Not A Ukulele Reviews - Enya Nova GO Guitar - 4K

[@enyamusicglobal]

"the sustain...is massive". oh yeah, when the prototype came out, almost everyone in the company got quite surprised to hear how much resonance this Nova Go guitar has, especially for such a small body.

[@GotAUkulele]

Really pleased me!

[@greasy465]

ordered mine today !

[@bjburb8334]

Ya, did not expect this good. Bravo!

[@calumsherwood8323]

I was thinking about getting one until you mentioned it comes in pink. Now i know im getting one

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha!

[@rummyz6412]

Lmaoooooooo literally exacly what i was thinking

[@dennisstewart9655]

I play guitar as well as ukulele so I enjoyed this review just as much as your ukulele reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks, will do!

[@stephaniedodt2389]

Totally love mine. I bought it earlier in 2023 and paid less than I would now. Holds the tune perfectly. Beautiful tone and perfect intonation.

[@abbeyhudec9566]

I walked into a store this week to buy ukulele strings. This was on the wall, and since I’ve been curious about it I decided to give it a try. I absolutely loved it, and then checked the price and since it was a store return it was half price. I don’t think I have ever decided to purchase an instrument so quickly in my life.

[@GotAUkulele]

Brilliant!

[@richardsnow7299]

Enya never fail to deliver. You are a man of many talents you played that remarkably

[@enyamusicglobal]

Oh yeah, we always deliver! Thanks man~

[@mnwormhickok4487]

So fun! Thank you! We just ordered my nearly 89-year-old dad the Nova U Tenor. He's always wanted to learn guitar, so we thought learning the uke first might be easier. I'm also going to be starting on the ukulele, so I thought we could learn together! I'm waiting for my all black Fluke! 😉

[@ggd408]

I was waiting for this one. Thanks Baz! I started with Ukes and now getting into guitars. Both instruments move my soul... just depends on the day. Piano sometime soon, I'm thinking.

[@GotAUkulele]

Go for it!

[@dpetro1377]

I'm excited about it. Thanks for the review. I'm waiting for the pick up version.

[@GotAUkulele]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@KathySong1]

I love it. Did I catch a little of Needle and theDamage Done, just at end there?

[@GotAUkulele]

I think so - didn't really have a plan!

[@hopefulhyena3400]

Considering how much of the technique of guitar and ukulele are directly transferable to each other, I feel like the only real reason to not have at least one of each is if you can't afford to get both in a good quality. Otherwise, if someone is acting like guitar is evil or ukulele is a toy then they're just with their head up their ass.

[@GotAUkulele]

Quite agree!

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I want one already! What a great knock-about, no worries guitar with great volume, decent tone, and great price, and made well for what it is.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah - agree on almost all counts - bear in mind - whilst that finish IS tougher than wood for sure - it can still chip with a knock - it's a kind of thick paint over the plastic.

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

@@GotAUkulele Good to know. And tbh, I would never "knock about" with an instrument, even if it was a piece of carp. Too much reverence for instruments in general. My biggest dilemma though: what colour? OMG!

[@GotAUkulele]

Sorry, not suggesting you would, I mention it because I think this is an error on Enya's part in the marketing (and they are not the only ones to do it) - the use of 'Carbon Fiber' in the billing - it's NOT carbon fibre - Carbon Fibre you could run over with a truck and it would be just fine. I think people saw that and assumed they were unbreakable. They are still very tough and if you clipped a table edge with it, it would stand up FAR better than a glossed wooden uke!

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

@@GotAUkulele No, you're absolutely right! Their marketing is utterly misleading. They're polycarbonate, and I can well imagine many think they're indestructible, but not so.

[@tommorrisey3999]

@@GotAUkulele this makes me wonder why they don’t sell one unfinished. That is essentially what Outdoor Uke does.

[@thedivabetic]

I love your reviews. I am guitar curious, and did aquire a wooden acoustic for free to try and learn on. But ugh, I want to buy this one! I love that is seems more comfortable to hold. I'm a little person and love ukulele because it is so easy for me to hold and move around. Soooo this guitar seems to be perfect for me to learn on! Plus I love all of the Nova ukes I've bought so far!

