No One is Telling the Truth About These Travel Guitars, So I Have To
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- I just bought a travel guitar!
This is a look at the Enya Nova Go travel carbon-fiber guitar, plus a little tip on handling high frets.
If you're interested in purchasing, go to amzn.to/3mJD495 (yes that is an affiliate link).
This is not sponsored or anything, I just wanted to show this guitar off since I just bought it.
My youngest has a cameo in this one, too!
Here's a link to the "Freedrum" quick review • Air Drums! Freedrum We... They have a newer version of that product that looks pretty cool, too! 
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One thing I noticed on my composite guitar that's different from wood guitars is they rarely need tuning. Temperature and humidity don't effect them much. I have a Lava Me 2.
Yes, the body and neck structure make them very stable. The tuning machines on this aren't the best, and that does lead to having to tune more often than I'd like but it's definitely not an issue with temperature or humidity.
@@trdrumstick The Enya seems to be very inexpensive ~$200 so I would expect its not perfect. The Lava was closer to $700 so its quite a bit more expensive.
Keep in mind that while the body and neck don't warp due to temperature changes, your strings are made of steel and that does stretch and compress based on temperature.
I have 2 travel guitars this size. No carbon fiber though. Mine did not require that much surgery, but I am a novice. I think they sound great though. I have a very old travel that is more like a skinny ovation sliding around and almost impossible to play. I think this one looks super cool! I almost always see several singers use this size guitar (Ed Sheeran) and thus one l wouldn't even have known needed a little love, it looks awesome, but I love all guitars. For traveling, they now have "silent" guitars. Very expensive though.....
I bought a Soloette back in 2002. One of the best purchases of my life as a guitarist. Packs up small. I’m a classical player so I bought that version. Electra, can use headphones. Can use it through an amp. Play it frequently on the couch to keep the peace:)
I really like how you incorporated the fret work.
That's pretty slick! Nice price point, as well!
Thanks for the vid!
Nice transparent review. I bought one to keep in my trunk and advance my practices. Can't wait!
This makes a great trunk guitar for sure. Not very good tone-wise, but stays in tune quite well and really handles being knocked around pretty well.
Shame on you for the clickbait title, shame on me for falling for it.
Nice honest review. Thanks!
I moved from Australia to Arizona, and had to re tune all three of my Maton guitars every second day... Pinged off..; I tried a Rainsong... sucked.. then got a Journey RT660m.. and it freaking rocks. Those Matons are $1500-$3000 ea, against this $1300 guitar... and ... I prefer the Carbon fibre. Not only is it crystal clear, but the sound is deep with the best resonance I have ever played on an acoustic. I play finger style every day on this thing, and have only tuned it a couple of times in the last two years!.. I can throw it in the snow, then take it in the shower... stick it in the burning sun... (disclosure..just examples.. I didn't take it in the shower but you get the point)...and it stays in tune. Love it!. One day I might grab an emerald... but I'm not that rich atm :( Not all Carbon fibre guitars are created equal across the brands... I got this one as it had a slightly wider nut width, and an angled depth that widens at its base. Recommended.
Enya are usually very high quality. A good rep for Fret placement etc. They do hold tuning really well. I have a couple of their composite Tenor Ukes. Good playing on your part!
I had a friend who used it as an oar with his canoe, in a pinch!
He should’ve just sailed away sailed away sailed away with enya
Nice ,
Unfortunately Enya Nova Go does not make lefty versions, I wonder if anyone just reverses the strings, can the Nut and bridge be made reversible ? Thanks
I have an guitarlele for travel occasions, ofcorse it is a little different with the small frets, but it is really fun to play when you get use to it
I've a concert uke from Enya like this and I leave it outside year round in new England so I have a yard instrument. Great little thing
I have had an Emerald travel guitar for 8 or 9 years now, I purchased for taking to the beach here in SC, and on vacation to the islands.. I highly recommend them. I sent a pic of the top that appeard to be lifting a bit (possibly from my putting an external nut on it and tuning to open G) and they replaced if, free of charge. They also sent me some free bridge blanks just a couple of months ago, just for the asking.
what do you mean by external nut? And open G is tuning down from standard tuning so that doesn't seem likely as being the cause. I'm not trying to question what you are saying or be rude at all so please don't take this reply in that way. I am just really, really curious as to what could have caused that to happen because that is kind of a big deal for such an expensive guitar. I'm interested in purchasing the x7 so your comment definitely caught my eye. That is awesome that they were quick to fix this issue for you.
