Is It Any Good? - Enya Music Nova Go SP1 - Guitar Demo & Review

[@SRguitar]

Now there is also Harley Benton version available: thmn.to/thoprod/575732?offid=1&affid=398

[@SelimKrdy]

Hi, Whats the difference between those? I am confused because they look identical and there is no comparison online. Are they the same guitar just branded by different brands?

[@SRguitar]

@@SelimKrdy Hi, as far as I know they are completely the same, just re-branded

[@SelimKrdy]

@@SRguitar thank you! I'm interested in buying one nowadays

[@AllenHeath-b7x]

The same guitar but more expensive

[@Blaisesongs]

The way you laid out all the features is well organized and easy to follow, well demonstrated and not complex. I love all the effects! Just ordered one. Thanks for a fabulous review of this sweet little sturdy and durable travel instrument. I have a Little Martin HPL acoustic, but this is probably going to be my grab and go. Very helpful.

[@mingistech]

Well, it’s been a month. How do you like it so far? Worthy purchase?

[@minggamtayeng389]

Well, it's been a year. How do you like it so far? Worthy purchase?

[@kriztaxoxo]

Comment on experience?

[@minggamtayeng389]

@@kriztaxoxo it's likely that the one that's being demonstration is Nova Sp2, which has built-in amp. Where as according to my research Sp1 is completely acoustic guitar.

[@AnaCFF]

Great demo review, all settings are amazing, delay and reverb effects sounds are incredible!! Very beautiful guitar to travel 🔥

[@kennychenrock]

Just bought this guitar. Amazing!

[@stanleysheppard8464]

Saw one "open box" on eBay for $179. Hmm, sounds like not much money for an experiment to remember how I was playing guitar in my much younger years! The Enya's approach to technology in a guitar when they only give a simplistic one button on a guitar itself and the rest is managed through a phone app makes much more sense to me when compared to much more expensive Lava ME guitar where they incorporated "iPhone" into guitar itself that is going to be prone to a quick obsolescence. Good demo! Convinced me to seriously consider this one for purchase.

[@rcal7732]

Totally buying one right now. Thanks for the thorough review,

[@infrasonic436]

I'm amazed at how good it sounds mic'ed! That stairway riff was gorgeous. But then on the line out all of the sparkle went away and the overall tone wasn't nearly as nice. Torn as to whether the SP1 is worth it or not.

[@peterbrown1109]

it looks small😮, really great travel guitar. and it sounds pretty loud, amazing

[@mrhalfstep]

Finally!! What a great review of this guitar. I have seen so many videos of this instrument being reviewed by guys (mostly) that are trying to be so cool or critical that they completely overlook the features that you highlighted right at the beginning of your review. They don't even mention the fact that the guitar has inducers installed in the body that turn it into an amplifier for the electronic effects that requires no other equipment. They would leave one with the impression that this is just a Nova Go with an amplifier jack with a piezo pick up and some effects that can be pumped out to said amplifier. What good would that do a guy on a hike, sitting around a campfire in the woods? Who packs in an amplifier? Yours is a great, very well parced review!!!

[@cs7426]

Thank you for pointing out the features directly and not taking forever to do this video with so much nonsensical talk. You are the best and should do lessons as well. Have a great one thank you again.

[@rumpledskin7971]

This is how a review should be done. Nice effects though the plugged-in fusion mode was a tad over-the-top.

[@Drifter2100]

Excellent review. Simple and straight.

[@Trpl5ives]

6:13 fadeto black intro lol i love that im definitely getting that guitar

[@effen_aey_man]

I should've gotten the electric version. The acoustic only version was 50% off and I needed a travel guitar. But man those effects would've been cool to have while out on trips. I didn't know they played without an amp

[@SS-pi2yi]

DO you mean it plays without connected a cable? is it using bluetooth to a speaker? or the effects sound is coming from the guitar alone?

[@effen_aey_man]

@@SS-pi2yi The effects come from the guitar

[@SS-pi2yi]

@@effen_aey_man so there must be a battery and speaker in the guitar?

[@effen_aey_man]

@@SS-pi2yi A USB charger yeah. The dude goes over it in the video, why are you asking me?