[@GotAUkulele]

Go for it!

[@GenghisDaniel]

I am not sure that I found the sound very nice, but as you said, at that price it sure makes a lot of sense for an outdoor instrument: very stable and sturdy. It makes more sense in my opinion than the higher-end carbon instruments that are pricy, which defeat some of their advantages, being an instrument that you are not supposed to care for too much.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yep - certainly a 'different' sound - but it sounds 'like what it is' - if that makes sense. Plays like a guitar too!

[@hopefulhyena3400]

I know they won't, but I hope they also develop even more guitars. Would love to see some sort of Nova Tenor Guitar or Nova Bass Guitar.

[@GotAUkulele]

They do have another couple of guitars in their line up

[@KeithPickeringGuy]

Just ordered one of these for 150 USD, which feels like a steal. When you drive a small car, a dreadnought guitar in a hard case basically takes up all of your luggage space, but with something closer in size to a Les Paul it's easier to just kinda wedge it somewhere. I'll be using it for camping, so portability and durability are more important than sound, but judging from the samples I've heard it sounds pretty much like a guitar (I'm not picky)

[@GotAUkulele]

Agreed - great travel guitar that is robust and not a lot of money!

[@UkiMalefu]

You kept saying it's "bright", but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of low end, given its material and size.

[@jsenear]

Received my Go guitar today. This is an update. The new ones do not have compensated saddles. I contacted Enya to see if I could purchase a compensated saddle. They are sending me one. This is an amazing company with amazing customer service. The guitar is wonderful. Enya you rule.

[@kimberlygreiner3535]

Good idea! I was disappointed because on mine the saddle wasn’t compensated but it looked like they upgraded the gig bag

[@kimberlygreiner3535]

Someone mentioned they upgraded to the Graphtec compensated saddle so I tried it. Made a huge difference in the lowering the action and slight intonation issues. My original saddle was not compensated and was too high and leaned slightly forward

[@bobo_momchillovich]

If I ever do take on the guitar, I think this would be a perfect starting point.

[@GotAUkulele]

Very easy way to get into guitar i'd say

[@Wolfythereviewer]

I'm buying a banjo soon, but I'm definitely adding this to the list. The nova soprano is also on the list. I'm downsizing my guitars, they are a bunch of junk and very large I need something I can throw in my trunk. I honestly love how bright it is! Tho I'm primarily a uke player so maybe it comes from that lol.

[@gordontaylor3394]

Great review as always :) Not a guitar man but I still love to see innovation in everything. As a new to Ukulele ( by a twist of fate lol) I do know already baritone is by far my favorite. What drew my attention to your review was to see how or rather what Enya could achieve tone and volume-wise between the Nova U and Nova G and what you might expect should they choose to produce a Nova U baritone.

[@fenderwoods]

A bit of "Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards" there. :-)

[@GotAUkulele]

Well spotted!

[@clawhammer704]

It needs a pickguard just for the looks. I like it and thanks for the review.

[@greggh]

I ordered the SP1 electric model. Taking off 2 strings. This will be my new big baritone uke.

[@mrmisfit635]

You play guitar lovely, Barry. Nice Enya! Great review.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for listening

[@rattycrap6046]

Thank you for the helpful review. Got my nova uke today and it is amazing.That guitar is too big for me to travel. Hope there will be a nova guitarlele one day in Yamaha GL1 size☺

[@GotAUkulele]

Have fun!

[@smolpickenergy]

I really liked the personality in this review. British Bob Ross vibes. Would watch you unbox stuff all day

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@malcolmarmstrong7761]

I've watched your videos where you're playing guitar and singing. You're a fabulous guitar player and singer! Hope others check out your other talents beyond your fantastic ukulele reviews! Love you.

[@GotAUkulele]

Wow, thank you!

[@dinakennedy9515]

oh I really like it. It's fun and different. So glad you reviewed it! Onto my wish list it goes =)

[@GotAUkulele]

I love it - not sure where Enya are sending this to next, but i'd offer to keep it - like it that much!