Enjoyed the video. I picked one up about a month ago and love it. Not your fault, but there was a bit of audio gargle when you were playing. I have to say they sound is much clearer person, in case anyone was wondering, and mine fortunately did not have any fret issues out of the box.
I got one in purple. I replaced the strings with extra light D'Addario bronze and now it's easy to play and the sound is good (for a plastic box). I'd recommend it if you plan to go camping or on a boat trip but for indoors there are way better guitars in this price range.
Extra Lights on, what is it, a 22" scale? Must feel like playing an overly cooked strand of spaghetti...
@@IRequireMedication Dat comment... Gold 🤣🤣
I accept the recommendations, what would be your "better than this"?
I dont have an Enya, but guess for classical (nylon strings) the alternative would be a Yamaha CX40, it's 23 inches, paired with "high tension" strings, i even drop tune it 😂😂😂 (for a song or two).
So glad you got the hang of those scissors
Thanks for fret fix demo.
Hi! Nice channel you have here! Would you recommend this one over the Yamaha aptx2?? Have you heard about the ovation guitars? Are those also travel guitars? I'm looking for something small to move around and sofa practice :)
The aptx2 will be quite a bit better than this, but more fragile. Also a little bigger. It comes down to preference ultimately
Thanks for the nice words! I hope to put some more reviews and drum covers up soon.
I haven't actually played the Yamaha, but I looked it up and it appears to be a better overall value having the electric component for sure. It probably sounds better, too. I imagine way better.
I wouldn't treat the Yamaha in the same way as the Enya. I throw that thing around and shove it in wherever it will fit when we're traveling and has held up very well. The Enya doesn't have the best sound as a guitar, but does the job for being able to practice on the road and not have to worry too much about carrying it around.
very optimistic attitude ! positive thinking !! i like it but there are many other guitars for about that price that i can save me the trouble of twicking and just playing
Very true. I'm sure the fret issue is not pervasive. I've purchased more expensive guitars with similar problems. Just lucky that I'm able to fix such issues with immediacy and don't have to rely on warranty or anything like that.Though, I'm sure they would have made some provision if I'd reached out.
Thanks for this. This looks purpose-built for travel. People who are comparing it to the Mini GS or LIttle Martin are totally missing the point. It's not an either-or, it's an each-in-its-place.
I completely agree. This is a throw-around "don't worry if it gets scratched" kind of guitar.
@@trdrumstick i have it for hiking and camping. lightweight, durable and with nylon strings, improved sound
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I mean, what‘s the truth nobody’s telling?
great video thanks, but I think I will always prefer acoustics and wood that sounds better with age!
I agree. Can you imagine Andre Segovia playing a carbon fiber guitar? No.
I have 3 guitaleles. Most are ebony wood. I was attracted to the Enya because they offer one in Silver Glitter. It arrived in 2 weeks. The most beautiful guitar I ever saw. Heavier than I imagined with a gloss, glass-like finish. Unfortunately the internal electronics busted loose during shipping and make a horrible noise if you move the guitar. So I just use it acoustically. So far the string tension cuts into my fingers so I'll probably change to La Bella strings I saw somebody else use. Nobody else has bought a Silver Glitter model so I can't tell you how amazing it looks. The black or plain white look like a toy guitar to me, and the other colors yeech. It's a keeper.
The silver glitter I have is beautiful you are so right
Some might have the impression that these guitars are tougher than they actually are. They do stay in tune fairly well, but they can absolutely crack about as easily as any other acoustic. Im not sure how it happened, but mine cracked in the area below the bridge, right where the front of the guitar and the bottom meet. I was able to repair it, but only time will tell how it holds up.
I bought the smallest one, enya mini go trabel guitar and sounds great for its size
This would be a decent add to my other Carbon fiber traveler.
My first takeaway is that I’d need to get the action squared away from the get-go.
After that, find strings it likes. And it would be a pretty decent knock-around.
And it’s loads less expensive than my Journey Instruments OF660.
