expose my 2-year-old granddaughter to the wonderful world of guitar music, while also creating fun entertainment for the kids and family! I was inspired to play guitar at a young age because an older adult played for me and allowed me to play the guitar even though I had no clue what I was doing. I hope to pass along such a special gift to my own grandchildren. Thanks again Andre, and thanks for a great, sincere review.

[@stephenscr]

I will play the guitar in the mornings when I get up. I like to play for my mom who's 88 after I make her breakfast.

[@CaiqueSantiago]

Super helpful review.

[@nsbbonez305]

It would be perfect for my small house, looks like a fun guitar to play. Thanks for the video!

[@arunkarthikma3121]

Wooo! My boy is raking in them sponsorships!

[@riccampbell]

Picked one of these up as a couch guitar - and it's great for that***. After playing it for a week or so I suddenly realized - I'd gig this thing. Great feel, stable, rock solid tuning, and the 'buckers are quite nice sounding on their own. For reference I own Steinberger, Parker, Godin and other mid/hi end axes. ***One thing nobody I've seen has yet mentiond - when using the internal amp/speakers this thing wants to feedback. Of course, since the whole body resonates. It favors lower end feedback, this may be a blessing or an annoyance depending how you look at it.

[@hwmbo727]

Another great review, Andre. Tuner would be a good addition. Have you tried a Bootlegger Spade guitar? I've built a "tribute" for personal/travel use.

[@avidia_music]

Great video Doc!! This would be the perfect travel and gig guitar for me! I have a duo project with a singer and this is the ideal solution to go play in small coffee shops and bars!!! I would love to own of these❤️‍🔥

[@GuitarGearGyan]

This is honestly a really good review without any bias as usual.

[@riopugliese]

Probably one of the best, most sensible reviews I've ever seen on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@friedrich1957]

Great video! As a snowbird, heat and humidity are always a concern...how about tone control also? Thank you!

[@kappmmm3011]

I like to play guitar during the evening. Having one that i can just pick up and play while not being to loud is a dream!

[@SenatorJaiz]

I have been eyeing this since it came out. I have the Nova Go SP1 acoustic-electric and love it. I got it to play on the couch, as you said, but also to keep in the car when I am out for quick busking. I pair it with my phone's Bluetooth, and I even get backing tracks through the guitar. Since I am much more of an electric player, this could fit that purpose as well. Cheers!

[@scottbecker3485]

Loved how your review hit lots of relevant points for real-life use, rather than hyping it. Subbed immediately, and did all the rest of that good jazz for your international competition. How I‘d use this guitar? As a hobby solo acoustic player and singer (for occasional parties, weddings, corporate events and even busking), I‘d love to have the Enya for electric-guitar sounds on covers calling for that. I‘d use it plugged in (e.g. to a modeler and then my Everse 8 or JBL PRX One) or - for busking just with its built-in speaker. I love how easy it would be to switch from clean to grit and back again, without having to mess with pedals or even have any at my feet. This can be a huge asset when busking, especially here in Germany, where rules apply and one often gets asked to knock off or move on when amplified. So best to be highly mobile. If I can get a really nice clean tone out of this, I‘d just leave my acoustic at home and busk until my voice gives out. ;-)

[@veradoo101]

Have been on the look out for a travel guitar over the past 6 months, and this seems like the perfect companion for that!

[@FiredrakeCult]

I will use it to practice 40 hours a day, every day. Twoset violin will be proud.

[@isaac102408]

Great video like all the rest. You are the premiere KZbin guitar channel personality to go to for learning and truth. Thank you for all your work. I'm a 52 year old recovering addict l, father of 5. I'm a guitarist and bass player. I'm looking to reinvent myself and follow my dreams and bew found purpose in life. I will use the guitar to help create my personal studio and make my magnum opus!😅 keep up the great work sir. God Bless.

[@seklay]

Thanks for the video, any chance of a review of the newly released strandberg essential? Cheers!

[@andrefludd]

Yes I will be soon

[@rolenrodes1371]

I put a strip of Non Slip 1" Tape along the bottom of mine and it fixes the slipping problem nicely.

[@xarris37]

I wish this came out a month ago before my trip! Like you said its a good travel guitar and that's what I'd want something like this for. As it is i had a cheap classical guitar to mess around with, but man did i miss my electric at home. Would love to get my hands on this before my next trip or even to entertain the nephews at family gatherings. The brand has intrigued me since their acoustic came out a while ago.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Best time to be a guitarist in the history of the world. Hope you have a good weekend. Doc best regards and best wishes.