[@CanItAlready]

I can't be the only one to have played the guitar first before getting into ukulele. I love both instruments.

[@GotAUkulele]

Most pro uke players I know started on guitar (or banjo)

[@hazelpurls]

Very interesting - I do like the sound of that. I don't know what other people's experiences are with tuning of the Nova ukes. I've found that my tenor goes sharp as it warms up. So I no longer tune it before playing, instead I play a bit (so it's warmer) then tune - and then don't have a problem. (This may be standard practice with other instruments - I don't know - it's not something I've noticed with my other ukes). Thank you for the review.

[@GotAUkulele]

I find that with certain strings on any ukulele to be honest - think it's less to do with the uke, more to do with the strings reacting

[@hazelpurls]

@@GotAUkulele Ah, thank you. It does have very different strings from my other ukes.

[@tommorrisey3999]

As Barry says, that sounds like a fluorocarbon string response.

[@libelle8124]

My decision process was between guitar und ukulele. I have decided for ukulele, because it's my first instrument ever and I' m end 50. So I thought about what would be easier for me to wrap my old head around. However, if somebody was to ask me why I chose ukulele over guitar I'd say: "Because guitar is inefficient and so are guitar players, as their instrument has six strings and they only have four fingers plus a thumb on their hand to play it with :-) " . Seriously, I'd love to also learn guitar, but I'm still practising my first three chords on the ukulele. Perhaps I'll try guitar at some point, who knows, but not before I can play Hotel California including the long intro. I learn a lot through your videos. Thank you for them.

[@GotAUkulele]

Little known fact - I actually play guitar more than uke!

[@jktolford8272]

Many uke *and* guitar players fail to realize guitar has very lush open voicings possible by using open strings mixed w/ stopped strings. This allows unison doubling, octave doubling, and larger or smaller intervals that aren't possible if you limit yourself to chords fingered on adjacent strings. I'm learning to wrap my ears around the simpler closer voicings of the uke.

[@drpkmurphy]

I really like this Enya Go ! Nice guitar 🎸. I played guitar some many years ago. I still like it but I only have the time to work on playing my ukuleles. I would really give this a second look if I change my mind….. thanks …Doc

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Doc!

[@jsenear]

I have a black one coming tomorrow via USPS. Will let you know what I think of it. I am 81 and have been playing fingerstyle guitar (caused by my love for folk music) for over 60 years. My only concern is that it will arrive with a high fret (seems to be a problem with some of them) and or intonation that is out of wack. Those are problems that can be fixed with wooden guitars but a composite guitar is a different animal. I live in Minneapolis MN where the average indoor humidity is 15% or less so I need a guitar I don't have to pamper that can be left out on its stand 24/7. I wonder how many luthiers would be willing to work on these Enya Go guitars? Not many I would imagine. Anyway, I will put mine in tune tomorrow and let you know if I have any problems with it. Thanks for your review of the Enya. It is one of the reasons I bought one. I see Enya monitors these comments so maybe they will chime in if I have any problems.

[@GotAUkulele]

You can still dress the frets down on this if needed. The fingerboard is Richlite - a material used by Martin and Gibson

[@jsenear]

@@GotAUkulele Thanks. I will let you know if I have a problem. Thanks for the quick response. I'm a few hours away from delivery and then we will see.

[@robynnglant1488]

Thank you for these reviews. They are important as a “try before you buy”. This is not my cup of tea but others might like it.

[@GotAUkulele]

Fair enough!

[@prangel03]

Would love to see how a Luna guitar compares, since they are another company who makes ukes.

[@GotAUkulele]

Chances of Luna loaning me one for review - probably Nil!

[@prangel03]

@@GotAUkulele 🤣

[@jktolford8272]

Have a small Luna nylon folk (as well as a concert uke) & love it. They started by hiring an independent woman luthier who designed instruments for women & people w/ small or weak hands (I have injured hands).

[@mikek4708]

Thanks Baz. I think you are correct for young people learning g the guitar. Perfect. The fact it’s construction is kid friendly and it looks great and a case etc. Just showed my lad who got a guitar for Chrimbo, he wishes he had this. Appreciated.

[@GotAUkulele]

Absolutely!

