Carbon Fiber? what are your thoughts This is my deep dive review and demo of the ENYA NEXG Carbon Fiber Smart Audio Guitar. Get the NEXG here: 🛒 Amazon geni.us/NEXGBLUE 🛒 Reverb reverb.grsm.io/landonbailey 🛒 Ebay ebay.us/F7bxvx Official Site: www.enya-music.com/collection... Find other Carbon Fiber Guitars here: 🛒 Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/0J7LYL Timestamps: --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Unboxing, Intro and Disclocure 2:05 - All the specs and what you get 3:20 - Setup and Enya Music App 4:38 - Tone samples 5:02 - Acoustic Mode 5:38 - Singer Mode 6:57 - Finger Mode 7:16 - Rock Mode 7:30 - Fusion Mode 7:49 - Bluetooth connected Backing Track 8:17 - Pros and Cons and my thoughts
Thanks for this Landon. I'm not keen on having to have an account and am concerned about ongoing support. I had a Fender modelling amp that they decided to discontinue support for when it was only 8 years old. That removed half of the functionality from it so I'm very wary of such things now. Cheers.
I agree. Anything that relies on software, I’m out. I won’t even consider anything that could potentially be rendered obsolete by careless companies. Got burned by Guitar Port-never again.
Singer mode with that mic makes this the 21st century campfire guitar. This seems to like smooth playing without too much dynamic range. Still, a very cool thing that can be easily shipped/stored, and taken along.
I have this much needed Carbon Fiber Guitar for here in the desert SW. It will not replace my Taylor however, this ENYA NEXG, is amazing for the price. Of course, with me, all the tech it has will be found as not necessary. I will put it on the shelf when the 8 months come to bring my Taylor out without wondering if it will crack.
Please dont call enya a toy, i have played with a few enya stringed instruments for a good length of time and the more i played with it the more i am impressed. Its made for people who really play, and it does sound wonderful even for someone who is picky and demanding. they really do know how to make the necessities right.
Personally think a normal acoustic is not only cheaper but also sounds like an acoustic guitar, as opposed to electronics and a speaker trying to sound like a guitar. I mean if you are travelling it may work but you'd want an amp or cab or something
It didn't sound that great to me and seems more like a toy than anything serious. Cool to play with though I guess. Your songs a banger though for sure. I honestly forgot about it but remembered it right away. It's catchy as hell.
I love what I see, considering purchase, something you can busk with, travel with, take to the park, dr. Office, or just jam around at home. I have an ovation , this one just goes further. The look is killer, the convenience of having an all in one, and it looks very comfortable to play, r3minds me of Johnny winters little axe from the late 80s or 90s that he went with for comfort, compared to a firebird which I also have ( eppi) , hey, it’s not a 3,500 Martin, but it is not pretending to be.
Nice demo Landon! Personally i would invest the $800 On a nice acoustic. Guess I'm like you and prefer to exclude technology from acoustics. Also resale value on things with complex electronics is not good cause people worry that once the warranty expires after a year how do you get support if something doesn't work? My local guitar tech certainly won't be able to help!
What does an envelope filter have to do with "fusion"? I mean, it sounds funky and could be fun, it's just a sort of arbitrary name for that tone. On another note, I'm almost ready to open my new channel.
I don't have a problem with technology; the way it's used by companies is what bothers me... Sunburst on strat style guitar has been done to death, I can't be excited by it no matter how interesting the tech built into is (I'm looking at you Variax)... So, composite materials, and weird looking, niche guitars is the way to go for me! I just hope those instruments don't become obsolete due to their software... Thumbs up for the honest review!
Landon Singing Mode Level: 200! Man, you should sing more. Like your voice and style. The PF shirt is choice as well. Just remember, when you're in finger mode, DO NOT (under any circumstances) finger Am! Someone had to say it! Okay, okay, I'll show myself out now.
