I am so glad you did this review, there aren’t a lot of reviews out there for the mini. And your video help me figure out I wanted to get this guitar. I am a petite woman looking to master guitar, when I was a kid I was given a dreadnought guitar and it was just too big, and It was hard to play so I never really learned. 4 years ago I bought a ukulele with the hopes of one day going back to guitar, I am now at that point and this was the answer to my prayers, so I bought this Enya Nova Go mini for 3 kings day and I am loving it! Thank you 🙏🏽
I played your sawing away on the E chord @4:08 and immediately switched over to the You Tube of Dion and the Belmonts - Ruby Baby opening E chord and they sound almost identical.
I definitely hear more going on with the sound in the larger but the mini has a great sound too. If these had both been available when I bought mine I might have chosen the mini. I love my enya go, but I bought it for travel and taking to school camps with kids and the mini would be great for that.
I was surprised by how the mini kept up with the Nova Go sound wise too. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you’ve had such a good experience with your Nova Go. It definitely is a stress free travel guitar in my opinion.
Thank you for this review. I’ve been trying on and off for years to learn guitar but always struggle with the size of the instrument due to chronic muscle pain. I can play Tenor ukulele with no issues, so I’ve been on the hunt for a smaller, and lighter guitar for some time. Going to try this out and see how it goes.
Just got mine today together with the same strap. If you have a dreadnaught, you can easily differentiate na sound. If this is your first guitar, it may sound ok. If you have sausage fingers, it may not be for you. It feels like a toy and sounds more like made from fiber glass rathen than carbon. If there are in my opinion that needs to be upgraded to this unit, it must be the strings and the nut. Bag is ok, but must have been better if they used the shell case of its big brothers. I would say it's more of a novelty than a practice guitar. For a travel guitar or kids guitar, maybe it's much better to buy the Nova Go or the Nova Go SP1. I think kids will immediately outgrow this size.
I am actually planning to buy this mini guitar for my son who is in currently having his guitar lesson and I hope this one would be great for his learning.
I'd like your opinion on the strings that come with either of these guitars and is the string height good for beginners? Growing up, cheap first guitars equated to high nuts and strings that would be stretched sharp as you went down the neck. Did you play these as they came from the seller?
I ordered one of these and is on the way….. it sounds surprisingly good for its size and price…. The intonation seems also surprisingly good, which is uncommon for tiny guitars….. Are you tuning this standard EADGBE?
@@OneMusicSchool well I am digging it… some how ENYA has made a tiny yet playable guitar….it’s great for smaller hands a little bit cramped for my gigantic hands but that’s obviously to be expected and yet somehow it’s still quite playable. And wait it’s only 80 dolllars and made out f carbon fiber andit extremely durable and sounds very good considering its size and wait it’s AlLSO cool looking…. I think it’s a winner.
Thanks so much for the review. I am looking a purchasing Enya Nova Go Mini as guitar I can take backpacking with me. I am a complete beginner and may be interested in your online music lessons in the near future. Problem is, I am left handed. What is your opinion on stringing this guitar backwards to play left handed as a beginner?
Will all of the effects work if you put Nylon Strings on it, instead of Steel? Does it have a built-in Tuner? Is there a Ballence controll for Bass and Treble, please?
Great informative vid and it sounds great for the price.... I need a small scale guitar for on the go was gonna get the 1/2 size but Anyone viewing this and interested in buying one (Amazon uk) are doing 20% off this 1/4 enya guitars and 25% off the 1/2 size model until Jan 15th 🙌
Thank you for your review. I’ve been contemplating whether to buy the 35inches vs 30inches. I travel more and need something small enough to bring anywhere. This will be the first one I will definitely buy. Can I ask if the sound would be still ok if you put on a detachable Guitar pick up?