[@eranhouja]

on the subject it would be awesome if you could review the gretsch g9126 ace guitalele! it has such vastly different reviews from praise to curses and would be great to hear you take on this

[@jervistube]

Started with Guitar and still love playing them. Ukulele's are great too... I got to have the Enya Nova Go now!

[@GotAUkulele]

Good choice!

[@daveflatters4981]

I don’t understand the “❤️ Ukes hate everything else” mentality. I love musical instruments, I don’t play any well, but I love them 😁 When you played this open and in first position it was so jangly it sounded more like a 12 string. I’m no way in the market for a new guitar, but I’ve I was I’d have one of these.

[@jervistube]

@@GotAUkulele could you tell me what capo that is your using? I like the looks of it...Thanks

[@catherinemiranda2135]

I have been dabbling on a Yamaha half size classical guitar. Nice sound for the money. Maybe you could review. Good intro to guitar for ukulele players. I enjoy your reviews and have bought my Martin's t1k c1k and Noah pineapple soprano on your recommendation.

[@GotAUkulele]

This was more of a one off - I'm sticking to ukes - it's only that it's made by a popular uke maker that I agreed to do it

[@kmcg101]

great leap forward is one of my go-to riffs too. great to hear it.

[@GotAUkulele]

Probably the artist I have seen perform live more than any other.

[@stoneyrunva]

Enya has been busy. There is a new 32" Nova Go Mini 1/4 size guitar. Enya and Flight seem to always be pushing the envelope forward. Thanks for this video.

[@GotAUkulele]

Watch this space in the new year for the new one!

[@michaelduke2026]

I wonder if it would sound a little warmer if played with fingers instead of a pick. The brightness is my only beef with this, as I really like the concept. I bought the soprano based on your recommendation, and it is a fun instrument.

[@GotAUkulele]

Oh, for sure

[@nigeldavey1043]

Personally I have no problem with Guitars at all. I played an acoustic 12 string in the 60s and......wait for it.....sang folk 😬 Now with problems holding down steel strings I play ukulele and I must say it's that which seems to me to get derided, even with all the good that many have done to popularise the instrument. If I could still manage a guitar, on your showing here, I reckon I'd be very interested in buying one. It sounded good through the speakers in my little study anyway.

[@GotAUkulele]

It surprises my readers to know - I play guitar more than uke

[@nigeldavey1043]

@@GotAUkulele when you get to my age that might be the other way round when the hands and fingers start to become arthritic. Principally I played the drums but I wouldn't be able to hold the blooming sticks and beaters now. 🤔😬 Doesn't matter what you do as long as you still enjoy your music.

[@markattardo]

Too many strings for me but still cool! I might change my mind if they figure out the trans acoustic system. Nice treat, thank you!

[@markattardo]

It just occurred to me part of my aversion to learning guitar is the weight of electrics and how incredibly awkward acoustics are for me. Something like this could be an option for people in similar circumstances. There may be others but I hadn't thought about it since I tried a traveler ultralight. Thanks again for another fine Not A Ukulele review👍👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Mark

[@jktolford8272]

​@@markattardo I'm a long-time guitar player w/ injured hands. I usually play electric, but also play a small Luna nylon folk & a Martin Backpacker. Can't play my old acoustics because of the big *bodies.* Hand & body position make all the difference. If you can, check out travel, parlor or student guitars & see if they make *physical* sense for you. Good luck.

[@markattardo]

@@jktolford8272 Appreciate the suggestions!!

[@MsNickie1001]

I don’t hate guitars. I just didn’t know they existed!

[@GotAUkulele]

I own more than I own ukes!

[@MsNickie1001]

@@GotAUkulele no kidding!? My spouse owns 3 ukuleles, 5 guitars, and 3 basses. I just own ukuleles. Guitars have too many strings for me….

[@johnmansfield903]

I bought one recently. Overall I was impressed for the price. I did change the strings to silk and steel and lowered the action a little. The frets are well finished and the neck is very playable. The frets look like they may be prone to string wear. Sounds different but great.

