Checking Out an Incredible New Smart Guitar - The Enya NexG

[@dlhdonn]

The most impressive feature of this guitar, as demonstrated by this video, is it's ability to amplify and expand Sean's upward inflection on sentence endings! I thought I had it pegged in the past...but now I'm now totally seesawing between the land of Sweden or the land of Los Angeles Valley area. Great unboxing portion btw.

[@nickb5091]

Great video bud! I’ve always been a drummer but this review actually makes me want to finally learn to play guitar. Thank you for making a mundane unboxing entertaining!

[@jcburger733]

Thanks for reviewing the Enya NexG guitar. Pretty impressive features and sound options. It would make a great travel guitar too.

[@enyamusicglobal]

Yep, it's built for that in some sort of way. Hiking, camping, etc.

[@fishermansr1]

This was actually the best unboxing with more detailed info. Thank you!

[@rkoz55]

If it has a looper in it and then can have different instruments sounds, you have a stand alone busking machine.

[@enyamusicglobal]

We've actually built a looper into the App. Yeah, the NEXG has an app to go with it.

[@My-Channel_forever]

@@enyamusicglobal , will it fit in an overhead bin of an airplane?

[@lfjoseph]

omg.. i will have this! thank you for your video

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@bwilliams1234]

I'm listening through my Sony 2.1 "boombox." The guitar playing and mic'd voice came over great, had a live sound. Very cool!

[@johnnyappleseed5029]

At the risk of over-commenting, I believe this vid will cause a sales spike for this awesome instrument, the least they could do was sponsor it. You're quite the salesman, Sean

[@seandaniel23]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@enyamusicglobal]

Yep, Sean's vid does help with that spiking. And we are deeply grateful for his hard work on this project.

[@enyamusicglobal]

@@seandaniel23 Thanks, my man!

[@johnnyappleseed5029]

This thing is almost too cool to be real, does it fit in the case assembled? Would like to see how it holds up long-term, And when does the Smart Bass hit the streets?

[@seandaniel23]

You’d have to pop the top off for it to go back in the case. But it’s easy enough

[@enyamusicglobal]

Yep, to save place, we didn't make the case big enough to take in the entire guitar. You've kinda gotta take top frame off to put it into the case.

[@lakryth8741]

@@enyamusicglobal why wouldn’t you just make the case a LITTLE wider? Seems counterintuitive to have such a easy to travel guitar that has to be partially disassembled to fit back in its case..

[@EarlyMist]

@@lakryth8741 no it makes total sense to make the case smaller in my opinion. I'm always chasing lighter, smaller gear as I commute by e-bike a lot. Space is a premium.

[@EarlyMist]

A few seconds assembling something is nothing (2 non audio examples, archery: take down bow, a godsend for my commutes to the club, Gardening, a folding saw and knife, chuck in the bag and unfold to use saving a lot of space and weight (no sheath needed) ).

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Andrea's disembodied voice emanating from the guitar is a bit surreal... Pretty cool tech, and a slick demo. Thanks, Sean🙏

[@AndreaSilvestro]

awh thanks :)

[@enyamusicglobal]

Pretty cool gadget, right?

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

@@enyamusicglobal - yes, it is!

[@gdavis34]

Impressive. BUT, is there a setting that can mimic a good, nylon string classical guitar. Some of us are into things beyond, rock, fuzz, and distortion and would like a real acoustic guitar sound with all of the other cool tolls this instrument provides

[@oiragu]

i was wondering about this, did you find any answers?

[@redwalrustmnc52]

Thx Sean. Great review!

[@stardance9442]

This guitar sounds even better with your songs 🎵 love ❤️ that song Juliana thanks Sean

[@enyamusicglobal]

Juliana is a phenomenal song!

[@ktrock77]

@@enyamusicglobal, when Sean played Juliana from his phone, it was coming thru the guitar speaker by way of Bluetooth?

[@GRANDPAWOOODOGGY]

Wooodoggy buddy That’s an awesome guitar and I believe it has a big future thank you for sharing

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@enyamusicglobal]

We believe the same thing. LOL , thanks for the belief, my man.

[@beejetay]

@@enyamusicglobal where can I demo one of these? I'd love to try one out, as it seems like a more advanced version of the Yamaha silent guitar, and I'm looking for something like that to handle half of my gigs where I run into a lot of low humming acoustic guitar feedback. The Yamaha silent guitar completely avoids feedback, I just didn't like the tone of the guitar plugged in. This one has a lot more tone shaping options via the app

[@davedeel8287]

No Looper??