I couldn’t get over how bad the intonation was. Serious honest question: did you tune up before all those bits? If so, at least one of two things is seriously wrong with the instrument: the tuner is inaccurate as heck, or the setup is terrible. Maybe both. And since it seems that bridge is the pickup, it would be hard to set it up like a proper acoustic. Leaving alone my aversion to software-based instruments (they can be rendered useless at any moment), this is still a hard pass for me.
I prefer this to those Lava guitars. I've played the Yamaha silent guitar and it was great, especially for practice or traveling. I like the idea, and carbon does make for some nice instruments. I'm not into the whole online stuff for a guitar though. Also, I feel like a digital guitar would become outdated, and useless after some time.
Great review, have been thinking about the NEXG from Enya but after dealing with the crappy electronics in the Nova GO AI I am not to sure, the guitar is just fine and once I did a set up on the neck and action it is a joy to play but the onboard electronics are total crap, I am going to take it all out and fit a standard preamp in it. I like the idea of the NEXG but I just do not have much faith in the reliability of their electronics, unlike the Nova Go the NEXG is useless without its electronics. Lot of cash for $20 worth of carbon fiber.
Hey good voice! Great..seems like it would work west for a travel guitar…..maybe small room busking. Sounds best straight acoustic. Electric sound not too good.
Interesting, I like it, but I'm not sure about the quality and longevity of the built-in speakers. I guess you could plug in externally if they failed.
@@landonbailey Your video promoted me to watch this tech guy's amp reviews. Spending a lot of money doesn't make a lot of sense unless it's well built and repairable. Mugs like me would have no idea. My Roland Cube 40 has been fine, although I don't gig. So far, my son's Roland Cube 100 watt Bass amp has been reliable but he might need a backup amp. Seems it's a disposable world 😒 - Rod th-cam.com/video/oQXmcsF_d_o/w-d-xo.html
Great video! Small question that i have never seen any reviewer address. If you use the headphones, can the guitar be used fully silent (mute) for say apartment practice at night? Thanks!
@@landonbailey I find this to be an extreamly useful feature most reviewers just gloss over. For our city dwellers this is a make or break maybe :) Thanks!
The problem with this guitar, that no one talks about, is the fact that the guitar often powers off in the middle of playing a song! Damn irritating and I don't understand why such a major issue with a pretty decent guitar.
@@landonbailey every time I turn on this guitar, it asks me to activate it. I have no idea how to do that. The manual doesn’t explain it either. Can you shed some light on this?
Landon…I am so pathetic with tech stuff…I actually had to get my wife to do all the interweb crap for my helix…she set up the account and the editor…I shitteth you not…I’m an idiot with all that stuff !!!!!
The title silent guitar. Ok i am going to give you 👎🏻 because no one showed about how silence the guitar is, they show the ear pieces but how do i know how silence the guitar is with earphones on? I will buy it, if the guitar don’t disturb others. So no help at all with your video.
Please show and explain in detail how to use the app to shape the guitar sound. Is the effect saved to the phone, the guitar (onboard) or to the cloud? How do you recall the effect for use?
Honestly it sounds absolutely terrible to me, I wouldn't buy it for under 200. The acoustic sounds bad, the acoustic emulation electric mode too. There's no body to the sound, sounds like a cheap, poorly built guitar. Even as someone who loves tech integration, there's nothing I like about this.
hey I asked for feedback, appreciate it. I'll say that it does sound better in person. That still doesn't change my opinions about it that I mentioned at the end.
@@landonbailey regardless I think you're an awesome channel, and not a dig at you whatsoever I'm just extremely picky haha. I'm sorry if I was overly negative towards you!
Carbon Fiber? what are your thoughts
This is my deep dive review and demo of the ENYA NEXG Carbon Fiber Smart Audio Guitar.
Get the NEXG here:
🛒 Amazon geni.us/NEXGBLUE
🛒 Reverb reverb.grsm.io/landonbailey
🛒 Ebay ebay.us/F7bxvx
Official Site:
www.enya-music.com/collection...