[@kimberlygreiner3535]

Let me know what you think about the silk and steel strings. I was thinking about trying but didn’t have a set on hand. Ended up with a nickel bronze which seemed to suit instrument fairly well.

[@johnmansfield903]

@@kimberlygreiner3535 I really like the silk and steel. They sound better than the strings supplied. Also being lower tension and softer I’m hoping that will take less of a toll on the Enya frets. I used Martin silk and steel.

[@WansbeckBikecam]

23" is the scale length of a tenor banjo or tenor guitar out of interest

[@Hyrax56]

Thanks for the review. Been looking at carbon fibre as possible travel guitars, though I find the claim by many to be ' Travel Guitars ' a little disingenuous: fine for travelling by car or train but they would not fit in the overhead locker on a plane. The only contender on that score is the Journeyman Carbon Fibre ( there is a wood version too) that has a detachable neck. Costs upwards of £1,000 however! Or a Snapdragon I suppose, which would suffice for practice. All this aside, I am interested in small body guitars generally, notwithstanding I have Dreadnought and Grand Concert guitars and a Gretsch Gin Rickey Parlour guitar and would love it if you could lay your hands on another ' travel guitar' made by a respected maker of Ukuleles to review, namely the ANueNue M20 guitar. Solid mahogany, around £400, a beautiful looking thing and from reviews that I have seen to date sounds very good, but I would love to get your opinion of it. To date I have been most swayed by your review of the Yamaha APXt2 in the small guitar sector. Almost bought one off eBay for £140, but wonder if I should dig deeper into my pocket for the ANueNue. I am certainly not one of those exclusive musicians you speak of. I have a Noah Uke too ( recommended by you) and for me it's a case of horses for courses: In many ways I think the Beatles' ' Here Comes the Sun ' sounds better on a Uke than a guitar. After all, on guitar it is capo'ed at the 7th fret... Hope you can persuade ANueNue to lend you one! Cheers Roy Ps. You have across me before: Hyrax 56 = Roy Cuckow. Just a name I chose for a You Tube Account

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Roy - and yes, that 'travel' thing really annoys me too! I'll see what I can do re the aNueNue guitar

[@chuckvt5196]

A cool idea and well executed. I like it!

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like it!

[@manuelfresco6879]

Soundwise it remembers me my Ovarion Pro Elite. They have this very shallow plastic body with a kind of plastic coated Top. They play like an electric one and are great on stage. Not emplified however they sound like.... this thing. Concerning what you mentioned that Uke players don't like Guitarists. Maybee it's because for a lot of Guitar player the Uke is just a thing you (think you) can play by itself while on hollidays but is not worthy to pay more attencion than necesary. This attitude doesn't help to make friends. For me personaly the Uke is a great Instrument to rethink my guitar voicings due to the limitation of the number of strings an the high G. And it has its own voice and is great fun to play. Great work as allways. Cheers mate......

[@GotAUkulele]

I see snobbishness on both sides to be honest - I play both and frequent forums on both sides - some people are as bad as each other

[@rickyelvis3215]

if you can get your hands the electric version for review…that would be awesome… thanks and cheers

[@GotAUkulele]

I doubt i'd be reviewing the same model again, sorry

[@acterene1]

Great review! Glad Enya brought this out!, Thanks Barry.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@tommorrisey3999]

I dabble in guitar as well (my Stratocaster lives in my office). For $250, I may get one of these to take to the beach.

[@marj1585]

How cool is this!

[@GotAUkulele]

Very!

[@darpope2752]

I want one! AND I want the baritone four string!!!! When does that come out!!!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Not heard any news about a bari - but it would fill the final gap

[@darpope2752]

@@GotAUkulele I watch your videos religiously, so I will look to you to give me a heads up on the baritone with a pickup(s). You should work out a deal with the manufacturers to give you a percentage of all the ukes you sell.