[@purplecowideal]

How is it for travel? Small enough?

[@garyermoloff3765]

This innovation sounds decent and seems great for busking and I bet you can loop tracks and the Mike adds a lot of possibilities! Thanks for your review I hope you review more ways you find to advance this guitars use!

[@enyamusicglobal]

Yep, busking is indeed a huge scenario we've had in mind when developing this guitar.

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

Except they refuse to update the English version of the app! It only has basic functions and in the state they are leaving it, it is worthless for busking! Which is what I bought it for! English version updated once( only basic functions ) in last three months! Where their Chinese version has been updated like 13-15 times! USA customers are are not getting same product! Because they refuse to equally give us same functions on the app! Guess our money we paid is not as important to this company! Yes I’m a customer who owns this guitar, and don’t speak Chinese! Update the USA version already!

[@scottbecker3485]

@@HumbleHeartMinistryHas it now been updated?

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

@@scottbecker3485 nope

[@scottbecker3485]

@@HumbleHeartMinistry Thanks.

[@pauloalvim4422]

Don't plug the output cable on the input microphone slot. I did it and the smartguitar simply got a short-circuit. It's a new guitar in the warranty period - but Enya isn't answering my support questions... be careful.

[@alanjohnson2853]

It sounds great, but can it output to an amp or PA system?

[@scottbecker3485]

Yes, you can.

[@elvinccw]

Good review, amazing modern guitar. Makes me want to learn to play guitar, I just learn to play ukulele

[@seandaniel23]

Go for it!

[@elvinccw]

@@seandaniel23 sure, will check it out soon

[@enyamusicglobal]

Uke is always the gateway to guitar. Whenever you decide to move to guitar, let me know. I'll do some recommendations for you to choosing your first guitar.

[@elvinccw]

@@enyamusicglobal I already owned Enya Ukulele, love the design. Still struggle to learn ukulele 😅 Sure, will let you know after learning to master ukulele

[@enyamusicglobal]

@@elvinccw Awesome, you have fun with that uke😎

[@emma11122]

So how does this compare tho the new Lava me?

[@bobbeacham9246]

So, Enya NexG or Blue Lava? Nobody seems to want to compare them.

[@ujijin3099]

Great review Sean...what would you say re: the travel-readiness of the case? Seems like a soft-ish case to me...

[@seandaniel23]

It's definitely more than a soft case. Funny you mention that because I just traveled with it. Works great but it'll get scuffed pretty easy so handle with care!

[@tk8530]

How does the curve at the top of the guitar body where you rest your arm feel. It seems it may become uncomfortable after a while.

[@enyamusicglobal]

You know what, it actually feels like a regular acoustic guitar, when you rest your arm on it. Not uncomfortable at all.

[@jamesstrong5952]

Great presentation! I'm thinking about getting one of these and like to know if it's possible to transmit Bluetooth as well as receive. I like the fact that it has some volume to it for busting purposes, but the microphone is somewhat restricted unless you have someone to hold it for you or have a neck brace. I am assuming the battery life is about two hours?

[@edwinlascano2014]

😒 mine dosent charge. Returning. Support says there is a known module problem inside the guitar that causes the charging problem.

[@MarkoRussellUSA]

Do you Prefer this one over the Lava Me3?

[@gins8781]

I like this guitar and it’s cool functions, but I would prefer a hollow bodied carbon fiber acoustic that also projects without electronics.

[@2musiclover534]

Played 'acoustically', is it capable of much louder volume than a regular acoustic dreadnought? Perhaps great for 'unamplified' group singing....? Thanks.

[@CooperMusicPage]

Skynet in guitar form! 😁

[@nicholasmoore7659]

Im surprised it doesn't have a built in drink warmer

[@Robekc]

Hi, can this record off both the guitar with backing track and mic using a handphone...a demo of it?

[@enyamusicglobal]

You can do that, recording the backing track and the guitar into the phone. But you kinda need an additional device, phone, pad, or laptop to feed the backing track to NEXG via Bluetooth. Then record with the other handphone.

[@Robekc]

@@enyamusicglobal In this aspect, Mogabi does it better with just a touch of a button

[@cryptoslacker-464]

Would be great if it had a heavy metal preset sound for heavy rock / punk. Ie AcDc and Sex pistols style.

[@drewdietz2115]

impressive Sir Sean!!!!

