Probably has it's place for some musicians, however, I had a carbon fiber cello for a week. Was impressed with the sound ( at first). The more I played it , the more I couldn't stand the sound. Sent it back and bought a nice o'l fashion wood (Eastman) Cello which I still have today and sounds better than ever. IMO, the all HPL guitars that C.F. Martin offers sound, look and play much better for around the same $$. Nice review ! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I've had mine a year and really like it. It's my "go to" acoustic and I will be selling my wood acoustic guitars. It's not for everybody, I guess, but to each his own.
I HAVE an early Ovation. Model 1111-1. Still in great shape. I loved my x4 Enya until the “durable” carbon fiber back started cracking. I reached out to Enya, sent photos, and they said I must’ve banged it, but mine has always been stored in the case. They suggested putting a sticker over the cracks. I’m afraid the cracks are spreading.
That is poor customer service. How long did you have it before it cracked? Go back to them again. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Post your experience on all their social media. Maybe others have had the same experience and will chime in and it will get dealt with. Don't give up!
@@lisalilge9765 Had It 8 months, 3 of which I was gone and it just sat in the case. Fortunately I paid the $75 to Amazon (Assurence I think it’s called),that covers drops and falls (which it didn’t), and I got the original $599 back, so I’m out that $75, and another $75 I paid to have it set up professionally. The insurance company had me send to Middle Coast Guitars, near Chicago, and they determined it couldn’t be repaired. I really liked the Enya, but in the end didn’t want to risk it happening again, given the customer service, so I’m just enjoying my 40+ year old Ovation that doesn’t have a ding or scratch. 🤷🏼♂️
Nice review, but actually the neck is bolted on, there are 2 bolts inside. Chek them because in many cases they are not tightened properly. Once you tighten them properly the sustain improves and the action goes down just to the right point.
It doesn’t have any warmth or richness to it, at least through my headphones which I I’ve listened to countless guitar demos. Is it the guitar? Is it the mic? A combination?
Actually, depending on the kind of damage, carbon fiber is not necessarily that hard to repair. Issue there is you wouldn't be able to match the finish, but anyone used to work with composites would definitely be able to patch up an unwanted hole. Then you could either rock the patched up look, or just elect to paint it.
Will the Efects work if you put Nylon Strings on instead of metal? Does it have a built in Tuner? Is there a Balance Control for Bass and Treble, please?
It is a very nice guitar, actually as you point out it is elegant, quite tasteful to me. I appreciate Enya's high tech approach in using carbon fibre. Personally I use a carbon fibre road bike, it is light and very durable, far superior to aluminum and steel or any other composites. Even archers have long ago discovered the benefits of carbon fibre arrows which are far superior to everything else we used. In terms of repairs it would be a challenge but do keep in mind carbon fibre is far stronger than traditional wood. If carbon fibre is subjected to enough impact to cause damage an equivalent wood guitar would be irreparably destroyed. Carbon fibre is very strong. This is a very nice instrument, one I certainly will consider trying out.
Cf guitars are fine if you're playing a lot of shows and want something durable, but I would never think to have one to record with or something to play around the house
Im just not a fan of the sound. I never played an Enya guitar, but the CF guitars I have demo'd, I haven't liked the tone. I also dislike the neck profiles on these types of guitars. I prefer a beefier neck than most people. All personal preferences of course. What isn't a personal preference, and its something you should really emphasize with CF guitars is, even though they're way more durable than your average wood guitar, that doesnt mean things wont go wrong. And when it does... good luck finding someone to fix it. Most luthiers want nothing to do with CF guitars.
@@guyincognito1423 I get that CG guitars may not be for everyone. I also mentioned that making repairs with CG guitars may not be the easiest thing to do down the line. Cheers!
Its not a bad sound its cool but eventuall the wood sound is what you gonna want ...maybe a play around guitar for a bit but that tone will get old fast i belive great review Tony
When you order this guitar it doesn't actually come with the case that you're looking at. It is a smooth hard case. I bought one and sent it back because it misrepresented what they were selling. The guitar was great though
P. S. I heard that, except the genuine carbon fibre soundboard, the rest of the guitar is made with a carbon composite, not just a generic "plastic" material. Bye folks. 👋🏻
A good review. There is a mistake when you said the guitar is molded in one piece. ruclips.net/video/dvyN1epgLYE/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=723 The neck is actually a separate piece and is bolted to the body of the guitar. If you look inside the sound port, you can see the two bolts. This is important as many of these minis are sent out with the bolts (very slightly) loose. It is a good idea to snug them down (with a 4mm Allen wrench) when you receive the instrument as it will tighten up the neck angle (often slightly lowering it) and will increase the sustain (often quite a bit). Still, a good review.👍
Probably has it's place for some musicians, however, I had a carbon fiber cello for a week. Was impressed with the sound ( at first). The more I played it , the more I couldn't stand the sound. Sent it back and bought a nice o'l fashion wood (Eastman) Cello which I still have today and sounds better than ever. IMO, the all HPL guitars that C.F. Martin offers sound, look and play much better for around the same $$. Nice review ! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Thanks for the review!
I like the pictures on the wall behind you
I've had mine a year and really like it. It's my "go to" acoustic and I will be selling my wood acoustic guitars. It's not for everybody, I guess, but to each his own.
I HAVE an early Ovation. Model 1111-1. Still in great shape.
I loved my x4 Enya until the “durable” carbon fiber back started cracking. I reached out to Enya, sent photos, and they said I must’ve banged it, but mine has always been stored in the case. They suggested putting a sticker over the cracks. I’m afraid the cracks are spreading.