[@SS-pi2yi]

@@effen_aey_man I heard about the rechargeable battery in the video, it is the issue from which speaker is the effects heard from. Now understand. Thanks for clarifying!

[@SophonsCookieCreations]

THANK YOU for this demo. 🙏🏼 Im totally gonna get one. 🙂

[@fern5580]

What size strings were you playing on in this demo? Thanks!

[@davidlawrence9289]

i just got one . messed around a little .it seems very cool for a cheap guitar with all those feature . i did notice the intonation and set up is pretty good right out of the box . i might file down the bridge a little to improve action , also frets are a little ruff but really i got it 'cause i'm going to Europe for a month and this suits my needs

[@GoblinArmyInYourWalls]

Does it not have a truss rod?

[@AelitaRose420]

@@GoblinArmyInYourWalls it does but you can adjust at the saddle too and the nut as well as truss

[@Mysterios0]

@@GoblinArmyInYourWallsit does. Accessed just above where the nut would be under a silicone plug, if I remember correctly.

[@chocola.san21]

@@GoblinArmyInYourWallstruss rod is not for adjusting action height. thats for relief. Action height is adjusted at the bridge or thru a neck shim

[@mirkoobradovic3426]

As someone mentioned down in the comments I would buy it only if it has a return policy because it is sealed. If something gets broken inside ...

[@salkencat]

Thank you for this! Well done! I ordered one.

[@MysteryZenSide2]

exceptional demo and playing! guitar sounds as good as a RainSong in my opinion- maybe even a little nicer with the EQ and high quality Microphone set-up - i've owned 2 RainSongs-

[@noscrubbubblez6515]

I ordered a Silver/Glitter. It arrived today but the electronics dis-connected inside. They bang around inside horribly when the guitar is moved. The guitar itself is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen -I seen them all. I would just play it acoustic cause it sounds great and is plenty loud. I would not recommend the electric model- the way it's made- if something goes wrong, it can't be serviced. everything is sealed inside.

[@marcd1981]

Isn't there a warranty to return it for another guitar?

[@impulsivelymakingplays2113]

That's a different guitar from this one tho right? Different brand

[@noscrubbubblez6515]

@@impulsivelymakingplays2113 Exact same Enya guitar, but dipped in silver/glitter. Seamless one piece -unbeatable.

[@drazraaz5896]

What’s the price??

[@noscrubbubblez6515]

@@drazraaz5896 I over paid up to almost $400 w/ high delivery charges. Get one w/o glitter should be $200 approx.

[@upamhandique8154]

Is there any provision to change the parameters of the effects? like Delay timing, dry/wet mix etc..

[@Fridayfridge]

Pretty sure you can change them in the phone app, not totally sure yet ( it's coming in the mail) I'll let you know 👍

[@desiretuiel]

​@@Fridayfridgewhat did you find out?

[@Fridayfridge]

@@desiretuiel only delay timing and feedback. No wet dry mix. It's pretty basic

[@glennwirth7334]

Good review Thank’s 🎉

[@toni2606]

Now Enya has just released a new - even smaller version called the Nova Go Mini. The body of Nova Go Mini is 1/4 sized (32 in"). Also has a truss rod. I HAD to order one because I love both the SP1 and acoustic versions. Mine arrives day after tomorrow.🙂🎸🎶

[@anweshadasgupta1178]

How's the nova go mini? I'm thinking about ordering one

[@toni2606]

I love mine! It's so comfortable to hold and play. I couldn't be happier! @@anweshadasgupta1178

[@toni2606]

@@anweshadasgupta1178 I couldn't be happier with mine! Perfect as a travel guitar or just sitting in a chair at home, where the smaller size makes it so comfortable to play.

[@anweshadasgupta1178]

@toni2606 ok so ordering one trusting your review

[@cyclonehero]

Wanted to get a mini, but along the way upgraded mentally to nova go acoustic... Finally got myself an sp1😂. Loving it... Yet sometimes still think about the mini😂😂😂 but the price difference was too small not to go sp1😂

[@vinmat3558]

Great review! Thanks!

[@granz8855]

thanks for the demo

[@ultimatesteve]

Curious what the effects sound like when it's not mic'd up

[@georgesanderson9123]

I would love to try one It sounds like something I would love ❤. Blessings Georgie...