[@RobynHurst]

Wonderful review as always! I have been wanting this guitar for a bit, as I absolutely love my Enya Nova ukulele, and yours is the 2nd review of this guitar I've seen in 2 days. Both are making me chomp at the bit to get it one day! Might need to sell the acoustic guitar that I never fell in love with playing (thank heavens I received my first uke at the end of 2019, and my life was forever changed), because this one seems like it would be a lot more comfortable & accessible--& I already know the reasons why I love its ukulele siblings. Well done, and thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you - I lot of people don't realise that I am a guitar player first before uke - but just write about uke. So it's weirdly daunting to review guitar - still - I was super impressed by this one. Sure, it's not a trad guitar, but not trying to be. I would gladly own one of these alongside my regular guitars.

[@RobynHurst]

@@GotAUkulele I am sure we all appreciate all that you bring to the table! 😍

[@nikkijohnson4760]

Thank you very much for the review!

[@GotAUkulele]

No worries!

[@besley]

Very interesting. I think they might have missed an opportunity in the travel market by not making it even shorter with a truncated headstock though (much like the Klos). Since it can't be adjusted, what is the action at the first fret? And since it is normal tuning with a short scale length, does it require medium (13s) or heavy (14s) gauge strings to not get too floppy in string tension? Certainly a different offering than the Outdoor Guitar version, with its 20" scale length and nylon strings.

[@GotAUkulele]

Perhaps - with the zero fret in play, the action at the first is spot on for my tastes - nothing I would adjust. Not sure on the gauges, but it's not massively short scale - 23" - slightly longer than a Taylor Baby - they come with 12's and feel fine.

[@GotAUkulele]

I think the Enya marketing is misleading - calling it ½ size - the body is, but the scale length is only a bit shorter than a Dreadnought

[@BlessYourHeart254]

Wow, that’s sweet!!

[@randallpickens5690]

My new Enya Nova Go guitar arrived today. I tuned it with the strings that came on it, but when I checked it at the 12th fret, the notes were high there. I decided to try some classical guitar strings on it since I had those lying around and the intonation was better, but so far the strings are stretching a lot. I may try some low tension strings later on. The classical strings give a warmer sound than the Phosphor Bronze strings that came on it, which had a bright sound.

[@enyamusicglobal]

Nylon strings! Love the idea. I'm gonna try it too.

[@jorg5492]

Could you recommend a model of nylon strings for this guitar? thank you

[@GotAUkulele]

No - it's a steel strung guitar - would need a lot of work on intonation adjustment

[@BlessYourHeart254]

D’Addario folk nylon strings have done very well on mine FWiW.

[@larrycox9406]

Now I want one. LOL. I really enjoy your reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like them!

[@ellenblack5376]

Thank you! A while ago you demoed the Enya X2. Which do you prefer? I bought the Nova Tenor after your review and really enjoy it

[@GotAUkulele]

I think I prefer this - just for being so different

[@ellenblack5376]

@@GotAUkulele thank you. Enya Go arrived today.

[@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer]

Barry, I have a few questions for you. Are the holes that the bridge pins go into, are they re-enforced at all? With wood acoustic guitars, over time metal strings can wear lines / notches in to the bridge in front of each bridge pin hole. So seeing how this is ABS plastic, including the bridge, those metal strings have a far faster chance of wearing in the same fashion regardless if they are light gauge? Also, maybe I missed it but is there a truss rod in the neck? Maybe on the headstock under that triangular plate piece? That neck is going to need a truss rod with those metal strings that are on it.. So I hope I just missed you talking about that. Don't get me wrong, as songwriter/composer (under performance rights organization, BMI, Inc) I'm VERY interested in this model as I play many instruments for the commercially licensed music that I write and record.. Especially if the folks over at Enya do put in the electronics for a piezo pickup. Thank You Sir for your time.. Cheers.

[@GotAUkulele]

Not taken the strings off to check the bridge pin holes. But yes, there is a truss rod.

[@stonefree1911]

A nylon/classical version of this would be great

[@GotAUkulele]

Interesting

[@thedivabetic]

Thank you! Do you have a favorite tuner you would recommend?

[@GotAUkulele]

I do - this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZyyZIumecyeiLc

[@thedivabetic]

Thank you!

[@StevenDoyleLuke]

I have one, love it. Thinking of putting on Nickel strings to warm it up a bit . . . .

[@GotAUkulele]

Definitely worth experimenting!