[@bobwitmer2492]

They need to merge with Journey Instruments, it would compress into such a small carry-on case.

[@enyamusicglobal]

Fine. We'll think about it~

[@carlsanderson4062]

How does it compared to a Blue Lava guitar? I've been looking for a new guitar for my son.

[@charredbirchguy2349]

Er... What do I do with the guitar fifteen years from now when the electronics break?

[@SpringfieldGuy]

throw it in the trash

[@jimfreestone3119]

What is the neck made of? How is the action and is there any adjustment for action?

[@enyamusicglobal]

The neck is made of carbon fiber composite material. And you can adjust the action exactly like how you would on a regular guitar. We've put a truss rod inide.

[@frederickwagner5776]

Did this guitar just come out?

[@PhaethonCrafts]

How small is the neck? I have extremely small hands and camptodactyly in my left pinky so I need a small neck.

[@jaikumarshiradhonkar5238]

Is it available in Mumbai? What is the price?

[@idanieljr2282]

Are there inputs and outputs? Can u hook up to an external amp?

[@Aaron-Qman]

This is fantastic!!! This to me this is an extremely versatile instrument! Not just for accoustic playing but even treat it like a regular electric guitar! I'm blown away! Great unboxing and review!

[@rodericksibelius8472]

Nylon Strings or Steel strings, does it have this versatility to use either?

[@deanzynda7338]

Hey Sean Can you plug it into an amp, and if that's a yes, can you demo that for us? Thanks

[@enyamusicglobal]

Oh yeah, this thing can be plugged into amps and PAs. No problems with that at all.

[@trevorvogler4661]

What a brilliant idea 💡 👏

[@enyamusicglobal]

I know, right

[@johnnywaddell4887]

Won't the speaker get damaged from the guitar pick?

[@scottbecker3485]

I‘m wondering that, too.

[@redpillpusher]

does it have an onboard or app loop mode?

[@skarath]

A looping feature would make this an all in one busking machine.

[@redpillpusher]

@@skarath right 👍🏽

[@johnnyappleseed5029]

Yeah, but does it have "Maximum Overdrive"???? The original rise of the machines movie reference for those wondering wtf I'm talking about......

[@seandaniel23]

Haha I’m with ya

[@paulalcamo2255]

How is the tone? I couldn't get a fair assessment on it from my end. Playability? Balance? Close simulation to a good acoustic or an interesting synthesis?

[@enyamusicglobal]

The tone is quite convincing compared to a good acoustic guitar. As for those other effects, delay , chours, autowah and stuff, you can always tweak it through the app.

[@BluNoseReindeer]

What’s the scale length ?

[@JesusGonzalez-zw7fq]

Hi, headphones symbol in ON on my guitar screen but headphones are not connected, so guitar speaker does not sound. Could you help me, please.

[@janetfitzgerald9752]

I’m sold.

[@josephbowman87]

Next version, add a bigger battery and speaker and more sound options + water proof.

[@JimLarranaga5k]

The sustain is nice! What's the weight? Seems like it might be pretty light

[@kevinh4042]

I just peeped at the store page, says it's under 7lbs. Not super light but definitely not heavy either. It's essentially an amp inside a guitar. I was curious about the enya x4 acoustic, pretty cool that this electric guitar is going for the same price ($900 at this time of writing)

[@enyamusicglobal]

It's actually around 7lbs. Not too light, not too heavy. Hey, remember, there is a speaker inside. The magnet of the speaker may always weigh a little bit more than we desire.

[@LuisPerez2020]

Are those nylon strings?

[@chefpetey]

Just bought a while one on eBay for just $300. I'm anxious

[@phineus8397]

the need for one of these

[@purplecowideal]

I like it for taking it out on the patio and not having to drag along one of my practice Amps.

[@kevineverett2134]

you review a couple of these "smart guitars." Does this one plug into an amp/mixer? which of ALL of these would you rate 1, 2, 3?

[@nicolacroce5319]

Scusa 2 cose :la batteria una volta esausta può essere sostituita facilmente? Di che salatura sono le corde? Grazie

[@Artcore103]

can you put your own IR's on it? because there's no reason why it couldn't have distorted electric tones and that's what it needs in addition.

[@JCKCQCRC]

It has distortion and overdrive. You need to use the app to set them, it can djent *almost

[@onesource9527]

Boy that really sounds good even with my cheezy computer speakers...I've heard it's heavy though...