[@GL-GildedLining]

I appreciate your stereo mic setup for the acoustic demo. Another video I watched about this model from some other reviewer was just mono, and that's clearly a no-go.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Literally every effect sounds like it has chorus on it. I just returned an Enya x3 pro for the same exact reason.

[@vmarlowee]

If the volume control was used for the intensity of the effect it would be better. Because the volume is kinda useless if unplugged

[@Cbreezy916]

Can't decide this or Yamaha APTX2!!

[@davidburns3187]

Sounds good I'll think about buying one

[@RisingSun96]

What is that song you played after Sanitarium, I'm going crazy trying to figure it out lol @ 3:47. Is it a Jane's Addiction song?

[@SRguitar]

I was basically just playing chords, no song in mind haha 😁

[@RisingSun96]

@@SRguitar Well there’s a song that has that chord arpeggiated exactly how you played it in it but I just cannot remember it even if my life depended on it haha. I think it’s an alternative 90s song

[@Zoltarswim]

​@@RisingSun96Pets - Porno for Pyros

[@EdEdelenbos]

I'm nearly sold, but I wonder how tough it would be to get used to the 1 5/8" nut width. I'm used to 1 3/4. Comments?

[@StumblebumBand]

The nut is part of the neck. You can’t even swap it out. So is the bridge. The guitar is like all one piece

[@NJPSims]

I just got one of these (the one with no electronics) about a week ago, and I like it a lot. I do wish the string spacing was a touch wider, but I have rather fat "bass player fingers" as my bandmates call them. If you are considering one of these, I would say go for it. It really isn't a bad piece of kit to have around.

[@impulsivelymakingplays2113]

@@NJPSims any changes after having it for a bit longer?

[@NJPSims]

@@impulsivelymakingplays2113 The guitar is still great. I am actually on my second set of strings. D'Addario Custom Light (coated) strings seem to get along with this guitar quite well. I still take it out several times a week to play it. The only thing I wish was that the strings could be spaced a touch wider at the nut. Other than that, I am still having a lot of fun with it.

[@impulsivelymakingplays2113]

@@NJPSims oh okok thank you for responding I'm trying to figure out what to get and I'm just so lost lol

[@boypradita28]

What about battery replacement ? Rechargeable battery ?

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

I bought one on sale for $100. I like it for a a truck guitar or go to the beach or warm up right before a gig. But three strings are way out of intonation. How to correct that?

[@FullTekAuto]

This would pair nicely with my Kramer Barretta special. Practical, affordable and don’t worry about damage just play guitars

[@sowseng]

How to change the battery if it dies?

[@RafaelGonçalves-x9r]

How is the sound projection turned off, does it sound like a baby guitar, or lower?

[@illeagle8041]

Maybe you could help. I have the model in this video. Tuner works, I can also hear music from phone out of the guitar, but I can’t hear any effects. Any ideas? Oddly enough effect for the music can be heard.

[@yvesf5355]

personally I think you could make anything sound good great little Guitar and your Video is Great thank you

[@jerrybriardy]

I'd like to buy this but cannot find the version with electronics.

[@etibkel]

great review! what is name of the song at 2:50?

[@Fridayfridge]

Stairway to heaven, led Zeppelin

[@etibkel]

​@@Fridayfridge thank you

[@think_ukulele]

How did you connect it the outside amp? I tried many times it didn’t work. That sounds so good.

[@josephstanley]

Just one question, can it be use as an electric guitar? With distortion pedals and stuffs?

[@Mainngnshbt]

Can we do setup on this guitar, such as low action, fret levelling or truss rod adjustment?

[@Emilsonlim]

I wonder if you can play slide blues tuning with it?

[@teeoh9192]

That's EXACTLY what I want it for!

[@gokhanersan8561]

Can you get low action with this guitar?

[@sgt_stankey]

4:50 melody sounds really good

[@fromagebritney]

Bro. Forbidden riff.

[@raphaelt7587]

Hello thks for the review. What’s the best between lava me 2 and this one? I really hesitate..

[@johnerickson5512]

AWESOME!!

[@baileycarter8361]

So good for traveling, it sounds fantastic!

[@HappyWetPants]

the nut width is 41mm? is that too small for some folks?