Awesome video. Very informative! Just ordered two mini guitars for my son and myself. (((shhhhh.... Have the full size electric ones hidden for Christmas.))) What brand and thickness extra replacement strings would you recommend? Thank you for your very informative and beautifully played great videos. ♥️
I prefer 1/8-size, but I can manage on a 1/4-size. This looks like something I might consider; HOWEVER, I prefer classical strings on my guitars. Can this mini have classical strings? Also, would I need to change all of the strings or just the gbe? I realize there might be some differential, would it be 👍 or 👎❓💚 EDIT: I got the pink one. I opted NOT to change to classical strings and I’m proud I kept the steel strings. I LOVE IT. Wwwaaaayyyyyyy too much! Also … I prefer playing without a pick. ☺️💚
@@cristoreypoderoso1 I returned it, felt unnatural to use and sounded bad, couldn't keep it in tune either, ordered a parlour guitar instead, much better.
Just received one from Amazon . . really nice sound, very comfortable. (I own 13 Enya Ukulele and Guitars). Beginner's Bundle was NOT included. Shipping was not double boxed as usual. Bag is passable but not like their semi-hard case. Strings are awful, very floppy . . will change to nickels
I was pretty surprised by how it compared to the other Nova Go when I listen back to the footage as I was editing. Thanks for take the time to watch and share your opinion. I appreciate it 😀.
Thank you so much for take the time to watch and comment 😀. I heard the differences between the two, but I was so shocked how the mini held its own against the Nova Go.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. It does state on Enya’s website that it has a right hand orientation. If you flip it and change the strings, you have to consider the cutaway will now be the “top” of the instrument. I’m looking at the bridge, which is not a pin bridge but more so a slotted type bridge, and the holes that are meant for the wound strings(strings 6-3) are a bit larger than the holes for strings 1-2. I haven’t tried to switch the strings in reverse order, but from the looks of it, the slot that is meant for the 1st string is smaller than the slot meant for the 6th string. I don’t think a low E string would fit in the slot meant for the high e string. Another thing to consider is that the saddle is placed at an angle to accommodate the thickness of the strings. If you try to reverse the string order, there could be intonation problems. I know this is a long answer, but those are my personal opinions. I hope that helps.
@@OneMusicSchool Thank you for your prompt reply. I understand your explanation regarding the size of the string slots. Once again, a big sigh being left handed! I had to quickly cancel my order from Amazon. Thank you for so kindly explaining so clearly. Warm regards
Hi Katie you look beautiful today what are you doing for Christmas do you like making gingerbread houses every year for Christmas I love watching all your videos the Christmas ones are my favorite I wonder what song you are doing this weekend
You’re so sweet. Thank you for always watching my videos. Yes, we did make a gingerbread house a few weeks ago, and it’s become a family favorite tradition.
Maybe try a truss rod adjustment and a change of strings…. Mine sounds pretty good considering….. I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect big sound out of an absolutely tiny guitar like this….. maybe you got a dud too…it does happen….
@@kenstogieJust got mine, and the sound is pretty rough, nothing like in this video. But given your positive experience (and others) I'll try an adjustment and string change to see if it can be improve Edit - scratch that, I stretched the strings and I think the guitar's settled in a bit (guess it *is* winter out there). Will need to play over a few days and reevaluate
@@ywmedia Yeah, the strings really need to stretch. I do feel like there are some intonation issues when fretting. It makes me wonder if the frets are a wee bit too high
If you had bothered to get out a tape measure you might have noticed that the scale length is NOT 22.8" as Enya has been reporting, but rather just 20.25".
What a great review and comparison between the Nova Go and their new Mini! 🙌🏼 I can’t believe how tiny it is! 🥺
I know!! It’s so cute, and I’m so excited my daughter to try it 😀.