Not as sonically capable…but that isn’t the point. The point is to have a guitar…even in situations/places that are less than ideal for a guitar.
How do they sound with Slides? Thanks i play open tunings with a slide on most of my busking set lists. Thanks
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I have no idea.
I play mostly fingerstyle.
And my guitar does okay with everything I’ve thrown at it so far.
I like the case. Sounds kind of bright to me. I might get different strings and it would be decent for practice, otherwise I don't think I'd enjoy playing it.
All criticism and backlash aside, I've had mine in my car all winter and I've been jamming in my back seat. It's a game changer. Excellent practice tool. It nearly stays in tune. Hopefully the summer it'll last
I took it with me to California over the summer and it sat in a hot trunk for days. Stayed generally in tune and still played great when I would pull it out.
Mine doesn't stay in tune for 30 minutes when the temp swings low. Kind of why I bought it is I was hoping it would fair well in cool whether.
@@jjmcwill1881is Enya Bad in Winter season ,?🤔
Lovely guitar!
On sale on Amazon- $149, I paid $179 3 weeks ago.
Personally, the sound of a guitar is everything for me. Maybe it’s the video but I don’t see myself wanting to play what you have. I have a plant composite Ukulele the Black Bird Clara. The sound
Is phenomenal. Better than most concert Ukuleles I’ve ever had the pleasure to play. If The instrument doesn’t sound good It end up collecting dust. I’ve yet to find a so called travel guitar that fits my needs. And yes I’m spoiled. It’s hot to rise to a level of a Martin D28.
The Clara is is stupid loud
wow.amazing brother
I wouldn’t be happy though I understand what you’re after. Good luck
I want that semi hard case. I just bought the electric/acoustic version and got it yesterday, but now they come with a regular soft case. But that is the ONLY complaint i have. What a wonderful little travel guitar.
Yeah it's a bummer that they don't come with the sweet case any more. Still probably worth it for how durable these little things are.
@@trdrumstick im amazed at how good this little guitar really is for the money. The effects are a bit cheesy, but it does pretty well when plugged into an amp.
I work FIFO work, and always hated not being able to bring my full size guitar and not being able to practice. I ended up buying a Puddle Jumper travel guitar. Can take on any airline, and I love it. No where near as nice as my Seagull, but at least I can do my practice sessions while away from home.
I sent mine back...it sounded great and stayed in tune but suffered body finish problems and a very bad low E. Your a trooper for sanding that high fret....but....if someone is selling a product...everything should be ok to begin with...
I would have definitely sent it back or made a complaint, but was traveling the next day and have the tools/patience to fix fret issues. Most of the other inexpensive guitars I have have needed fretwork of some kind as well. Comes with the territory of the price-point. Though, I believe Gibson even had some bad quality issues a few years back, so even expensive guitars aren't immune.
@@trdrumstick GIbson still have quality issues today. Makes me want to get some tools and learn how to do basic setup fret work.
Every instrument needs some TLC
Don't plug the output cable on the input microphone slot. I did it and the smartguitar simply got a short-circuit. It's a new guitar in the warranty period - but Enya isn't answering my support questions... be careful.
are you referring to the usb 1/4 cable? i have one arriving tomorrow to use with my enya
I like lower price, less concern if lost or stolen in transit.
I just bought mine in the white color. I don't know how to play and I plan to learn with this guitar . Can't wait to get mine!! Also I'm 4''11 so I'm okkay with the size , I guess it will be adult size for me 😅😂
Mini person mini guitar
Hey, would like to hear about your impressions after a year. I want to buy this guitar as well, curious about its long-term quality and stuff.
I'm working on this. Stay tuned.
Finally got around to editing my 1-year review. You can find it here: ruclips.net/video/fZikhjJTxOA/видео.htmlsi=eO2t9xuPSyMn6kxC
I mean having a miniature guitar thin body fix the bow, get newer strings that would fit that guitar. Having a buzz you shouldn't have to file. Either sand the saddle since you have DEAD frets and hearing it the tunes off a tad off. But all in all it's not a bad guitar when it's fixed right.
What is the scale length?? I can't find that info anywhere
I measured 23” from nut to bridge. Whatever scale that is?