[@NJPSims]

It is marginal for larger fingers (like I have). I can play it, but things get pretty crowded for me up near the nut for my big, clumsy fingers. They could (should?) have made the nut area just a touch wider.

[@Ripprock1]

All great except for the fusion setting. Will be getting one. Is there a way to shape that one fusion setting with the app? Thank You.

[@paulbeveridge2462]

Yes in the app

[@kaushikvishal801]

Dude i really want this guitar man

[@ashuzguitar]

Hey, you should have completed that Jimi Hendrix cover of Eric Clapton sunshine of my love riff .... U kept increasing the volume but I didn't complete the riff .... Why?

[@shannonmarble2359]

Does any effect have warm tones?

[@alexanderswann8575]

Purple fusion mode just sounds like you are making music for a low budget 90s TV drama lol.

[@alphasxsignal]

Who makes a great battery amp to use with this?

[@charmainewison4725]

What size of guitar u are using?

[@daleiland8423]

Sounds good

[@teeoh9192]

Has anyone out there played this in an open tuning, playing blues slide?

[@rogeriogamaarquiteturaefoto]

braço empena? vem com tensar para regular como nos comuns? da para abaixar as cordas?

[@TiagoSousa-qc5so]

Once it is made with carbon fiber you don't need to worry about the arm bending!

[@TRIUNOMUSIC-rf6nd]

😍😍😍

[@zeus_op6641]

Thank you

[@mayanksharma007]

How many frets does this have.?

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

Can it be plugged into a mixer for recording purposes?

[@SRguitar]

Yes

[@Rogue_83]

My action came a bit high, and it's hard to hit the higher frets. The saddle looks a little high, maybe it just has to be sanded down? Or truss rod adjustment? I need helppp😭, my other wood guitar has a high action too, and we dont have the money to set them up

[@Thoracius]

Plenty of KZbin videos walk you through setting up a guitar...

[@NobodyReport]

Is this good for beginners?

[@ktate5958]

Very good for newbs!!

[@osmanaj2002]

Yes

[@danilopablo9848]

Any guitar is good for beginners.

[@violaoconsagrado8810]

Muito bom, cordas nylon?

[@kitboklangwar2647]

How much the price of this?

[@brCharlieNagy]

great video, thanks. Nylon strings ? What about the action ?

[@SRguitar]

Thank you! No, the guitar has steel strings and the action was good, not too low and not too high.

[@timothyh8623]

some aram bedrosian?

[@inurfaceson9722]

Good video

[@Djuddhd223]

Guitar model?

[@slooky14]

pickup active or passive?

[@koosmangat]

Seems passive as there are no batteries?

[@slooky14]

@@koosmangat its active, battery is inside

[@berracuda09]

@@slooky14active but rechargeable

[@ShahxadAkram]

Wow, a great demo indeed 👍 I have some questions about this: 1: Does it have enough base and loudness to sing along acoustically? 2: What's the material of frets?

[@marksmusicCC]

1. they have rather good base when played acoustically but they are not as loud as a normal acoustic guitar. this is the only time the do sound good, the onboard electronics are cheap and noisy. It sounds like a cheap chinese effect pedal. 2. I have no idea what the fret material is, feels like any other fret to me. The guitar needed a set up, the action was way to high and the neck was not set right, both easy fixes, I also put light gauge strings on. Other than the crappy electronics the guitar plays very nice, I am going to take out the AI electronics in mine and fit a standard preamp.

[@mr8ty8]

The complete guitar is made of molded carbo. This includes the fretboard

[@Smugglerbuttler]

I knew SWTH would sound great on it

[@7884golfguru]

How much

[@StumblebumBand]

I love it, I want it, but I can’t find it

[@gramgramzZ]

Amazon

[@StumblebumBand]

@@gramgramzZ yeah now, but not at the time of my post

[@gramgramzZ]

@@StumblebumBand good thing it’s only been 12 days then

[@StumblebumBand]

@@gramgramzZ yeah smart azz I knew you were gonna say that 😝 Ordered it today. Thanks for telling me Amazon has it now

[@gramgramzZ]

@@StumblebumBand 😂😂 I’m glad you found it

[@oh_rhythm]

That's a nice guitar yo

[@jettschenker]

Why does it look 100% like a Harley Benton Travelmate?

