Is This Guitar The Wave of The Future? Enya Sonic Go Review

[@TCarrNY]

That is an awesome Guitar! Thank you for this review. Very informative. Might just end up on my wish list. :)

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Thank you.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya for the shout out mate - much appreciated! 😀🙏 I gigged this one on Friday night. TLDR - It can do the job 🤯

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

@stevecassidyguitar no problem. Thank you. That’s interesting that you gigged with this.

[@RonH-tf7gi]

I’ve seen a few reviews on that machine!! Yours was the most comprehensive I’ve seen!! Good job!! I think it would be great to use at a barbecue or small gatherings!!!

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@MartinBlasick]

I am into the Smart Guitar concept. It does stuff that a traditional guitar doesn’t.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I think it is very useful. I took it with me this morning to give a guitar lesson and I'lm going to take it with me to work so I can practice at lunch.

[@AJgeartalk]

Guitar sounds and looks great Jayce. Love the rounded neck heel.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Thanks Joe

[@TonJager]

Great review, Jayce! I think I would be more interested if it didn't have that built-in speaker. All of the other features - the headphone/usbc ports, the app functionality make this a versatile guitar. But, imo, the speaker really makes it look more "toy-ish". Cheers!

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I find playing with the built-in speaker fun. I just wish it had a tad more volume. I guess they had feedback issues early on and put a volume limit on it. Because the speaker is so close to the pickups.

[@chickenwallerfarm5765]

First, I love your toungue in cheek intros! lol. Second, I have the Enya Novo Go, I bought it because its small scale, travel guitar that my kidscan play and I can play while we camp. We camp and travel quite a bit. it really isn't impacted much at all by temp or humidity. Does it sound great...no, do I care what it sounds like sitting around a campfire with a bunch of drunkin Scotsmen at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in NC.....no I don't. The bagpies drowned it out anyway. It was cheap and stable and works exactly for what I wanted it for. ✌

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Sounds like a great time. We attended the Highland Games in Alma Michigan a couple times. Ate Haggis! LOL

[@Imoutguitar]

That's cool!

[@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp]

Well it's great that they are supporting your channel and maybe they are reading these comments and let me tell them to stop making this thing. It's selling now, but it won't continue. Gtrs just tried this and it failed. Manufacturers have been trying to put amp pedals, effects and amps in guitars for generations. They always fail. I guess it's because it's too risky and people have their own gear that they want to use. One way to fix this problem would be to license positive grid, ax effects or maybe line 6.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I've been saying in videos that all these types of "innovations" have so far failed to replace the traditional 6 string guitar. I think the onboard speaker is what it is, just for practice. I would never use this for a gig. Maybe the guitar itself but not the onboard stuff.

[@frankbowman3236]

I have the Enya nove go sonic. The white one. I've had it 8 months. I don't care for the built-in amp. It feeds back to easy, but as a guitar plugged into amp normally. Plays and sounds Amazing! The neck is so comfortable and smooth..

[@mikeparks4311]

You can adjust out the feed back you are talking about thru the app.

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGhostLad1]

Great looking guitar mate and you did a great & honest review of it, but I’m not a big fan of the built in blue tooth system. If that wasn’t a feature then maybe I would have a different opinion. Like I said nice looking and build quality is superb, but overall it’s not my cup of coffee lol 😂. Seriously though thanks for the review and in-depth demo Jayce and until next time…. Stay safe, Stay metal, and don’t forget to Riff.?!👍🏻😎🤘🏻👊🏻🥂💥🤙🏻

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Thanks for the support!

[@kevincrozier8625]

I'm like you. I am not a big fan of all the computerized stuff. I don't even like the Modded amps.

[@johngarrett6472]

I’ve had mine for over a year and it’s my most played electric. Rather than turning on my tube amp and pedal board. It’s just convenient to grab and play. Not sure if you noticed but the power on off button is also a volume knob. If you turn up that volume wheel I think you will be surprised at how loud it can get!

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

@@johngarrett6472 ah. Good to know. Maybe that’s the issue.

[@markpell8979]

Smart of them to make this so old guys like us 😁 can still plug in with a 1/4" cable and play it somehow like a typical guitar. They should make a similar model carbon guitar equipped the normal way, just pickups, switch, knobs. None of the other stuff. Price it lower. They'd sell some, I think. Just throwin' out the idea. I've never shopped or researched this type guitar so somebody's probably making one already that's like I'm suggesting- just the basic electric guitar, but made out of modern material and hopefully still under $500.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

That's a good idea. They do have a couple "Acoustic" models but I don't think you an plug them in.

