BUILT IN SPEAKER? Enya Nova Go Sonic

[@mozphat9308]

I'd love to see the advertisement quoting: "Really not shit! -Henning" 😅

[@Archtops]

Great sense of humor and equally great playing. Liked and Subbed!

[@naughtscribe]

The Hitchhiker's Guide clips were just the icing on the beautiful (if slightly underexposed) cake!

[@rowbags3017]

Thanks for the detailed and fair appraisal. I was expecting it to be pretty bad - but, honestly, it's light years better than my first electric guitar back in the '70s. As you say, it's great for beginners - and it has other possibilities too, given the limitations of the speaker. I can see this as the beginning of a new trend. Give it a few years and we may well see some shockingly good audio quality developments with a built-in speaker that demand to be taken seriously by experienced players.

[@minkahl1644]

They HAVE to develope the internal hardware so one has a big number of presets AND that one can switch on effect/pedal parts in the patches. This means changing their one button system for the hardware modeling and getting some sort of mini screen on the top side of the guitar. Main volume needs to be at pinky position always for swells. When it becomes this kind of straight into the PA system guitar, meant for real gigging but with smaller/simpler needs, then the concept is mature and the market is huge because most play very small venues and don't want or need max amounts of gear, they just want something that works decently without sounding cheap either.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

I picked one up about a month ago for both travel, and just noodling around. No need to fire up an map, plug everything in, set the pedals...etc. Just grab it, turn it on, and off you go! It's great for that. Jam sessions and fireside songs, it's great. Hey, Zaphod only has one head! What's up? Oh, this is back in the Arthur Dent days, when he lost his girlfriend to Zaphod, before the Earth destroyed.

[@JSession]

That’s why I love it. When I come home I don’t want to dial in settings pick out an axle I just want to start playing.

[@franckrichard8077]

I already own the acoustic version, and it stays in tune like ... forever, no matter you play it outside in the winter or during the summer. I let it as a spare guitar in my family house, I don't play it during 2 or 3 months and however, when you take it out of the bag, it is still in tune !!! so okay, It won't replace the PRS and the Boogie amp, but it is a very convincing product !!!!

[@chrislefitch4887]

Danke für das mal wieder unterhaltsame Video. Die Gitarre wird der Knaller bei unserem nächsten Gitarrenjunkie-Treffen "am Lagerfeuer" sein. Freue mich schon, wenn sie die Tage bei mir eintrifft 😀

[@markospolar1577]

Hi Henning, it is a start of something new. I imagine the next version(s) will have more speakers and therefore a much better sound. I don't understand why they would start with only one speaker when it distorts so easily... Software upgrades on the other hand are a given. :) Good review, thanks! BR, M

[@davidsummerville351]

Innovation, this is just the start of some new ideas and concepts. Good review, thanks.

[@estenray5385]

Seems like a great couch, outdoor party, porch swing kind of guitar. Take it to the beach (carbon fiber). With the speaker in it it’s fun and convenient to walk around wherever you want casually. Lots of fun for $400! Plus great for travel and practice! Thanks for the great informative video!👍🎸🙏🤘

[@pbasswil]

Even if you never play this thing in public, no one will ever regret having such a flexible _tool_ around. Living room, bedroom - an all-in-one solution, nothing to trip over. If you feel inspired to play electric, there's no faster way to be doing it (with an adequate sound) than just grabbing this thing and immediately playing with the basic effects of your choice. All alternatives involve a clutter of amps & cables & pedals & stuff to lose/misplace. And as a tour bus or dressing room warm up machine, it can't be beat.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

Hi Henning, how did you manage to stream music to the guitar? My Samsung S9 sees the guitar (Blutooth), but when I try to pair it I get a message saying that to use the device I need an app. With the Enya Nova Go Sp1 (basically the acoustic sister, I dodn´t encounter the problem and I could stream music or use the drum machine. Maybe my phone is too old?

[@EytschPi42]

Bluetooth for the app and Bluetooth audio are separate… need to connect both

[@enricofugazzi5206]

@@EytschPi42 Yes. That's what I tried. The app is connecting fine, but standard Bluetooth connection doesn't work. I will need to try with a different phone. Thanks

[@alol.p]

Same issue here! Any solutions?