@@trdrumstick 23'' scale then...thank you, for your random act of kindness.
would be a nice guitar for outdoor :)
I love enya mini go
I wish they made one at the regular les paul size and scale. I'm a bass player primarily but always like to have a guitar around, and this would be a cool one, but even at standard scales, guitars feel too small. I love carbon fiber instruments though.
This one would feel extra-small, then.
I have one of these, I play it almost every day. It's easy to sit in front of the computer and jam on RUclips videos. The saddle was too thin and leaned forward so I replaced it with a thicker one. If you sit in the hot sun it gets very hot, I have the black model too, and you will be tuning. Otherwise stays in tune well. I also have a Washburn Rover wooden travel guitar that has suffered riding around in my truck for a few years, this will be much more durable. I think it sounds great chunking out jazz and swing rhythm, sometimes I think people expect too much from a $200 guitar. I'm very satisfied with it.
Thanks for sharing your experience with it! These are definitely great knock-around guitars that take some abuse for sure. I’m still very happy with mine. The high fret has come back, though and I might do another fix video on my next attempt. Cheers!
wish I would have kept the first one I ordered, got lucky and got one that played great with no fret buzz. I want another one but I'm afraid I was just lucky and got a good one the first time.
I would like to have one, but I don't want to pay the high shipping cost. Prine Shipping? also high cost.
You Prefer Enya or Lava Me?, 2 of Carbón fiber, greetings 🤘
I bought the big Enya and I loved everything about it from a fit/finish/layout/hardware standpoint.
But it sounded dead to me and I sent it back.
Me also some of these review sites I don't get it.
carbon fiber does not sound good, especially on a small guitar
@@theuserthatishere I have several Emerald guitars that disagree.
I like the way mine sounds. Kinda like someone is playing drunk. So Punk rock!!
Nice would get one if the price in my country wasn't $372.50
I just bought the Nova Go mini for $80 after 20% discount on Amazon. Hopefully it's a good little car guitar.
What a GREAT outro! Filled my heart with happiness. Oh, the review was good as well. Thanks.
Thank you so much!
Nice guitar
Made from the Tonus Carbonifer tree.
Lol! In Spanish no va means doesn’t go.
Phone mic and AC. The fretworks a deal breaker!
Looks real light weight how much would you say it weighs?
It weighs a bit under 4lbs. It’s neck-heavy for sure and tends to nosedive. The padded strap helps a bit.
Steel, or nylon, strings?
This comes with steel strings.
Hahaha very funny man...how to install guitar strap bro??😂
For acoustic players: Furch Little Jane.
How's the intonation?
It's actually surprisingly good. Not perfect by any means, but better than other guitars I've had in the past, especially acoustics.
You can always bring a guitar on board
😆😆😆 I'm picking mine up in a few minutes from UPS. 😬 Now I'm worried 😰 about the little fixes.
I want to take it hiking and camping this weekend up by Julia.
Have a blessed father's day weekend.
✌🏼🦁
Well I hope yours doesn't have any fret issues. The issue with mine could have been a warranty thing, I think but I was taking it with me the next day so I just decided to fix myself since I have all of the tools to do so.
@@trdrumstick thanks for getting back to me.
Mine is as perfect as you can get for an inexpensive guitar.
I'm still new so my fingers are raw.
Only a few things, but no filing thank goodness.
Odd, some 12 fretted notes are just a little sharp compared to the open notes and it's only on 3 strings 🤔.
But no buzz up and down.
Might lower action just a tad. Just Don't know if i use truss rod or shave down the nut just a bit.
Question, is the neck like an electric guitar? It's soo thin.
I have a classical kremona and a seagull. Much wider neck.😆
I was wondering, because if it is the size of an electric, maybe some time down the line, i may buy a electric bundle to try it out.
Hope you had a great vacation and time with your guitar.
I don't think mine came with everything for the straps though, now that I think about it.
Have a blessed father's day weekend.
Maybe a new guitar? 😆😆😆
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I'd prefer a good Parlor. Don't get a Zagar Parlor ibanez Parlor is junk too. If you can find a Seagull parlor or can afford Eastman parlor
Enya is an Irish name that can translate to fire.
so is it worth the price?
I guess it depends on what you want out of it. Mine’s held up very well traveling and being knocked around so for me, it was worth the price.
