Enya Electric Guitar Shinichi Kobayashi Signature Loong Nova Go Sonic Smart Electric Carbon Fiber Guitarra with 10W Wireless Speaker, All-in-One Portable Rig for Street Performers & Home Studios

Did a ton of research and watched everything on YT before making purchase. I knew I was likely getting a pretty great guitar at a good price (with a small but possible chance of getting a broken one)...Turns out I made a really good choice. If it keeps working well for a few years it will be a great choice! It came well packaged with everything. Physically it is in perfect condition. I did have to tune it. Took a few minutes to figure out the app but all good there too.Only minor feedback I could give to the folks at enya is that I purchased the "ocean blue" and the fade on the guitar body is not well done. It's not horrible, but it's not nearly as well done as the picture shows. I noticed the same thing when watching YT - some of the "ocean blue's" were well painted closer to the nice fade seen in the publicity images however some were like mine - MUCH heavier on the full deep blue.I'm going on a hunch here but the ones they sent out for promo reviews might have received a tiny bit more attentionTo explain: In the photos (and in some videos) the full deep blue stops around the bridge and slowly blends over a few inches from deep blue into white in a nice straight even way ending just after the first pickup. What I received (and saw others had) was one painted full deep blue up into the first pickup and also ENDING the fade into white before the end of the pickup....All of a whole approximate 1" band wide fade! A whole inch of actual visible blue. It almost looks like I have a black and white guitar with a narrow blue band. Probably would have been closer to name this paint job "mariana trench blue", lol.What makes it more noticeable is that it's painted in a curve and unevenly blended way across the face . I'm not exaggerating when I say it looks like something I could do with a spray can of white paint against a piece of dark blue poster board by arcing my arm back and forth pretending to airbrush. Oddly, the headstock fade looks great (evenness and straightness).Okay, sorry for the lengthy feedback. It actually looks really great still - even though it's not quite what the marketing photos and sponsored video reviews might have you hoping for so be wary if the look being like the pictures is important to you. A perfect paintjob isn't a must for me. I'm not performing with it. That leads into...I bought it with the intent to use it for learning, practicing and even some song writing. It's perfect for it. Even taking places and playing out and about and not having to have any other equipment or being concerned about temperature / humidity (yay carbon fiber). I wouldn't leave it in a fiery hot car but non extremes wouldn't have any impact. But camping, BBQ's, picnics. It would be perfect.TLDR: I love this thing, It feels great. Plays great/easy. Everything is working well so far. It sounds really good. I'm overall very satisfied and very happy with this purchase. This is an EXCELLENT guitar for an incredible value. I wouldn't be performing with it - i.e. they introduced a pedal as a feature for the new slightly more expensive "Inspire" model to allow switching to (some) effects directly. The "Go Sonic" does not have this pedal available. You are stuck using the button on the guitar going sequentially through them. Would love to see that offered as an optional add on for this guitar too.This guitar so far seems like one of those rare things that come along that's a lot better than anyone would expect. It's built great quality wise. Made of carbon fiber. Feels good. Easy to play. Sounds great. Well designed. Full of awesome features like a zero fret.And if this guitar is intended for a beginner - wow! It's perfect for any beginner who is serious. It would be like getting a new sports car for driver's training! lolHope this is helpful to someone!

Build Quality & ComfortThe INSPIRE’s high-quality plastic construction gives it solid, well-balanced feel while weighing just under 8 lbs., that's over 1 lb. less than my Fender Strat. While this may not seem significant at first, the lighter weight noticeably reduces fatigue during extended play sessions. The Strat-style body makes it very comfortable to play while sitting or standing. Its seamless build eliminates visible joints, the one exception being a removable plate on the back (all screws having a rubber covering to increase comfort) to presumably access the electronics inside. The fretboard has a smooth plastic finish, and the frets have rounded edges that stop just short of the edge of the fretboard, further improving comfort and playability as you play up and down the neck.Setup & PlayabilityOut of the box, the INSPIRE arrives fully set up, requiring only a quick retune before playing. The action is low and well-adjusted, and the tension in the neck was set perfectly from factory. The string spacing and neck profile also feels very comfortable in my hands, allowing my stubbier fingers to comfortably play an A-chord using 1-2-3 fingering as opposed to 2-1-3 fingering. The closed tuners function smoothly and look great on this guitar.Smart Features & Sound CustomizationOne of the standout features of the INSPIRE is the built-in sound processor and 15W speaker, which delivers rich, dynamic tones without requiring the additional purchase of effects pedals or external amplifiers. The guitar has an effects button that lets you cycle through 4 presets. Using the Enya Music app paired with your guitar, you can completely customize these presets using virtual pedal effects like amp model, equalizer, modulation, noise reduction, delay, and reverb. You also get access to additional presets in the app, a volume mixer, and other settings to adjust guitar behavior and updates. Also worth mentioning is the SSH pickup configuration and 5-way pickup selection switch that offers tonal flexibility to play multiple genres, and the push-pull volume knob enables coil switching to further enhance the guitar’s sonic range to dial in the sound you're looking for (a feature that is typically associated with higher-end guitars).Practicality & VersatilityThe INSPIRE has 3 ports: a 3.5mm headphone output, a 1/4" TS output jack, and USB-C for charging the built-in battery. While I haven't formally tested battery life, I've consistently been able to play for extended sessions without needing to recharge. This guitar is great and convenient for practice sessions since it can be played relatively silently with headphones plugged in (the natural sound of the strings is still audible due to the hollow plastic construction). It can also be played using the built-in speaker or plugged into an interface or external amp, all of which will also include whatever internal sound effects you have enabled in your preset. This versatility allows the use of the INSPIRE for private practice at home, recording sessions, and live performances without much additional hardware.Final ThoughtsThe Enya INSPIRE combines exceptional craftsmanship, modern features, and thoughtful design into an instrument that is comfortable, intuitive, and highly playable. For continued practice, casual sessions, and flexible sound shaping, it stands out as a top-tier option that balances innovation with practicality.Why trust my review?I am not a professional guitar player, but I appreciate a fine instrument. I've been playing ukuleles and guitars since 2020, and I've explored several instruments that balance quality, playability, tonality, and durability. Since my first purchase of an Enya Nova U Mini ukulele for poolside use, I immediately fell in love with the fit and finish of Enya's plastic instrument. Later purchasing the Nova U Pro (tenor ukulele), the Nova Go (3/4 acoustic guitar), and most recently this Nova INSPIRE, these consistently high-quality products provide great value for your dollar that have resulted in me putting more hours into playing them than my more expensive wooden instruments. Enya's customer support has also been very responsive and helpful to work with. I haven't yet played or handled their non-plastic instruments, but I can wholeheartedly recommend all of the above.