[@shabbirhaidershishir4534]

Subscribing to the channel. Have never watched a better review ❤

[@TheFreakyFitch]

Mal wieder ein unterhaltsames und ehrliches Video ^^. Unkompliziert eine E-Gitarre beim nächsten „Lagerfeuer“ mit den Jungs zu spielen, wird der Knaller sein 😁. Ich freue mich, wenn sie die Tage bei mir eintrifft.

[@DjDoggDad]

I think as an electric setup it seems good for practice stuff, for the acoustics with the speakers/exciters (like hyvibe) built into their bodies I think we are looking at a serious evolution of the acoustic guitar. I can't wait to see conversion kits for the acoustics out there with built in preamp piezos to add in exciters and effects!

[@chinnyhowie]

Where did you get the shirt? It's awesome!

[@SuperQuater]

The speaker doesn't bother me This is better than the busking one which costs a lot more I think it's called NextG It's a carbon fibre composite You can still use it as a regular guitar Plus you've got the option of kicking back at home and not having to plug in your effects unit..etc

[@robertnitschke89]

$600 in Australia.Why did you start the video and play plugged in? I expected to hear the speaker not wait for half the video to hear it?

[@noscrubbubblez6515]

Feedback?@29:08 How can it 'feed back'.. when it never left? Also it seems to have great sustain. I just wonder how much an improved choice of strings may help.

[@mark.guitar]

This is version 1. This is a great idea that needs a few iterations to become perfect. Looking forward to the version with decent processing and a redesigned speaker enclosure with some fancy shapes in it to improve the speaker response.

[@creepinonthebabes]

why not make it where the speaker can detach from the guitar eliminating the speaker/string vibrations. change the headstock style to a prs/schecter style for better tuning. add inlays. for the detachable speaker make the guitar thicker and the whole back is the speaker.

[@chrislefitch4887]

The speaker is really nice (and loud). Comparable in sound to a Spark Mini

[@tondebruijn5424]

You still look pretty bright to me Henning;-) ty for the review and opinions.

[@Sorefol]

Is there some A&B test going on? I am pretty sure I saw a thumbnail with a shit emoji and "is this amazon guitar [shit]?" Anyway, thanks for the video. I saw this guitar through a friend of mine and couldn't tell if it was something worth their while or not. Guitar wise it seems pretty good (enough), as you tell yourself in the vid. But for the absolute beginner, as you so merciful demonstrated. :-D, it will be plenty. Thanks Henning.

[@JohnMichener-1]

I have one of these and I like it. It is a pretty good guitar and it only weighs 6 lbs.

[@shawnbell6392]

Nice playing. This is an interesting concept.

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

Honestly, you really can't fault the built in amp for distorting at maximum volume. How many amplifiers of any type remain clean at that setting? The amplifier is rated at 10 watts, but the distortion % at that power isn't specified, so in my experience, the clean output (and associated volume) is closer to 3 watts at an RMS level. And considering the limited size of the internal speaker, the guitar is doing quite well. Of course this is my opinion, so feel free to tear me to shreds for having my own thoughts on this guitar. Your turn.

[@Talon18136]

It’s an evolution on the old catalogue guitars that had amps in the case and such not a new idea but definitely a good reimagining

[@mclekrell]

Fender & Gibson are done 🎉

[@CBRentXX]

So, we were intrigued by this. It solved many common complaints. We wanted a portable, rugged guitar that we could travel with. Something inexpensive that we weren't emotionally attached to. I wouldn't be too upset if it was left outside after an evening of campfire, strumming and singing. So, the phone is always listening. Amazon offered me $60 off. I figured, why not. So, the guitar works exactly as you say. Fine to pick up and strum on for a few minutes while the wife is getting ready. Throw it in the back of the truck. Sit on the tailgate and play for a few minutes during lunch. It does what they say. Thank you for the honest appraisal.

[@tostrmofo6686]

Ich hab mich direkt erkannt, als du den typischen Anfänger portraitiert hast. Sehr akkurat.

[@EytschPi42]

Freut mich, danke!

[@James_Gilchrist]

Great vid - thanks for including "fake ears" demo of speakers. 👍👍

[@99SSC]

App update has tuner and drums. Perhaps looper coming in an update later?

[@zvirb]

A very secret amplifier is hidden beyond magical mushrooms.