Ok. Thanks! 👍
I just bought the electric acoustic version? SO LOW PRICE I COULDN'T HELP IT! SHIT. I HOPE IT'LL BE OKAY!
What was your experience with it?
@@trdrumstick It's great! Honestly! It's a fun little practice guitar with built-in sounds that're customizable - whenever I'm inspired? It's what I grab. Sits by my bed at all times! Great fun! It won't replace your mains, but it is - in my opinion - an essential way to get your sudden musical ideas into note form before they're gone! Highly recommended! 🤟🦄✨
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Otherwise known as an allen key not whatever you called it LOL🤷♂️👍✌
Oh well no big deal I just thought it was a little funny was all.
Thanks for the video review.🙂👍✌
RUclips seems to have a lot of videos where we watch people open boxes.
Your playing is nice but the guitar still sounds a little dead to me. Perhaps its the sound quality of the video. If I'm going to travel with a small instrument, I bring my tenor ukulele, or my parlour-sized Ibanez tenor guitar, and my blues harmonica. I do love the fun photo inserts! Those are a hoot!
ughh, i hate that expression.....anything or anyone being referred to as a hoot.
didn't mean to be rude lol. I just couldn't help myself. Just ignore that comment please. HOw does your tenor guitar sound and how many strings do they have. I'd like to play one someday.
@@hambone2740 The tenor guitar is typically used in Irish folk music or jazz ensembles. It's about the size of a parlour guitar or 3/4 size guitar and has 4 strings, tuned CGDA. It's reletively easy to learn and is fun to play. Amazon has an Ibanez tenor guitar for a good price.
@@hambone2740 Here is a good RUclips video about it: ruclips.net/video/4baj3d10rw8/видео.html
Plastic with a little carbon fiber in it .😁
Yes I think you're onto something :)
I really see zero reason to not buy a carbon fiber "travel" guitar as a starter acoustic when they are under 600 bucks, straight and true, stay in tune, and are apparently bomb proof. I can deal with ugly. Every super great musician has an ugly instrument that they in fact love more than their first child.
My travel guitar is a baby Taylor. End of story.
Not as good low end... Didn't end up sounding as balanced... Does have more complex harmonic content though.... The version of this one with the electronics has a really, really transparent volume boost that brings out even more fullness in the lows and mids... Plus you can dial in things like reverb and chorus if you want... The baby tailored is not something I would trust to bring in carry on... I mean The laws in the US are good for domestic... They I think they would probably take pretty good care of it even if they just grab it from you at the door of the plane.... And then you're dealing with campfires cold nights and humidity. It's small but it's not exactly the most durable travel guitar
@after 5 :45 mins finally get to hear about 4 seconds of how it sounds...
Was so exciting about it till the neck dive. Ah, sorry, neck dive definitely a no.😢
yeah, I can see that as a dealbreaker. the strap does kind of help, it's a little bit tacky or something on the underside so it doesn't slip. Still pulls, though since it's heavy that way.
Amzong guitar..i Love IT without doing anything😊
Not understanding the title, didn't reveal anything that hasn't been said in other reviews
Carbon fiber doesn't have the type of strength that would allow something to roll over it/ drive over it. A carbon fiber guitar it is like any other guitar if you were to do anything like smash it or roll over it / drive over it the result would be you would crush the guitar and it would be a pile of garbage after that so definitely don't think like many people do that carbon fiber instruments are indestructible and you can be les worried that if you hit it or drop it or if something was to roll over it that its not going to destroy your guitar because it absolutely will so please don't think its something you can be less careful with because you will still damage your guitar just as easily as any other guitar. Anyways I know you were not serious when you said that but for people who don't know carbon fiber is a strong material yes but its only strong in some very specific ways and in other ways its actually very weak and brittle so please don't think its an indestructible guitar or material its definitely not. The main reason for this type of material being used for a guitar is for light weight and to be more resistant to things like moisture and or just getting wet in general. Anyways I just wanted to say this so that others don't get the wrong impression of any instrument that is made of carbon fiber its not an indescribable material / guitar. 🙂👍✌🎸🎵🎶
Yes, thank you for the clarification in case anyone was confused as to the joking nature of driving a car over it. I would definitely not advise that. This guitar has been very good as far as being very stable even when it's hot in the sun, etc.. Still not the best sounding guitar at all, but works for carrying around and keeping your fingers limber.