I am so glad you did this review, there aren’t a lot of reviews out there for the mini. And your video help me figure out I wanted to get this guitar. I am a petite woman looking to master guitar, when I was a kid I was given a dreadnought guitar and it was just too big, and It was hard to play so I never really learned. 4 years ago I bought a ukulele with the hopes of one day going back to guitar, I am now at that point and this was the answer to my prayers, so I bought this Enya Nova Go mini for 3 kings day and I am loving it! Thank you 🙏🏽
I just bought this guitar because of your review! 🤙🏽
Hope you enjoy it! Which color did you decide to purchase?
i got the black matte one@@OneMusicSchool
eew@@Paulygoku
This is everything I could have wanted in a video to learn about the mini. Thank you so much for making and sharing this!
Hey, really good review!I would like to know if there is the tabs for the song you used at 5:04
I played your sawing away on the E chord @4:08 and immediately switched over to the You Tube of Dion and the Belmonts - Ruby Baby opening E chord and they sound almost identical.
Thank you for the review, I'm also small, only 5'2 so the mini will be a great starting point for me. :) I'm so happy they made it.
I’m so happy that this helped you 😀😀. Thanks for watching and have a great day.
I definitely hear more going on with the sound in the larger but the mini has a great sound too. If these had both been available when I bought mine I might have chosen the mini. I love my enya go, but I bought it for travel and taking to school camps with kids and the mini would be great for that.
I was surprised by how the mini kept up with the Nova Go sound wise too. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you’ve had such a good experience with your Nova Go. It definitely is a stress free travel guitar in my opinion.
I'm impressed! Definitely going to buy one. Thank you for a great demo comparing the Mini with the Nova Go.🙂🎸🎶
Oh cool! What color are you thinking about?
The pink is so tempting, but I will go with the black one. I'm sure I won't regret it! 🙂@@OneMusicSchool
Thank you for this review. I’ve been trying on and off for years to learn guitar but always struggle with the size of the instrument due to chronic muscle pain. I can play Tenor ukulele with no issues, so I’ve been on the hunt for a smaller, and lighter guitar for some time. Going to try this out and see how it goes.
I love it! ❤
Thanks for your review, I used to follow your Ukulele tutorials during covid
I just ordered one! Also as of right now Amazon has a 20% coupon so $80! Thank you!
Oh cool! What color did you buy? I’d love to hear your thoughts about it when yours arrives.
Just got mine today together with the same strap.
If you have a dreadnaught, you can easily differentiate na sound.
If this is your first guitar, it may sound ok.
If you have sausage fingers, it may not be for you.
It feels like a toy and sounds more like made from fiber glass rathen than carbon.
If there are in my opinion that needs to be upgraded to this unit, it must be the strings and the nut.
Bag is ok, but must have been better if they used the shell case of its big brothers.
I would say it's more of a novelty than a practice guitar. For a travel guitar or kids guitar, maybe it's much better to buy the Nova Go or the Nova Go SP1. I think kids will immediately outgrow this size.
Hows the operation of the guitar?how to sound?by electronic?or cables?
Hi! I can put standard strings or are they specific?
I am actually planning to buy this mini guitar for my son who is in currently having his guitar lesson and I hope this one would be great for his learning.
Finally i buy this after watching your video ❤❤❤
I'd like your opinion on the strings that come with either of these guitars and is the string height good for beginners? Growing up, cheap first guitars equated to high nuts and strings that would be stretched sharp as you went down the neck. Did you play these as they came from the seller?
I ordered one of these and is on the way….. it sounds surprisingly good for its size and price…. The intonation seems also surprisingly good, which is uncommon for tiny guitars….. Are you tuning this standard EADGBE?
Oh cool! You'll have to tell me what you think of it when it arrives. Yes, it's tuned just like a standard guitar.
Will do thanks!
@@OneMusicSchool well I am digging it… some how ENYA has made a tiny yet playable guitar….it’s great for smaller hands a little bit cramped for my gigantic hands but that’s obviously to be expected and yet somehow it’s still quite playable. And wait it’s only 80 dolllars and made out f carbon fiber andit extremely durable and sounds very good considering its size and wait it’s AlLSO cool looking…. I think it’s a winner.