[@StevenDoyleLuke]

@@GotAUkulele Update: Put on a set of D'Addario Folk Nylon (from Strings by Mail). Really nice warm tone :)

[@knitnpaint]

@@StevenDoyleLuke I would love to hear that.

[@philosophy4242]

The Enya or the Yamaha apxt2

[@ThreeChordGuitar]

I don't know what to think of this guitar. For the most part, it sounds like (_*_) to me, but then again it's compressed and coming through speakers, so it's not like I'm there in person. Just wanted to say that the gentleman doing the review is great :)

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you - in the flesh it sounds surprisingly decent - like a half decent acoustic played through a small amp. The Bluetooth music feature also fills the room if you need it to.

[@migalito1955]

I don't know if it's appearance is effecting how I perceive its sound or not, but I don't like it's sound in spite of what seemed like great sustain.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's certainly not regular guitar sounding, but I quite like it for being different. Kind of its own thing

[@bjburb8334]

Geeking out here, but they did not put a compensated bridge on mine and it was not fit well to the slot, tilted and too high, so switched to a graphtec PQ-9216-CO and added their pins too, just because. It sounds great and has the action balance I like. The neck is really precision done, but they must have run out of the compensated bridges on mine and put on a really bad one. This is a really great guitar. The neck is superb, but could have been contoured better on the upper end. Just a little bit of a ledge on it. Tuners are OK so far. It's predrilled for a bridge pickup, but I use a mic. They are coming out soon with an electronic one with phone app. : ( Take home is that this is really good and worth adjusting a little, especially for the price. It doesn't sound like wood, but sustains well, has some bass, throws off wild harmonics and the neck is super, especially if it doesn't change with the weather. Love it.

[@kimberlygreiner3535]

Thanks for the tip. I replaced the saddle with a graphtec because I had same issues. Made a big difference in the action height and tone. I should replace the bridge pins because the ones they sent like to slip out. Probably my fault since I tried like 8 sets of strings before deciding on the D Addario Nickel Bronze

[@bjburb8334]

Still love it.

[@bjburb8334]

And as for graphtech, ten guitars now.

[@Braddtastic]

So cool, and even cooler how easy it is to scale up when everything is digitized! Were you pleased with the action?

[@GotAUkulele]

Setup action was just how i like it. Obviously with a zero fret, no issue was ever going to be there at nut

[@Braddtastic]

@@GotAUkulele Finally pulled the trigger and ordered mine… thanks for the great review!

[@trevorbutler4820]

What's the bass comparison like compared to the Yamaha apx t2? I'm keen on this guitar.

[@GotAUkulele]

They are similar on that front actually

[@loriglass1]

I love the sound!

[@faethe000]

How well does it fit into an electric guitar case?

[@GotAUkulele]

Ooh - i'll have to try. My guess is it 'might' be a little deep - but then so are Les Pauls - so might work - don't have a LP case though!

[@ericdarlington2332]

just got one some changes since yours no compensated saddles any more and a different case now just a cloth strap included with the pouch candy

[@GotAUkulele]

Didn't know they had changed - thanks

[@ericdarlington2332]

@@GotAUkulele i really like mine now that i set it up i was going to change the saddle to compensated however once i lowered it intonation was almost spot on and the soft case is pretty nice these changes were made to keep the price low i think, i paid $191.00 US

[@MariaC.09]

If you try to put like Guitarlele strings/tuning I think it would soung a little bit better idk

[@GotAUkulele]

Why? This is a regular guitar? Nylon strings tuned to A-A would be loose and have very little projection on an instrument like this

[@ritastern1680]

Have you tried the Outdoor Uke Company's guitar? I wonder how they might compare.

[@GotAUkulele]

I haven't i'm afraid.

[@aimee.guitarist97]

Love this guitar!