It's not carbon fiber. It does have carbon fiber in the composite. The high fret was not a big issue. The sound is pretty bad though. Thanks for the video.
It's definitely not a recording-quality instrument, but is great for knocking around traveling.
@@trdrumstick Populele 2 has been my "best overall value" composite uke purchase so far. I just wish I'd bought it first. It does not sound like a composite uke, or a wood uke, it has it's own sound. The quality is remarkable for the money. I don't care about the "smart" features of the P2, it's become my daily player. Populele makes a guitar also.
Lol nice
I thought the action was quite high
yes me too, not sure how to fix this, its almost unplayable
@@ladybugwest909 I took mine to guitar dealer and he shaved a little of the saddle for me but still not good enough I now have a 3/4 size electric guitar and its a dream to play compared to the Enya
Well…..it’s a guitar…..I think that a Little Martin or Taylor GS Mini is worth the investment.
I have a gs mini and picked one of these up for hot summer days in friends boats.
Gs mini is great, these are great because they are impervious to the elements
Well, it is at least a guitar shaped object. I have a Martin jr d-10 as my travel guitar. I’ve owned the Martin Backpacker 20+ years ago. Loved it for what it was too. Got old, don’t go on long hikes anymore.
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I’m sorry but your guitar is NOT made of carbon fiber. It’s composite, which can mean any number of things. Yours is made of ground up CF mixed with resin that’s pressed into a guitar shape. People need to get familiar with the types of composites out there. Most of the guitars that are sub $1000 are made of this composite and the brands don’t tell people what they’re actually buying.
If you’re looking for a tank, go check out a beast of a bonofide true bidirectional carbon fiber guitar: KLOS guitars. They make travel sizes as well as full sizes (all with removable necks). They ran a 4 ton truck over one of their instruments, went swimming in a pool, played baseball, took a hammer to it, and it was still totally playable in each case.
These Chinese Amazon guitars are sadly not made of true carbon fiber. They can be broken nearly as easily as wood. Go check the Agufish channel. He unboxed a Lava 3 and the top was smashed to bits by FedEx. If these “composite” guitars fall or get knocked over, banged, etc., they’re toast. The headstocks can break, the soundboards can shatter, and I’ve even seen bad damage to necks, backs, and sides from a minor fall/bump. It really doesn’t take much to get these composite resin guitars to crack and break, let alone get smashed and shattered to bits . . . and sadly, most guitar techs and even luthiers will not be able to repair composite guitars well (if at all) like a wood guitar. (Note: A bidirectional weave can be repaired much easier than these resin composites in the highly unlikely event of damage - it’s still difficult, but much more doable in comparison.)
There are still positives to these guitars. They still sound nice and won’t have temperature issues . . . but if someone is looking for a strong guitar that isn’t going to break or crack during travel or even in homes with rowdy kids/dogs, or a clumsy person that has tendencies to drop and break stuff, these Chinese composite guitars are not the right guitar.
For someone worried about durability, KLOS is the least expensive brand making true bidirectional CF guitars - most brands like Emerald and McPherson start at $3500 because bidirectional CF is an extremely difficult material to work with. Depending on the model/size, sale prices from the company, and/or whether you buy b-stock, their acoustic models start at around $800 (I’ve even seen used for less on reverb and eBay). KLOS found a way to bring the price down considerably without skimping on quality.
I was hoping this video was going to educate people about composite and carbon fiber - the different types like
1) comparing composite resin vs. unidirectional CF vs. bidirectional CF as a raw material
2) which of these materials is best for building guitars and why composite and unidirectional are much weaker are more susceptible to breaking than bidirectional CF which is virtually indestructible.
2) how to tell which materials are being used when the manufacturer doesn’t fully/honestly disclose it. Many brands are using laminate tops that look like bidirectional CF, only make the top out of unidirectional CF when the back/sides are composite resin, etc. people should learn how to examine the inside of the body, sound hole, neck and joint, fretboard, etc.
It should just the same as knowing your tonewood and what you’re buying with traditional wood guitars which may also have laminate, plastic, and other materials incorporated into the design despite looking like 100% real deal wood at the surface. People should learn more about composite too - about the material and quality, differences, ensuring you’re buying exactly what you’re looking to buy, etc.