[@RaviPrajapati-pi5oc]

I'm an international student right now, so to me this would be my travel guitar since I couldn't bring my all other guitars with me. It'll be helpful to me to take it around wondering in new land jamming with fellow artists and making new connections alongside spreading my Music.

[@doniotte681]

Wow that looks Amazing, I have 2 Guitars a Stratocaster and a PRS WHICH I LOVE I have always wanted to learn how to play it’s just finding the right teacher in my area of Norfolk Massachusetts,

[@DavidHolloway-fi3ow]

I'm actually thinking of gutting it for the parts to put in a radical new 3D printed design. Be very interested in what spare parts are available down the road.

[@TonyOffsaw]

I’ve seen a lot of vids about this guitar and yours did the greatest job of convincing me to buy one lol. Would be a great guitar for traveling and small street busking!

[@SenseOfWonderMusic]

Great review, I'm happy to find this channel! How does the speaker compare to something like the Spark Mini? Is that a good comparison?

[@andrefludd]

It’s about equal I’d say. I actually own the spark mini as well.

[@SenseOfWonderMusic]

Awesome, thanks for the response! Good to have a point of reference.

[@javamon]

Spark Mini Blows this thing away as does the Spark Go.

[@gdroid5324]

I had this guitar for two weeks and I liked it a lot, but I sent it back for two reasons. You’re the first one to bring up the first reason which is the frets on the guitar. After two weeks I wore pretty good grooves in the frets and I began to wonder how long this guitar would actually last. The second issue I had with it were the tuners. The three high strings would not stay tune after having it for two weeks and one of the tuners stripped out completely so I sent the guitar back. Otherwise it was a really awesome guitar. I love the way it felt in my hands and the pick ups were decent, if they could fix those issues, I’d buy it again.

[@utubr0]

Great guitar to practice with on the go and pick up and play anytime I have a few minutes to relax.

[@lunamatic9775]

My home practice/office space and family/tv rooms are on 2 different floors, so I usually have to remember to bring a guitar down with me if I want to change rooms. This would definitely be my guitar to keep on our bottom floor while I watch TV.

[@norseman61]

Just got around to viewing this video, but it’s a great one. Fantastic analysis of this instrument. I like to take a guitar in my RV when we go on trips, so I usually grab one that I’m not afraid to scratch-up and then use a little AmPlug with headphones. This guitar sounds like an even better solution. They also have an inexpensive acoustic/electric that I’d like to check out for the same purpose. Thank for the review!

[@jleeger]

Great review! What’s the orange guitar in the background with the numerals on the fretboard?

[@bonerici]

can't wait until you get to 100k subs that will be an awesome day.

[@Chris-iv3bc]

Hey i dont see a Travel Guitar EC-1 review video. Whens that coming out?

[@michael-varney-music]

I really like my Enya. I’m very impressed with it, and this is from someone who plays on an Emi-6, and owns 22+ odd guitars ranging from expensive McCarty’s, Modern Eagles, fender custom shops, Dead Pec SS (and regular core) and other great guitars. And yet I play this one quite often and it is always on the couch next to me. I was sent two of them, and I use one all the time on my couch and also drag it with me in my car. I plug it into my iPad into logic or garage band and can record directly into the daw. I would recommend it to any beginner… I would spring for a fret dot sticker pack for a beginner.

[@PeteEdlund]

Looks pretty neat! I'd give it to my kiddo's middle school, they've got a great music program including an intro quarter where they try all sorts of instruments out, including guitar. He came home the first week wanting a didgeridoo.

[@maeyer]

I practice when I have downtime at work with a Yamaha GL 1 but i want something full scale but still portable. The built in amp/speaker is a nice feature.

[@relativeparadox9567]

I just clicked on the video. Knowing what guitars you like, this is the one review that matters.

[@dadablue]

I’ll be using this guitar for jam sessions with friends.

[@SimonMortlock-ol2kz]

This would be brilliant to quickly pick up and use without having to set up (and warm up!) my amp etc for a quick practice or play off the cuff.

