Enya Nova U Review (Concert Ukulele)
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2020
- Here's my honest review of the Enya Nova U Concert Ukulele! Hopefully it helps you make an informed choice!
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I just got my limited edition on Friday. I love it! My first uke is the Caramel zebra wood tenor and I love it a lot. I plan on making that my low-g. Right now I have fun playing a song on one uke and then on the other to notice the differences. I only started in March but playing the uke has become my passion.
Sometimes I just set both ukes next to each other and admire them.
maplebob23 isn’t it the most fun thing ever??? The uke is such a hidden gem. I’m kicking myself for not taking the time to learn earlier in life. I am so glad you love yours!
My case has a shoulder strap and opens smooth as butter. I use the little pouch to put my capo and spare strings in and it fits neatly under the neck of the ukelele in the case
I just received mine today in black and it's the most amazing thing ever! I was originally going to buy the Outdoor Ukuele (being the polycarbonate fibreglass in soprano in the lowest range of prices), but since I live outside of the US, it was very expensive in my currency (and along with a very expensive international shipping). And there was no case or any accessories that I needed. But then when I saw the Enya nova, I was immediately in love with the design, and the fact that it had the accessories and was available to purchase in my country! It's funny how both are from the same polycarbonate carbon fibre (which is 50x stronger than fibreglass) material, but just the price and the origin of the craftsmanship. And I love the fact that it has an extra soundhole and I could hear my playing perfectly (which the Outdoor model didn't have). I also bumped the ukulele a couple of times against the wall today, but no dent or crack to be seen so it's holding up pretty well against impact.
But in terms of sound and playability, the uke is very bright and resonant and is very comfortable to play. The concert size was perfect for me and it's much more easier to access with my fingers than the soprano model. The Enya model had a cutaway so it's easier to access higher frets than the other model. And the Enya model is very comfortable to play with, especially with the thin body in comparison to the Outdoor model having a thicker body. I must say, Enya did a very great job with this uke! I would recommend the purchase to buy if you're looking for an outdoor, cheap, robust and durable ukulele!
Play on! 🎸
Gizmo Mac this is such a great review! I agree 💯 with the brightness of sound and ease of playability. Enya is not normally on my radar when it comes to purchasing. Had I not had the opportunity at a music conference to see it and play it, I would never have given it a second glance. SO worth the money for the joy it brings! I am stoked you love it!
@@MusicwithMrsLC and thank you too! I am glad I saw this review video 😁
@@MusicwithMrsLC Hey ! I just subscribed to your channel. Glad I found you. So, I started looking at ukulele tutorials maybe a week ago and that’s it is very addictive lol so guess what !? I’m looking and searching like crazy to buy a concert ukulele. I so want to learn. I was intrigued with the flight one with zero fret, plastic in the back bla bla bla. I keep thinking of that Enya nova but I am not sure cause I saw a comment someone said if you are a beginner it might not be a good choice because apparently the fret is very black, you don’t even know where to put your fingers for a note. IDK if it’s true but I would extremely appreciate it if someone could help me. And you did by this tutorial but I need to know what you think about what I wrote about the frets being to dark and everything. Please Help lol hope you can understand what I wrote, I’m bilingual but French mostly. Ok thank you if you took the time to read me. … from an addictive ukulele Canadian woman hahaha😂 bye 🇨🇦
Thank you for the great review. I bought the blue one and absolutely love it! Also, good news: the bag now has a shoulder strap (they must have heard you😀). I love your voice!
Woo hoo!! I am so excited for you! I am glad you love it!
Your review really set me at ease and I ended up buying for my birthday. Love it so much! Thank you. They even updated the gig bag with a shoulder strap!
This makes me so happy! I am so glad you loved it! Thank you for your comment!
I recently ordered the pink trans acoustic version, and surprisingly, it came not only with reverb and chorus, but the new models also come with the delay effect.
Really? I didn’t know they added delay only on newer models. Interesting. I’m jealous of the trans acoustic you have!! I would love to get one, I’ve played them several times and they are magical!