Again, I’m not saying these guitars are bad. They are great for some people. But many people end up finding out the hard way that their guitar has been damaged and their hard earned money has been wasted. These inexpensive composite guitars may be perfectly great for some people, but I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone who may be traveling, gigging, live in homes where the guitar may get knocked over or dropped by bold/curious kids and pets, etc. For these cases, you’re MUCH better off buying a KLOS.
I’ve had a full sized KLOS hybrid deluxe (wood neck with stiffening rods, not their model with the CF neck) since they were released in 2018, and it’s been an amazingly strong instrument. I never had any issues with it warping/etc. In fact, it sat untouched on its stand in an empty house when I was very I’ll and not living there through dry NYC winters without heat and humid summers without A/C for 1.5 years - then went through a move without even being packed into its gig bag or anything else because I was too ill to be there, so the movers just picked it up and had it loose on the truck amongst all my other belongings. When I was finally able well enough to play the guitar two years after I got it, the wood neck was perfectly fine with the original strings still being playable despite sitting out on a stand and being exposed to all sorts of temperature and air changes in the two years prior. I even let my service dog use his paw to strum my KLOS while I fret notes without worrying that he will damage it (or bust the recommended D’addario XT Phosphor Bronze strings that come installed with each deluxe model - they sound best on this guitar and are super strong besides).
This KLOS is my only guitar, and I can’t recommend it enough - not to mention the staff is amazingly responsive and helpful. Oh, and it has a lifetime warranty against defects. I’ve never seen a bad review posted anywhere. Read the reviews on their site, Amazon, Kickstarter (where they launch new models at a steep discount), Reverb, and many other dealer sites.
KLOS is a guitar you’ll have for life. These Chinese guitars are definitely suitable for a lot of people, but do your research into what you’re buying in advance just as you would with wood guitars. Don’t assume that most of these guitars are true bidirectional Carbon Fiber. Even a brand claims to be using carbon fiber, you need to learn how to inspect the guitar to be sure whether it true is bidirectional CF, laminate, unidirectional, composite resin (which is generally ground up CF material that’s mixed with resin and then pressed/molded into a guitar shape), etc. Apparently, you unfortunately can’t trust many of these brands - and most don’t even put proper guitar specs on their websites (like scale length, neck profiles, etc.) let alone being specific about the materials being used.
I was hoping this video was going to truly tell the truth about these guitars and actually teach people about them. It didn’t. Very disappointed.
P.S. I noticed that since Agufish unboxed the Lava 3 that was busted, which was provided free by the company, he hasn’t posted a review or said that he got a replacement. Maybe he felt he could not honestly recommend a guitar that gives people the idea that it’s not going to break because the company does not honestly disclose what the guitar is made of in actually and what they mean by “composite” - of course, I’m assuming because Agufish never followed up about what happened with that busted Lava 3, but it can’t be a coincidence that he hasn’t said a word since two months after he opened that box. I never saw a wood top that smashed up from shipping, btw.
Thanks for the information, dude.
Ok..THAT was a buzzkill..but I still enjoy mine. Thanks for the heads up .
Thanks for the long-winded KLOS ad. Any way you slice it, those are in a completely different class than this cheap thing.
I was looking at a KLOS, but what put me off is it still has a wooden bridge glued to the top. In my mind, the glue is the most vulnerable point. I want to be able to leave it in a hot car, or toss it (or carefully place it!) in the bottom of a canoe, where it would likely soak up a lot of sun before it got to a shaded campsite. What sold me on the Enya is that the bridge is molded with the soundboard, not a separate piece glued on top.
*All* carbon fiber instruments are composite. This is injection molded with what seems to be polycarbonate plastic filled with carbon fiber. Higher end carbon fiber instruments are made using techniques more akin to fiberglass layup with thermosetting plastics rather than thermoforming plastics. At this point, I'm not sure one method is better than the other for this type of application. Cost is not an indicator of superiority so much as the labor used to fabricate each instrument.
Repairability of either style construction is a big problem compared with traditional wooden instruments, well out of the realm of many repair persons/luthiers, and again, I'd be wary of saying woven cf is easier to repair. Ease of repair is highly dependent on the nature of the damage.