Find other Carbon Fiber Guitars here:
🛒 Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/0J7LYL
Timestamps:
---------------------------------------------------------
0:00 - Unboxing, Intro and Disclocure
2:05 - All the specs and what you get
3:20 - Setup and Enya Music App
4:38 - Tone samples
5:02 - Acoustic Mode
5:38 - Singer Mode
6:57 - Finger Mode
7:16 - Rock Mode
7:30 - Fusion Mode
7:49 - Bluetooth connected Backing Track
8:17 - Pros and Cons and my thoughts
Have you tried plugging it onto an amp using the line out? I’m also curious if using the line out will it bypass the speakers. Thanks Lando 👍🤘
Thanks for this Landon. I'm not keen on having to have an account and am concerned about ongoing support. I had a Fender modelling amp that they decided to discontinue support for when it was only 8 years old. That removed half of the functionality from it so I'm very wary of such things now. Cheers.
I agree. Anything that relies on software, I’m out. I won’t even consider anything that could potentially be rendered obsolete by careless companies.
Got burned by Guitar Port-never again.
Singer mode with that mic makes this the 21st century campfire guitar. This seems to like smooth playing without too much dynamic range. Still, a very cool thing that can be easily shipped/stored, and taken along.
I have this much needed Carbon Fiber Guitar for here in the desert SW. It will not replace my Taylor however, this ENYA NEXG, is amazing for the price. Of course, with me, all the tech it has will be found as not necessary. I will put it on the shelf when the 8 months come to bring my Taylor out without wondering if it will crack.
Please dont call enya a toy, i have played with a few enya stringed instruments for a good length of time and the more i played with it the more i am impressed. Its made for people who really play, and it does sound wonderful even for someone who is picky and demanding. they really do know how to make the necessities right.
aren't all guitars toys?
@@landonbailey yeah my wife says that to me, when I want to buy another guitar like this one, she will say don't you have enough toys to play with
Carbon fiber is the way of the future…I hear they are gonna start using it in aircraft and race cars soon😳….excellence as always my man!!!
Personally think a normal acoustic is not only cheaper but also sounds like an acoustic guitar, as opposed to electronics and a speaker trying to sound like a guitar. I mean if you are travelling it may work but you'd want an amp or cab or something
after a few days, I think I realized the purpose of this guitar. for entertaining at a house party and doing karaoke
That was fun. One day you won't even have to play guitar you can just hold it and it'll perform. That's exactly what my playing needs. LOL
one day guitars will plays us. I have no idea what that means
Singer Mode needs to be incorporated into more videos. You’ve got a good voice man!!!
hey cheers!
Different but it is very cool!
I think i would like it
the finish and color are very nicely done
It didn't sound that great to me and seems more like a toy than anything serious. Cool to play with though I guess. Your songs a banger though for sure. I honestly forgot about it but remembered it right away. It's catchy as hell.
I love what I see, considering purchase, something you can busk with, travel with, take to the park, dr. Office, or just jam around at home. I have an ovation , this one just goes further. The look is killer, the convenience of having an all in one, and it looks very comfortable to play, r3minds me of Johnny winters little axe from the late 80s or 90s that he went with for comfort, compared to a firebird which I also have ( eppi) , hey, it’s not a 3,500 Martin, but it is not pretending to be.
Nice demo Landon! Personally i would invest the $800 On a nice acoustic. Guess I'm like you and prefer to exclude technology from acoustics. Also resale value on things with complex electronics is not good cause people worry that once the warranty expires after a year how do you get support if something doesn't work? My local guitar tech certainly won't be able to help!
What does an envelope filter have to do with "fusion"? I mean, it sounds funky and could be fun, it's just a sort of arbitrary name for that tone.
On another note, I'm almost ready to open my new channel.
I may be the exact target audience. Tech Nerd who love playing guitar after work and loves the built in accompanyment tools.
👍🎸
@@landonbailey It arrived today. It does not seem to take a charge or power up. -_-
Nice review. Cool, have you ever tried the Yamaha SLG200S CRB Steel String Silent Guitar? If you have what are you thoughts?