[@enyamusicglobal]

Not that heavy. A little less than 7lbs.

[@msenecal]

Could I plug it in to a PA at an Open Mic?

[@seandaniel23]

Yup

[@trudeau1972]

Seems like the dead battery thing might be common. My microphone also came with completely dead batteries. Sort it out Enya

[@cele7371]

Do you know how to play live stream mode?

[@guillermoleontorresmadriga5455]

Lo último en guaracha, super guitarra, y cual es el valor

[@RoadTripEddie]

This idea finally happening

[@magr590]

Does the guitar have a jack for headphones or can it also output bluetooth?

[@scottbecker3485]

I believe it only lets you use cabled earbuds (like those supplied with it).

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

Hey, can this guitar be plugged into a regular guitar amp or PA system?

[@seandaniel23]

yup!

[@lisasivertsen4669]

Does it have a headphone port

[@WebLadyKim]

Does the tuner do alternate tunings? DADGAD, Drop G

[@scottbecker3485]

From what I have learned from other reviews, the tuner is pretty awful (unless they have fixed it in a firmware update since then). So better off to use a clip-on tuner like the PolyTune.

[@kane29842]

A guitar by a brand called 'Enya Music' and you didn't play a rendition of Orinoco Flow? I'm somewhat disappointed.

[@johnnyappleseed5029]

Sail away, sail away sail away......

[@seandaniel23]

Haha fair

[@georgeadams8230]

Got mine last week, played for 40 minutes and then the problems started. Wont turn on, just shows battery icon. Wont work with charging off the guitar or stand. The display would show the battery as being charged but that's all the display would show, yesterday there is no power at all. Waiting to hear the response from Enya, going to send it back for a refund.

[@SteveWilliams-uh6sz]

Sean ,,,,,,,,your followers are way to sophisticated and advanced for a guitar like this, let's be honest.

[@Marco-zq9vd]

I'd be concerned about the electronics still working in 5 years, but you can do a lot with this and not need much else!

[@enyamusicglobal]

I think it can still work after 5 years. 50 years may be a tough call. I guess this thing may never enter that vintage world of guitars. LOL

[@My-Channel_forever]

@@enyamusicglobal - What is the warranty on the electronics and can it be sent back for repair after the warranty expires?

[@ChaosFetus]

What i haven't heard anyone say... "this is the guitar i'm going to pick up when i just feel like playing".... this is the endorsement i'm looking for before buying.

[@wanodauntless8916]

Maybe because its too heavy for a guitar with that amp attached to it.

[@enyamusicglobal]

@@wanodauntless8916 Not that heavy actually

[@enyamusicglobal]

@Born To Sing With The Guitar 100%

[@enyamusicglobal]

I'm sure there are endorsements like that out there. I'll screenshot it for you when I find one.

[@gtr1952]

I've been looking at the Yamaha Silent guitar for a long time. The time and deal just hasn't been quite right yet. For the Enya, on a scale of 1-5, what would you rate the sound? And what would you rate the fit and finish? I'm looking for pro gigging quality, not a beginners learning tool. I believe the Yamaha has that, and I was impressed with it. Thanks Sean!! 8) --gary

[@OKaFee]

I've got a Yamaha SLG200S and i love it. I mostly play it with headphones on. The effects options are limited on the guitar (the reverb is decent). I think it really shines when combined with multi-fx though. Adding some delay, reverb, chorus, tremolo, eq, and even wah takes it to a new level. I wasn't really impressed by this demo, but I think the initial presets are just bad. The one that Sean was playing seemed a bit too dry for my taste, at least. I wouldn't doubt that it would sound better with some reverb at least.

[@gtr1952]

@@OKaFee Thank you for the info!! I would probably just plug the Yamaha into my small rig, and use any effects there. I like the way it breaks down and is not as sensitive to heat and humidity. For small gig's I could make 1 trip to the parking lot, not 2 or 3. The $$ guitars could stay home. 8) Thanks again. --gary

[@enyamusicglobal]

Yamaha is perfect for gigging. And we are not trying to over-commenting ourselves here. But the main difference between Yamaha's and ours is that we've put a speaker inside this guitar, which, we believe, change the game. If this feature isn't your cup of tea, then Yamaha may really be the one for you.