The mini sucks, I'm sending mine back
You got robbed.
Don't use it as a submarine!!!
I'll stick to a shoebox with horsehair strings; it sounds just about the same. A better check for to prove it's a travel guitar would be to take to a plane and attempt to get it in an overhead bin. Flight crews are hit and miss on whether they can find a spot in a coat closet or a rear galley area. Anyhow if you check it and it gets damaged (and it will be damaged, wink, nod) or lost you can claim a max of $250 so you got a money maker right there. Lost units early in their life cycle will represent a loss, just write it off. They move it, you claim it, make your claim, then fix it enough for the next flight. Or explore the empty case option and claim instrument theft at the destination point.
Hell, you could start a business, just "loan" it out for say $100 bucks to the loanee, they check it, and it flies. An agent at the other end claims the guitar and files a $250 damage claim. The agent gives the guitar (or one from a storage locker) to another traveler, pays the $100 gratuity, gets the guitar checked to the new passenger's location. All flight info will be shared between agents across the country. A unique logo could be placed on the cases to make retrieval easier at the destinations. Once things get rolling the money will roll in, just a little delay in the refund bureaucracy. You could eventually expand to a wide range of instruments and then go international.
🤣 Nice scam! Sounds like you have a promising future in baggage-related airline policy fraud. Good luck!
Took this one to Alaska the next day. Fits in the overhead no problem, even on top of other luggage. That was in an older fuselage, too. Definitely not the best sounding guitar, but actually quite comfortable to play.
You can get a Soloette in the over head bin. It was designed by someone who was familiar with the refs. It is also a good scale.
So, what's the truth then? That you used clickbait? Is the guitar very useful in performance or are its features too limiting in the end?
Guilty of clickey title, but at the time the only reviews I found were all glowing. I would say for performance I would not recommend this guitar as it sounds pretty terrible. I like it just for the fact that it can be thrown around and I don't have to worry to much about it. It also stays in tune surprisingly well.
@@trdrumstick Ok, thank you for elaborating. That bad sound, eh, not even equalizers and pedals remedy it? It sounded ok to me, just not for passing as a 'real' acoustic. I was kinda thinkin' maybe installing a Roland GK3 pickup on it and making it a hybrid guitar would make it do interesting sonic combinations including mini acoustic.
Then again some reviewer said the tuning mechanisms are 2nd rate so that would need to be adressed.
Cheers man, have a great day. 🙏
@@minkahl1644 Adding electronics would help, I think. Some of the issue when just playing as an acoustic is the soundhole points up towards the player, which is fine for how I use it just to keep in practice. The electric version might be a better bet sound-wise and I think it's only $100 or so more. Look up Phil McKnights review as he got the electric version. Still had the fret issues, though haha.
@@trdrumstick Yes, if I'd buy it the main point would be to plug it in so the sound hole solution is probably ideal in that sense. I've done fret adjustments which are a pain when it on a large area but small fret filing is a dance for me. The guitar has a kind of parlor guitar meets dobro frequencies to it but the bass seems too lacking on itself, that would really need something extra to compensate for it.
It was the McKnights video that made me look up some more to get me convinced - or not 😄
This Is a Composite guitar, Not Carbon Fiber, but nice look at it! :)
It's shown on the Enya website and on Amazon as a carbon fiber guitar. No where is it referred to as a composite guitar. Just saying...
I know someone who has several models of this brand. He's always trying to get me into them, and frankly, they suck. The action is horrible and it's like playing the worst cheap guitar you can find, and these went for 5to 6 hundred dollars, what a rip off.
Sounds a bit strange to me. Maybe just not to my taste.
Good to see Govenor DeSantis also does guitar reviews - but seriously good review
lol
GUITAR MADE IN CHINA OR INDONESIA???😄😃HEY MAN, WHAT'S KIND OF GUITAR?????.....WOOD.....POLYMERS????THE SOUND IS METALLIC, ORIGINAL....OK I LIKE IT...⛦⛦⚌💲😄
Lol….you should step on it still you think you can drive a car on it.
Not sure. I don’t think I like the sound of this guitar.
Came for the opinion,that never happened. Click baited me 😂and I commented 😂but I won't subscribe 😂
prety sure you could solve that fret with a hammer down lol