[@frankvardeman7741]

Great review! Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonallen7930]

Great vid as usual what strings.would.uou suggest for the soprano mini please

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks! Sorry - have a policy of never recommending strings - not me being unhelpful, it's just a totally subjective thing. I've seen people argue about the same string set - one saying they are bright, one saying warm - yet they are both right! (we all hear and play differently). My advice is just to buy a few sets and trust your own ears as to what you like

[@jasonallen7930]

@@GotAUkulele no probs thanks been looking at D'Addario EJ88S Nyltech Soprano Ukulele Strings maybe give them a try

[@GotAUkulele]

Yep - end of the day - there are no bad strings really these days - what you settle on will be a bit of trial and error for your own taste and style of play. There isn't a wrong answer - just what you prefer

[@jasonallen7930]

@@GotAUkulele thanks baz will.see how I go and keep you posted

[@jhh243]

Great review! Im new to guitars. You said this is listed as a 1/2 size guitar but its actual length is not far off from a baby taylor whatever. Im looking to buy this thing and it looks tiny in your lap. Are you a big guy or perhaps its camera angle?

[@GotAUkulele]

I'm 6 foot 4, but the guitar IS pretty small - body about the size of a Les Paul electric guitar

[@jhh243]

Wow! You responded back in 4 minutes! Subscribed! Thank you so much!

[@jhh243]

@@GotAUkulele purchased the guitar based on your recommendation and it arrives on June 20th! Thank you again sir!

[@tompirrone6188]

I have one and love it. however, I'm annoyed by the neck dive. any hacks out there for reducing or eliminating neck dive?

[@GotAUkulele]

Really just using a strap i'd say

[@tompirrone6188]

@@GotAUkulele the neck dive is with strap on.

[@vishtrinity]

are the bridge pins made of carbob fiber or bone or plastic/

[@GotAUkulele]

Plastic

[@MyMateGeorge]

Haha, 6:15 -- Great Leap Forwards! 😀👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Ah yes - forgot that - probably my fave BB track

[@mikevandebunt811]

I don't "need" a new guitar, in the same way that I don't need another uke, but... 🤔

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha!

[@samm.1992]

is it acoustic electric?

[@GotAUkulele]

This one isn't, but they offer that as an option

[@samm.1992]

@@GotAUkulele Im sorry to disturb, but can you reply with a link to the acoustic electric option?

[@GotAUkulele]

Just go to the Enya website - I am not a dealer

[@troykulele]

I hear squeaks as you move fingers along the bridge switching chords. Anything to it?

[@mikevandebunt811]

I'm not sure what you're hearing, but is it possibly fingers rubbing along the wound strings? I've never had a guitar that didn't do that. (It's the strings, really, not the guitar.)

[@GotAUkulele]

Wound strings on an acoustic - most of them do that with some fingers - it's why I put nanoweb coated strings on my acoustics - not a fault of the guitar or the strings - more my fingers!

[@GotAUkulele]

Yep!

[@nankypooh655]

Do they make an electric version of this?

[@GotAUkulele]

Coming middle of the year

[@deniseshaw3871]

Do you know the nut size ?

[@GotAUkulele]

I don't i'm afraid - don't have it here to check

[@AntonioNeto-lk7lb]

do a new review to show us how this guitar is over time, please

[@GotAUkulele]

What would have changed?

[@marigoldsfever1538]

Do the painted novas affect the sound or dull it?

[@GotAUkulele]

There will be an effect, but not negative to my ears - it's anything but dull. Bear in mind that under the coating is just plastic so it's not like heavily painted wood

[@gethinap]

That is cool, I like that 😎

[@Sarah4Celtic]

Thanks

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks - that's very kind!

[@terrijuanette486]

I like it!

[@knitnpaint]

Thank you

[@GotAUkulele]

Welcome!

[@gato7908]

I can see using it as a tough travel or practice guitar, but honestly I don't care for that bright sound. Not warm enough for my taste. Sorry 😏

[@joeobyrne3189]

Niice.

[@GotAUkulele]

I thought so!

[@lestorhaslam]

In Spanish “No va” means doesn’t go.

[@GotAUkulele]

I don't think they took the name from Spanish, rather the astronomical term (new star)

[@lestorhaslam]

@@GotAUkulele Yes, I know, it was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek quip. Lol, a bit like the Vauxhall Nova, which, I believe, had to be called something else in Spain. Just a joke mate, just a quip. No offence meant. Stay safe and well buddy.