[@SRguitar]

It is exactly the same guitar, just rebranded

[@marksmusicCC]

I have one, not happy with the electronics in them, very noisy and not usable even for a fun jam when plugged into an amp, the guitar itself it not to bad but they do need a set up.

[@StumblebumBand]

Question 1: how was the action when you received it? Question 2: Why do you say it’s not gig worthy? It sounded really good plugged in

[@SRguitar]

Hey, 1. The action was good for an acoustic guitar, not super low but definitely not too high. 2. Just because of the smaller scale length, it is too small for me. Great for practicing when you are traveling, but for a gig I would prefer a standard size.

[@StumblebumBand]

@@SRguitar and I guess you would look a little dumb standing up on stage with that little thing 😝. Thanks for the reply

[@marksmusicCC]

On mine the action was around 6mm at the 12th fret, I took mine down to a bit over 2mm and fitted lighter gauge strings, so much nicer to play, the neck also need some adjustment. Certainly not gig worthy, the electronics are just way to noisy, rather crappy in fact. They are a short scale so if you are not used to travel guitars they take some getting used to.

[@StumblebumBand]

@@marksmusicCC yes I agree I would never gig with it. Can you tell me exactly what you did to bring the action down? If it involves messing with the neck, I don’t feel comfortable I’d have to bring it to a luthier. The short scale takes a little getting used to, but I rather like it. It’s perfect for when I want to sit in my recliner with my legs up. It fits perfectly on my lap 😊

[@marksmusicCC]

@@StumblebumBand Honestly there is nothing to be afraid of, first check the neck, with the guitar tuned to pitch put a cappo on the first fret and hold down the string at the body 15th or 16th fret, there should be a gap of around 1mm between the string and the fret in the middle, if there is no gap then the trus rod needs to be backed off slightly, there are many video on trus rod adjustments, it is not as scary as you think. The action takes a bit more work, you need to work out how much you want to lower it, then take off strings and take out the bridge and sand down the bottom face until you have it where you want it, do not be scared of this, if you stuff it up it is only a few $ for another bridge, the tricky part is getting it nice and flat.

[@buck7477]

How could this be for a child if there are no dots?

[@JoseHernandez-qi6qk]

well yes everything is fine but where can one buy it to have one or give me the brand and complete series to buy one thank you

[@stevehughes240]

I couldn't hate this guitar more, and yes, I tried it. They've done an awesome wool over the eyes job though. Is it even really carbon fiber? Hmm.

[@impulsivelymakingplays2113]

Why ?

[@x2mars]

Nice

[@gigidagostinocau6882]

Enya. Musica nuova. Go

[@joshswitch9031]

why is it not good for gigs?

[@SRguitar]

I never said that, it's just not what I would use for gigs :)

[@joshswitch9031]

@@SRguitar ohh.. okay my bad. but is it good enough to use for gigs?

[@brandonrosas4453]

Looks like my lavame 2 guitar

[@gentlecoder5167]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into this review. Now I know that I don't want this guitar, it sounds like crap.

[@FklosRecordOfficial]

look like les paul

[@sidneybailey9217]

Duh

[@WhiteMetal_]

😂 grand concert

[@jonathanfernandes3327]

Okay, I will.

[@extrajava9175]

Sure, if you xeroxed one at 80 percent scale

[@FEBRIZIOtv]

it looks like a long deceased old man?

[@a.imonstanto8046]

Why not play gigs with it ? I say yes play gigs with it 😅

[@CarlosAcosta-tk4vh]

It’s basically musicians saying it isn’t good enough and being nit picky…I’m sure with good reason. I’m gonna perform with it but it’s literally just for 1-2 songs at a bar that doesn’t have much setup and also I hate dragging my amp with me (AND I’ll be playing to a track so maybe it’ll be fine)

[@Rodzilla-wi1yu]

Shipping is $110!

[@12string-Randy]

yeah really , wtf

[@johnchamberlain303]

Enya-music has the SP1 acoustic/electric for $252 now with free shipping.

[@brendabsings]

Oh my goodness. Thank you for playing it like an average guitar player!!

[@gregorramsundar]

Bro really played stairway to heaven

[@dudet9662]

lets hear different tuning eh