That is poor customer service. How long did you have it before it cracked? Go back to them again. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Post your experience on all their social media. Maybe others have had the same experience and will chime in and it will get dealt with. Don't give up!
@@lisalilge9765 Had It 8 months, 3 of which I was gone and it just sat in the case. Fortunately I paid the $75 to Amazon (Assurence I think it’s called),that covers drops and falls (which it didn’t), and I got the original $599 back, so I’m out that $75, and another $75 I paid to have it set up professionally. The insurance company had me send to Middle Coast Guitars, near Chicago, and they determined it couldn’t be repaired.
I really liked the Enya, but in the end didn’t want to risk it happening again, given the customer service, so I’m just enjoying my 40+ year old Ovation that doesn’t have a ding or scratch. 🤷🏼♂️
Sounds great and looks sweet to me, thanks for the review.
Very nice, yes. Thanx for the review. . 👍🏼😊
Glad you liked it
Thanks Tony
Nice review, but actually the neck is bolted on, there are 2 bolts inside. Chek them because in many cases they are not tightened properly. Once you tighten them properly the sustain improves and the action goes down just to the right point.
How was the action on it?
It doesn’t have any warmth or richness to it, at least through my headphones which I I’ve listened to countless guitar demos.
Is it the guitar? Is it the mic? A combination?
Wood all the way Tony
Actually, depending on the kind of damage, carbon fiber is not necessarily that hard to repair. Issue there is you wouldn't be able to match the finish, but anyone used to work with composites would definitely be able to patch up an unwanted hole. Then you could either rock the patched up look, or just elect to paint it.
The material on the back of ovations was actually developed for helicopter propellers.
Cool
Will the Efects work if you put Nylon Strings on instead of metal? Does it have a built in Tuner? Is there a Balance Control for Bass and Treble, please?
It is a very nice guitar, actually as you point out it is elegant, quite tasteful to me. I appreciate Enya's high tech approach in using carbon fibre. Personally I use a carbon fibre road bike, it is light and very durable, far superior to aluminum and steel or any other composites. Even archers have long ago discovered the benefits of carbon fibre arrows which are far superior to everything else we used.
In terms of repairs it would be a challenge but do keep in mind carbon fibre is far stronger than traditional wood. If carbon fibre is subjected to enough impact to cause damage an equivalent wood guitar would be irreparably destroyed. Carbon fibre is very strong. This is a very nice instrument, one I certainly will consider trying out.
Good prices on these Enyas. I'm not much for acoustics. I got one Yamaha acoustic. that is enough for me.
Thank you for your review. Are the frets full size?
Yes they are!
Do they make the x4 pro mini with a cutaway to get to the bottom frets and are the frets stainless steel??
I think they do. I don't think the feds are stainless steel
Cf guitars are fine if you're playing a lot of shows and want something durable, but I would never think to have one to record with or something to play around the house
Why not?
Im just not a fan of the sound. I never played an Enya guitar, but the CF guitars I have demo'd, I haven't liked the tone. I also dislike the neck profiles on these types of guitars. I prefer a beefier neck than most people. All personal preferences of course.
What isn't a personal preference, and its something you should really emphasize with CF guitars is, even though they're way more durable than your average wood guitar, that doesnt mean things wont go wrong. And when it does... good luck finding someone to fix it. Most luthiers want nothing to do with CF guitars.
@@guyincognito1423 I get that CG guitars may not be for everyone. I also mentioned that making repairs with CG guitars may not be the easiest thing to do down the line. Cheers!
How is the tuning stability on these enya's? Anyone have any long term experience with it?
I didn't experience any issues with it. Thanks for watching
Its not a bad sound its cool but eventuall the wood sound is what you gonna want ...maybe a play around guitar for a bit but that tone will get old fast i belive great review Tony
Interesting. Thanks for watching!
That top reminds me of a reptile and I hate snakes so thumbs down lol…but that case!! Sounds very loud Tony, nice review like always.
Interesting…how long have you had that phobia?
@@addictedtogearmy whole life! 😂
@@saintbrando that’s a shame. You will never be able to hang around with Slash.
When you order this guitar it doesn't actually come with the case that you're looking at. It is a smooth hard case. I bought one and sent it back because it misrepresented what they were selling. The guitar was great though
P. S. I heard that, except the genuine carbon fibre soundboard, the rest of the guitar is made with a carbon composite, not just a generic "plastic" material. Bye folks. 👋🏻
Can i ask of the effects are usable even of the Guitar Is unplugged like the 4/4 One?
Just ordered my first one, Amazon flash sale, $479 + tax.
Very cool, let me know how you like it
You twisted my arm, just ordered one from Amazon, same price. Steal of a deal. Enya sells them for $699!
A good review. There is a mistake when you said the guitar is molded in one piece. ruclips.net/video/dvyN1epgLYE/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=723 The neck is actually a separate piece and is bolted to the body of the guitar. If you look inside the sound port, you can see the two bolts. This is important as many of these minis are sent out with the bolts (very slightly) loose. It is a good idea to snug them down (with a 4mm Allen wrench) when you receive the instrument as it will tighten up the neck angle (often slightly lowering it) and will increase the sustain (often quite a bit). Still, a good review.👍
its crap ...i aint against new tech the lag hyvibe is a thing of beauty but thats wood ....wood is just better resonating...good review though
Yeah yeah so nice to have zero fret back lol, like 70s