[@scottbecker3485]

@@enyamusicglobalWell said! And I love a manufacturer/distributor that takes peoples‘ comments seriously and actually responds to them. :-)

[@MelodyMaker]

Brave guy extracting Andrea's vocals. She must be out of state at school or something.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

this guitar is actually so cool!! go stream Julianna y'all (;

[@seandaniel23]

We need to get you one

[@KhangTran-hl6hd]

Hi, I've just got it today. I'm super glad I bought it. However, the function where it removes the singing from the audio does not work on my iPhone. It, somehow, does work on my Redmi phone. Does this mean that it only work on Android? Does anyone encounter this problem?

[@BayouMaccabee]

I wish they made a bass.

[@scottakam]

Looks interesting. The price lower than I thought it would be. I never understood the people making $2-3k travel/practice guitars.

[@enyamusicglobal]

We don't understand that $2-3k price line either. That's one of the reasons why we decided to bring out this NEXG.

[@valentineikediashi1091]

Why did it take so long to make such a guitar, as a guitar player, I've always wondered if such inventions could come to reality. Wish I could get one for myself. When will it be available in Africa? Nigeria precisely? And how much could it cost.

[@johndefoe4584]

Very nice, especially the evangelical inflections at the end of almost every word......now I'm musically saved! Praise Gibson, or Fender, or ....... so many denominations....;)

[@trusarmor4957]

16:51 modeling a guitar as a fashion statement .. ? gotta be a first.

[@roddyg3692]

Isn't Enya the Irish singer whose Celtic tunes are undiscernible? Is this "guitar" named after her? The sound tone and clarity sucks no matter which volume or mode.

[@Maxi_Me]

As a percussive fingerstyle player it is not so ideal because there is no upper body.

[@faethe000]

That is the weirdest way I have ever seen anyone open and close a Bugout.

[@drothberg3]

Looks like the next generation of Yamaha’s silent guitar. Enya caught Yamaha sleeping.

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah it's pretty cool!

[@johntotin1226]

Not on my watch, won't catch me with that one.

[@adamalander6411]

Wow-uh, very-uh, cool-uh. May-uh get-uh one-uh, some-uh, day-uh.....

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

I own this guitar and now regret buying it! Most of the reason is because there is two apps on the Apple App Store. One is English version, and the other is the Chinese version. Since I don’t speak Chinese I am stuck using the English version. Well the company only updates the Chinese version! It has been updated 14 times in the last 3 months, while the English version has been updated once! The English version only has the basic functions available, to where the Chinese version has all the bells and whistles! I regret doing business with a company that favors one customer base over the other! I was told when I bought this guitar it would have all the same functions available. It was not true! Even the basic adjustments (which is about all you can do), for the effects stink! If you try to turn up any of them very much it just gets all muffled sounding! And the volume only turns high enough to be usable if you turn the effects up! Good concept, but needs much improvement! And company just ignoring customers who don’t speak Chinese!

[@scottbecker3485]

Any updates since your comment?

[@Aichauer]

what Enya and all theese „sponsored“ reviewers do not mention is, that you have to activate the guitar via a chinese suspicious link, otherwise it turns off after ten minutes. The sound is way to dull and the earphones are crap! And you canˋt modify the effects in the app. The manual is not in english but in hinese. So my 1000 bucks were a complete waste!😔

[@enyamusicglobal]

Hi Aichauer, This is Enya Music. So sorry for the inconvenience, please reply to me with your email address when you have free time. We will try our best to help you solve your problems. Thanks so much!

[@luima5198]

Does it have delay effects and other effects like lava me 3?

[@sgd5k292]

Two questions, does it work with all phones and can you plug in or bluetooth a device such as an iPod loaded with backing tracks? That would be killer!

[@enyamusicglobal]

Yeah, it works with any device with Bluetooth, phone, pad, mac. You name it

[@My-Channel_forever]

@@enyamusicglobal - Bluetooth headphones?

[@cryptoslacker-464]

@@My-Channel_forever good question 🤔

[@permculture]

Sounds kind of muddy to me.

[@haroldq.pinhead8818]

You can keep your space guitar. I don't get it. Why would I buy this?

[@Happyrhinos]

Lol the question is why not lol

[@danielcooke9974]

If they made a smart edition bass the box it came in would be smarter than the bass player.

[@JesusGonzalez-zw7fq]

Hi, headphones symbol is ON on my guitar

[@Craig77775]

Haha what the sense if next gen, that guitar looks like she wants to be an acoustic

[@hspov]

The only downside of this guitar and all of Enya guitar is they look like a 9yo's toy.