[@MashaT22]

Education time! 😉😂 This Enya (and all of these import guitars) are not truly Carbon Fiber. Go have a look at the comment I left on Steve’s video where I explain it more in depth. It’s really injection molded plastic resin with ground up powdered CF material sprinkled inside. It’s better than most plastics, but as guitars, they are extremely easy to break, actually - they shatter and crack. I have heard stories of people’s guitars melting/warping on stands near heaters/radiators over an extended time. The only true carbon fiber guitars that are really indestructible and resistant to the environment are made of bidirectional carbon fiber material, the same that is used by the aerospace and automotive industries. Think the guitars made by KLOS Guitars, Emerald, and McPherson. You can see the bidirectional weave inside and outside (don’t get fooled - some plastic resin composites have veneers made to look like it’s bidirectional CF), kind of like how you identify a truly wood guitar or laminate. Again, go look at my in depth explanation on Steve’s page where I explain better and even show a shattered Lava guitar on the Agufish channel. These import brands are taking advantage of people’s lack of familiarity with composite materials so they just bill that composite plastic resin as being CF when they sprinkle a little CF dust into the plastic. It’s all a marketing gimmick. I’m waiting for some KZbinrs to band together to educate people about this material properly. Few KZbinrs are familiar with it. Even Phil McKnight has told people about his Journey guitar that is also one of these composites, making it sound like it’s a tank when it’s not. I just get upset because people think they are buying something that it’s not, and then many people find out there hard way when it inevitably gets bumped or dropped and that’s the end of it. There’s also no way to repair them when that happens. People are better off saving up for a KLOS if durability and resistance to environmental changes is a factor in the purchase - cause some of these guitars are getting close to the price of a Hybrid KLOS. Hope you’ll go find that post. Maybe you can inspire others to learn more about what these materials really are. I’m not an expert engineer, but I took the time to learn about the science of these materials and what makes sense as far as guitars. Thanks for a great look at this guitar, though! I think the on board speaker could be made to sound much better, but they can’t offer everything at this price point without making concessions. It is meant to be a convenience for practice, and not really be the best sounding. Some people seem to complain about the sound quality. It would have to cost more if they want better speaker sound. P.S. I don’t say these plastic resin guitars don’t sound ok or play ok. But I take issue with the rest of the claims made about durability and environmental resistance that just aren’t accurate.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

@@MashaT22 thanks for that. Yeah, unfortunately it wasn’t until after I posted this that I saw a Reddit post about someone who dropped theirs and it cracked. I think this would make a great video. Maybe I’ll get a Klos and do a shootout then drop both of them off my roof! 🤣 That’d be fun. Of course I can be sure Enya guitars would never partner with me again! Hahaha.

[@anthonyptak8650]

I have the acoustic Enya.

[@billhoppe2991]

Very nice looking and sounds great. I'm computer challenged so I wonder if you can still play it through a Fender amp and use the AP for various amp models and effects? Thanks

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Yes, you can play it as a regular guitar through an amp, or, run the on-board effects out and into your amp. Might be better with a powered speaker. But I assume if you choose the clean amp setting, you can run it through an amp.

[@markdeloria20]

Whenever I see a guitar with a built-in speaker, I think of the old Synsonics guitars from the 80s.

[@rockerbuck967]

And I had one of those!! Total crap, but it was my first guitar, and it got me started. My friend had one too, and once we had amps, we ripped the little speaker out and made a plate for it - because other people we knew who played made fun of our guitars. Early guitar peer pressure lol. After that, I got an Epi Flying V and I never looked back. Luckily I still have that V and I call it my first "real" guitar.

[@charlespeeler2274]

Sounds good plugged in. Dare to be different

[@chuckberry8852]

You should have played it before turning the tuners. I’ll bet it would have been in tune. My Parker stays in tune for weeks on end with only minor adjustments if I excessively use the trem.

[@MikeSeidle]

The Nova Sonic go is my go to practice guitar... and travel guitar... The neck is fantastic and the only way to describe build quality is "too perfect high precision high-tech factory". It's flawless in a way a wood guitar probably just can't be (sorry, variances in materials - even if they are grade AAA). Pickups are decent. My only gripe is it needs a tone knob so you can adjust when you aren't using the built-in effects. The built in effects and speaker are great for practice and jam sessions with someone playing an acoustic... but you aren't to gig or record with the built-in effects. In "plain guitar mode" it's a player.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I agree.

[@nellayema2455]

Very cool. Excellent guitar for $439 shipped and tax included.

[@SouthFLSteve]

Looks pretty cool to me! Not really into the built-in speaker thing though.

[@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow]

i think it's kinda sorta cool, but one major factor that it's missing is that it can't tune itself ... with all that tech , I would expect it to be able to self tune itself . I think it's sorta fun for putting down ideas but I don't think it's designed for professional gigging or professional music production . but it's fun for a side hobby..

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

@@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow that’s a really great idea. Yeah. I don’t think I’d gig with this.

[@mikeparks4311]

Your are right, it won't self tune but the app has a tuner for manual tuning

[@Miri_2024]

For a beginner it's perfect fret 0 and Pc and effects what can you ask for more

[@Ohmverse]

Looked at it a few times, even had it in my wish list for awhile. Ultimately removed it cuz I just can’t see myself using a built in speaker. I like amps 🤷‍♂️. I’m just an old dude that plays for a hobby…so what do I know? I’m prolly just out of touch with all the new fandangled fads the cool kids are hip to. Plus I dangle my participles, so there’s that. Good review though. 🙏🖖

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Dangle on!