Thanks for the excellent review. Saw these online and was intrigued. Will be getting one soon. It will be my first instrument to properly learn on. Fell in love with the uke when I was at a music shop and the guy by the ukes recomended one. He showed me how to play a quick tune with one finger and I was awed that I could make it sound just like a song. Perfect verasatile instruments for beginnners. The enya appealed to me cause I live in a humid hot area most of the year. Plus I can take it with me if I travel and it will hold up.
I live, full time, on a small, anchored sailboat in Florida. Because of the limited space I opted to get a ukulele. The first one I bought was a Kala concert. Nice instrument. But it's WOOD and a boat isn't the best place for a wooden uke. But I didn't like the Waterman that was the only plastic uke at the Sam Ashe store. I liked the look of the Enya Nova instantly but I agonized on whether I should buy it. True, $89.99 is relatively cheap, but it's nearly 10% of what I get each month in Social Security. Eventually, though, I said, "What the heck?" (Well I didn't REALLY say, "heck" but this is a G-rated site.) I really LOVE this uke. I've had it for a couple of months now and I haven't played the Kala since I took this out of the box.
richard philbrick I agree 💯! Like I said in the video I would very likely not have made this purchase if I hadn’t had an opportunity at a professional conference to give it a test drive. It is such a delight to play! I am also not thrilled with the Waterman series. Maybe for a child who is just starting out and wants the durability but the strings on those are a nightmare to keep in tune and I’ve heard many who say the bridge also bows with time. The Nova feels so much more substantial and professional and sounds 100x better. Thanks so much for the feedback, I’m so glad you are enjoying your Nova U!
Hello, thank you and I love your singing so much! Once I heard your voice I went in search for some covers or something... You gave me nice chills! Blessings
Amazing review!
Big up from Italy 👍🏻
My ukes all have the tie-on method of stringing. How would one string the Enya |Nova U ukes? Thanks.
Run a dry bar of soap (I used Ivory) around that zipper and zip and unzip a few times and it will be 100% easier!!!
Mrs LC mentions the case; I've just received mine and the case seems to be new and improved. It has a shoulder strap and the zip doesn't seem to catch.
Just ordered this one tonight. Can’t wait to learn to use it. 😜😜😜
Nice review. Thanks. Just two things to add. I get one Nova U Concert recently and .... the bag has a perfect shoulder strap (may be the manufacturer listen to you) and two, I use the strap little pouch for capo, tunner, picks and strings and fits perfectly in the bag under the uke neck.
Great sound, good size, good material and good prize. Enya Nova U is a very good ellection.
Thank you for this update! I am so glad they changed the strap on the bag, that is a game changer!! I really appreciate this information. You are awesome! I hope you are loving yours!
and now I have to have my own enya ukulele. thank you! i m a new subscriber :)
Hi I just ordered one from Amazon. Thx for the review.
You are welcome! I know you’re gonna love it!
That was a really good review. I subscribed!
Christine Grimmond thank you, Christine! ☺️
@@MusicwithMrsLC Hey, You should make your own Gig bag for this Uke with Alibaba and sell it on Amazon lol I'd buy it for sure!
Christine Grimmond haha!! If I could come up with that I’d be wealthy! Great idea. ☺️
Great review, thanks!!!!! I've ordered the red one😊😍
hey thanks for the review. My first thought regarding the lack of shoulder strap is to put the whole case in another larger gig bag with straps. Weird solution yes. They also now have a soprano model that does come with shoulder strap on the case, per customer demand it seems like - but the soprano model does not have built-in strap buttons and they got rid of the capo and included a tuner instead, also it seems per customer suggestions. So far I've only seen black in soprano, in concert size there is a forgotten color which is bright red. I know all this because I'm about to buy one so I've been shopping online. The soprano is smaller but it looks to me that it has the same number of frets (interesting), it's missing the strap buttons and black color only so far - but the case seems to have improved zipper, improved handle as well as the new added strap. I'm hours from ordering one but now I'm considering the electric version if I could find a good review with good sound demo so I can decide...
Got the black one a couple weeks ago...love it
If you want a better gig bag, just size up one size. For the Concert size uku, just buy a tenor size case. It should be a perfect fit for this size instrument.