Not yet!
I don't have a problem with technology; the way it's used by companies is what bothers me...
Sunburst on strat style guitar has been done to death, I can't be excited by it no matter how interesting the tech built into is (I'm looking at you Variax)...
So, composite materials, and weird looking, niche guitars is the way to go for me! I just hope those instruments don't become obsolete due to their software...
Thumbs up for the honest review!
Landon Singing Mode Level: 200! Man, you should sing more. Like your voice and style. The PF shirt is choice as well. Just remember, when you're in finger mode, DO NOT (under any circumstances) finger Am! Someone had to say it! Okay, okay, I'll show myself out now.
*Michael Jackson enters the conversation..
I got all 4 wisdom teeth out today and I have to rest which means no playing guitar which sucks but hey I get to watch you play so that’s good
that's a pain, I had that done years ago
Congrats on 60k! Carbon fiber seems just fine for an acoustic.
Thanks! Doctor said I needed more fiber in my guitar diet.
But less carbs...
I couldn’t get over how bad the intonation was. Serious honest question: did you tune up before all those bits? If so, at least one of two things is seriously wrong with the instrument: the tuner is inaccurate as heck, or the setup is terrible. Maybe both. And since it seems that bridge is the pickup, it would be hard to set it up like a proper acoustic.
Leaving alone my aversion to software-based instruments (they can be rendered useless at any moment), this is still a hard pass for me.
I did tune up. There's a good chance I was pressing too hard
I prefer this to those Lava guitars. I've played the Yamaha silent guitar and it was great, especially for practice or traveling. I like the idea, and carbon does make for some nice instruments. I'm not into the whole online stuff for a guitar though. Also, I feel like a digital guitar would become outdated, and useless after some time.
I think so, I have a friend bought a fire guitar a year ago, the tone and equipment are not perfect.
Great review, have been thinking about the NEXG from Enya but after dealing with the crappy electronics in the Nova GO AI I am not to sure, the guitar is just fine and once I did a set up on the neck and action it is a joy to play but the onboard electronics are total crap, I am going to take it all out and fit a standard preamp in it.
I like the idea of the NEXG but I just do not have much faith in the reliability of their electronics, unlike the Nova Go the NEXG is useless without its electronics. Lot of cash for $20 worth of carbon fiber.
cheers thanks!
Great video Landon I guess I’m like you I’m old school but I’d give it a try
Hey good voice! Great..seems like it would work west for a travel guitar…..maybe small room busking. Sounds best straight acoustic. Electric sound not too good.
cheers thanks!
Насколько она тихая при игре в наушниках в режиме silent guitar ? Надо было это показать.
Interesting. Not for me, but interesting…
Interesting, I like it, but I'm not sure about the quality and longevity of the built-in speakers. I guess you could plug in externally if they failed.
I hear ya th-cam.com/video/jLM9-71-1kk/w-d-xo.html
@@landonbailey
Your video promoted me to watch this tech guy's amp reviews. Spending a lot of money doesn't make a lot of sense unless it's well built and repairable. Mugs like me would have no idea.
My Roland Cube 40 has been fine, although I don't gig. So far, my son's Roland Cube 100 watt Bass amp has been reliable but he might need a backup amp.
Seems it's a disposable world 😒
- Rod
th-cam.com/video/oQXmcsF_d_o/w-d-xo.html
If you connect the line out on the guitar to a PA speaker, will the Bluetooth mic pass through the guitar to the PA speaker as well?
that is a good question, but I can't say. I didn't try that config
I like it! Can you use a wireless headset with that instead of the supplied mic? And what is the nut width?
Im not sure. from their site: Nut Width: 1-11/16 Inches & Zero Fret Design
What is the difference between The NEXG Basic ($750cdn) and the NEXG ($1,150cdn)
looks like the case and mic and accessories
@@landonbailey Thank you for your prompt reply, really appreciated 😊
Se puede usar con cuerdas de nailon
can you use nylon strings?