[@Gawirmen]

how about fret?is it curve or flat?

[@chrislefitch4887]

Soft curved

[@nightwishlover8913]

One or two interesting harmonies there, Henning! lol

[@PedalPlayhouse]

These remind me of the guitars one would find in department stores as the toy/beginner guitar level invention with the speakers built into the body when I was a kid. Taking an older idea and making it an actual playable guitar is a nice evolutionary step. Comes with an interesting strap and being Carbon fiber very light also. Not a bad start for someone. Doesn’t sound bad.

[@charlesrobertson8767]

I just got mine.. its awesome

[@leonchen7784]

Best reviewed.

[@PXR5-PXR5]

Thanx Henning, cool video as usuall. Not really my cup of tea, but interesting to see other things than I'm used to. Funny shirt, are you car teacher too? 👍 Say VOFF from me to your doggo.

[@Mullewarp]

What is the music playing for the unboxing part. I really like it.

[@EytschPi42]

From one of my albums (Chain - Reconstruct)

[@sin2Pi]

While I do agree w Henning's 2 cents, I think ignoring the material (carbon fiber thru & thru, r u freakin' kiddin' me) is a bit of an oversight. IMHO, in terms of weight, & tuning stability, it's a huge plus. As a mod platform (e.g. Schaller M6 locking fit perfectly, or pickup change) & as a travel/couch guitar, this thing is awesome, and for the $349 introductory price, it's a no brainer, MY 2 cents.

[@lyleanderson5407]

Great starter guitar or just something different for seasoned players. I have too much gear already and no interest adding to the GAS collection. Those who struggle with back issues from time to time may find a lighter guitar easier on the body.... actually this might be good for travel, vacation, or just a grab and go 🤔. Nice video

[@hereonmars]

Yo Henning do you think this is for real carbon fiber or is it the koloss-style "carbon fiber?" Seems like it would be awesome if it's for real, never have to worry about temperatures and stuff?

[@EytschPi42]

no idea... could also be some plastic composite... but it doesn't feel like plastic.

[@CBRentXX]

Actual Enya owner here... So, my professional opinion is the guitar is carbon fiber filled ABS. It *is* plastic. Many things are added to injection molded plastic to make it stiffer. Usually it is fiberglass. But carbon fiber works too and it sounds sexy in marketing ads. It is not the carbon fiber fabric weave you see on some of their acoustic guitars.

[@raycymbalisty5503]

there is a tuner in the app and on the back under the sticker is a screw and the same under the other plugs

[@EytschPi42]

I did not see the tuner… must have completely missed it.

[@chinnyhowie]

His impression of a beginner at 28:46 is 😂😂😂

[@dinonuggies2276]

Buy tons of amps > use a helix anyway > use amp as coat hanger > sucess😂 _or does henning have a secret?_ 🤨📸

[@fiddlix]

Great review. I was hoping it would get Steve Lukather’s sound for $400 bux lol 😂. As they say wishful thinking. Just subbed your channel too, it took so long because I had just crawled out from under a rock LMFAO..ROF.😂😜🤪🤪

[@johnplaystheguitar123]

I hope Enya release this model without the inbuilt speaker/amp modling and instead use stainless steel frets and locking tuners and keep it the same price. Would be a good travel or couch guitar.

[@napoleonsolo67]

Exactly this. Would live in my camper van :)

[@robertkorn]

Remove the little rubber plugs to access the screws to remove the electronics.

[@jacobpittman1996]

Oh, Henning!! Please do the Talk Box for us?!!!?!!

[@Wantar]

"It's really not shit." Ok, sold.

[@kicsisziszi]

I can imagine a future where the built in modeller is a tone x or jims45 etc If its good or not I can't tell.

[@Tulsaghost1]

Camera straps are similar, Peak Systems is the first and they are expensive

[@NCWEBM]

"Learning powerchords" - Flashback ein viertel Jahrhundert zurück. Verdammte Scheiße, genau so war das 😂😂😂

[@EytschPi42]

Sag ich doch

[@ronaldjosephweech2444]

bro, i consider myself a pro and that thing looks fun as fuck. it'd be fun to make something viable with it, using other more sonically refined sentiments. there are SO many ways i could create masterful works with that, if only in my mind. yeah ... i want to see that acoustic enya has. i want to get the grey one. anyway, ...