[@kelvinnana205]

I would love to have this guitar as a beginner entering intermediate. I started learning in a student house and moved to Amsterdam and currently living in a studio. I can't crank my Spark 40 amp and I was considering selling it since it offers more than I am interested in now. The goal was to get Bias FX afterwards for more flexibility but this would be a better option for my limited space and current level.

[@Sultanis91]

The finish reminds me a little bit of the Buckethead Gibson signature. I'd use this guitar for looping/jamming on the go while camping.

[@JamesDeanLP]

I built a self amped guitar recently, I’ve wondered how mine compares to this since I saw Tyler’s video.

[@_Yep_Yep_]

I wanted to circle back to this episode and explain that guitars are products that have evolved and will continue to evolve. See Rob Scallions "evolution of guitars" for a speedy, interesting bit of content on that note. In Electric GuitarLand, we havent seen much evolution. You can get a 70 year anniversary strat that is 90-95% of a 70 year old strat today, in fact, with some concessions on material availability and tooling upgrades that cannot be easily set back. So in broad strokes, we are overdue for change. That change will likely be using the 2/3rds of unused space on a guitar body to incorporate onboard pedal effects and a really tits speaker. For...30 years now, you could go buy a Fisher Price toy guitar with a speaker that makes toy noises, its a thing living in our headspace. The trick for real guitars that are not toys is nailing the speaker, and nailing the pedal effects AND tossing those features on an actual playable guitar with a neck that doesnt piss you off, reliably good fretwork, tuners, etc. So, enter Enya with molded (not forged-yet) carbon fiber bodies and necks who is using current chipsets and current speaker cones without really inventing new tech. Enya is not blowing minds with a clean room full of lab coated guitar scientists; theyre just using off the shelf tech and somewhat dated but still cool carbon fiber bodies/necks and the result IS an impressive, thoughtful improvement that will resemble the guitars of the future. The speaker and the effects are like my little Positive Grid Spark Go slapped into an unoffensive but workmanlike guitar that coincidentally does not warp into a banana if its hot one day and cold the next day. The result IS overall good and great even at 400 bucks. It is even *great* for a first guitar since you can sidestep the time suck and money suck of a starter amp and basic pedals. Nothing like a real amp, though, and Enya has poor brand recognition just like anyone with a 10 year old company does against 100+ year old companies. That is one of the important takeaways. I do think what Enya is doing will be standard, and that Fender/Gibson/XXX Big Brand manufacturers are doing us a disservice by not embracing. My crystal ball suggests that Enya may just turn out like the Toyota or Honda of guitars by building a cheep good instrument with options that make sense and that the established brands will slow roll themselves into playing catch-up. Overall, I like their guitar and their use of current tech. Its going to be cool when we have some sort of natural selection to determine what pedal effects are important enough to be onboard, and when actual labcoat guitar scientists wizard up a really impressive onboard speaker, though. That's where we are headed. Final thoughts are that *when Doctor Andre Fludd tells you a 400 dollar guitar is "not bad" and that hes going to make it his kick around guitar; thats a pretty good fuckin guitar*. You also probably own a Honda or a Toyota or someone that does, and while it doesnt have the same gloss as a Corvette or a Ferrari; those companies have become cultishly appreciated for their disruptively affordable good little cars. Enya is on to something. Footnote: glad to see the Doc getting more subs, getting more brands paying him for the opportunity to be run through his exceedingly scrutinous guitar breakdowns. This is a niche channel by a guy with hard earned talent PLUS the same amount of time in music college that i spent in law school, so its good to see the universe starting to pay the guy back more and more. Im also jazzed that Enya is making carbon fiber, affordable axes. Thanks for reading my dissertation, if you made it this far and ever come to Hilton Head then the beer is on me:)

[@andrefludd]

Thanks for your comment and for being and early supporter of the channel!

[@leonardticsay8046]

I often bring my acoustic laminate Martin out on walks with my two year old son. I have limited free time to play, so noodling on a guitar while walking/playing with my son helps me get a little bit of much needed practice in. I’d really like to woodshed riffs and tapping. That Enya’s lower action would make that more enjoyable than clunking around on an acoustic.

[@SpoonFinder]

If I win the contest, I will use it as a travel guitar for vacations. Thanks

[@attrition0]

I've been looking for a kind of 'couch guitar' that is no fuss (no cables and no wireless bugs that cut in/out in a dense NYC area), and since an acoustic is just a bit too loud for my apartment this looks like a great tool.