Saben si se le puede poner cuerdas de nilon
I want the lava me 3 but it's too bloody expensive,does this guitar have loop on it.
I don't recall a loop
Great video! Small question that i have never seen any reviewer address. If you use the headphones, can the guitar be used fully silent (mute) for say apartment practice at night?
Thanks!
Yes
@@landonbailey I find this to be an extreamly useful feature most reviewers just gloss over. For our city dwellers this is a make or break maybe :) Thanks!
Burp! 🤟😈🎸
VERY IMPORTANT TO ME~! Can the Bluetooth Microphone and 1/4" Mic input be use/operate at the same time. IMPORTANT!!
This is the 3rd video on this guitar and now I'm convinced I don't like the sound.
Sounds lifeless, like an formulaic approximation of a guitar
The problem with this guitar, that no one talks about, is the fact that the guitar often powers off in the middle of playing a song! Damn irritating and I don't understand why such a major issue with a pretty decent guitar.
that's a shame. I didn't experience that issue
@@landonbailey every time I turn on this guitar, it asks me to activate it. I have no idea how to do that. The manual doesn’t explain it either. Can you shed some light on this?
You can’t even buy this in Canada except via Amazon! WTF???
Landon…I am so pathetic with tech stuff…I actually had to get my wife to do all the interweb crap for my helix…she set up the account and the editor…I shitteth you not…I’m an idiot with all that stuff !!!!!
You're not alone !
Future E-waste or will it be around in 5-10 years? 🤷♂
I don't think it would make it that long
I never really got into Enya's music.
it was a great song by the Age of Electric
The title silent guitar. Ok i am going to give you 👎🏻 because no one showed about how silence the guitar is, they show the ear pieces but how do i know how silence the guitar is with earphones on? I will buy it, if the guitar don’t disturb others. So no help at all with your video.
neat
don't like the sound of that very much. you do have this nice rosewood neck thing going on in the back. where's the strat?
I have 2 Strats. One is in it's case and the other hanging behind me
@@landonbailey i meant the one with the rosewood neck. you have the tele, the jazzmaster...
The sound of silence
that was an alternate title I had planned. You've convinced me to use it. 👍😝
Not really an acoustic guitar if it relies on electronics to actually produce sound. Not for me.
This thing? A toy? Pffft, hold my Casio DG-20.
Fusion sound was kinda cool, but overall: meh.
Unique design, looks like a fun toy, but at $599 + taxes, sorry, but not for me.
"slippage"
it's probably a Seinfeld thing :P
Freaky
Prefer my lava me 2 I’m to sound too thin boxy no r
No offense, but the guitar sucks!
None taken :)
looks like it should have a keyboard instead of a fretboard....not my cup of tea
First
That's so Y2K
*rules* for your channel comments???
buh bye.
it's an experimental option from TH-cam to help weed out the comment spam bots.
Please show and explain in detail how to use the app to shape the guitar sound. Is the effect saved to the phone, the guitar (onboard) or to the cloud? How do you recall the effect for use?
hey there! I won't be doing any further videos with the guitar. There's lots of other videos out there, so many someone else shows it. cheers
Honestly it sounds absolutely terrible to me, I wouldn't buy it for under 200. The acoustic sounds bad, the acoustic emulation electric mode too. There's no body to the sound, sounds like a cheap, poorly built guitar. Even as someone who loves tech integration, there's nothing I like about this.
hey I asked for feedback, appreciate it. I'll say that it does sound better in person. That still doesn't change my opinions about it that I mentioned at the end.
@@landonbailey regardless I think you're an awesome channel, and not a dig at you whatsoever I'm just extremely picky haha. I'm sorry if I was overly negative towards you!
And I mean veeeery picky to a fault
That sounded like dog poo man...
I've yet to hear my dog's poo make sound
Toy
can we use nylon strings on this guitar ?
I've never used nylon strings