Thanks so much for the review. I am looking a purchasing Enya Nova Go Mini as guitar I can take backpacking with me. I am a complete beginner and may be interested in your online music lessons in the near future. Problem is, I am left handed. What is your opinion on stringing this guitar backwards to play left handed as a beginner?
Will all of the effects work if you put Nylon Strings on it, instead of Steel? Does it have a built-in Tuner? Is there a Ballence controll for Bass and Treble, please?
Great informative vid and it sounds great for the price.... I need a small scale guitar for on the go was gonna get the 1/2 size but Anyone viewing this and interested in buying one (Amazon uk) are doing 20% off this 1/4 enya guitars and 25% off the 1/2 size model until Jan 15th 🙌
Thank you for your review. I’ve been contemplating whether to buy the 35inches vs 30inches. I travel more and need something small enough to bring anywhere. This will be the first one I will definitely buy. Can I ask if the sound would be still ok if you put on a detachable Guitar pick up?
Awesome video. Very informative!
Just ordered two mini guitars for my son and myself.
(((shhhhh.... Have the full size electric ones hidden for Christmas.)))
What brand and thickness extra replacement strings would you recommend?
Thank you for your very informative and beautifully played great videos. ♥️
I prefer 1/8-size, but I can manage on a 1/4-size. This looks like something I might consider; HOWEVER, I prefer classical strings on my guitars. Can this mini have classical strings? Also, would I need to change all of the strings or just the gbe? I realize there might be some differential, would it be 👍 or 👎❓💚
EDIT: I got the pink one. I opted NOT to change to classical strings and I’m proud I kept the steel strings. I LOVE IT. Wwwaaaayyyyyyy too much!
Also … I prefer playing without a pick. ☺️💚
Is it a carbon Bass guitar in the background????????????? I have been looking for that forever
Hehehhehe.. i guess not..
Love the review. I bought the mini based on your video … and it arrived yesterday. I got the white and I’m loving it.
Hola necesito ayuda para saber como cambiarle las cuerdas a esta guitarra?
Nice review and comparison. Does the app allow a looping function, and does it have effects (e.g., delay, reverb, chorus, mild distortion)?
Hi, and thanks for watching. Because this does not have any electronics or bluetooth, you won't be able to change the tones.
Amazon says this is only 22.8” but your description says 33” looking to buy one for my 7 year old. Mini or the other one??
Ordered this for practice on the couch, hopefully it feels decent in my left hand. I am used to the nut on a Yamaha ll-16 so slightly wider.
hi im also left handed… how does it feel?
@@cristoreypoderoso1 I returned it, felt unnatural to use and sounded bad, couldn't keep it in tune either, ordered a parlour guitar instead, much better.
Any suggestion on the correct replacement strings for the 1/4 size enya carbon fiber acoustic or where to find those statistics??
Hi, do you know what string gauge comes stock on the Nova Go Mini? Thank you
What size strings do you recommend for this particular guitar??
Definitely sounds better than my Martin Backpacker!
So what is the total lenght in cm?
How is the intonation on this in the higher frets? This may just be the best guitar to buy for this price especially for kids
no answer....
What's the tuning on it? Presuming Guitalele?
Not guitarlele tuning. It's EADGBE (standard guitar tuning).
I love mine so far, but I want to purchase a set of new strings long before I need them....
Just received one from Amazon . . really nice sound, very comfortable. (I own 13 Enya Ukulele and Guitars). Beginner's Bundle was NOT included. Shipping was not double boxed as usual. Bag is passable but not like their semi-hard case. Strings are awful, very floppy . . will change to nickels
low action?
Thank you for the review. It sounds good for what it is. Too bad they did not have it so you could plug it in.
Thanks!!
So glad this helped!
That's insane for $100. It doesn't have that typical thin, boxy travel guitar voice too.