[@andrecollinglen4747]

This guitar, I'll love to use it as my easy to get to guitar. It will always be near to me.

[@hoangnguyennguyen1032]

What do you think about the Spark go? It's small enough to tuck into your backpack or gig bag. And you get to bring a nice headless guitar for travel. Seems easier to travel with that combination.

[@Rex-golf_player810]

I may buy this one day because it seems like a good candidate for me to just take it around and not worry about beating it up too much, may be a decent live guitar

[@jprestonian]

I would use this as a travel guitar, mainly. It does look very cool!

[@6stringstandard136]

As you suggested, I would use this as a travel guitar. Simple, compact and everything you need to get your practice in while traveling.

[@darrenvanfrankensteinofficial]

Be a real blessing to win this 😊😊

[@c05hu3]

Great content. It helps for us beginners to not go crazy about expensive guitars and be more realistic about the level we are in at this moment.

[@c05hu3]

@andrefIudd sure any time

[@LOLCoolJ]

I would use this exactly as you suggested, as a couch guitar.

[@hondacivic3612]

I want to play Hotel California at my highschool summer carnival, I am a beginner acoustic player and I deeply wish I get to own a electric guitar to play. Thanks! I will post/send a video of the performance when it happens to prove it

[@nocureforyou9747]

Hello, i was wondering if you were gonna make a video soon explaining your time studying Indian music as it pertains to guitar or even a video exploring microtonal guitars

[@andrefludd]

I will eventually but not anytime soon. I want to explore a bit more jazz stuff first on the channel and then I’ll move into that. Thanks for asking.

[@JeffSmithbureau13]

I tend to practice unplugged anyway, so this would be perfect as I could continue doing that while getting a better sound for what I'm playing. I think it would be good for travel and song-writing as well for the same reason.

[@frankiechan9651]

Definitely a great travel guitar - no need for anything other than a charger for some usable sounds. Plus I really like the idea of the more compact body size and the tuning stability of the composite body. Maybe throw on a set of locking tuners and maybe some grip tape on the lower body (so it won't slide) and it'd be the take anywhere/everywhere guitar.

[@-techminds]

I love this guitar and I would use it to improve my skills as a guitarist and I would take it with me anywhere, it is just the one I had always wanted

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Honestly this has the same on paper feature set as a toy guitar I have... But man is it much nicer for someone who wants a non toy guitar and for $400 it's a really good deal as it's a $200 with $200 worth of amp sims crafted into it... Also it sounds really good... Great review and I feel as a first practice guitar it will be great espeiclaly for those who want it to just pick up and play any time any where.

[@evanmayes1144]

If I won it would definitely be a bedroom guitar like you said. Right now my full setup is in my basement and it would be so much more convenient to be able to play around a little in the evenings.

[@rustyclark6263]

I forgot to mention the one I have is a old generic guitar and my nefew wants me to teach him.thank you

[@jonathancube]

My concern is also the refret job after the frets are worn may encounter the same problem with parker guitars😅

[@aderibigbeeniola2019]

Great guitar, I’d use it as my main guitar for now. I moved to Canada from Nigeria in January and I’m unable to bring my guitars and amp with me. It’ll be a great way to restart practice properly

[@kingamerx7_kerrs]

First of all, good video as always. Honest review even though it is sponsored. The guitar does seem pretty good for the price, definitely a good option for a bedroom guitarist or even for someone that plays for small groups of people. I would like to try one of these to play together with an acoustic guitarist in an open area, it would be cool, no need of an amp.

[@ronanheal7991]

I would probably use it on the quad of my uni campus to be obnoxious and relax in the sun this summer. Or on my porch, to get some fresh air but still noodle around on an electric.

[@dandjurdjevicplus1]

I travel regularly interstate to visit my elderly uncle and aunt and I have to bring a guitar with me because I simply can’t go a day without playing! I would use this as my travel guitar!

[@tummy_fritters]

It's great to see how far budget instruments have come. For me, this would be a camping guitar.

[@martinkrauser4029]

I'd probably take it with in my car and have it for impromptu jams that pop up, and that headphone out is enticing for late-night practice and recording ideas on the go.

[@Tigermaster1986]

I'd use this instrument for busking. Or for playing in my bedroom. It looks great.