[@MeekSith777]

If the PUPS and/or POTs are virtual or ported through the circuits opposed to the traditional analog I can see where a circuit failure would render it useless.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

That must not be the case since if you turn it off, it still works, but then again, maybe it's still drawing power somehow. I have no idea.

[@dvdlsn]

Question: With the onboard speaker, is it as loud or louder than an acoustic guitar? If you are in a room or backyard playing with some acoustic players, is it loud enough (especially on the clean setting) to play lead and be heard above them? Thanks!

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I will have to get back to you on that. Because I might have not had the volume up all the way because both knobs effect the volume. I'm busy after work tonight, but I'm off tomorrow to work on content, so I will check it out and get back to you. I plan to do a follow up review on this guitar after I've played it a while. Thanks.

[@dvdlsn]

@ Great, thanks!

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Okay, here's what I found out. I did indeed have the volume on the second (digital) volume knob. So it's way louder than I thought. I played my concert style Eastman acoustic all out and the room sound measured 85 dB at peak. Then selected the clean amp on the Enya, turned both volume knobs to max and got to about 95 dB peak. So 10 dB louder than an acoustic. 95 dB is pretty loud actually. And there really isn't a completely clean sound on the Enya at those volumes, you get edge of breakup.

[@dvdlsn]

@ Thanks - that's just what I wanted to know!

[@crazy8sdrums]

Carbon fiber, as a musical instrument material, is really close to hard woods in sound and behavior. It doesn't offer anything special compared to wood other than costing way too much for what it is.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I think the benefit is that humidity shouldn't affect it. So I can leave this guitar upstairs in my living room. It gets really dry in there in the winter. I keep my studio in the basement humidified.

[@crazy8sdrums]

@@JayceAllanGuitar That is an excellent benefit! I didn't think about that as I wrote my scathing opinion...but, neighbor, that is a great benefit for real! (Im not dissing on you with my awful opinions...that was aimed at the future generations and the music industry itself.)

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

No worries, you weren't out of line. I think it has it's place. It certainly isn't something that would replace someone's regular guitars or gear setup.

[@crazy8sdrums]

As for that guitar being the 'wave of the future'...it might be. Music, right now, is boring and uncreative and stagnant and lame. No face. No originality. Endless regurgitation. Nothing new. Bullshit. It is all shit. Bullshit. Stagnant, uncreative bullshit. You all lknow it. Change it. Do better. Wake out of the stupor. Be better.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

I need to learn way more theory to get better. My two albums were pretty generic.

[@kevincrozier8625]

Man, this is ok but for myself, I don't even like pickups that require batteries. Lol. I wouldn't use it. I mean I am pretty much an analog guy. But that's just me.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

@@kevincrozier8625 I get it. I’m actually about to sell my wireless mics. Kind of a pain. I get tired of charging and replacing batteries. There’s a lot to be said for just plugging something in and not worrying about it.

[@ltgray2780]

The built-in speaker is a deal breaker. May be good for neophytes.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

@@ltgray2780 big words…were but humble pirates. 😂☠️

[@ltgray2780]

@@JayceAllanGuitar Aye, me thinks the on-board effects and the cold feel would not really appeal to seasoned players. IMHO, kind sir.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

👍🏻😂

[@donmunson4802]

Your future maybe.

[@Earthshaker1965]

Nova translates to "No Go" in Spanish. 😂 😂I think I will stay with traditional guitars also....😁

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

It's also the word for smoked salmon! LOL

[@Earthshaker1965]

@JayceAllanGuitar lol.... That is hilarious 😂.

[@Sunspot-19]

Plastic guitar?? Plastic bicycles... An excellent excuse to triple the price! I never warmed up to the sound of the Ovation plastic back, sound is just not up to expectations. Similar to plastic speaker cabinets, sound like, well, Walmart specials. jayce, I see you have been raiding my paint cabinet an making off with my 1,200° BBQ paint again...😉

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

It does look like that doesn't it! LOL 🤪

[@Sunspot-19]

@@JayceAllanGuitar Frankly, it is like that. A rim for my singlrspeed being 6-700 bux and I still have to lace it up. I can only imagine a plastic guitar is going to be a car loan!

[@crazy8sdrums]

"We are going to be so original and unique with this guitar!" - Enya....having ripped off the almost 100 year old LP design...and ripping off another music group's name.... Regurgitated, stagnant bullshit! Are you going to wake the F up, or stay asleep?

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Never underestimate my desire for sleep.🤣

[@Shhh...theMoon]

Sounds like a carbon fiber guitar >>> crappy. Give me REAL wood every time.

[@BrianManning-wh6rl]

Melted garbage bags guitar.

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

😂🗑️