I was pretty surprised by how it compared to the other Nova Go when I listen back to the footage as I was editing. Thanks for take the time to watch and share your opinion. I appreciate it 😀.
What song were you playing?
Hi and thanks for watching. The song I was playing was something I made up to play for sound checks and demoing instruments.
@@OneMusicSchool Ok thanks! and amazing review
Not an expert on carbon fiber guitars but I think the Mini actually sounds better than the Nova Go. I am a big fan of smaller guitars/parlor guitars.
Thank you so much for take the time to watch and comment 😀. I heard the differences between the two, but I was so shocked how the mini held its own against the Nova Go.
This instrument sounds really resonant. It appears to have fantastic sustain. At $100 (inc gig bag) this looks like a very good deal.
Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you.
I am lefthanded, Can i switch to guitar strings on this enya nova mini?
Please advice if that is possible before i buy.
Hello, I am left handed. Am i able to switch the strings the other way round? Please advice what i can do, i will be playing it upside down.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. It does state on Enya’s website that it has a right hand orientation. If you flip it and change the strings, you have to consider the cutaway will now be the “top” of the instrument. I’m looking at the bridge, which is not a pin bridge but more so a slotted type bridge, and the holes that are meant for the wound strings(strings 6-3) are a bit larger than the holes for strings 1-2. I haven’t tried to switch the strings in reverse order, but from the looks of it, the slot that is meant for the 1st string is smaller than the slot meant for the 6th string. I don’t think a low E string would fit in the slot meant for the high e string. Another thing to consider is that the saddle is placed at an angle to accommodate the thickness of the strings. If you try to reverse the string order, there could be intonation problems. I know this is a long answer, but those are my personal opinions. I hope that helps.
@@OneMusicSchool Thank you for your prompt reply.
I understand your explanation regarding the size of the string slots. Once again, a big sigh being left handed! I had to quickly cancel my order from Amazon. Thank you for so kindly explaining so clearly.
Warm regards
I noticed it has no bridge pins how do you change strings?
NOVA GO MINI NEED TO BE INSTALLED PICKUP SYSTEM
Hi, that’s a great question. I don’t know.
Hi Katie you look beautiful today what are you doing for Christmas do you like making gingerbread houses every year for Christmas I love watching all your videos the Christmas ones are my favorite I wonder what song you are doing this weekend
You’re so sweet. Thank you for always watching my videos. Yes, we did make a gingerbread house a few weeks ago, and it’s become a family favorite tradition.
Sound is not so clear 😢😢😢 bt unfortunately o buy go mini 💔💔💔💔💔💔
I have zero interest in the strap. At least it's not proprietary like Lava. But the mini guitar is cool.
Thanks for watching and or leaving your honest thoughts :).
I got one. It sounds terrible. The strings make a buzzing noise and it sounds like a guitar you'd get from a department store. I'm sending mine back.
Maybe try a truss rod adjustment and a change of strings…. Mine sounds pretty good considering….. I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect big sound out of an absolutely tiny guitar like this….. maybe you got a dud too…it does happen….
@@kenstogieJust got mine, and the sound is pretty rough, nothing like in this video. But given your positive experience (and others) I'll try an adjustment and string change to see if it can be improve
Edit - scratch that, I stretched the strings and I think the guitar's settled in a bit (guess it *is* winter out there). Will need to play over a few days and reevaluate
@@ywmedia so how is it ?
@@ywmedia Yeah, the strings really need to stretch.
I do feel like there are some intonation issues when fretting. It makes me wonder if the frets are a wee bit too high
Sounds plastic
This was a commercial not a review
Can't fit in carry on. Got bigger one.
If you had bothered to get out a tape measure you might have noticed that the scale length is NOT 22.8" as Enya has been reporting, but rather just 20.25".
@besley There are kinder ways to communicate. This clearly evades you. Monster.