[@akremsier]

the only review for me yet in which the player didnt strum solos for 30minutes but actualy told something about pros n cons. Great review. I am a beginner who tries to play for 15 years but ends up being frustrated or stuck on my low quality guitars. The aesthetics are very good on this one being white or black version. 400 $ isnt cheap for a beginner but i am very intrigued since i didnt hear any difference between the sounds of your rigs vs naked, thats astonishing. THe thing is. having an acoustig guitar is too loud in a room but the need to sit on 2-3 cables on e-guitar is inconvenient. You just put the strap over your shoulder and can play any style and any distortion which is a blast.. now i simply imagine to have an automatic tunesetting configurable on the app and you get my bucks.

[@reptalien_music]

I will use this guitar to play loudly in the living room while my wife watches The Voice

[@hardtobearit]

What would do with the guitar is give it to my partners daughter, who is wanting to learn how to play. She's into everything musical and is getting into jazz band in high-school. This would be both a financial blessing and great birthday gift. As a guitarist myself I enjoy your channel and view on guitars. Thank you for this review and chance

[@simonpark843]

I enjoyed the review, but I don't think I'd have any use for this guitar so I didn't want to enter the giveaway thing. It's good to see you making the giveaway international, though. Another excellent video.

[@MelloState]

Been wanting to get a guitar with a practice amp for travel and just at home without needing the fuss of the PC as I'm an amp sim person. This has both built in one and has been one I have been eyeing on since seeing it, just don't have the money for one.

[@damianruiz5642]

I play in a regional mexican group and this would be great to carry around when we jam acoustically which is the majority of the time

[@donniediago]

I would use it to practice quietly at night and also bring it with me on holidays

[@junolau]

If I got one of these i'd probably use it for practicing before it's too late in the night; and maybe sometimes bring it with me when going to friends/ relative's place

[@ranius7388]

In the 90s & early 00s, we had cort /squier/ epiphone for begginers. Amp sims were crap and guitars as well , especially the mik ones . Today, for 500$ you can own a great guitar and digital unit with audio interface. Best time to begin with the instrument(not to mention widely available learning sources)

[@reecemilliner1578]

I would use the guitar as a practice guitar. I'm trying to get back into guitar at the age of 40 and, while I have a guitar already, this would allow me to practice anywhere to get better.

[@pamelaarmstrong3612]

Probably use it for my back patio.

[@mishan-theonemanband3212]

It's the guitar that I have always dreamed of cause playing as a one man band , I can easily switch between the sound effects by hand. Hope I will have this one day !

[@thelast1uthinkof]

This guitar would be great for someone like me, I live in a situation where I can't really fit an amp anywhere, let alone afford one to begin with. This would be my go to noodler guitar for sure.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

I will use the guitar exactly how you said. Strumming it watching tv.

[@Bugzandbearsdad]

I would use it to help continue teaching my two girls to love music and creating music and memories

[@NikaTVNika]

I would use it to practice and experiment

[@myhapylife]

I would use this guitar to jam outside with friends, carry around, bring it to the work. I would like to experience zero nut, and composite material guitar. I like that the companies offers different guitar product, and thinking out of the box.

[@artupato]

I am 7 days late, i the giveaway still on? Anyway! If I win, this will be my first travel electric guitar, so, I will use this everywhere: bedroom, work (yes, I will bring it everywhere with me) and travel. BtW, I found your channel just now and I love the way you review guitars. Keep it up!

[@DavidKlapholz]

Have you tried the Ciari foldable travel guitar? Would definitely be curious on your opinion of the quality of that one.

[@andrefludd]

I’d love to try one. There are a few folding guitar companies I’ve been intrigued by. Maybe I’ll reach out to a few.

[@michael-varney-music]

@@andrefludd the Ciari is great! The fishman fluence P90’s version is undergoing a redesign based on some feedback, and it will be even better when they put them out again.

[@SculptyWorks]

Oh if I won the guitar giveaway, I would give it to my sister, who is learning to play the guitar but hasn't got one of her own yet so she keeps borrowing mine. 😉 Great review! 👍👍❤❤

[@nicolasmoreno8174]

I will use it to learn how to play of course. This would be my first guitar and I hope I get lucky to get it. Thank you so much for the giveaway

[@annisadz1197]

Im a begginer, usually I practice with acoustic. I wanna try electric guitar too, but still dont know which one to get and this guitar is on my wishlist now. I think its perfect for practicing in the bedroom, doesnt take so much space