[@PooNinja]

White guitars do cool things under stage lights. My first guitar was an explorer shaped thing from Sears with a speaker and a few effects( distortion, reverb and I think phase maybe flange?) it was pretty horrible sounding . I think this sounded way better. Would i suggest it… probably not.

[@bradleyberdahl6148]

Pretty Kitty

[@toddmurphy390]

Saves $$ for the beginner to wait and see if they play enough to bother purchasing an Amp.

[@landonbailey]

I was disappointed to not see Sonic the hedgehog

[@pcd4788]

Please Mr. EytschPi42 have a word with them and get them to make speaker hole and app/bloody gizmo free version... two pickups , tone and volume and a three way is all that is needed ,I'd get that in a heartbeat ... They could call it the 'Pro' 😉

[@vasotoe]

Nah the dark video it's because he's hiding a new amp 👀 🤪🤘

[@PedalPlayhouse]

Hahaha yes it’s foreshadowing for some dark tones to be revealed🤣

[@Case_]

Animals in the middle. (Edit: Damn it, I just noticed there are chapters and that one is literally called this. Oh well.)

[@menschlicheswesen84]

I think most people only wanna know what the hell is under the jacket...!😅

[@EytschPi42]

patience my friend... patience

[@jogmas12]

Electric Guitars with built in speaker/amplifier don’t appeal to me

[@joesatchton212]

But...but...but...where's the tonewoods??? ;P

[@Case_]

The age of tone carbon is upon us!

[@joesatchton212]

@@Case_ Indeed. It was inevitable with things like CF and other molded materials that their use in instruments like guitar would reach a good level of both competence and price. I'm not trading my Ibanez or Suhr axes for this thing. But honestly, this thing seems suprisingly competent across the board. Henning and Phil McKnight are on point with this one. It's not hot garbage - objectively not. And look, I miss rotary phones sometimes too, but time and progress never stops. Though I obviously have not touched this axe, all indications so far from folks I mostly trust seem to conclude that this one is worthy of some consideration for the right use cases. Drop the price on this puppy to 300USD and hell, I might really be tempted to give it a whirl. Props for bringing the old combo guitar/speaker thing back in some pretty interesting and useful ways through tech. But one thing stayed the same: that built in speaker is still mostly trash, though, as Henning pointed out, perfectly fine for beginning players. PEACE!

[@Case_]

@@joesatchton212 There's little you can do about the speaker unless you physically make the guitar body bigger. It already sounds better than it should, given all the limitations ;)

[@joesatchton212]

@@Case_ Yeah, fair enough in this case. :) I forgot to mention that for sure, the speaker in this thing, while not antything like Celestions still sounds miles better than the stuff in guitars from decades ago. :)

[@lyrasimo]

your t shirts are so german

[@SchmittycocoPop]

Your daily dose of China disrupting the American guitar market.

[@EytschPi42]

the american market doesn't make a product like that

[@aaalanwp]

not for Lefties , shame

[@gibson2623]

Another Toy!

[@Sagerydian]

Stop advertising cheap amazon guitars and chinese built guitars. The materials are won by destroying the environment and what do the people who build the guitar get paid? I know that you have a good heart and do not want to make cheap bucks and get cheap clicks by helping this obnoxious part of the music gear industry.

[@EytschPi42]

This is a carbon guitar! Maybe watch the video first.

[@Sagerydian]

@@EytschPi42 It is a 350 Euro Chinese made guitar. Why are you lying? "We are Headquartered in Shenzhen, China" - you can read it on their website. Maybe read the website first, before taking their money?

[@Sagerydian]

@@mrfairact8662 I don't claim that. But that is a cheap chinese guitar. And he's advertising it, helping them to ruin the industry.

[@EytschPi42]

I am not lying… I said it’s made from carbon. You Mr whole house is filled with stuff from china… there is no way around that anymore. I’ve been to china and to Chinese factories.. don’t believe everything you are told. You are likely typing your comments on a phone … from china. This topic is done… can’t fight it. I responded to your “these materials…” and said it’s made from carbon. No lie there.

[@georgesangoisseband9061]

The chinese paid him some money and he's riding the hype train for them. Haha