I just wish you could put a Low G flouro on these ukes. It's one of the reasons I really don't like these ukes. Like the Lava U.
Outdoor ukes can accomodate a low G. Unfortunately, they don't come in a concert size. Wish they did.
I got a tenor Tiffany Blue Nova on Prime Day for $50!!!! The newer version has the shoulder straps on the case, but still no pockets...
What?? That’s an insane deal! That is awesome! I wish they would add those pockets… shoulder strap is a decent upgrade, though! I hope you enjoy!
@@MusicwithMrsLC Yassss! I am so excited! It is a sweet little uke! Alas, it also does not come with a runer, but I already had ones with my other ukes.
Well heck, just how many colors can you get this thing in (in addition to the 5 colors I usually see I've also seen it in brown and dark blue and now yours). I got black, I like it tuned to F#-B-D#-G#, this is one of my favorite ukuleles after less than a week owning it, love your playing and singing too.
I want the black one! That’s my next purchase for back to school (if we go back 😭). It doesn’t show dirt AND can be wiped with a disinfecting wipe in between uses. Plus, the black one is just sick to look at. I love it. I’m glad you love yours!!
@@MusicwithMrsLC I think Darth Vader designed the black one.
@KeefTheUkuleleRobot would you mind sharing where you saw the brown and dark blue versions please? I haven't been able to find those anywhere. Thank you!
How is the action with this perticular brand of uke?
Where did you get the stickers for your uke?! I loooove them!!
Wow I should have listened because you mentioned it right in the beginning hahaha
Emily K. 3000 Pack, 0.375" Round Color... www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFAEIK0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Emily K. Haha it’s ok!! I love them, too, and they are very helpful for teaching.
It’s very nice!Where can I buy this?
This Nova ukulele so very nice
The case...same stupid issues with the Lava U case. Unless cases! You'll have to buy a tenor gig bag for both ukes. There are some nice gig bags on amazon.
Thank you for detailed review. Does the uke come reasonably well set up if you buy it online as opposed to a music shop?
Lisa Compton it was very playable right out of the box. Strings take a short time to stretch out and stay in tune, maybe a week of regular playing. After that it holds tune quite well!
I love my electro one
I just got the orange one, which is more like salmon in truth, but it's a great fun instrument.
Is it good for a beginner who never play?
I just got mine and I don't love it. I'm vaguely disappointed.
Is this soprano?
They now come with a shoulder strap !!!
What strings would you recommend as an alternative?
Several people I've talked to like the Aquila Red strings or the Worth Brown Fluoro-Carbons. I have not tried the WB strings but I think a fluoro-carbon would suit this particular instrument better. Give the strings that come with it a try, as I was pleasantly surprised. If not, try one of the others. Let me know which one you like best, people are always asking me and it helps to have real-life people give me a testimony!
@@MusicwithMrsLC thank you! Also what type of strings are these? CB SB BB? And could you use a normal ukulele string? (Sorry, it's my first time playing a ukulele haha). But yeah, I definitely will!
Gizmo Mac it comes with Enya’s Fluoro-Carbons which I personally really liked. I didn’t feel the need to change them and they’ve held up quite well. Also, they send you a spare set with your order. You may want to try playing on them first before replacing. You might find you really like them!
@@MusicwithMrsLC Awesome! Thank you so much! :-)
many flower
What about using a tenor size gig bag instead?
Karen Lynn Kennedy I have not tried that. I would think it’s worth a shot, worst case scenario it doesn’t and you could send it back. I really miss those pockets!
@@MusicwithMrsLC yes, pockets are essential!! Maybe Enya Music will listen to that recommendation? Or perhaps they thought the little bag they included would suffice to carry the extra stuff in?
Karen Lynn Kennedy I watched several other reviews on this particular uke and many reviewers said the same things re: the gig bag. I’d be willing to pay for one if they would offer it!
@@MusicwithMrsLC or just buy any other gig bag(hehe! Such disloyalty!!) That could work too. I live in Ecuador, so really good ukes (and this brand included) are not available here. Hopefully I can bring one back next year, when I go.